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Over 50 years old women- need help getting started
Hey,all. I'm over 50, just can't seem to get motivated to lose. I need to lose at least 30 lbs. I have some significant health issues and can't take hormones. I think part of my issue lately is the lack of hormone. I have no energy and even when I do eat healthy I can't seem to lose. Help! I have had recent blood…
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Help-moved to small town without a pool
I moved to a small town two years ago without a pool. The closest I've found is 35 miles away and quite expensive. Does anybody have any suggestions? There is a private university in our town but they don't allow the public to swim.
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Starting weight training at 24 hour fitness
I'm starting weight training and was wondering if anybody has a good program, using 24 hour fitness machines. I saw a trainer one time but can't afford to use a trainer all the time. I need to know how to design a program that strengthens all parts of my body. Also, particularly want strengthen my legs and core because I…
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Whine-thumb broken
Can I whine? I fell on the slick tile in the bathroom the other day and broke my thumb. I also tore a tendon. This is so inconvenient! I'm moving in two weeks and can do nothing without my thumb! I also can't swim and had just started resistance bands. Okay. Done whining.
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Zuchinni berry smoothie!
I have a surplus of zuchinni right now and didn't feel like making pickles. If I used it all to make bread, it will be about 8-10 loaves! Besides, we all watch our carbs. I decided to make a zuchinni smoothie to see what it was like. I was excited to discover that a cup of zuchinni made my smoothie thicker, creamier and…
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Agar agar?
I've heard that agar agar is a popular diet in Asia. I have some in my pantry because I wanted to try adding it to frozen yogurt and sorbets to improve the texture and prevent the frozen solid brick that I normally get. I haven't gotten around to trying it,yet. I'd be interested in trying it as a supplement if I knew it…
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Anybody have thumb surgery?
So, broke my thumb last week and tore a ligament pretty badly. Will need surgery after I complete my x-country move next week. I'm at a loss as to what kind of exercise besides walking I can do before surgery and during recovery. I'm already limited due to bad knees to swimming,rowing or limited walking. I need to start…
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Online friend/strength training motivation and guidance?
I'm looking for somebody to be a buddy, motivator and also to give me some guidance in using resistance bands or common household items to start strength training for the next 6 weeks. We are preparing to move out of state and I've canceled my gym membership. I don't want to go buy weights because I will have the military…
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Resistance bands
Anybody use resistance bands instead of weights? We are moving and I was just getting to the point where I wanted to start lifting to increase strength and shape my body. I won't have ascess to a gym for almost two months. I just ordered some tube bands from Amazon. Just wondering how effective band workouts can be?
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Can't do squats or lunges, suggestions?
So, I'd really like to start lifting. But, all the programs that I've looked at put great importance on squats and lunges. I have really bad knees. I would love to get to the point of being able to do those exercises but right now, I can't, even without added weight. I also have a neck fusion + arthritis and a herniated…
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What to do if kale is bitter?
I have a whole bunch of kale in our shady garden, which decided to come up as volunteers. The only reason that I can figure that it keeps trying to grow each summer is that is when our irrigation is every other week. So, winter is probably too dry for it to get a start. Anyway, it's been 110 but the kale looks wonderful. I…
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Met first GW, 10 pounds lost!
I didn't log my starting weight because it was just too awful to face. I was 158 at my highest, about 6 weeks ago. I'm now at 148.6! New goals are at 5 lb intervals, for a total of 53 pounds. I may change my final goal if I find it unsustainable to be below 115. I was 105 when I joined the Air Force in 1989 at the age of…
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Please post recipes with:
Zuchinni Cucumbers Amaranth greens Swiss chard Basil Poblano peppers Low calorie preferred. Main dishes preferred.
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Anybody row?
Just wondering if anybody does rowing for their cardio? It seems to almost be a core and upper body strengthener, in addition to cardio. Burns a lot of calories. Also seems to work the same muscles as swimming for me. I've been dealing with deltoid tendonitis in both shoulders ( radiologist was very concerned due to the…
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Help lighten zuchinni muffins!
I'm trying to creat a low calorie, lower fat zuchinni muffin. I tried 3 cups zuchinni, 1 cup ff Greek yogurt, 1.5 cups whole wheat flour, 1.5 cups oatmeal, 1 tsp baking soda and baking powder, stevia extract and 1/2 tsp salt, 2 eggs. Texture is too dense, needs more sweetness, and it's too salty. Next I will probably try…
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Mint Chocolate chip yogurt pops
Has anybody tried the Yasso mint chocolate chip yogurt pops? Omg! They remind me of Baskin Robbins ice cream! I used to love that flavor and it literally made me fat as a grade schooler. The yogurt is only 80 calories and so yummy. I need to get some mint extract and try making these at home.
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How do you figure out calories?
I love to make various soups, chile and casseroles. I don't really use recipes but I'm a good cook. The only way I can figure out how to count calories is to weigh and measure every ingredient, cook the dish and then weigh the total. Divide by however many servings that I think is right. There just has to be a better way,…
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Coming back from serious injury?
I'm finally returning to exercise after a serious joint illness of both knees and ankles. Had stem cell surgery on both knees which was a long, difficult recovery. The ankles are starting to respond to medications. ( plaquenil and Coumadin). Knees are quite a bit better but I still have some fractures/damage in the bones…
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Menopausal and peri menopausal women!
Hey. My periods are getting wonky as I approach menopause. I can't take hormones due to a blood clotting issue. The weight loss is much harder than ever before, plus I keep retaining tons of water ever other week when I have another period. Today I'm up 1 pound from last week but I've been up as much as 3 this week. Cool…
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Garden gone wild!
I need low calorie healthy recipes for zuchinni, summer squash, okra and here's the tricky one-amaranth greens. My amaranth is growing by the minute into huge, read dinosaur plants that seem to glow with fluorescent color. I may need some amaranth grain recipes soon, too. I have a lot of Swiss chard that we use for…
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Sodium?
Do moat people measure the sodium if seasoning your food? I guess I should try weighing a pinch of salt and start including it in my intake to see how much sodium I'm really eating? I eat no processed foods so I don't have anything that would be on the nutrition label. I have a feeling that I'm eating a ton of sat,…
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How do I calculate a recipe?
I tried using the recipe calculator and couldn't get anywhere. I have a. Bread recipe that I bake a lot. Not sure if sourdough starter will be on the database but I can calculate the amount of flour and water in the starter. 960 grams whole rye flour 806 grams water 230 rye sourdough starter= 115 rye flour, 115 water 30…
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Creatine?
Just ordered some acetyl-l-Creatine off Amazon. I've heard interesting things about Creatine. Even my Biochem professor was a big believer. Supposed to help weight loss and diabetes. Anybody take this and have you seen results? From what I read, it takes about six months to see a difference and pretty high doses, along…
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Family member morbidly obese, anything I can do?
So, first of all, I'm a physician. I talk to people about losing weight all the time and refer those who desire for weight loss surgery. Now, I'm trying to lose 50lbs, which will put me at 61.5 ", 105 lbs, as thin as I was at age 24 after Air Force officer training school. My mom is always dieting and always a little…
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Almost fat-free deviled eggs
Just made myself a delicious, almost fat-free deviled egg. One egg yolk, 1/2 tsp of Dijon mustard, pinch of smoked chipolte, few drops of apple cider vinegar, one or two drops of sesame oil. Pinch of salt and pepper. Return to the hard-boiled white and enjoy. Anybody else have a low-cal deviled egg recipe? I can't stand FF…
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Pesto low-fat?
Any ideas to make a low-fat version of pesto? I live pesto and am starting to get a lot of basil and arugula from the garden. I was considering trying something similar to a mint chutney but would like a richer mouthfeel.
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Baked steak fries
We love these with a poached egg for breakfast or for fish/chips. Preheat oven to 425. I take baking potatoe,1 tbsp of olive oil. Slice potatoes into long slices, about 1/4 inch thick. Toss with the oil in a bowl. Place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with kosher salt. Bake for about 20-25 minutes, until golden brown. I…
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Protein supplements
I have a hard time getting enough protein while dieting. Thinking about getting a supplement to make a fruit and veggie smoothie. Any low-cal tasty kinds out there that don't cost a fortune? I was also wondering if using something like egg beaters might be just as good, if not better. I'm also looking for the healthiest "…
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Anyone on Coumadin?
I just started coumadin two weeks ago for a clotting and bone disease. There are so many delicious veggies that are high in vitamin K. So far, I've been limiting my greens to 2-3 times a week but I'd really like to increase that to daily. Also, I have grapefruit juice every once in awhile, wondering how bad that really is?…
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Getting to the gym
I'm having a hard time getting myself to the gym each day. I'm not working and if I don't have another reason to leave the house I just don't go. If I'm doing errands or have a doctor's appointment I like to swing by on my way home. My gym is 4.5 miles away so it's not like its a terrible drive. Any ideas?
