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Poetry for the Downhearted and Discouraged
Help make this a thread of support. Write a little poem, if you dare. Here’s to all the hopes and fears, Of those who wish to lose, Here’s to all the sweat and tears, Of those who wish to improve. Here’s to all who battle through, The pain and muscle swells. Let’s raise a glass, and kick some *kitten* And send those pounds…
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WARNING! FAD DIET LIST HERE! PLEASE READ!
Well, I suggested it, so I am going to start a list. Submit your "fad diet" gimmick here. Identify it by its name and give a little description of what it is and how you know it doesn't work. USANA - a "reset" and "detox" diet. You are required to drink all these liquids and take vitamins, while avoiding all carbs and…
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Thinner FEET?
I apologize for being so naive, BUT, is it possible to lose weight in the feet? I've noticed that my nice work shoes are suddenly a little looser and are slipping off my feet on occasion. I am not sure if it's weight loss or the muscles in my feet are getting a better workout these days since I'm active every day. Anyone…
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There is a reason it's called "junk" food
Want to break the vicious addiction to eating fast food/junk food? Spend some time researching what is actually IN the foods you are eating. A hamburger bun from McDonald's contains ammonia, a chemical used in commercial fertilizers. It is designed to bleach the buns and act as a chemical preservative. Do you really want…
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The taste of food - please respond!
Now that I've been watching my sodium and sugar intake, I am more aware of how food tastes. I never let my daily sodium intake get higher than 2,300 mg. Last night, I ordered some grilled asparagus from a high end restaurant, and the first thing that hit my taste buds was the saltiness. I even mentioned it to the server.…
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I have lost...but I have gained...
Fill in the blanks: I have lost inches, but gained confidence. What about you?
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How to Deal with Diet Saboteurs?
I have a problem brewing that is really bothering me, and I am not sure how to address it. I have been physically active and focused on my health for over a year now. I've worked hard as hell to lose over 30 lbs and 4 sizes. I've made some changes to my diet that have resolved numerous long standing health issues. And now…
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How to tell you've positively influenced change
The mom of one of my students came to pick up his homework today after school. She told me their vacation was "wonderful", but her son wouldn't stop talking about "all the bad food we were eating". He kept commenting on the saturated fat, caloric content and amount of sodium in some of the fast food items they were…
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How to fit my calories in while teaching
I was on Easter break last week and did great with my calorie monitoring. Now I am back to teaching and I cannot fit my eating into my schedule. I am not one to eat in front of my kids, so I can't stop and take a mid morning snack break. By noon today, I had only eaten 187 calories of my daily required total. I know this…
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Is Zumba really enough for my body?
Big Zumba fan here! I love going to classes and my abs have never been more sculpted than they are now. I also have great tone in my arms, shoulders and calves. The question I have is: Is Zumba enough of an all over body workout? I don't weight train (I don't want to get ripped, just toned), and I don't do elliptical or…
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Describe your personal trainer
Who is your personal trainer? Mine is a wonderful girl named Lilly. Last Labor Day, my first personal trainer, Herb, died unexpectedly. He had had cancer for some time, and it finally got the better of him. That was such a horrible day for me - my work out buddy was gone. We were together for years. In December, I found…
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Community Building and Support
Hello, everyone! I'm new to this community and look forward to meeting/chatting with you all! I'm a 47 year old mom of two, and a middle school teacher who has been working for over a year to rebuild myself. I'm a bit obsessed with two things: calorie counting and Zumba. I've been taking Zumba classes since June of last…