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How do I feel good about myself?
So here's the scenario - I get all dressed up and ready to go out with the girlfriends, I think I look really good. We meet and everyone makes a fuss over this one's outfit, this one's hair, this one's nails and no one says anything about me. No one evens mentions that I've lost over 30 lbs. Why am I invisible? Does anyone…
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190 Day In and I need dedicated friends !!!!
So I'm realizing how important you all are to my success. I started out deciding I didn't need alot of friends on here that I couldn't keep up with, so I chose a few thinking we would all stay the course. Well needless to say, that didn't happen. Many have just given up and quit - some are too busy to make comments - some…
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Ab Workouts Why???
OK I have a just a quick question that's been bothering me. Why does everyone do things like ab workouts if you can't spot reduce. If your abs are going to go when they are good and ready, why work them so hard? If I have this roll of fat, will adding an ab workout make any difference?? I've lost 23 lbs. and still have…
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Walking Shoes
I'm going to be buying new walking shoes shortly and was wondering what brands everyone recommends for someone weighing 200 (+/-) lbs. I wear New Balance now, but was curious whether there were better ones out there. Been trying to walk between 2-3 miles per day. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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Whey vs. Soy
I use a soy protein (Spiru-Soy from Vitamin Shoppe), but it looks like most people on here are using a whey protein. Am I doing something wrong? What are your thoughts on the difference of the two. Or does one taste better than the other? What brand do you use?
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Need Help with my Calculations
I have been trying to read everything I can on this site to help me determine how many calories I need to eat in order to lose weight. I'm 5'2", current weight 202, goal 130. I want to know if I'm calculating this correctly. I've figured my BMR at 1533.7. I need to eat 2108.83 calories to maintain my weight. If I take that…
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Weights for Women
Need recommendations for weight lifting for an older woman. I'm 62 and not looking to add bulky muscles just want to be able to burn more calories by having more muscles. What should I buy: barbell, weights, weighed bar, free weights???? Plus need an easy plan to follow. Any suggestions?
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SHRIMP
Someone gave me 3 bags of cooked shrimp and I need ideas of what to do with them. I usually buy fresh shrimp and saute them with veggies. Not sure if these pre-cooked shrimp will taste like anything if I just drop them into a dish I'm making?? Any suggestions?
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Ready, set, jump in !!!
I have been lurking and filling out my food journal for almost a week now, trying to stay as close as possible to my daily 1,200 calories. But I need to start taking it more seriously now. I feel ready to jump in and finally get myself into shape. I'm 62years old and for the past 40 years I have been on every diet…
