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Aucklanders?
Any Aucklanders in the group? Would be cool to have some new friends with the same goals as me, getting fit and losing weight! :)
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Things People Say When You've Lost Weight
It really bugs me when I am at work or with friends and I get comments like "You're wasting away!" and "You don't need to lose anymore weight, you look good". I know they are trying to be supportive, but it really irritates me. I am only half way to my goal, I am still considered obese, and telling me to stop is the…
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Auckland Exercise Club
Hey all! Now that we've made it through the holiday season, it's time to get back into shape! (Unless you count round as a shape :P ) I am looking for some friends in Auckland to get together during the day on Mondays to go walking. PM me if you are interested or reply here. I'd be happy to meet up other times as well but…
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YMCA Free Passes
Hey all! The YMCA in Auckland is allowing members to bring as many friends for free as possible this month! :) Anyone up for a workout session in Ellerslie/ Panmure? Inbox me! :)
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Low Carb Lunches--- HELP!!!!
Hello all! I am diabetic and new to this healthy eating thing. I am getting bored with my same old lunches day in and day out and am looking for some ideas. I usually eat slices of cucumber with salmon and cheese, a salad, or a combination of the two. (See why I'm asking for help?) I try to keep my carb numbers under 50…
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Office Jobs
For people like me who are chained to a desk most of the day, how do you stay active during the day? I try to get up and walk during my lunch hour and get away from my desk and walk around (even if it's just my office) anytime I can. Any hints, tips, or tricks to staying active all day?
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HBA1C Results
Hello, I recently had blood work done at my doctor and one of the things they needed to check was my HBA1C levels. They are asking me to come in for a fasting blood sugar test as well as they are keen to diagnose me with type 2 diabetes. What confuses me is that they said my level was 52 (7% I think) and from everything I…
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Increase Metabolism
Is anyone using adding cinnamon, cayenne pepper, and chilli to their food? I have read that they can help boost metabolism. But do really make a difference? I'm not sure I am seeing any added effect.
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CLA
Anyone taking it? What are the advantages/ disadvantages of this supplement?
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Intermittent Fasting
I have read that intermittent fasting could be useful for boosting your metabolism. Could this be done through not eating your calories back a day or so a week and having a particularly heavy workout? Would anyone recommend this? If I follow up a low calorie day (due to extra exercise) with a higher calorie day (sticking…
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Blisters!?!?!!?!!
I have been working out 5-6 days a week for the past month and I have so many blisters on my feet that it's getting painful to even walk. Anyone else experience this? How can I get rid of them and keep them away!?
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New to myfitnesspal from NZ!
Hey everyone! I am looking for others who are on the same journey as me. I have been working at this for a month now and have dropped 6 kgs (13 lbs- ish) all together. I am at a plateau and looking for new ideas, routines, and information that people could pass along. It would be most appreciated. Also looking for any…
