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A Fit-Bit is totally unnecessary...
...for me anyway. Recently, I had an opportunity to "borrow" a Fit-Bit for a few days. What I determined is that I will never buy one. Let me start out by saying: to those of you that utilize them faithfully, I completely respect that and have nothing bad to say about the device. But - for folks like myself, who tend to…
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Loose vs Lose
Lotsa confusion around here with these words: Loose means not tight or free from constraint. To lose means to fail to: (1) keep (2) win or (3) make money. :laugh: :heart: :laugh: :heart: :laugh: :heart: :laugh:
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I need to buy some weights
I'm into my 3rd week now, counting calories and such. I've become accustomed to walking or elliptical for cardio. Now I think it's time to incorporate some weights. Of note: I do not want to go to a gym to do this and I've never lifted weights before. With that in mind, can anyone recommend what kind of weights I need to…
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Do any of your meds stall or slow down your weight loss?
Just out of curiosity, do you take any meds that you feel slows down or stalls your weight loss? I take a few, but one that I've heard horror stories about when it comes to weight gain is Effexor (antidepressant). I've been taking it for only a month and I'm only into my 3rd week of counting calories, but so far, I've had…
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At what point did you finally decide "this is it..."
At what point in your life did you tell yourself "It's time to lose weight" and ACTUALLY meant it?? - I'm 41 and gained over the past ten years... so basically I spent my 30's fat and miserable. I don't want to spend my 40's fat and miserable so this is my main reason for being here. I've decided to make a lifestyle change…
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What to mix/blend into PLAIN yogurt?
Any suggestions on what tastes good blended/mixed into plain yogurt? (Please, nothing too high in calories) :)
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Greetings from the Midwest...
Hello - I need to lose 75 lbs :( My MD sent me here awhile back so now I'm here to stay. My plan is counting calories and exercising. I was recently prescribed an anti-depressant and I've read horror stories about weight gain so I figured my best bet would be to record everything I eat and make a more conscious effort to…
