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Thrive-level Black label patch and BP
Has anyone used the Thrive system with Black Label patch and noticed their blood pressure go up? My BP has been much higher than normal in the last month and this is the only change I’ve made was starting this system...before you say well then stop using it, I have stopped as of today, only after noticing the trend today.…
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Fitbit, body bugg or similar product
So I see Nike is com ing out with a product similar to the fitbit, bodybugg, body media. It is called the fuel band, looks like a bracelet and shows a digital dispaly, you can sync with Iphone or on computer. I am really thinking of getting one when they are released, looks like it will be $150. I am wondering how people…
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Road trip
A friend and I are taking a 12 hour road trip from sea level to the mountains, the day before my friends half marathon, (due to schedules we must leave day before race) looking for ideas to pack a cooler so we have healthy meals along the way to fuel her for the race. We will be packing plenty of water and know that being…
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Dairy Sensetive
I’m not completely dairy intolerant, but sensitive to it. Is there anyone else out there like me and how do you deal with it? I have been taking lactaid when symptoms arise, but sometimes they don't help and I end up throwing up from the dairy. This is very few and far between, but very frustrating to say the least!…
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What is your exercise achilles How to overcome
Stairs!! Are mine. :sad: I work out at least 4 times a week doing Spin class, a boot camp and 2 work outs with a trainer ( mostly weights/boot camp style work outs). But I tell you whenever I climb stairs it feels like I have never worked out a day in my life!! Anybody else have an exercise achilles and what have you done…
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Healthy wage.com
Anyone ever check this site out or use it? They have 3different challenges where you can win money. I am thinking of signing up for the 10% challenge which says you pay 100 to join and if you lose 10% of your weight in 6 months you win 200. it seems like some good motivation....
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Lemon Water
Does anybody drink lemon water for its health benefits? I was wondering if it works and how much you drink a day. Reading several articles online makes it sound promising for so many healthy benefits.
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5K app iTunes
The "Easy 5K with Jeff Galloway"app is free today in the iTunes store, it's normally a 3.99 app. Hope this helps someone, unknown when deal expires as I have n app that alerts me to free apps daily, but never gives an expiration date, it's called "apps gone free" :smile: have a great dy!!
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Half time show
So I was debating with a co-worker today, and I thought I would ask on here......What is your opinion on the superbowl half time show?? Is it needed, could they do something different? and if something different than what is your suggestion? Me I think that it is ok and just fun to see who they get. His opinion is that…
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Spaghetti Squash
I have never tried one of these and I bought one, so what is the best way to cook it and good uses for it??? Thanks
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#rd shifters...anyone else working tonight
So I am stuck at work from 8pm, to 8am tonight, any other 3rd shifters out there working too???
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14 day Acai Berry cleanse
Anyone ever tried this product? I saw it in the store and am curious on how it works, if it works, or if its a waste of money. Just looking for a little kick start back into the game.
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Stair master Challenge
So I am in a month long challeng at my gym, each week you get extra points if you complete a certian challenge, last week was run a marathon...I crushed that one!! This week is 500 floors on the star master :noway: . It started Monday and I have until Sunday to finish, but I am feeling like I need a little help, so anyone…
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Yogurt sugar saver
So I read in a Hungry girl email to liven up plain yogurt and save on sugar, add 1/2 of a sugar free drink mix packet....So I finally tried it out today with my greek yogurt. I like greek yogurt, but hated the plain, but I bought a plain and mixed in 1/2 a packet (the ones for a bottle of water) of Crystal Light Wild…
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Thoughts on 2 a days
I have been thinking of trying to wake up early and get 30 to 45 min on the treadmill in the morning, as well as continue my regular after work workouts. I am hoping this will help me blast through my current plateau. Anyone have any advice for 2 a day workouts....are they worth it?
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Article about Maintence
I saw this on msnbc today, its called: 'If you lost weight, you need a whole new diet strategy now " http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/43638623/ns/today-today_health/
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Yoga
I am trying Yoga in the morning for the 1st time, any advice for a newbie would be great. Like shoes or no shoes, if no shoes socks or bare feet. I won't even get into clothing, I am just going in y usual tee shirt and streach gym pants :ohwell: Thanks
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Stairs
Any advice on making either running stairs, or using the stair machine a fun work out??? Everytime my trainer thinks he has found an exercise for me to hate, I am challenging myself to love it. So I need to find a way to like the stairs :grumble:
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Words of wisdom
My Friday words of wisdom via a quote: "Any change, even a change for the better, is always accompanied by drawbacks and discomforts."-Arnold Bennett i call my drawbacks bumps in the road, and try to have as few as possible, but in life they will always be there, its how we handle them that defines us and our change!! Have…
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The cookie is staring at me....make it stop!!
I grabbed a cookie with intention of eating it as my dessert, but then saw the calories and didn't want to waste them on a cookie, so now its sitting there staring at me, I may need to smash it to crumbs!! :grumble:
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My odd NSV
So I felt odd being happy about this, but I can see the celliute on my tummy, I have shed the fat layer covering it, now I need to shed the fat making the celluite. But again odd NSV :smile:
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Did you know MSN has wellness horoscopes??
Here is the May 14th 2011 for Gemini "We all have our moments, and it's important to be able to forgive yourself for not always being the best friend your body ever had. There will be days when your good intentions are drowned in circumstances too big for you to control. But know that your control will improve, and you…
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Day 128 50 reasons I love MFP
Today, day 128 I stepped on the scale and it was 50 lbs down!!! Sorry no pictures, I still have a long journey ahead, but I am ready to hit it head on. Along with my 50lbs, I discovered a love of running. I can only go about 2 minutes at 4.2 mph, but in good time I will be a running fool! If you see me on the street, you…
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a penny per calorie
I think food items should be charged a penny per calorie, that way low calorie foods would be cheap and easier to afford, and we would think twice about high calorie, high price food :)
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Hungrier faster
So I have been eating the same breakfast for awhile now, and it always seemed to fill me up, but recently I seem to be hungier faster...I am wondering if the cereal isn't cutting it anymore, or if with my increased work outs my body just wants more ( I started to work with a trainer, so I am pushing myself further than…
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The "how are you losing it" question
So recently I have been asked by people "what are you doing to lose wieght" or "how did you lose the weight" I am 42 lbs down since 12/26, still have a long road to go, but I am happy that people are noticing. Heres the thing, I don't think they believe me when i tell them simply calories in vs calories out. I log my…
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Clothing
So I just got into the next pants size down, and its got me thinking....What is the one article of clothing you have always wanted, but never fit into?? For me it is a pair of Lucky Jeans. I will buy them when I am at my final goal weight!
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Is it wrong or am I crazy??
So I need a new workout, as I am in a rut, and am tossing around a few ideas, like personal trainers, going to different classes, trying cross fit. So yesterday I meet with the Personal Trainer at my gym to find out prices on sessions, and of course, they want to know what your goals are, and where you are at. Well I know…
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Tomato Sauce
I want to make my own tomato sauce for pastas and everything else tomato sauce is good on, so I plan on growing tomatos this year and am looking for any great recipes anyone has for a tasty tomato sauce you can make in bulk and jar.
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Feet
Can you lose weight in your feet, or are they just gonna always be wide?? I have a really cute pair of shoes that would fit if just....
