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Eczema
Hey guys, this is semi fitness related, more health related. I have Eczema, and I have for most of my 20years. If you don't know what that is, it's a skin condition characterized by itching, burning, flaky, peeling, skin. It affects people in different ways and it can migrate all over the body. For me, I have had certain…
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HELP w/ Juicer/Blender Purchase
Basically I want to know if I should bite the bullet and buy a Vitamix or is there something cheaper and effective out there I could buy to do the following: make health drinks, that's all. not aiming for gadgets w/ fancy add on features, just juicing or emulsifying green leafs, and fruits, and if i can help it, i don't…
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Olympics
Not sure about you guys, but watching these Olympic events makes me feel that anything is possible. I love the story snippets they give on some of these athletes and the adversity they overcame, or are still in the midst of. It shows they're still human, but have awesome inner strength to match the physical ability as…
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G.R.E. Test / Desk Jockeys
Thanks in advance. :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: :happy: I just know some really cool people at boring desk jobs right about now who just came back from lunch should be able to help me out :) I want to know if anyone actually does well on the G.R.E. I wanna go to grad school, and I have two schools in…
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Just when you thought
That you knew your food labels, interesting read. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/organic-authoritycom/5-food-labels-that-mean-n_b_1202681.html?ref=fb&src=sp&comm_ref=false#sb=1113174,b=facebook
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Tight jeans, Strength Training
For a while, I've been doing heavier strength training, poor jeans are getting tighter in the calf/thigh area, still losing weight slowly eating at a deficit. Anyone experience this? should I cut back on the strength? I do some form of it maybe 5-6 days. whether free weights (light 5-10pounds) or machines (50-120ish)…
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Stuff MFP People Say
ya'll thread got closed, booo, but it was hilarious nonetheless, it needed to be stated, now someone needs to work on that idea, a.s.a.p.
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Kettlebell HELP
I have 2 kettlebell workout dvds but use an 8-10pound(elongated) dumbbell instead. I want to buy a kettlebell today. since KBs use momentum and are "lighter" in theory is 15 too much, too light? thoughts THANKS!
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Personal Duty
IDK, why but I feel it's my personal duty to point out to people that they should look at what forum in which a question was posted. But I have to say it's quite hilarious to see people post serious responses on sarcastic threads, so proceed :laugh:
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Resting Heart Rate {NSV}
I measure mines with my HRM, and have done so for quite some time. Been working out consistently since February and my resting heart rate has moved from high 70s to the 60s, so that's a small victory for me, as I shift my goals not only to weight loss, but overall fitness. :happy:
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Graduate School
Hey guys, I'm a college Junior and will be finishing either a semester early or right on time in Dec. 2012, or May 2013. Was thinking about grad school and whether or not any of your guys went, if you think it was beneficial, where you attended, etc. . . thanks
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Just Keep Swimming :)
SO, I would like to say that I kept battling with the same pounds in the 250s for roughly the last (3) three months. Deff. not a high point in my weight-loss journey. I still have a weighs(haha, get it?) to go, but glad to finally be on the right track. This morning the scale read 245.00, I'm so very happy right now. Long…
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Kettlebell
anyone ever use cement filled kettle-bells vs. cast iron? Comments?
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ENELL
ENELL sports bra= worth every penny for any ladies needing a good one. So glad I ran across this brand. anyone else have a good brand they would like to share?
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reverse nsv?
Okay so this nsv {does} involve the scale. let me explain, long story short, I needed a physical done for work and when the doctor weighed me it said 260. not the 256 I worked so hard to get to. 4pound weight gain in 2weeks. i should be depressed, but I'm not. i know what to do, so NSV for me, I feel good, and these 2…
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Eating when Hungry
So this is the complete opposite of calorie counting which is what this site is about, but has anyone started to find calorie counting stressful at all? IDK how I feel about it anymore, so with these new eating habits under my belt, has anyone tried just letting their body tell them when they're hungry and just making good…
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Muscle Replacing Fat
Okay so I may just be answering my own question here, but how much does weight-training affect the number on the scale? Some say that if you haven't lost weight in weeks that you could just be replacing fat with muscle. How long does this process really take? I do Jillian Michaels and use 5/8pound weights. And I use the…
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How Do You. . .
How do you view the scale? If it goes up, does it motivate you or depress you? How often do you weigh yourself? Do you think weighing in everyday is mentally unhealthy? Just wanted to see how others feel about the scale out of curiosity.
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New Friends :)
Hey Guys, I've been on MFP awhile now. I love new friends and do my best to keep up with everyone and make sure they stay on track. If you need support or would like to give support, I don't mind you adding me. Especially if you're like me and have 100+ pounds to loose or have already lost that much {your dedication…
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I Need a Heart Rate Monitor
Hey guys, this is simple & too the point I need a heart-rate monitor as follows: 1:Cheap(college student, LOL) 2:Accurate 3:Easy to use 4:A short personal testimony about its effectiveness for you THANKS:happy:
