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Foam Rollers for chiropractic use?
I am having a lot of neck pain and between my shoulder pain. I visit my chiropractor a couple times a month to get adjustments so I know exactly where the adjustments need be made(C1 through to T6). I recently left my job and I'm looking to cut those visits down to once a month or once every other month. Can I use a foam…
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Bridges at the gym?
Bridges at the gym? I wanted to do bridges at the gym today but I was the only gal there. There were two guys lifting.... so I chickened out. Would you have done them anyway?
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PCOS and type 2 diabetes weight loss help needed
Hi all. My sister has PCOS and type 2 diabetes with a BMI of 47.5. I am looking for diet and nutrition info to pass along to her. She's a member of MFP but is overwhelmed by it. I guess my question is, should she eat to manage her diabetes or does the PCOS throw a monkey wrench into the works? I've set up her food tracking…
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understanding Cholesterol and Triglycerides
Hi all! I had my yearly check up a few weeks ago and as usual, my dr. didn't bother to tell me what the lab results mean... so I'm trying to figure it out on my own.... So from Feb 2012 to Apr. 2013,, here are some of my labs that I don't quite understand. Total Cholesterol went from 207 to 199... That's good but could be…
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Cardio before weight training?
I read in a thread here that Cardio should be done before Curcuit/weight training if you are doing them both on the same day? I work out 3 days a week. 60min of walking (3mph) then 60 to 75min of curcuit training. Would get better results if I changed the order of my workout? I want to build muscle mass but I'm still…
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What's the difference in soy protein and whey.
Just made it home with a new brand of protein powder when I noticed that it's Soy protein and not whey. What's the difference?
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Searching for a sports bra....
Ok Ladies, Tell me what brand of sports bra you wear! I've tried several different brands so far and haven't found one I like yet. I've even tried that Ahhh bra and didn't like it! I don't do a lot of bouncing/jumping type of cardio and my girls wouldn't fill an A cup so support isn't really an issue but I don't like…
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What to do with Tilapia.
My daughter has decided NOT to eat Tilapia. She had it once a year ago, came down sick and blamed it on the fish now she won't eat it. I'd like to HIDE it in something and see if she really gets sick or if it's all in her head. I need a recipe to hide it in.....
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I need lifting gloves.
I'm looking for lifting gloves, what do you recommend? My hands are really small and get sweaty, I'm not having any problem with blisters or any thing. I just need something that will help keep my hands from slipping. Since my hands are small I don't get a real good grip on the dumbells, add padded gloves and I can't hold…
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yoga pants?
My thoughts for the day: How are yoga pants SUPPOSED to fit,(panty line? or no panty line?) and is it a crime to wear them in public? I've been over weight for so long and would wear baggy clothes to hide my body. I'm in a size small now and still feel like I should hide my shape. I'm 44yrs. old, married, living in a small…
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Nrol4W App?
Is there, by any chance, an APP that help me keep up with my training log?
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Weight machine and confusion!
I'm pretty new to the whole gym thing and I want to lift using the machines but I don't know how to tell How much I'm lifting.... Please look at the pic below and tell me if I'd be lifting at 59# or 80# and why in the heck are the plates marked like that? Ok. I've tried to resize the pic but I'm not getting it. The other…
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My NSV for the day!
I just bought and am able to wear a pair of SMALL sweat pants! That's a size 6, down from nearly a 14! Wooo Hooo!
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Suggest a Heart Rate Monitor.
I'm shopping for a heart rate monitor but have no idea which one to look at. I don't want to wear the chest strap. Please share if you have one and what you do or do not like about the one you have.
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What to do with Banana Peppers
My garden is producing more Banana peppers than I know what to do with! I've already pickled more than I can use in a year!
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It happened today! -NSV!
I started the summer at 150lbs. I'm down about 7lbs as of today! I was starting to think that no one I know would ever notice my weight loss. I mean my own hubby said he couldn't see a difference until I got undressed but the hubby of a lady I visit with every week DID notice today! She and I volunteer together every week…
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What is your favorite protein bar?
I'm looking for a protein bar I can put in my lunch box. What's your favorite pre-packaged protein bar?
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sodium binge.... now what?
I've had several days in a row where I've binged on chips, popcorn and pizza. Now I'm feeling the sodium bloat and it's showing up on the scale too. What's the best way to help it pass quickly?
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Just a thought....
I see so many folks posting that they are disappointed at how slowly they are losing weight. One pound a week is healthy and sustainable and gives you the time to learn your new lifestyle... Of course we all know that and I even frown a little when all I see is a 1 lb loss for the week. But here's something to think…
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Almond Butter!!
Guess what I found in my dinky little grocery store?!!! Almond Butter! Now I need to know what to do with it! LOL
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Need to review and change my work out....
My schedule is 3 days a week. Mon. Thur. Sat. I walk for an hour, cool down for about 30 min. then do circuit training for about an hour and half and it seems like I'm spending ALL morning long working out! Would it hurt to break up my circuit training and exercise 5 days a week? I could do arms and abs one morning and…
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Nevella Sweetener, with Probiotics
Anyone tried this? It's about 8 bucks for a 2lb bag at my grocery store. Wondering if it's worth buying and using.
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salad dressings....
I need low cal. salad dressing recipes. Do you have a favorite?
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Can't do Peanut Butter.
I can't eat peanuts so I'd love to have some recipes for protein bars that don't have nuts in them.
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Xylitol substitute?
I posted this in another area of the message boards and didn't get a response so I though I'd try here. I'd love to make Jamie Eason's pumpkin protein bars but I can't find Xylitol locally and I'm not happy about paying $15.00 plus shipping for a 2lb bag. Can it be made with a different sweetener? If so, what would you use?
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Jamie Eason - Pumpkin Protein Bars w/o Xylitol
I can't find Xylitol locally. Can it be made with a different sweetener? If so, what would you use?
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running with arthritis in the knees
Anyone have any suggestions to reduce the pain of arthritis in the knees so I can continue to run? what to do before? After?
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Down only 2 inches...
The scale wasn't good to me this week. I've only lost about a half a pound but I'm 2 inches smaller around my hips. My waist hasn't changed at all. I know I need to reduce my sugars but my migraine diet suggests that I not drink low fat milks due to the processing it goes through to make it fat free. I can get soy milk at…
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Women's topic ahead.... TOM and water consumption.
Just something I'm finding curious, ok annoying. I'm 44yrs. old, I've always had light periods where I'd be compeletly done in 3 or 4 days. For the past couple of months I've been trying to drink the recommended 8 glasses of water and with the extra water my periods are heavier and stick around for DAYS longer than I've…
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Flax seed vs. Fish oil?
I've been reading that we need to be taking Fish oil to get your Omega 3's. Can I use flax seed instead? it doesn't 'burp' back up...
