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Dash diet
So today I went to the doctor because I'm sick, and my blood pressure came back way too high. This is the second time in two months my BP come back elevated, although the first time wasn't nearly as bad. I started reading about the dash diet, and I read that it's also a good diet for PCOS, which I also have. Does anyone…
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I'm looking for a good (and easy!) salmon recipe
I'm thinking about making salmon fillets for lunch today, except I've never made salmon before. Any good ideas?
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exercising while pregnant!
So according to two pregnancy tests, I'm pregnant for the first time! My first appointment is on Tuesday. I'm wondering what kind of exercise I can do in my first trimester. I can't be only more than a month at this point. I had started NROL4W and C25K. Thanks!
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I need a good hummus recipe!
I love hummus, but I can't stand store bought hummus. What is your favorite go to hummus recipe?
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Thinking about starting NRLFW.
I'm thinking about starting New Rules of Lifting for Women today, depending on how crazy my gym is. Any suggestions/hints/tips/advice?
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How do you keep yourself motivated?
Over the past few days, I feel myself slipping back into old habits. I've been on track pretty well since the middle of November. I'm not sure if it's just holiday stress or what. So, what I want to know if how do you motivate yourself when all you want to do is sleep and eat crap?
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Looking for quick, easy, cheap dinner
So I'm about to start college again and I'm possibly accepting a promotion at work, which will put me at 45 hours a week. I'm married and on a budget. I want to get some recipes for easy healthy dinners that don't take forever to cook or can be put together ahead of time. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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Need workout ideas!
I'm restarting working out again (and hopefully restarting for the last time). What kinds of exercising do you do? I found that I tend to get bored and then stop working out, so I'm looking for ideas to keep switching it up. I'm going to be starting c25k on Monday, so I have that, I'm looking for other exercises and…
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Coyote Blues?
Tomorrow I'm going to lunch with a friend at Coyote Blues. I'm wondering if anyone has any healthy, low-ish carb suggestions for lunch! Thanks!
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C25K app on iPhone?
What is a good c25k app for an iPhone? I saw a few and I want some feedback on which one you prefer! Thanks!
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Lebanese food!
Tomorrow my husband and I are going to a Lebanese restaurant for lunch. Any suggestions?
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I jogged my first mile!
Today, I went to the gym and hopped on the treadmill, eventually getting up to my 4.5 mph. My longest at a time was 8 minutes, and I just got it in my head I was going to keep going until I reached a mile, and I did!! This is a great accomplishment for me. I've always wanted to be a runner, and I feel like I just made a…
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How did you begin?
So, I've been feeling really unmotivated lately, so I want to hear from other people. How did you begin on your fitness journey? How do you continue? What's your motivation? Where do you hope to end up? What are your goals?
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How much did you lose before...
you dropped a jean size? I know all jeans are different (especially for women!) so I'm just looking for an average amount of weight and inches!
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Low carb?
I need some low carb dinner ideas! If anyone has any, please let me know :smile:
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What is your new year resolution?
I'm a little early I know! But I'm sitting here thinking about mine and I want people's feedback! Mine is to lose 50 pounds, and to run at least one 5k by the end of the year!
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My first mile!
So today, I jogged my first mile ever in my life! It wasn't fast (4mph, 15min mile) but I did it! I've never been able to jog longer than maybe 5 minutes on a good day, but after a long day at work on my feet, I did it I did it!! :happy: :happy:
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Post workout soreness?
How do you deal with post workout soreness?
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My first NSV!
So after talking about it and debating about it, I decided to start running... well... jogging really (4.0 mph). Well I've gotten myself up to 10 minutes at a time. Well today at the gym I did my 10 minutes and was lowering the speed when the man next to me told me not to stop and that I was doing really well! He told me…
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Healthy and yummy recipes for Thanksgiving?
So I'm getting a head start on getting stuff for Thanksgiving dinner this year, and I'm trying to come up with healthy options for side dishes. Any suggestions?
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Curves!
So I'm thinking about joining Curves. Does anyone have any experience with them? Did it work for you?
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Burn more calories in the heat?
Just out of curiosity, when it's hot out do you burn more calories than if you go to the gym to do the same thing? Like if I walk on the track outside when it's 95 degrees, does it burn more than if I walk on the treadmill at my climate controlled gym?
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Depressed and unmotivated
When you're down, is it harder for you to get motivated to eat right and exercise? Right now all I want to do is sleep and eat. My husband and I are having financial problems from him being out of work for 5 1/2 months (finally back to work now!), I'm having health and job problems. I know it's not going to solve anything…
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Is it hot enough for iced coffee?
Find out here! http://isiticedcoffeeweather.com/ All you did is put in your zip code and they'll let let you know whether or not you should be drinking hot coffee or iced! At last, one more decision I don't have to make! :wink: :laugh:
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Starting to run...
So I really want to learn how to run. Well, I guess train to run. I think it's one of the best forms of exercise, and it seems like runners have such great bodies that I am so envious of (am I weird?!). If you're a runner, how did you start? Do you have any suggestions, tips, or hints? Thanks! :flowerforyou:
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Trying to balance it all....
It's really a struggle trying to balance everything at once. I work different hours every week, 4 days a week for 9 hours a day. It's hard to do a schedule to get it all in. I'm also a full time student so trying to make time to do that is a challenge too. On top of all of that, I'm married and being a wife feels like a…
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Newbie!!
Hey everyone! I've been doing mfp from my phone and just now got around to seeing what is on my computer. I'm doing this to help me loss weight (about 110 pounds, yuck!) If anyone else is on a similar journey let me know :-) Nice to meet all of you
