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Alternatives to Fitbit Force
Hi, I'm sending my Fitbit Force back because I've gotten the infamous rash that everyone has been discussing. I'm considering purchasing a Flex as an alternative but I'm curious about what others are trying. Integration into MFP is a big asset in my view. Any advice? Thanks
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One year later on MFP, lost 72 pounds! w/pics
One year ago today, I joined MyFitnessPal and it's been an awesome experience for me. Here's my story... I was a pudgy kid who slimmed out in high school and could basically eat whatever I wanted with my activity level. In first year of university, I added 30 lbs! By 2001, I was up to 230 lbs due to bad habits (over-eating…
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NSV - Pulse
I went to donate blood last night, and I was alarmed when the blood pressure machine started making a loud alert beep. "What was that?!" I asked the nurse. She said, "Oh, that happens when your resting heart rate is below 50 beats per minute." I took a look at the pulse rate - 49. "Are you an athlete?", she asked. "No!", I…
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Looking for supportive fitness pals...
Hi, I'm from New Brunswick, Canada. I'm a married dad of three great kids. Since I joined MFP in October, I've lost almost 40 pounds, looking to lost 30-40 more. I wouldn't mind having some more supportive friends to trade ideas and information with. Feel free to add me...
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Hi - M/39/NB Canada
Hi, I'm a married Dad of three from New, Brunswick, Canada looking to lose about 40-50 more pounds by May (our vacation away down south). I've tried to lose weight with mixed results over the past few years, but I've dropped 19 lbs so far since joining the MFP site 7 weeks ago (this is huge for me to see results so quickly…
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NSV Blood Pressure
I went to donate blood this week, and they took my blood pressure during the screening. It was 117 / 70, which is the lowest it has been in years. Felt great to see some other tangible benefits to my ongoing weight loss.
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Weighing in
Hi, when is the best time to weigh yourself? Do people usually wear very little when they weigh in?
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Quiting diet soda
I don't want to step into controversial territory; I know how much some people love their diet soda. I am/was one of them. After having trouble sticking to my diet, I gave up diet soda a week ago. My change in appetite has been very surprising! I'm not hungry all of the time anymore. That said, I did consume a lot of diet…
