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Having problems with you Polar HRM????
I know this has been posted a gazillion times but it's worth reiterating. After about 3 months, my HRM started acting very erratic. First put it on and it would read 280 bpm, then drop to zero. Check transmitter message and on and on. Here are the 3 things that will make it work just like new. 1 Tighten the strap. 2…
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Symptoms of gluten intolerance
I searched through several pages of the archives, I couldn't find any posts explaining what the symptoms of a gluten intolerance is. Could someone please share what they have experienced and how they came to realize their intolerance, do you need to see a doctor or allergist? Thanks.
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ONE YEAR RESULTS
Gonna toot my own horn here for a bit. It has been a fast and fun year. Thanks to all my MFP friends out there for the support, encouragement and love. This site is amazing and I'm probably here for life. Thanks all!!!
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Is this as good as it gets???
Hi, I've been here for almost 1 year now and I've had very good results. My problem seems to be that I never can get beyond where I am right now. The last time I was around this weight was in 2002 when I weighed 214 pounds. I get to where I'm starting to look ok in my clothes and just feel I don't need to go any further. I…
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The greatest NSV, ever!!!!
I was serving at a Lenten soup supper at my church this evening. A little history first. Last Spring a men's group that I belong to was asked to help serve at a church dinner. I was reluctant to do it since I didn't think anyone wanted a fat guy serving them food but I had just started my weight loss journey and figured…
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Walking through the fitness aisle at Target...
last night and came across a woman holding a shake weight in her hands. I didn't stick around long enough to see if it was the model with the cooling mist. LOL, I had to get out of there cuz I was starting to laugh. That South Park episode was awesome. Seriously, do those things really work? I don't know if anybody here…
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AMAZING WATER WEIGHT GAIN!!!
No response, guess it wasn't that amazing. Too bad, could have helped alot of people with their frustration with the scale.
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WEIGHTLIFTING NOOB HERE.
I honestly get so confused when people talk about weight training. I'm thinking to get to the way I want to look when I'm at goal I'll have to seriously look at learning this stuff. What's a rep, a set, how many reps in a set, how many sets, how much weight, breathe in when you lift, exhale when you lift, how often do you…
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Does anyone pre-plan their days?
I've lost 79 pounds so far and have 54 to go to reach my goal. I have had great success so far just "winging it" but realize that the remainder will be harder than the first 79 pounds. How many of you enter your next day's food intake to make sure you hit your nutritional numbers. Up until now I've mainly targeted only…
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Scientific Proof that a pound of FAT weighs more than a poun
anybody got some???????
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54 to 36" NSV
I've seen these in the past so thought I'd do one before I donate all my fat clothes. Keeping these pants so I'll never forget.
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My NSV 54" to 36"
sorry, trouble with picture
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A question for those that are juicing.
I'm looking to replace my 15 year old Juiceman juicer. It has served me well and I know there are better ones on the market but that's all I could afford back the. My question is what do you all use. I'm not interested in the "pretend" juicers. I'm looking for something where the Jack LaLane or Juiceman are the low end…
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MEAT MEAT MEAT, WHO LOVES MEAT!!!!!
if you like meat, if you are one of the (P)eople (E)ating (T)asty (A)nimals let your voices be heard!!!!!!!!!!!
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Ok, when this song comes on the radio...
I was driving home tonight and heard a song that I haven't heard in literally decades. I'll admit it. I listened to it. Dancing Queen by ABBA. Man, the 70's, I'm getting old!!! What is the songthat you'd rather not admit listening to?
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My experiment with Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes
I found a cheesy scalloped potatoes recipe when searching online for dehydrating potatoes. I tweaked the recipe and entered it into my recipes and was pleasantly surprised by what I found. This is totally unscientific but I was careful to check all the ingredients to make sure my version was as accurate as possible. These…
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What's the story behing your username?
Mine isn't too imaginative although I did use all lowercase letters. Pretty daring huh? I've been thinking about changing it. Let's hear from you all.
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6 months, 67 down, 67 to go!!!
Just thought I'd share my 6 month half way photos. I know the last half will be tougher than the first but MFP and everyone here has kept me on track this time. Here's hoping that my good fortune and success will motivate someone here in the near future. You can do this, reach out for help here, there are alot of wonderful…
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Having a hard time adjusting to "skinny clothes".
I've been wearing oversized baggy clothes for so long I'm finding it harder than I thought to switch to more form fitting clothes. I am more comfortable in baggy stuff but I know I look, well, bad. I also have gotten so used to not feeling the clothes fitting against my skin that now when I wear a shirt that fits me…
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Ok need to know soon, Magic Bullet or Ninja???
those who use 'em, what do you think?
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Just stumbled on something really tasty.
I've been craving something sweet all night and I think I found something you all might like. Take a half cup of plain or vanilla greek style yogurt and add a packet of Emergen C fizzy drink mix. The powder tries to foam and it makes the yogurt kinda light and fluffy like a mouse. I used orange and it was really tart and…
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Holy NSV!!!
I was in church this evening and I could actually comfortably cross my leg without kicking the pew if front of me. Last time I tried I kicked the pew so hard, everyone in the church heard it. LOL.
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Anyone make their own yogurt?
Do you use a machine or make it manually? What kind of machine do you use? Do you like the single batch jars or one large batch type machine? I'm thinking about making my own yogurt and I'm just looking for some feedback. Thanks.
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Empty stomach cardio.
This is a blog post I ran across. Interesting. I've never done this and I guess from reading it's not recommended. Over the weekend I hit the gym with my buddy Mikey for a morning cardio workout. Now, I say “cardio”, but really it was a metabolic resistance training session. If you’re unfamiliar with the term, the simple…
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Be honest, what would you do?
If something happened tomorrow and the internet was shut down, would you be able to carry on without MFP? In the time you've spent here logging food and exercise, have you learned enough to do this the old fashioned way with a pencil and paper. I don't know for sure if I could. I do have a scale for weighing food but I…
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Almost quit INSANITY!
I just finished day 8 of INSANITY. Yesterday was my off day and I did some light elliptical work, not even 15 minutes. Today I was making every excuse to not continue with my workouts. I really like the Cardio Power & Resistance routine but I was totally unmotivated to do it. I was scheduled to do it at 4:30 and I didn't…
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The fastest way to lose weight that I've found...
Make My Fitness Pal your homepage. Then everytime you turn on the 'puter, BAM, there it is. You can't avoid it. Since I did that I have no excuses anymore, and I see my calorie status which reminds me to eat or slow down. Just wondering how many of you have MFP set as your homepage?
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I can't take anymore of this!!!
Does anybody else get tired of the mantra "well if I increase my calories won't I gain weight" or "I don't want to eat back my calories cuz I'll gain weight" or "I'm in a plateau and exercise more and eat less and I'm still not dropping pounds". AAAARRRRGGHHHH!!! Everyone please stop and consider this. YOU and/or your…
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Am I ready to take it to the next level?
My current weight is 266 pounds. I have been doing resistance training with one of those over the door Tower 200 things. It really kicks my #%% when I use it and I'm nowhere near utilizing the full weight resistance nor the routines it has to offer. I have an Octane elliptical which I love and I also love riding my bike on…
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My very first kinda stupid NSV
I don't know how long this has been going on but I have hardwood floors throughout my house and I just noticed when I was putting on my running shoes that the bed didn't slide out from beneath me when I sat on the edge. Woohoo, no more scratches on the floor.
