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New here and would love some friendly support
Hi everyone :-) I really could use some help staying motivated and accountable ( but in a friendly supportive way, not in a "do better or else" kinda way LOL). I was doing really well until late November hit. I run my own small jewellery business and of course with the holidays life just got super busy. I struggled making…
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Bored with food - lunch/snack suggestions?
I am sooo bored with my usual lunches and snacks, and have found myself allowing more "treats" in my diet because I am not loving what I am fueling my body with. Does anyone want to share some snack and lunch ideas with me? Currently I eat lots of fresh fruit, and lunch is usually half a pita pocket with turkey and a bit…
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Best Heart Rate Monitor for a total Newbie?
I am thinking it might be best to get a heart rate monitor - since I know that MFP is probably off in the calories it says I am burning at the gym. I have never used one before, and really don't know what I am looking for, other that one that is gentle on my wallet :-) I have hear the names Polar and New Balance thrown…
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Weights and where to start?
I keep reading over and over that many women have noticed their weight loss really kick in once they started lifting weights, or following a weight routine, but where does one start? I generally feel a bit lost in that section of the gym, and while I know a bit, I wonder if I am really maximizing my time there ? Can anyone…
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1lb away from my first 10 lost!
I weighed in this morning and I am at 9lbs lost - I have never been able to shed more than 5-7 lbs, so this is a big deal for me! I am 1 lb away from my first goal of -10, AND on top of that I weighed in at 170 this morning, which means I am just on the verge of being back in the 160s!! Have you met any milestones? What…