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Turnip French fries ?
I have never eaten turnip. I have been hearing about turnip fries . Have you tried them ? How does a turnip taste compared to a potato ?
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How was your Wednesday Warriors ?
Hello team , I hope everyone had an awesome Wednesday ! I myself have a mild case of food poisoning . I have had a hard time keeping anything down . I haven't made the best food choices today either . I find on days I don't workout I tend to snack a lot more . I'm not quite sure why . But this brings me to my message for…
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Cardio and strenghth training
I have recently added strength training to my exercise routine. I do 30-40 minutes on the elliptical for cardio and I do each machine at the gym for 3 sets of 15 reps . Is it ok to do cardio and stength the same day? I'm also wondering how many days a week I should do the machines. TIA- Cindy
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Fat burning zone
I am wondering about the fat burning zone . I walk my boxer most every day . I manage just over 15 minute miles . I walk 4.26 miles. My heart rate stays between 107-112 . My monitor says I'm not in the zone at all during the walk . When I go to the gym and do the elliptical my heart rate stays between. 140 and 150 . I am…
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Healthy covered dishes to take to gatherings
Hello , I have 2 covered dishes to make for June 8th . I have to take one to a lunch gathering and one to a Bon fire gathering . I need ideas on yummy healthy dishes I could take . Thanks in advance . Cindy
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Calories burned and net calories
I have been burning 800 + calories a day through exercise . I am finding it difficult to net 1200 calories . I feel like I'm eating just to eat . How important is it to eat exercise calories back ?
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Help !
I need some help / advice please . I have lost 51 pounds . I still have around 130 pounds to lose . Prior to about 2 weeks ago I was losing 2-3 pounds a week . I eat 1300-1600 calories a day . I workout 6 days a week and burn 600-900 calories each workout . I drink a lot of water every day . I havent lost anything in the…
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Governments exercise guidelines
I just read an article on WebMD about Governments guidelines on exercise . 30 minutes a day for normal weight people . 60 minutes a day if you need to lose weight and 90 minutes a day if you have lost a lot of weight so you can keep it off . Wow ! I exercise for about an hour a day now . I think when I lose all my weight I…
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Stationary bike
I just got a stationary bike . Today was my second day on it . I rode 14.67 miles in 60 minutes with the resistance set at 3-4 . Is that a decent workout ? If you ride a stationary bike how many miles do you ride in an hour ?
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A bit of a rant -
I am sick to death of all the garbage that is advertised on tv . McDonald's - and other fast food . Pizzas , tacos , junk food . It's no wonder most of America is overweight ! I want to see apple commercials . Vegetable commercials . The number of healthy food commercials should outweigh the junk commercials ! Ok I know…
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Pulled chest muscles . What exercise can I do ?
Hello , I pulled or tore muscles in my chest a couple months ago and it still hurts . I keep exercising and lifting heavy things like cases of water and full kerosene cans . It is having a hard time healing . I need to do cardio . All my workout DVDs have arm work involved . It's too cold to walk outside . My treadmill…
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My treat for losing 45 pounds
I just ordered an exercise bike . I can't wait to get it ! I will be peddling while I'm watching tv .
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Day 2 level 1 30 day Shred .
I just finished day 2 level 1 of the 30 day Shred . I was still a bit sore from day 1 but decided to push on anyway . I'm glad I did .
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Pre diabetes
I was diagnosed with pre diabetes about a month and a half ago . Since then I have lost around 12 pounds and I've been exercising and taking my glucose readings . My question is do you believe that pre diebetes can be cured by losing weight , eating right and exercise ? I read a lot online . There are many doctors who…
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Schwans live smart foods ??
I order from Schwans every now and then . They have live smart items that are low in calories , fat and sodium . Do you buy from Schwans ? How do you feel about their live smart products ? I love the oven baked chicken breasts and faghita chicken . The turkey, pork meatballs are great too .
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My treadmill is acting up. :0(
My Proform treadmill stopped 3 times while I was was walking on it today . When it stopped I would step onto the side deck and the belt would restart and keep its speed . I noticed the belt is off center . I hope that's all it is . I'm going to have my dh adjust it tonight . Has anyone ever had this happen ? How did you…
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Small victory
I have lost 50 pounds since last March . I was trying on jeans today and I put on a pair of my normal size 26 and they where falling off. I grabbed a pair of size 24 and looked at them and thought these will never fit . I got them on and they fit great ! Not too tight . I still have a long way to go but this small victory…
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Healthy shopping at Save a lot ?
I was wondering on everyone's opinion on Save a Lot food store . Do you shop there ? What healthy foods can you buy there ? It seems to me the store is filled with processed junk food .
