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Who is in NYC?
Just wondering if any other LGBT+ folks on here are in the NYC (or North Jersey) area?
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DietBet - 4% by 4th of July
So, I'm going to try out this "DietBet" site...I feel like it's a concrete goal for me to work super duper hard on and be super duper strict for 28 days to lose 4% of my body weight. For most people, that comes out to me 5-10 pounds. Anyway...it's $25 to join and it's starting Jun 6 and ending July 3...just in time to…
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North Jersey / NYC
Anyone in North Jersey or NYC? I'm in North Jersey and am always looking for new friends, workout buddies, recipe swappers, etc.
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HRM chafing
I have a Polar FT7. Lately if I wear it any length of time (like 1hr+ workouts), it ends up rubbing me raw on the side of my chest where the hook attaches. (I am female - so it's sorta on the area between my breast and rib). Does anyone else experience this? When I'm actually out and about exercising, I don't notice it.…
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Half off Whole Foods!
Just wanted to share today's LivingSocial deal - for $10 you get $20 off of food at Whole Foods! Lots of healthy, organic options there :) It's a nationwide deal, so grab it before it ends tonight. https://livingsocial.com/deals/123805?ref=conf-jp&rpi=27358273
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No Endurance...
I've been eating healthy/dieting since December and have dropped about 55 pounds. The last few months I began exercising and my goal was ultimately to be able to do a 5k, but short-term goal was to run a mile. I started C25k, but found Week 4 was just more than I could handle. I could do the 3 minute run, but not the 5…
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We are "Family" - Support
This group is for everyone who is "Family" - let's support each other in our weight loss, health, and fitness goals! Post a short blurb about you - location, age, what brought you here, how much you wanna lose, etc. We have another thread called "Rainbow Warriors", so you can search the forums for that. But, I thought I'd…
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Hidden calories
I found this interesting little article on HuffPost today (link below) about serving sizes and it contained this little gem: HIDDEN CALORIES AND FAT- EEK! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/08/04/serving-sizes_n_918158.html#s322395&title=Canned_Soup
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Health magazines subscriptions...
So, what health/fitness/diet magazines do you purchase and why? I just subscribed to Health Magazine b/c I got a year for like $7. I periodically purchase Shape or Prevention. Any other good ones?
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"Bad Food Karma" - Help the starving
So, if there is such a thing as karma, I believe I probably have BAD food KARMA, from all the years of over indulging in food all while knowing that there are millions of people starving on earth at any given time. So, given that I have my eating under control and am more thoughtful about it, I thought: why not help the…
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North Jersey anyone?
Anyone else in Northern New Jersey???
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Cucumber Mint Pops
I haven't tried this yet, but it sounds yummy and low-cal :) Cucumber & Mint Pops Makes 8 mini pops Think chilled cucumber soup but frozen in an ice pop. This simple savory creation is a refreshing way to eat on a scorching hot day. Serve as a first course or intermezzo to friends to stimulate the taste buds. 2 cups diced…
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Cholesterol
So, I recently had my physical and got my lab work back. My cholesterol is only a couple of points away from being "high," so I wanna work on lowering it. Advice on what foods to eat and avoid?
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Nerdy eyeglasses question...
This may sound nerdy but...during workouts, I get sweaty and my glasses ride down on my face. And, last night during yoga, they just kept completely falling off during the downward dog. Does anyone know of a solution? Or where to get those strap thingies that some of the nerdy kids used to wear when I was in grade school?…
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50 pounds down
Here are my before and after. 50 pounds down! Don't ask me why I stood in this ridiculous post :) (Actually, I think I was even 10 pounds heavier than in this pic when I started...)
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Extreme low cal & diabetes cure
I don't have diabetes, but I found this article interesting: http://www.guardian.co.uk/society/2011/jun/24/low-calorie-diet-hope-cure-diabetes Essentially, the study found that 8 weeks on a severely restricted calorie diet (600 or below) CURED type 2 diabetes.
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White Bean & Avocado Wrap
I made this today and it was super easy and super yummy! http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/creamy_avocado_white_bean_wrap.html I didn't use the oil or the cheese - those are things you can't taste anyway, so it saved calories. I used Ole Extreme Wellness tortillas, which are 71 calories. And, I just used a general spice…
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New to running - what makes you stop?
I have a question for other new runners or those who were once new runners... When you first begin a running program...what is it that makes you want to stop, i.e. no longer to endure going and pause to walk. Is it that you're out of breath? Body tired? etc. I find that I'm never out of breath (well, not now that I have…
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Pre and Post Workout Food
I just started C25K and a fitness routine and am really interested in suggestions for the best food to consume pre and post workout. I'm not talking about extra calories or the like, but just good food choices to replenish, energize, etc the body that's essentially within my normal daily calories (which is about 1300). I'm…
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Free veggie patch item :)
I thought I'd share this coupon for a FREE item by Veggie Patch. They are usually in the produce section or frozen foods. I *LOVE* the meatballs and feel I never have to eat a beef/turkey meatball again :) I also like the chicken nuggets & patties, and falafel. Haven't tried the other stuff. Anyway, for those of you who…
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Corner Bakery - 100under600.com
Last week was a little "cheat" meal (I actually just had tons of calories left for dinner that day and didn't need to count) and we went to Corner Bakery, which is sorta like a Panera. Turns out I didn't need to cheat at all! They had TONS of choices for meals under 600 calories. They have this website: www.100under600.com…
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Really big/out of shape and runner?
I guess I'm looking for a little inspiration here. Did anyone else start out at like 250+ and really out of shape and barely able to run half a block, but are now able to run a good distance? I'm just starting and it seems impossible to imagine I'd ever be able to run more than a mile - and even a mile seems like a dream.
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Breakfast: Huevos Rancheros
Here's a easy, yummy, and very filling breakfast treat for less than 250 calories. Huevos Rancheros 1 large egg (70 cals) 1/16 (a smidge) tsp butter (20 cals, can use olive oil instead but I think butter cooks eggs better) 1/4 cup Amy's Organic Refried Black Beans (70 cals - can use any other bean) 1 corn tortilla (55-65…
