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Introductions
Hey Folks! Welcome aboard. Since we're going to be hanging out the next 30 days, we might as well say hello and get to know each other. So....give me your: Name: Where ya from: How long you've been on MFP: Top three goals for the month of November: Favorite "sin" food (that irresistable "unhealthy" food you just can't…
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DAILY READING | Traveling Fit - Eating Clean on the Road
Working full-time, training, and trying to maintain some semblance of a social life can be exhausting. Still, it's a path many of us choose to stay happy, healthy, and fit. We slave over the stove to make macro friendly meals and hit the gym most days of the week, all while holding down the fort at home. In short, we…
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Cheat Meals | Why I Recommend Three (And Four for Ladies)
You can't listen to everyone in the fitness & nutriton world. If you listen to everyone and try everything, you'll just end up frustrated and stagnate. So choose your gurus carefully. Try their recommendations for 2-4 weeks and if doesn't work, toss them out and try someone/something else. One of my personal gurus is Funk…
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Monthly Checkup
Hey Fam! It's the first of the month. You should be doing your mandatory monthly check-up: 1. Taking your mandatory measurements (hips, waist, arms, legs, chest, etc) and comparing to last month. 2. Weighing in. 3. Reviewing your diary from last month and making necessary adjustments calorically or with food types. 4.…
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Choosing a Friend to Encourage
I responded to a "choosing friends" question in a another thread. Someone recommended that I actually post it as a topic since there are many new people to MFP in this group--plus, I think it's good advice: One of the best things to do to encourage someone else is to "friend" them. But don't just stop there. Take the time…
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Chest Pains When Using Polar HRM
Has anyone personally experienced, or know anyone who has experienced chest pains while using their Polar HRM? A friend of mine is experiencing sharp pains in the chest right where the transmitter is located. The more her heart rated elevated, the more unbearable the pain got. I'm doing some initial research online, but…
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Type II Diabetes and Weight Loss Challenges
Hi! New to the forum and would like to exchange ideas with those with Type II Diabetes, their weight loss challenges, and how they are overcoming some of those challenges via diet and exercise. What's working for you; what isn't; how many days per week of cardio vs weight training, etc. I've tried a few approaches and just…
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Hi! I'm Shawn from Huntsville, AL
Greetings all. My name is Shawn and I'm from Huntsville, AL. Started MFP about a month ago. My goal is to lose 1 pound per week and to get down to 190 by May 2011. My secondary goal is to get to 180 by the end of Summer 2011. I have Type II Diabetes, handled with meds, so I've had some challenges dieting and seeing…
