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Bright Line Eating
Looking for BLE friends!!!!
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Looking for Bright Line Eaters
Hi everyone! It's been a few years since I was last on here and am glad to be back on the intentional track!! I'm doing the BLE program and am looking for others who are also on a plan of no sugar and no flour. Thanks so much!!
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To Run or Not to Run
So on the weight loss shows the trainers have folks running on the treadmills... even the 300/400lb folks. I can't imagine running at my weight... 237... but if I were one of their clients they'd have me running. How about you all... do or did you run when just beginning??? Thanks! Tammy
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Finally a perspective on starvation mode that makes sense
TED talk from neuroscientist Sandra Aamodt: Why dieting doesn't usually work... a challenging and probably controversial view but I love her take on what makes the body experience starvation mode... http://goo.gl/R5kDJc
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Ever had a heart attack?
sorry...tried to delete
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Fitbit and other gadgets
What's your favorite and why??? Thinking of getting one of these...just not sure which one... thanks! Tammy
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Getting Through First Two Weeks
HELP!!! I am returning after a couple of years of indulgence and wondered if you had any advice on how to get through the first two weeks...esp when it comes to sweets! I can't seem to pull away from the diet sodas...the donuts...etc...that have become such a regular part of my life...argh!!!! Tammy
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Is half marathon possible?
Well...I know it's possible...but is it possible for me to be ready in just short of four months? I'm not a runner...in fact can only run about a minute on the treadmill. A 5K sounds to easy...sooooo Am I crazy to think I (who is still 50 lbs overweight and almost 53yo) can be ready for a half marathon in four months????…
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Introduction
Hi folks! Love seeing other Okies trying to get their health under control! Lordy...we live in such a fast food culture out here! I've been at this since Jan and recently moved back to Okla (Noble) after a 13 year experience out east. The transition has been hard and I'm really struggling to get my focus back...so I'm…
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Summer Funk Overhaul (Closed group)
Hi folks, Okay, let's get this overhaul going! Send in your SW and your GW.... Think about what you hope to accomplish by the 11th of Sept! Let's weigh in on Sundays. As for me; SW 205.3 GW 199
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Someone please explain
Never mind...found it...thanks..
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Anyone familiar with Kettleworx
Hi folks....anyone out there doing this or familiar with it or would recommend this??? thanks!
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Monday Mini Challenge
Hi folks, Do as many of these as you want or space them out through your day! 25 single leg squats w/chair (25 ea leg) Stand behind chair; hold back of chair for balance. Lift right leg off ground, keeping left leg slighly bent. INHALE: Bend left leg to squat. Hold for 1-3 counts. EXHALE: Straighten leg and return to…
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Anyone in the Delaware area in need of sizes
Hi folks, I'm purging my clothes and wondered if there was anyone here in the DE area that could use some sizes 20 − 24 to hold them over while they lose??? I have lots of bags full! Message me if you're interested... Tammy
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Lung Stamina
Hi folks, Anyone else ever deal with this issue? I've managed to lose 34 pounds doing lower end types of cardio activities; walking, 20 min videos, strength, etc. But everytime I try to do more strenuous types of activities such as the elliptical, running, stair climbing...etc, I can't get my lungs to cooperate with my…
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The problem with HRM's
I was out walking with a friend today and explained my frustration with how now that I've developed some stamina that it takes longer to burn calories. For instance when I started Zumba, my HRM calculate around 450 calories burned and now I burn about 250 for the same workout. Now my friend teaches Kinesiology & Applied…
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New batteries or new HRM?
I have a Polar F6...bought it a couple of years ago and started using it religiously around the first of Feb. It is now giving me problems...for instance; my HRM use to calculate more calories burned than the treadmill did; now it is over 40 calories lower than the treadmill for a 30 min walk. I've also noticed my heart…
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Splenda
Okay, give me the low down on Splenda...why is it considered bad? I use about 6 packets over a day's time!
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Calling all Young mothers
My granddaughter is in need of your help. This is an attempt to break the toxic eating cycle! My daughter-n-law is wanting to make her own baby food and wants to know if there are any good books out there she can reference???? Also...any books out there teaching babies sign language??? Thanks so much mommies!!! Nawny
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Hidden Sugars
Was reading an article and said that these hidden sources of sugar will spike your fat storing hormones and to stay far away. The recommended amount of sugar a day is 48 to 60 grams a day. It's poison to us obese people!! Dextrose Evaporated cane juice Fructose Fruit juice concentrates Galactose Glucose Honey Invert corn…
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How long do you wait to exercise...
after a meal? Are you intentional to exercise before or after eating and does it matter? thanks!
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Problems on the Elliptical
Seriously, I can not handle the machine for more than about 3 minutes - on a good day! What the heck is that about??? I do fine on the treadmill - but the elliptical and me just do not like each other. Anyone else have this problem? I'd really love to learn how to do it longer - it seems to burn more calories....
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Wii or Videos?
I have been on the fence for some time on whether or not to invest in a Wii....I do utilize the workout videos I own and wonder if the Wii will take my workout to a new level. Is it worth putting the money out for it? Advantages or disadvantages???? Preferences and why??? Thanks!
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What type of scale to buy?
I'm going to stop and get a scale today - not for food, but for my body... any recommendations?
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IFIT cards
Hi folks, I'm interested in getting a card or two to go with my treadmill. My question is - Are the workouts only geared towards the treadmill or do they also include other types of fitness routines other than treadmill? thanks much!
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Apps for the Droid
Hi folks, Are there any good apps for the droid that you would recommend??? thanks! Tammy
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Can someone explain interval training...
Hi folks, I've been on MFP for 20 days now and am doing fairly well with daily cardio routines. I want to mix it up with something else and noticed this phrase called interval training. What does that mean exactly? thanks! t
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Calling all Synergy Biggest Loser folks!
Hi everyone, I'm looking for folks who signed up for the biggest loser contest at Synergy in Wilmington, DE. I'd love to connect with you here! Hope you are doing well! Tammy
