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Food Demonization
I get very frustrated by my partner demonizing food. I suspect this is because my father does the same. "Sugar is EVIL" in their minds, and I grew up being forced to live this lifestyle, outside of my control. However, I think my partner is showing signs of disordered eating in regard to food and food demonization. He has…
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Flax / Chia / Hemp / Wheat Germ - what else?
I try to incorporate these into my daily caloric intake (typically via smoothie/protein shake) but I don't really understand the specific benefits of each, comparatively. Should I continue to mix them up, or focus on one over the other, etc.? -Trying to simplify my life rather than feeling like a mad scientist with all my…
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What a Difference a YEAR can MAKE (Jan/Dec 2016 Pics)
"The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now." The same goes for our "resolutions", with the new year inspiring TOO many of us to jump back on the bandwagon! For those who have written their own destiny in 2016, FLAUNT IT! SHOW US your JAN/DEC comparison pics! -Stats are always nice, too! :)…
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Fitpal Wearable? (Unrelated to MFP)
Just found out about this, currently on kickstarter. Anyone have any info/opinion? Forever trying to replace my beloved Bodymedia!
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Former BodyMedia User, New to FitBit and Confused!
Hello all! I am brand new with Fitbit after (sadly) giving up on Bodymedia. Since they have been bought out, they are just no longer interested in the armband style trackers, which I prefer. (I tried the Charge, and ended up with several hundred extra "steps" just from drying my hair. For that reason, I chose to go with…
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Top travel location you have EVER been, regardless of cost.
-And why?
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97006 zip code?
Just looking for peeps at my fitness level/area who would like to form a support group hopefully eventually leading to gym support/buddies (Edge Gym) and other outdoor activities. (Early 40's WAY out of shape, but with potential. I know how to lift and did it for year, but it has been awhile and don't feel so confident in…
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Your top five (or so) staple spices
-And what you use them for, if you are so inclined...
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What bad habits do you have that drive your spouse/SO crazy?
My boyfriend told me that he would marry me if I could just figure out how to close a bag of chips/bread or ANYTHING that can go stale, properly. -It seems that a ring (or a lifetime commitment) just isn't a huge motivator for me. Poor guy...
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5'4" 187 F seeking "like-bodied" chicks
Okay. So here I am. 5'4" and at my all time highest weight of 187. I'm a little freaked out about it right now. I'm pretty proportional in regards to how I carry my weight (with the exception of my chest-so I when I gained weight my friends just say stuff like "oh, I'm so jealous, you gain it all in your chest - blah,…
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Honeybaked Ham
-Worth the cost? I grew up having them for Christmas dinner as a kid, but now seeing that the ham itself will be about $60.00, wondering if any spiral cut ham will do. (Thinking Costco.) I am kind of a food snob, so keep that in mind. :)
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"Blended Family" Finances-with unequal incomes
I make about half of what my BF does working full time and we have his daughter (that I treat as my own) every weekend. I take care of the household chores 98% on my own, along with half the transportation to pick up the DBA (daughter by association) about an hour away... Any others of you out there? How do you split…
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Guilty pleasure songs
So, I drive up to my office today blaring whatever "I'm alright" by Kenny Loggins (I'm alright, don't nobody worry 'bout me. Why you got to gimme a fight? Can't you just let it be) -This is TOTALLY outside of my regular (tasteful) muscial repertoire and I'm sure that I received a few looks as I drove into the parking lot.…
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Protein Sources-Do I have to vary them?
Wondering about protein sources... I reach my goal, but mostly through dairy products. (Yogurt, cottage cheese, etc.) At the end of the day, I COULD eat a chicken breast, but I NEVER crave it and usually have to force myself to eat it. I hate fish, with the exception of sushi and I could probably eat more…
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Innocent things your spouse or SO do that ANNOY you to no en
-GRRR! We have a hook that we hang our bathroom towels on to let them dry after taking a shower. MOST people would hang theirs from the middle, letting the towel drape on both sides. My boyfriend hangs his LONGWAYS from the END, driving me CRAZY, when in all actuality it probably makes better sense to the the towel dry…
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Do we like Jackie Warner and if so, why?
-Saw her "Thinspiration" ONE time and just wanted to get a little more info about her. I love that as far as I can tell, she hasn't overmarketed herself. Hate to say it, but I'm just not a Jillian fan. JW fans (or critics) tell me more! :)
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Men...
Bring your lady some flowers for no reason sometime. It doesn't need to be anything expensive. I promise you, it will make her day, and most likely YOUR evening! ;)
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Kinect fitness games
So, we got a Kinect because we noticed that my DBA (daughter by association) was a little bit of a cheat at the Wii sports games. (Sitting on a bar stool playing "tennis".) Without being active, she has a potential of going the chunky route and we figured if she's going to play video games, this might be a good option. I…
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Just found this cool little tool which seems pretty handy.
http://www.healthcalculators.org/index.html
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WORK RANT
To my Boss: I work my a** off and go above and beyond for you on a regular basis so you don't hemorrhage your hard earned cash and actually see a RETURN. A simple "Thank You" and some SINCERE appreciation would go a LONG way. Your bottom line depends on it. Sorry. I'm done. It just hasn't been a good Monday.
