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Don't weigh yourself in motorcycle gear
Spent 2 days riding to support the MS fund raiser. Put on over 500 km. Decided to do my weigh in today with all of my gear on: boots, chaps, jacket and helmet. Don't do it!
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Looking for a term for someone who practice self care
I am looking for a term to describe someone who practices self-care. I have found many derogatory or negative terms. I am looking for a more all encompassing term. I thought this community of people who are practicing self-care or self-love might have a unique perspective on it. Or you have a coined term. Your perspective…
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My very own non-scale victory
I have recently been invited to participate in photo shoot. "50 womenover 50" the shoot was so much fun and it culminates in a exhibition with all 50 photos shared.. I don't get to see them for a while. So I got my womderful husband to take a few. I felt fit and fabulous and had a ton of fun
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Potluck recipies
Please spam me with your favorite potluck recipie and go
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You can go on holiday......
and still lose weight. Ok, so my holiday was a short camping trip and I didn't have access to decadent foreign cuisine. I went camping to a place called Mystic Beach. I hiked for hours and I ate great food and drank wine. I came home 1/2 pound lighter than when I started. It helps that I have been logging here, every day…
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Egg Plant
I love these little vegies. DO you have any healthy suggestions on how to cook them?
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I want to age like sea glass
I am doing an art project in honour of my niece who passed away from a fentanyl overdose. She loved the ocean and created things with beach glass. I found this poem and I thought it was perfect for this time in my life. I want to age like sea glass. Smoothed by tides, not broken. I want the currents of life to toss me…
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It's been a rough day
I have had a rough day, nothing diet or fitness related - that is ok. Just life in general. So tell me a joke or share your success. I want to hear feel good stories and go....
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Beginer ~ Exercise and losing weight
SO, I have been losing weight and not doing a lot of exercise because I have been recovering from a back injury. I just spent quite a bit of time on another board here and they talk about getting exercise NOW to not lose muscle. Now I am better (but will always have to be thoughtful of my back) and not even sure where to…
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Anyone qut smoking in July 2018?
Hi, I had quit smoking back in 2009 and stayed quit until 2013. My job was changed after 22 years (I was made redundant and moved to another place) and they only people who shared the same breaks as I did, smoked. So, as I was lonely, I started hanging with the smokers. I have had a month off and another coworker (smoker)…
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Not new but still new
Hi, I joined MFP along time ago and did great, then life got in the way. I gained all of the weight back and I started smoking again. So now I have not had a cigarette in 23 days and I allowed myself to eat what ever I wanted while doing this. Today I feel like I have control of the smoking and now need to get back on the…
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What would you eat before an interview?
Good afternoon peeps. I have a job interview tomorrow for the job of my dreams - new job, I will still be employed if I don't get it but, why wouldn't they hire me?. It starts at 11 am and it runs until 1:20. Right over the lunch hour(s). What and when should I eat to make sure I have the strength to do the interview and…
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What do your meals look like
Goood Morning (well it is morning where I am) . I am just trying to get a handle on my calorie thing. I want to eat enough calories that I am meeting the needs of my body, not feel hungry and still lose some weight. I am eating bewtween 1200 and 1400 calories. I was just wondering what other folks are eating in this range.…
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Foot surgery
Good morning I recen;t had foot surgery (3 weeks ago) and still can't wear a shoe. I am finding it a little difficult to get in some cardio and of course I have put on a few pomfds in my recovery Any suggestions would be most welcome Hugs, Kristine
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Sugestions for Veg
I have had dental surgery this week and am now having trouble getting in enough veggies. MMy whole right side is really sore. I love me my kale salad but, I can't seem to chew it very well. Besides blending my food (yes I know someone would suggest this :-) , do you have any suggestions? Namaste, kristine
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Inspiration Board
I have decided to make an inspiration board of my health and wellness goals for 2013. I want to hear your favorite quotes or suggestions for photos's or other inspiring ideas? Thank you Namaste, Kristine
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OUCH
My right quad is killing me. Why only the right one? Since I was doing squats shouldn't they be the same? Namaste, Kristine
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What do you eat
before working out? This morning I had an egg fritta with turkey sausage and whole grain toast. I went to my first training session with the PT. Towrads the end I was feeling a little dizzy and a little queesey. Did I eat the wrong breakfast? Perhaps didn't allow enough time between exercises/sets? It wasn't fun and I…
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Starting Stage 1 Janaury 2013
I have just bought the book and have read it once now. A lot of information to go through and a lot of old notions to let go of. I am sure it is going to be dog eared before I am through. Am getting a PT to help me start the program and make sure I am doing the exercises correctly. really terrified of hurting myslef - I…
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ezekiel wraps in Canada
I found the ezekiel bread in the freezer section of my most of my grocery stores. Does anyone know if you can even get the wraps in Canada? Kristine
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Before photos help
I want to take some before photos (and during) this transformation and was just wondering if there are any standard pics that I should be taking so that I can do the same pictures through out. for comparison? Thank you! Kristine
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What's in your gym bag?
My son and DIL gave me an early Christmas present of a pretty green gym bag. I can't wait to use it. What essential things are in your gym bag? Namaste, Kristine.
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Are there any sports medicine people on here?
I am looking for some one to give me a little advice on lifting heavey with neck and back problems Namaste, Kristine
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Supreme 90 day System Get Ripped in 90 Days DVD System
I am a complete newb when it comes to lifting more than the barbie doll weights - reading the NROL4W <SMILE>. Then I just found this DVD set at a place call Xcess Cargo for $10. Didn't buy it until I checked with all of you. Has anyone used this system? Pros? Cons? If nothing else would it show me how to do some of the…
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Anyone doing this with neck/back pain or arthritis?
I have degenerative disks in my neck and upper back and when a nerve has been pinched in the past it hurt to even swallow my own spit. I have hired a PT for January 7th to help make sure I am doing the exercises corectly andd safely. I am just really terrified of hurting myself. Does anyone else have this problem? Do the…
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What is on your iPod?
Please share your workout playlist with me. T Kristine
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Merry Fitness
What fitnesss (health, clothing etc....) equipment/item are you hoping Santa brings you for Christmas?
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Want friends - Starting New Rules of Lifitng for Women
I just bought the book New Rules of Lifting for Women. It's a very interesting read - a lot of information to get through. It's hard to let go of some old notions and think like this. So I have decided to read the book cover to cover and get everything I think I'll need together and start stage 1 in January. I am looking…
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Question:
What about stretching after the workouts? I can't seem to find any info on this. Help? Namaste, kristine
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Mentor/Friend needed
Hi, I hope this is the right place to ask this request. I need some one to help me traverse this weight loss/getting fit thing. Some one to check in with me, maybe once a week, and give me feed back on my diet and help me build a fitness program. I am obviously doing something wrong.. I was tracking faithfully and working…
