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Work out buddies in the DMV? (DC/Maryland/Virginia)
Hi All - I live in Takoma Park Maryland and am wondering if there are others out there in Maryland - or DC or Northern Virginia that want to be friends and/or workout buddies. My favorite exercise activities include yoga, biking and hiking - warning: i do stop to enjoy nature when I'm hiking also :) Feel free to respond…
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the flip side of having a partner in this health journey
Hey Guys - So we all know that this is much easier/successful when we have friends, etc to help along the way - with positive peer pressure, support, etc. I've been really lucky to have a supportive girlfriend too. My problem is that when she loses her motivation, I find myself doing the same. I try to stay strong but when…
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New Runner - hip issues
Hi all - I'm working my way through the C25K. I'm currently on week 7 (15 minutes of continuous "running" - although for me right now "running" = 4.5mph). Either way I've noticed a lot of hip pain after running - especially today. I mentioned it at my yearly physical and had an x-ray done. It doesn't seem to be skeletal…
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the endless battle with my upper arms
i think a lot of us struggle with this but has anyone found some good cures for upper arm flappiness? I've always struggled with it but this recent drop of 40+ lbs definitely isn't helping in that department :-P I've done the recommended exercises but its still not happening. I think I'm finally ready to commit myself to a…
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Sleep Apnea - alternatives to CPAP?
I had a sleep study a year ago that said I have sleep apnea. I am just now on a trial period with a CPAP machine. If this is my only option, I'll obviously do it but the first night with it was hellish. I also worry that long term I may become reliant on the machine and that my apnea will actually get worse? Sort of like…
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using stress for good instead of evil
Currently I'm dealing with a bunch of stuff in my life. Generally this can go one of two ways: 1.) I obsessively go to the gym for distraction and eat very little 2.) comfort myself with food and being dormant Lately I've been going the second route. Any suggestions on how to turn it around? Between lack of sleep and self…
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better ways to get back to sleep than filling my stomach?
Hi Team - I'm a chronic sleep eater - meaning that there are times when I "sleep eat" or rise from bed at night and while i'm still asleep eat things. Lately I've found ways to at least wake myself up - like motion sensors that make a noise at me when I go towards the kitchen - BUT I'm still left with the problem that the…
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eating healthy during business trips - without going broke
Hey Guys - Over the next month I'll be away from home for 2.5 weeks for business. For at least 1 of those weeks I'll have a microwave and fridge, but that's it. Do you have any tips on healthy, reasonably priced, VEGETARIAN meals that'll keep me on track while I'm gone? I'm just starting to make progress again and really…
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low cal recipes for pumpkin guts?
I'm gonna be gutting at least 3 pumpkins tonight for carving. any good/low cal recipes out there for things to do with the innards? of course we can roast the seeds, but was thinking of something a little more tasty
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is there a way to search "real" foods
I'm getting increasingly frustrated that when i search for real, whole foods - like sweet potatoes or strawberries or bananas - that the return list is full of over-processed food like products like banana flavored custard." Is there any way to change your settings or search differently?
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fun ways to burn calories at the beach! ideas welcome!
Hey all - Going away with a friend of mine this weekend (who is also on the fitness track). Trying to think of fun, active things we can do to keep on moving forward. Definitely going to do some biking on the boardwalk, and swimming - might get in some beach yoga. Possibly some running on the beach for me... any other…
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Your biggest household temptation and how you resist
Hey Team - I'm just wondering what the most tempting (and calorically dangerous) food product is for you to have in the house and how you resist? For me, I've found that having honey around is really dangerous. I like to have it for tea etc but then I get in these weird situations where I binge and put it on EVERYTHING i…
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Hints for Motivation to get back on the wagon?
Hey Team - I know this post'll probably seem like a cop out and that my ability to stay on the wagon is all on me but I figure some of you have probably been in the same boat. I'm in about the same spot I was last year when I started slipping - heaviest was 230. Last fall this time I was around 200 - and gained back most…
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Fall: Depression, the "natural urge" to bulk up & holidays
Hey All - With Fall approaching way too quickly I'm looking for some tips on how to stay 1. Happy, 2. Healthy and 3. Active during the fall and winter months. Last year this is about the time that I started slipping. Anyone have any tips on how to stay tough in the Fall/Winter? comfort foods are so much more tempting on…
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How to maintain without being OCD?
So calorie counting definitely works but is there life after this? I'm not at my final goal yet but took a bit of a hiatus to see if i could maintain at this healthier/more comfortable weight for a bit before moving forward - and failed miserably. I obviously want to be healthier, happier, etc - or i wouldn't be here. But…
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Long term affects of salty food on weight loss?
Team - I know having lots of salty foods will cause you to retain water until the salts left your system but does it affect your weight loss long term. For example, if I lose 2 lbs every week but this week I just had a lot of salt and didn't loose any weight (still same calorie consumption) and next week I'm great with…
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how much water do you drink?
I had been aiming for the 64 ounce goal on MFP but see some are doing a lot more - like 192 ounces (1.5 gallons). what's the best formula for success with water?
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healthy, easy, low cal alternatives for chips/crackers?
Hey team - I've really been craving salty, crispy treats lately - chips, cheese nips, pistachio nuts Does any one of any low cal alternatives? Kale chips? or something like that? the more ideas the better!
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Bride to be - losing weight, what to do about my dress?
Soooo - I'm getting married next May and am excited to get my dress but am also on a weight loss journey. So far I've lost about 30lbs I've also been up and down my whole life. While I'm determined to keep it under wraps this time, logically its possible that next May I may be back up :-P Right now, no idea what to do. do…
