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Anyone just starting crossfit want new friends?
Way out of shape...but i jumped in and signed up for Crossfit. Going to be tough for a while....thought having support friendsin the same boat wouldbe nice...
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Instant pot recipes for healthy eating?
I am new to the instant pot craze and loving it so far but would really like to find some great healthy options. I love it for my hard boiled eggs, and have made baked potatoes and sweet potatoes...so easy. I plan to use it with butternut squash as well. I have done some basic shredded chicken with bbq sauce But would love…
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Christmas break with kids.....activity ideas????
Before we know it it will be Christmas, for those of you that have kids you may be in a similar situation as me....what to do with the kids while they are home between Christmas and NEw Years??? I would really like to incorporate some fun CALORIE BURNING activities. My ideas so far: Roller Skating..bringing my youngest two…
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Anyone starting couch to 5k? wanna be friends?
I am just getting started back to watching what I am eating and going to start the couch to 5k program. I would love to add some fun people to my friend list to help support each other. Anyone interested?? I am sooooo ready to make time for myself and get back to feeling good..... I am looking to get back to being active,…
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Anyone getting started with BODYMEDIA Armband monitor?
I am just getting set back up to get back on track after a couple years of gaining. I have restocked the house with better choices and have my bodymedia LINK armband ordered and on its way! I am excited to get started with that and thought it would be cool to get some new friends that are using the same system... I…
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recommended APP for tracking weight settings/reps?
I am just getting back in to the gym and will be starting with the machines first. I used to have a clipboard with a trainer workout set up with which machines at which weight etc.....made it easy to just walk up and set a machine for a quicker workout and tracking my progress as I improve. Any recommended app to do this…
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Starting back again would like friends/support
I have done this road before and done really well. I know I can do this...I just got really sick and it stopped me in my tracks and I never got back on my good habits I had established....and let life drama get in my way and went back to eating the feelings..UGH. I am READY!!! I need to be healthy and hubby has health…
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Anyone looking for friends trying to eat more natural?
I am on this path to be healthier....a great side effect of that will be the weight loss, which is high on my goals as well. However, higher is to just FEEL better. I want to feel like I did when I was more active and was eating better! I want to take care of this before I cause myself health issues because I know I am on…
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Frank's hot sauce crock pot chicken wrap...side ideas?
I am making the crock pot chicken everyone was talking about on here with the franks hot sauce. I figure I will do them in to wraps with some lettuce and tomato...blue cheese if people want. What would you suggest for healthy sides with it? They don't like sweet potato fries....and already have lettuce and tomato in…
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Anyone using an older bodybugg?
I have the older model with the watch display. From what I can find, it looks like those don't link the data with on here? I was wondering if anyone else uses one and how you incorporate it in to your system? I am waiting on my renewal subscription to process, but then figure being able to know my TDEE I could at least…
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What defines healthy????
So many conflicting views out there as to what is healthy. I guess this is more of a vent. I am just tired of people making comment like..oh I thought you were trying to be healthy..you are eating that?> Umm...yes I am...and it is fully incorporated in my food choices for the day...and if I want to have a slab of…
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Slow cooker Banana Walnut Oatmeal
I made this this morning and it was FABULOUS! So thought I would share. I cut the recipe in to 8 servings which if I calculated correctly brought it to 377 calories for a little more than a cup of hearty yumminess! I was going to add the dollop of vanilla greek yogurt for a few additional calories and protein...but was so…
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make ahead frozen lunch ideas?
I hate all those ready made frozen meals with tons of preservatives etc....but it is nice to have easy grab frozen meals for lunches... I would love to stock my freezer with some.. Any favorites you make that freeze well?
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Sodium..
How important is it really? I mean I know long term high sodium consumption can lead to health issues...but does it really interfere with weight loss to have high days here and there? I do realize it will possibly cause water retention so a temp jump on the scale...but that passes...and isnt real weigh gain... But…
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how do you make your veggies...
Lately I have been trying to eat more veggies, to make the calories go further and...just to be more healthy.. Well..I like roasted veggies...easy to toss them in the oven and come back later to a nice plateful to enjoy.. However...what I have been doing is cutting up a couple cups of brussel sprouts, cup of carrots, some…
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For those that have run in 5k races...
Did you use your music? I am new to it all and planning on targeting my first 5k in April, so was looking at local ones...and noticed they said for safety reasons headphones/earbuds are not recommended but not restricted.. So is that just to cover their butts against morons suing....or do people typically really not use…
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active couch to 5k app volume..
So I downloaded this App because I started this week. I went out and turned on iheart radio in the background...and had the App set to max volume....but compared to the music it wasnt as loud as I would like...even set to the 100% volume. I actually missed the signal for halfway and didnt turn around...lol So my question…
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isnt it risky to run outside when it could be icy?
I am new to jogging...and people keep saying they run outside no matter the weather etc,,, Honestly...it wouldnt phase me to be out in the cold , drizzle etc....but my concern is winter paths... Am I being too cautious in thinking icy patches could lead to injury..etc... I am from New Hampshire...so quite a while before…
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Healthy food substutions.....what are your go to things?
For me I have a few habits I have changed for healthier options..and realized I don't even miss the old version anymore... Do you have anything like that? For me I have switched my coffee with extra cream and extra sugar for black coffee with only 1/2 teaspoon of sugar My other is switching from regular to greek yogurt...I…
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Starting Couch to 5k
I am starting couch to 5k...if anyone else is interested...let me know and we can add friends and support one another!!
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Friends to support starting couch 2 5k ???
I am a couple weeks in to getting my eating back on a healthy track....and it is time to get moving in the gym! I am planning to start the couch to 5k program and some basic weight machines in the gym as well.... Would love some new friends in a similar position!!!
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A friend gave me Quinoa...any suggestions as a recipe???
I have never had it before...completely in the dark... So any easy recipes as a first try...or cooking tips..
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What do you eat/drink after a workout?
I typically work out in the morning before I start work...and find if I don't have something satisfying before the hunger hits I will be wanting to eat like crazy the rest of the day..also hearing protein after a workout is a good idea anyways... I typically grab some brown rice salmon sushi from the grocery store next to…
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It has really hit me...
What a difference a supportive partner can make!!! I am a divorced single mom of 4 for the last 4 years...with a new SO for the last year....not living together...but he is around a lot for dinner.. I started this road....for ME....but was so not expecting such a positive reaction as I never would have gotten one in the…
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So is it just me...
Or do you find yourself enjoying food more? I may have to adjust what I am eating..but when I slow down and plan out healthy things to have...and stock the house with multiple choices...I find myself really enjoying my meal... Often I realize I was much more satisfied than I ever would be with fast food....such a win.. I…
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Anyone with 50lbs to lose and want support friends?
I did this a year ago...and was doing great when a health issue stopped me in my tracks... Well..I am up 20 from where I was then...but back on the path and jumping in full force because I know it works!! Anyone need new friends for this road ahead?
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Gym Workout suggestion for with a soon to be 13 yr old
My son has repeatedly requested to let him come work out with me when I go to the gym, so I went in and got him a gym membership over the weekend. Yesterday I took him in with me to the cardio floor....and we went to each machine type and showed him what they did/how to work them safely etc....and we did 30 minutes of…
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NSV...Out with the kids today...
I know this may not be a big deal for many people...but for me..it just reinforces for me what a better place I am in..and LOVING IT.. Took my two youngest out shopping this morning..they needed sandals. The older two are in school... So we found some great ones...and it was getting to be lunch time ...they asked for…
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Refrigerator oatmeal and oatmeal smoothie
Someone posted a link to make refrigerator oatmeal, which led me to the second alternative which was oatmeal smoothies that you make and refrigerate overnight for an easy grab meal/snack. Well..I did the run to the health food store for the chia seeds that I had never tried before...and must say...I am happy with BOTH! I…
