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6 months program pre-surgery
Is anyone else in a 6-month doctor monitored program in order to meet qualifications for bariatric surgery? I'm starting my months today and I have a lot of mixed emotions about. My BMI is 41.3 so if I lose and have a BMI under 35 I won't qualify, if I don't lose then I'm wasting the help and support of the doctor,…
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Anyone training to run a 5k?
Hi all, I'm Becky. I'm 35 and getting active for the first time in my adult life. I'm carrying around about 75 lbs. too many, but I'm working on that! I started training to run a 5k a couple of weeks ago and I find that I hate running as much as I always have. BUT, I want to be ABLE to do it. I'm using an App called…
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Southwest Chicken Soup (with whole grains)
Hi all, I invented a new soup last night that my husband scarfed down... and went back for more. I call it Southwest Chicken Soup. I thought it was pretty good too so I decided to share it with my foodie friends. Here ya go. Ingredients: 12 oz. (or more-- that's what I had on hand last night) boneless, skinless chicken…
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What Songs are on Your Running Playlist?
I'm new to running and I want to build my iTunes playlist with fun, motivating song to keep me going. What are you favorite songs/albums to run to?
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Good Running Technique
I'm very new to running and not in good shape, but I've decided to do something about that. My lower back always seems to be sore the following day, even when I focus on keeping abs engaged and having good posture. Anyone have tips on running techniques?
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Root Vegetable Blahs
Hi All, I'm new to the group and relatively new to MFP. I love the nutritional value and color of root vegetables, but roasting them gets old. Any recipe ideas, spices, cooking methods you've found to spruce them up?
