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Pandemic stress
I got my latest lab results from a doctor’s visit and even though I had been maintaining my weight over the last two years of the pandemic (overweight but down 15 lbs from my high point), my lab numbers and BP are trending in the wrong direction… clearly the stress of working for a health department during a pandemic is…
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Thought-provoking article
I thought this article in the Washington Post, which basically says that fiber-rich foods make it more likely you will lose weight (for the same calories that are not fiber-rich), was very thought provoking: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/ Here's the original…
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Measurements
I feel like I'm not measuring (body parts!) correctly. Because I will measure my (neck, waist, etc., you name it) and then try again two weeks later (with maybe a pound of weight loss in between) and the second time is off (higher!) by anywhere from a half-inch to two inches. And there's no way that's the reality, so I…
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Scales
My trusty and accurate scale of 15 years died recently. I got a new scale. Was looking for something on the simple side and went by the reviews. Apparently some of the new scales hold onto the memory of recent weights and won’t reset the weight when your weight changes by small amounts. I thought my new scale didn’t do…
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Strategies for counting calories when you don't really know
Say you're at a potluck dinner...or spend a weekend with some friends (my situation this weekend)...and you don't really know how things have been prepared in terms of caloric content. Plus there are a lot of nibbles (e.g., charcuterie plate, tapas). What are your strategies for estimating calories? Do you take the same…
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100 calories video
This is a great video that gives you visuals about what 100 calories is for different foods. https://fb.watch/brX241lhcc/
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Hello!
Hi I’m Ruth and I am back. I lost about 15 pounds five years ago using MFP, but based on my lab results I need to lose 30-40 more. (Dr.’s orders!). I am 5’5” and weigh around 187 pounds. I live in Michigan and work in a stressful job (thanks pandemic!). Please feel free to friend me!
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Choosing a personal trainer
I am thinking about getting a personal trainer. There are lots of options in my area, I am wondering what people would suggest for questions to ask/things to look for in choosing. Thanks!
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Great idea!
I didn't like those coloring book meditations so this year I started a practice of doing a small watercolor painting of my own every day. This was yesterday's. I love the idea of doing something for yourself!
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Measuring body fat
What are the best ways to measure body fat percentage changes over time?
