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How do you know you're done?
So, my husband left half of a chocolate dipped chocolate chip cookie on his desk at work today. HUGE cookie, like, larger than my hand with outstretched fingers, and not one but TWO staff members commented on how amazing it is that he can eat half of a cookie. That is, he eats some cookie, feels satiated, and STOPS! What a…
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Suggestions for cardio for severa athsmatics?
Ok, so, my lungs are AWFUL. We're talking really, really bad. The old "use your inhaler ten minutes before you work out!" sort of tip is a joke. I'm under treatment by a whole team of docs, including a pulmonologist, yadda yadda. I'm looking for the best ways you've found to SLOWLY increase cardio stamina. What advice have…
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Brookhaven, LI?
Just looking to find anyone near Mastic Beach who'd like to get some chatty walks in? I'm pretty much the opposite of an athlete and have pulmonary issues, so those power walking things are just not happening with me, but if you'd like to do long strolls and burn some calories, I'm up for it!
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What do you use for a reward?
So, I'm one of those people who tends to use food as a reward. Clearly, not a great idea. I know a lot of people use clothing as they lose weight to reward themselves. I'm not opposed to that, but it's just not as much fun for me as it could be. So far, I've used plants and a kitten as successful motivators, and I'm…
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New Person Here! 37, on LI, Extreme Snark Warning
Hi there. I'm new to MFP, just joined this week, and the only thing I'm not using is the "friends" section, so I thought I might look for some here! I'm 37, and a writer/photographer. I tend to get squishy in the winter, and this winter was no exception. No kids, 2 cats, rad husband who can eat anything on the planet and…
