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New weight loss tip
Hello all, I just read an article on "Healthy Snacks for Dieters" and wanted to share. I quote: Before you grab for a snack, ask yourself "am I really hungry?" If not grab a stick of gum. Dr.'s at the Mayo Clinic have found that the act of chewing burns 11 calories an hour, which is a 19% boost over just sitting there.…
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Having Major surgery how do I exercise then??
I'm having major surgery on April 19th and will be out of commission for 6 weeks. Absolutely no upper body movement. The most I'll be able to do is walking and that will have to wait 2 weeks after surgery. My eating will be off for a while too from the anaesthetic and pain meds. I'm concerned about losing all the progress…
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limited movement need excersise alternatives
Hello, I'm new to MFP and have Reumatoid Arthritis and Crohns. I get flare ups and badly swollen joints that make strenuous excersise difficult. I'm taking high doses of steroids for these diseases, which makes me gain weight. I have a glider machine that I have devised quite a routine on it...I jog, (hands free) do upper…
