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Welcome! My story. What's yours?
I am 44 years old, 2 kids, and am on the journey of "The Change." I never had a weight problem, until my 40s. Since turning 42ish I have steadily gone up a pound a month, and it is now the most stubborn 20 pounds to lose. No matter how much I diet and exercise, my weight continues to go up. Your issue with menopause may be…
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Eat a pickle, gain a pound?
Yesterday, I ate a "brine pickle" (with 250 mg sodium). Today, I am a pound heavier! The only thing I can contribute this gain to is the pickle. I ate everything else within limits. The pickle didn't add much calories . . . but why on earth did I retain so much water? I also did not exercise hard yesterday, so I know it's…
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African Mango - Dr. Oz Recommended. Have You Tried it?
So, I am hearing all the hoopla about African Mango supplements. Dr. Oz recommends it for weight loss. After reading the Internet, it sounds like it's pretty darn good. But, I don't know if those testimonials are by someone who works for the company... But, I trust you all. Has anyone tried African Mango? Successs or…
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Water, finally made good
I can drink water, but I don't "love it" until now. A quart or so of water (almost what your blender will hold) 4 or 5 fresh strawberries 1 teaspoon of cinnamon juice of one lime.... blend in blender. Looks a little like a daiquiri. Tastes very refreshing. (I admit that I found this on Dr. Oz this week. Dr. Oz or not,…
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Obese friend's Christmas gift.....stumped
I want to give my friend a Christmas gift. She is a very good friend. She is large, and on the larger side of large. We completely avoid the weight issue in our relationship together. I want to avoid anythng weight related in the gift - whether it encourages food or encourages weight loss. In the past, I bought her a purse…
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Thanksgiving Day - Skate Your Turkey Off
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Many rinks are having a "Skate Your Turkey Off" public skating session on Thursday afternoon or evening. If you gym is closed and you are looking for a fun way to get into the Holiday mood and away from the table, try skating! Remember to dress appropriately (don't forget gloves, long socks,…
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Me, (figure skating), what's your favorite exercise?
https://player.vimeo.com/video/78310612 I hope the above video gives someone inspiration. I am 45 years old, and I am figure skating for exercise and fun. It takes stamina, strong muscles and bones, balance, and endurance. I have skated "on gain, off again" throughout my life, with long rest stops in between life events…
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First 2 weeks & No Weight Loss, until TODAY!
First two weeks this is what I did. I exercised every day for 45 minutes, sometimes more, running/intervals too. I ate reasonably, about 1300-1500 calories a day. I put cocoa in my coffee after reading about it's magnesium helping people lose weight. No weight loss at all. Getting frustrated. So, I switched it up a little…
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Going camping in Seattle area - any tips?
Hi, We're from South Florida. Every year, we get out of the heat for a week or so in the Summer. This July, we're going camping in the Seattle area. I am planning on 3 days in Bogachiel State Park on the Olympic Penninsula and 3 days at Ike Kinswa State Park between Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens. I have reservations…
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Wyoming people skinny, but Atlanta is obese
I went on vacation over the holidays. In Jackson Hole, Wyoming I never saw one "super fat" person the whole week I was there. A few had some meat on their bones, but most were normal to average. The locals seemed fit and trim. But, in Atlanta, it was the opposite. Not many healthy weight people. Is it the altitude? Is it…
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E-based Meal Planning Helps Me Shape Body & Wallet
i am a busy mom. I found a great website to help me plan my meals. It's www.buildamenu.com The site works like this: 1) Choose my grocery store 2) Pick dishes (which are categorized on the site, like clean eating, vegan, family style, low carb, budget, etc. etc. etc.) Can pick from multiple categories. 3) The site builds a…
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I got a FitBit for Christmas
Today is the first day I am really using it. This is what it read for the day. "fit bit 1904 calories, 5.70 miles, 13655 steps, 5 flights of stairs" Is that good? I didn't go to the gym. Anyone else got this? How is it going?
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National Healthcare can not help us, MFP can
My thoughts... I don't know how many trillions the United State collectively spends on healthcare, nor how much of what is spent is wasted on admistrative costs and duplicative procedures/tests. But, I do think that no matter how much money and medical talent we throw at healthcare, we are a sick nation and all such…
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Men's Christimas Ideas Needed
Help! My husband is in his early 40s and I haven't a clue of what to get him for Christmas. Ideas needed. He just started training for a half-marathon. I think he has everything. He's been shopping. He played hockey. Has it all except a pair of figure skates. LOL. He travels alot for his job. Again, he has everything. I…
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Surviving peri-menopause/menopause? Help needed
Calling help from my sisters out there who won the battles or war with our friend, Mr. Change of Life. How did you do it? I am struggling with diet and exercise. I am tired, can't sleep at night, gained weight in the mid-section . . . everything but the hot flashes. Those haven't hit. I eat 1200 calories AND I AM GAINING…
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What to wear in super cold weather? (From Florida)
I just found out that I am going to Wyoming this winter! Skiing!! Despite being a figure skater , I own VERY little warm weather gear. I do have a down jacket, ski bibs, skating stockings, and lots of yoga pants. I have a pair of super nordic snow boots. Except for the yoga pants, this is all old. You see, I live in South…
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Treadmill Calorie Count Question
Precor treadmill's calories burned has at 3.8 mph about 300 calories an hour, but at 3.9 to 4.0 it jumps to about 500 calories an hour. I walk at 4,0 to 4.1 or 4.2, but have to start running at 4.3. I'm 5'4". If I am walking at 4.0, is the 500 calories right? Is the 4.0ish mark where most peope run?
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Gripe! Women friends who lie to me about their weight/size
I have two close friends. If I say, "I'm down to 148 pounds . . . " They say, "Oh really? I'm only 130 pounds" Or when shopping, "I need a size 10". They say, "Oh really? I'm only an 8." HERE'S THE KICKER . . . . they are ALL fatter then me! I just HATE IT! Perhaps I need some new friends!
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Doctor Radio & MyFitnessPal! Shout Out!
So, I listen to Doctor Radio as I am traveling about. There is a show (one of my favorites): Nutrition and Exercise Fridays 12 pm ET Rebroadcasts Fridays 10 pm, Sundays 8 am ET We all know we need to eat right and exercise regularly, but it’s challenging! Registered dietician and exercise physiologist Samantha Heller…
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Sore muscles - cold for 24 hours, then heat? Why?
I am sore from exercise. I put the heating pad on last night, about 12 hours after I exercised. I did not wait the 24 hours like it is recommended. I am not as sore today, so I think I did a good thing. But, why the cold for 24 hours/then heat afterwards advice?
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New Documentary - Fork Over Knife (on Netflix right now)
I watched a new documentary - Forks Over Knifes. It's VERY good and informative. It focuses on doctors and scientists who are finding out that a whole foods, largely plant based diet and a healthy body intermingle. Heart disease, diabetes, cancer, inflamatory diseases . . . What blew me away was how plants can REPAIR our…
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Ever eat disgusting (or wonderful) diet food? What was it?
Worst: Hormel's Applewood Smoked Turkey Tenderloin. (Gamey, super strong taste that one bite made me gag & sick for a whole night). Best: Weight Watcher's Dark Cholocate/Rasberry Bars. (So good the kids steal them).
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What's your New Year's Goal (& How are You Going to do it?)
My goal is to work out for 60 minutes a day, each and every day for 2012. The only exception is if there is a hurricane, or I have a fever of over 101 degrees. I am going to alternate exercises so I don't get bored. Treadmill, eliptical, classes, yoga, swimming, tennis . . . and, of course, skating. If I can burn 500…
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Click "Complete Your Food Diary"
When you click "Complete Your Food Diary", it tells you what you'd weigh in 5 weeks. How cool is that? Big motivation!
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"Cook This Not That" Book
OMG. Bought this cookbook last night. Lots of restaurant recipes, all slimmed down, full of flavor, quick too. I made chicken parmesan, 400 calories and in 15 minutes. Highly recommend this book to all.
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Viva Cinco de Mayo with Beer - Under 400 Calories
My chicken taco salad bowl & beer - under 400 calories and full of fun. Breakstone's - Sour Cream - Reduced Fat, 1 tbsp 20 Publix - Rotisserie Chicken - Mojo Flavored, 3 oz 160 Old El Paso - Refried Beans - Vegetarian, 1/2 Cup 90 Fresh Express Salads - 5-Lettuce Mix of European Lettuces, 2 cups 10 Fresh Salsa - Salsa, 2…
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Take Out Chinese Failure
I ordered Szechuan Tofu with Veggies. I measured. 1/2 cup rice and 1/2 cup of the szechuan tofu. This is just a little bit of food. About 451 calories (I estimated w Szechuan sauce, fried tofu and rice). But, the sodium is over 4,000! Puts my daily total at over 6,000 mg. I am drinking water. h20, h20, h20
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Fish (Made In USA)
I need help finding fish that is caught, processed, inside the United States of America. Can someone help me gather a list of seafood that is made in the USA? I am concerned over the safety of foreign seafood. It's so bad, that the State of Alabama rejects much of foreign seafood because it's filthy! See this nightly news…
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Anyone Zumba?
I've been taking Zumba classes for a few months, and love it. It's a party, and the hour class just "zooms" by. It's the best high cardio, mixed with a core workout...all to great music. I've read that it's anywhere between 500-800 calories an hour. The women in my class with the calorie counter arm bands, are reporting…
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Day 8, I can't Diet no more....Tex-Mex Turkey Burger
This is adopted from Rachel Ray, a fabulous gal and cook. Feeds 4: Extra lean ground turkey, 20 ounce package 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 2 teaspoons garlic powder (or you can use 2 cloves, minced) 1/3 cup of cheddar cheese, finely shredded salt and pepper, just a tad Kaiser roll (yep, I went with the white…
