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Sharing weight loss lessons with your kids
As I have gained and applied knowledge during my weight loss, I have relized I had done a piss poor job in teaching my children to avoid the same mistakes I made in gaining all of this weight. So I started trying to teach them - and I would like to learn from other parents who have effectively tought their kids regarding…
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Why record water in MFP
I understand the value of drinking water in general, and for curbing hunger. But beyond that - are there specific benefits for weight loss? I'm trying to find motivation for logging my water intake.
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Welcome review and comments on my diary
I would welcome anyones (constructive) comments on my food diary. Who knows what I can learn? :smile:
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STOP trying to lose weight!
(Please forgive me for having posted this under another threaad, and then reposting it here - just want to bat it around a bit with y'all :drinker: ) I don't this of this is a weight loss effort which implies temporary changes in an effort to lose weight. Instead, it is making permanent changes in my life to be healtier…
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Buying a new pair of shoes today
Looking for a good shoe for walking (outdoors and treadmill), light treadmill jogging and aerobics. I have a local Feet Fleet store I am planning to visit. Anyone have any advice or experience with Feet Fleet?
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What were your deciding moments?
What was the moment(s)/event(s) that made you realize that you had to change? Here are some of mine: Irregular heart beat - not necessarily caused by weight but made me aware that time was running out for me to fix myself. Realized that I would not be eligible for some surgeries due to my weight. Not being able to tie my…
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Back in my jeans today!
I wore my blue jeans today for the first time in something like two years! Yeah!!
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Does Tobasco sauce affect diet/fitness?
I have been using a lot recently - any comments on how this or other spices affect diet/fitness?
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What are your signs of progress?
I noticed my adams apple today - for the first time in a long time. I was able to pick something up off the floor board in my car without having to use the steering wheel for leverage.
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Alternatives to EA Sports Active with bad knees
I really like using EA Sports Active & More Workouts (havn't tried the latest version). I tend to avoid the exercises that are hard on my knees and depend on my recumbant bike for lower body exercise. Anyone know of other WII programs that might be good for my situation? Anyone use the newest EA Sports Active on a WII and…
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Been here a while, but only now on message boards
I have been using other programs for a bit and now have been on MyFitnessPal for a month or so. I like MFP a LOT becasue it is soooo much easier to find foods. My immediate goal is to lose a 115 pounds. My wife is also on the boards here (she is JonnaGrace). I have posted a couple of blogs here that give some background on…
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CSA, Organic, or canning anyone?
We are signing up for a CSA for the first time this season and planning to do you pick it for some canning and freezing. Anyone have any experience with htis?
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Losing weight increases fuel mileage LOL
I just read that reducing my cars weight by 100 pounds can increase the MPG by 3% So, if I reach my goal of losing 115 pounds, I will save money on gasoline. That is an angle I just had never considered before :laugh:
