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natural supplements and weight loss
I'm curious to know if any of you have found any natural supplements (I'm not talking diet pills or medication here) helped you on your weight loss journey? Many years ago, while losing a significant amount of weight, I took a Chromium supplement religiously. I believe it helped. It is said to help metabolize sugars and…
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Flavour boosters
I hate bland food. I need my food to pack a flavour punch without adding a ton of salt. My favourite flavour boosters to use are garlic, lemon juice, and hot sauce. What do you guys use to keep your food interesting?
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quitting and weight
Someone please tell me it is possible to quit smoking and not gain weight but in fact lose or continue to lose weight right from the start? Anyone done this? The quitting stories I've read have all gained initially and then, in the long term, have lost some or all. I need to quit AND I need to lose weight now for health…
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Want to share our journeys?
I have been on MFP for quite awhile now but logging in infrequently. I have not had much success at all and now want to recommit to my plan. I have some great friends for motivation and encouragement already but would love to expand that circle. Happy to lend a helping hand of encouragement to you as well. I am in my late…
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Pinched sciatic nerve and exercise
Just as I start to build some momentum with my workouts, I injure my back and my sciatica returns. So frustrated! I don't swim so I thought I'd try the stationary bike for a bit, just to keep things going. Has anybody ever had a pinched sciatic nerve and would the stationary bike be okay to exercise with, without…
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new to group, want to say hi
Hello all. I just joined myfitnesspal today after stepping on the scale and realizing that since I quit smoking 47 days ago, I have gained 10 pounds! Four days ago I also stopped using the patch, so now I don't even have that little bit of nicotine to suppress the appetite and stimulate the metabolism so I must get even…
