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Welcome ~ Introduce yourself!
I was diagnosed with CFS 19yrs ago ~ I went from being a single mom working 2 jobs (senior citizen home & daycare) to not being able to work at all. They listed Mono then CFS and said I would just have to adjust to it. I found that there are highs & lows with it ~ the highs ~ I worked the lows I got real sick with it which…
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environmental triggers???
What environmental triggers affect you ~ how do you cope with them? Me? COLD ~ causes pain!!!! Extreme heat ~ causes asthma to flare and fatigue allergies ~ dust pollen ragweed .......all of them cause fatigue & asthmatic issues ~ I have to take 2 sep allergy meds every day some cleaning supplies & strong perfumes ~ cause…
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Daily Chit ~ Chat
I thought we could start a daily chit ~ chat thread where we could touch base with each other and help encourage/motivate each other ~ a place we can talk freely to one another. Yesterday I think my body hit the "wall" of exhaustion. It took everything I had to crawl out of bed, no time for shower (I delayed moving to…
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Weigh in
We started this group Friday 7/6/12 ~ how are you doing in your weight loss journey? Do you have short term & long term goals? SW: 232 7/6 W: 204 CW: 197.2 :wink: Goals: First 8 week goal 20lbs loss (Relay for Life) ~ met 6/15/12 Second 9 week goal 22lbs loss (Family Reunion) ~ 2weeks / 5more lbs to go!! Third 11 week goal…
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Raman Cabbage Salad
I ate this Raman Cabbage Salad @ a picnic this weekend ~ do you have your own healthy version of this?
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Juicing .... Has it worked for you?
I saw an infomercial the other day on Juicing ~ I think it was called the healthmaster. It looks like it makes sense but I was wondering if any of you had tried it ~ if you had success with it. :smile:
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7/16 ~ 7/23 Challenge/Goals
I was thinking we need to be taking positive steps toward healthier living and there is no better way then to set goals ~ BUT alot of threads have people competing against each other. I thought we could set our own challenge / goal and improve ourselves while encouraging each other! What do you think? :ohwell: Last weeks…
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food triggers ~ what helps / what doesn't
What are your triggers that seem to make you flare up? What helps you? Me ~ white flour; sugar, processed carbs cause fatigue, pain, brain fog fresh fruits & vegies and protein help Vitamins ~ natural ones with no fillers help too
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7/6 ~ 7/13 Challenge/Goals
I was thinking we need to be taking positive steps toward healthier living and there is no better way then to set goals ~ BUT alot of threads have people competing against each other. I thought we could set our own challenge / goal and improve ourselves while encouraging each other! What do you think? For this week my goal…
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do you eat before you work out?
do you eat before you work out? if so is there something better or not so great to eat?
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Tuesday's mini goals & chatter
Good morning :drinker: Today is a new day and I hope you are ready to make it as healthy a day as you can!! What do you do to unsure that happens? I pray first thing & try and focus on God on the way to work by listening to K-love radio I got my meals planned & packed for day workout sheduled I dooo WAY better when…
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HRM
Is there a HRM that is usable in the water? If so what is a good one? My primary source of exercise:ohwell: is in water however it is sometimes hard to figure exact calories burnt......
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Fibro carb/fat/protein ratio suggestions needed
I have been suggested to do a ratio of 30%carbs / 30%Fat / 40%protein so I changed my settings to accomplish that,,,,,well in a 1200 cal day that means I need 90carb 40fat 120protein Fat is ok I am always good there ~ I need help with suggestions of lower carb & higher protein options :tongue:
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Water workouts
Is there anyone out there that works out primarily in the water? What kinds of things do you do?:happy:
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Eating more when you work out ......do you/don't you
Work out experts....... I need guidance ~ I eat 4 small meals my 5th today is a protein shake after my work out.....I will be going to bed soon so I don't want to "eat" anything more however I am not sure what my body nutritionally needs. My intake today consisted of mostly "clean foods" all healthy choices. total cals…
