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New age desserts!
I think I might have the biggest sweet tooth on the planet. As a kid I used to eat powdered sugar out of the box! Forget the salt....GIVE ME SUGAR!!! Now that I am on being more mindful of my sugar intake, my idea sweet treats is changing. Who knew 1 cup of Special K with red berries in Silk Lite Vanilla Soy milk would…
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The Pedometer Test: Americans Take Fewer Steps
Old article but its an interesting read. I'm not nearly as active as I thought I was (3,500 steps on the avg work day). Booo! :( October 19, 2010, 3:46 pm The Pedometer Test: Americans Take Fewer Steps By TARA PARKER-POPE Stephanie Kuykendal for The New York TimesAmericans are thousands of steps behind other countries when…
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High Protein Diets and Hypercalciuria
In today's world of eating your body weight in protein, I was always told to drink a gallon of water a day and take calcium supplements to make sure the protein is flushed through my system properly. I was told my bones would thank me later. I still follow this advice even though some feel it's not necessary (better to be…
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The long term
As I get older sometimes I think about where I will be in terms of my health and fitness at 40, 50, 60, 70, 80+. I know at some point I could have an accident and get hurt, or get sick, or just plain get older and slower and not be able to do the same kinds of exercises I enjoy today. I'm curious to hear long term plans…
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Is it me or my heart rate monitor??
I bought my HRM a few months ago. The first time I wore it, it clocked me as having burned 400 calories during one, hour long session of P90X Plyometrics. Over the last 3 months, the calories burned for Plyo has been steadily going down. Now, it says I am barely burning 200 calories for the same exercises and level of…
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Looking for fit, fabulous, over 40, female MFP friends!!!
Looking for diet and exercise role models who are still rockin at 40+ I am in need of some inspiration!! Must be: 1. female and over 40 2. honestly log food and exercise daily 3. are fit 4. motivational, happy, and HEALTHY!! 5. postive attitude
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Can I peek at your food diary?
I am fascinated by what people are eating and how much. Doesn't matter if you are super fit or still working on it. I learn so much from watching others on both ends of the spectrum. If you don't mind sharing, please add me as a friend!
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Happy With My Muscle Tone But....
So I have been lifting and lifting and finally got to a point where I am happy with my current level of muscle tone. I do notice the weights are starting to feel lighter and I'm not challenged when lifting like I used to be. I wonder...if I stay at the same number of reps and weight, will that maintain my current level of…
