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Geeky people round-up!
Happy New Year's, everyone! I'm not new here but recently, while looking at my friends list, found a lot who haven't logged in months. I'd love to meet some more people because I feel like MFP friends have made a huge difference towards staying focused on my goals. I'm not particular about your age, gender, chosen fitness…
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How do you know?
I hear the message that exercise will make you feel better but with chronic pain, I don't think that's true. And I can't figure what's appropriate when. I can do yoga everyday but cardio can either make me feel better or make me feel worse... a lot worse. Has anyone figured out how to gauge your symptoms and adjust…
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Favorite snacks for clean eating?
So it looks like garden season has come to an abrupt end in Vermont and with it, all the lovely snacks I've been depending on to get me through my work day. Which is good and bad: love the fresh produce but have been eating the same stuff all the time. What kinds of things could I pack for lunch that are nutritious but…
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Motivational websites, blogs or books?
Other than MFP, do you have any other things you find motivating? I'd love to have some sites bookmarked or books handy for times when my energy is waning.
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Advice for a newbie?
Hi, all! I've been doing Leslie's Ultimate 5 Day Walk Plan for awhile now and want to try something else. I saw there's something for intermediate/advanced and was wondering if that would be a more intense workout than my current DVD. I haven't tried others so I'm not sure where 5 Day falls on the level of intensity…
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Looking for friends active on their news feed
Hi, everyone! I've been back on MFP for a little over a month now and am trying to connect with more people. I don't always get to the website but I check the app regularly and would love friends who interact on their news feed. I don't feel strongly about age or gender, just want to get to know more people looking to get…
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Favorite exercise DVDs?
I love exercise DVDs and am always interested in hearing about good ones. Currently, I really like Amy Dixon's Breathless Body series. It's pretty intense but the moves aren't complicated.... as much as I love the idea of dance workouts, I end up tripping over my own feet. Jillian Michaels workouts are good too: work hard,…
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Artificial sweeteners
I frequently hear that artificial sweeteners make you crave sugar more and was wondering what your experience has been like? I use Sweet Leaf chocolate flavored sweetener in seltzer a couple of times a day and feel like it curbs my desire for sweets. I notice it after dinner in particular because I used to eat a low cal…
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Getting exercise during long Winters
What classes, DVDs and other activities do you all do to keep you motivated in the Winter? I'm in Vermont and it would be wonderful if I liked skiing, snowboarding or snowshoeing but they're not my thing. My other challenge is that I leave for work in the dark and now, am returning in the dark. That leaves out walking,…
