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What is your motivational mantra?
I truly believe positive thoughts contribute to reaching our goals. My favorites: Finish what you started. It's a marathon, not a sprint. Nobody can do it for you. Look at what you've accomplished so far, you can do more! What is your mantra?
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Seeking Recommendations for Cold Weather Gloves
I live in upstate NY and some days, like today, it gets pretty frigid out. I try to walk my dogs everyday but sometimes its so hard because I have yet to find gloves that actually keep my hands warm. In addition to the cold I do have poor circulation/Raynauds Syndrome so it might just be a pipe dream to think that I will…
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Seeking Diabetes Information
My older sister has recently been diagnosed with Diabetes (Type II) I would like to learn more about it, particulary dietary management since I do most of food preparation. Does anyone have any reccomendations for online resources/websites or books/cookbooks that might help me help her?? Thank you!
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Please Don't Gross Me Out at the Gym!
I can deal with people not wiping down cardio equipment - I clean it off before I get on anyway. If you are a little stinky (BO or perfume), I'm okay with it- I'm no rose by the time I'm done. I can even tolerate the guys who have no shame adjusting their "junk" every two minutes in the weight area.. disturbing but ok.…
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Advice Needed: Should I workout tomorrow?
Generally I workout 5 days in a row, take a day off. This week I've gone 6 days in a row- felt very motivated by the fact I lost 3 lbs this week when I weighed in this morning. I should have taken the day off and gone tomorrow as scheduled. Now I'm debating whether or not to go tomorrow... any other Sunday it would be…
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MIni cleanse recommendations??
I have a friend who is going to do a short cleanse - about 36 hours. She is doing juices and I was thinking of joining her but don't have a juicer. Anyone have ideas for a cleanse routine that doesn't involve a juicer?? I only have a blender
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Car guys (and gals) need opinion- Chevy Tracker
Shopping around for a "new" car. Currently looking at a 2002 Chevy tracker, 60,000 miles, $4,500. I will have my mechanic take a look at it but in general anyone with experience on that type vehicle or have knowledge about it? I have had a string of challenging events lately - separated from hubby, dog got sick developed…
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Are you All or Nothing?
So took a look at my goals and haven't really been hitting the mark. I keep it simple, for both exercise and healthy eating I attempt to reach my goal 80% of the time. For example: In a thirty day month I have the opportunity to go to the gym 26 times (I never go on Sundays). If I go 21 out of 26 days, that's 80% of the…
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Recipes wanted: High Protein Breakfasts and any recipe with
I am looking for high protien breakfasts - but I do not like protien drinks and I do not like yogurt. I also love the flavor of dill so looking for any recipe (any meal) that has a strong dill flavor. Thanks!!!!
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Follow Up: How to Break the Bad Food Cycle
Just wanted to say thank you to everyone who gave me ideas and support on getiing my healthy eating habits back under control. I've had a really focued day and feel great. I know its only the first day of my "reset" and still have some stressful situations that will rear their ugly head this evening butI have some…
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How do you break the bad food cycle?
I have been losing weight since April 2008. I've lost close to 300lbs now. I am a confirmed gym rat and love to exercise. However, I am really struggling with staying on a healthy diet for the past 6 months. I'm playing up and down with the same 20 lbs. I have been stressed lately and although intellectually I know eating…
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NSV never I though I would experience!
Yesterday had a very stressful day - wheel fell off my car, fish tank sprung a leak. It would have been a total crap day had I not had a very nice NSV: I went to BJ's Wholesale Club in the morning. If you have ever been there, as you exit they give the contents of your shopping cart a quick glance and punch a hole in your…
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Some Good Advice from Bob Greene
I am not one to jum on anyone's bandwagon but I like to read about weight loss, nutrition, exercise. Currently reading Bob Greene's "Get With the Program". There are a few things he's saying that make a lot of sense: So many people just want to talk about changing but when it comes right down to it, doing the hard work or…
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Truly Unbelievable NSV
Monday ran on the treadmill for 23 consecutive minutes- a personal best. My goal has been to run for 30 minutesby summer's end (Labor Day). Today I was on the treadmill and felt great SO I RAN FOR 30 MINUTES!!! I may not be the quickest bunny in the pack but I'm not the turtle anymore. I call this truly unbelievable…
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Sound Advice from Bob Greene & Sacrifice
Started reading a book by Oprah's fitness "guru" and while I'm not one to jump on the celebrity bandwagon crap, he (Bob Greene, book: "Total Body Makeover"), has some good thoughts. To paraphrase: The 4 cornerstones of losing weight are honesty about why you're not losing, taking responsibility for your behavior,…
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Calculating Zumba Calories?
Let me preface this by saying I know I should get a HRM but that's not fiscally possible right now. That said, after 8 weeks of a curtailed fitness routine due to emergency surgery, I am able to resume fitness classes at my gym. I don't usually take the Zumba class - doesn't really look all that strenuous to me but thought…
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Breakfast Protien Ideas
I like a good dose of protien for breakfast. I have a cup of skim milk every morning. Usually have an egg or tukey sausage with cereal or oatmeal. I want to get away from the sausage due to the sodium but don't want an egg every single day. Of note: I hate yogurt and haven't found a protien shake I like. Any suggestions?…
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HRM Calories burned question
I finally invested in a HRM - its a Timex Personal HRM, T5G971. Has a chest strap. Did some research and it had gotten very good reviews. I used it for the first time this morning. For my elliptical session, it said I burned about 160 more calories than what MFP & the machine recorded. For my treadmill session, it said I…
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Not cured but healthier despite old habits dieing hard
Yesterday was an absolute crap day. Started off well enough . . had a good workout at the gym; went with hubby to trade his car in for something new (has a really handsome Jeep now); did some shopping (picked up 3 pairs of new sandals, its pedicure time!). Then... I'm following him home in my car and it dies right after…
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Can you spell A-G-G-R-A-V-T-E-D? Gym Rant/Horror Story
I have been going to the same gym for almost 2 years. In fact I won a contest shortly after joining so had my two years paid in full. Its a NYC franchise gym, ladies only, and the branch I go to is on the small side so have to sign up for ellipticals & treadmills. Lately there have been more and more women arguing over the…
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Odd NSV
Kind of an odd NSV - I exercised alot today, little more than I intended. So I'm supposed to eat about 2800 calories in order to net 1200. After planning my food for the day, I'm only at net 314. Now I know I have to eat more and I will (I do believe in eating my exercise calories), but previously I would have been - ugh I…
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Heart Rate Monitor recommendations please!
My wonderful sister gifted me with a $100 NOT to be used on bills. I've been jonesing for a HRM and now need some recommendations in that price range. I exercise alot- treadmill (including jogging), elliptical, fitness classes like turbo kick and total body workout. Weekends I do Jillian or bob Harper DVDs. So I need…
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NSV's to boost motivation!
I have 2 NSV's to be proud of. The first my sister pointed out. She gave me a monetary gift and told me it couldn't be used for bills. I said no problem... I've been really wanting a HRM. When I said that she laughed and said that I've reallly changed. Once upon a time I would have gone for clothing, jewelry, or a new…
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250 + lbs lost.....
I have lost a lot of weight. I started 4/28/2008. When I started: 1. Had terrible infections in my legs for over 2 years from lymphedema. Because of them I had numerous & lengthy hospital stays; had to give up a job I loved and had held for 12 years; had to move out of my apartment and in with family since I had no income…
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Article: 3 Real Reasons You're not Losing Weight
Interesting read and a good reminder: (Source: Shine from Yahoo: Healthy Living) You’re careful about what you eat, you go to the gym four days a week — and still, the numbers on the scale don’t budge. What’s tripping you up? According to Leslie Bonci, dietitian and author of Run Your Butt Off!, she sees the same three…
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Household chore that you hate???
We all know that doing housework can be a good calorie burner. However there's always at least one chore that we each hate. Personally I dread cleaning the oven (I have an old fashioned gas one that is not self-cleaning) and I loathe washing the floors (even with the handy dandy steam mop I bought, which does make it much…
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Beachbody Programs recommendations needed
I am looking to increase my home workout DVD collection with a new challenge. I want something intense/challenging but don't think I can do P90X as I cannot do any jumping. My sister has Hip hop Abs but I really don't like that one, the crunching movement while doing other moves too confusing for me. I'm fairly intense in…
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Met my goal... But may go a little more. Thoughts?
On April 28, 2008 I weighed 444 lbs. I had to lose weight because I was in rough shape. I had lymphedema in my legs and ended up with infections in them that the docs could not cure despite numerous hospitalizations, bi-weekly visits to wound care specialist and twice daily dressing changes that involved bathing the wounds…
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Advice from the Women Please: Getting rid of bloating durin
I have horrible circulation and lymphedema. I tend to retain some water all the time anyway. However the week before and the week of TOM I almost literally stop peeing because I'm retaining/bloating so badly. I have gained 10 lbs in 3 or 4 days. I won't take diuretics offered by my doctor. I had to be on those for years…
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Thinking like a "fat" person - does it every go away?
I am the first to say that I'm proud of what I have accomplished. It hasn't been easy and I know that I've made positive changes in my life. The one thing I'm finding frustrating is that it is so hard to stop thinking like a "fat" person. I see people who can walk by a buffet table, take one cookie and munch on it for the…
