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Maintaining as a break from weight loss?
Hi all! I hope this is the correct forum- if not, please let me know and I'll be happy to remove this post. I was wondering if anyone has had success by varying periods of weight loss with periods of weight maintenance. I have been very gradually losing weight for almost two years (this is my 700th day of MFP logging!) and…
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How frequently do you exercise?
Hi all! I'm a big fan of the group. Thanks to Sarauk and SideSteel for creating an oasis of logic in this sometimes-crazy website. I have a question for folks here- how frequently do you exercise? Background: I've been working out at home for about 40 minutes 4 times a week- 2 days walking on an incline treadmill, 2 days…
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Low-intensity core workouts
Hi all! I've got a slightly unusual situation and I'd love to hear some input. I had laparoscopic abdominal surgery about a month ago (I had appendicitis, fortunately I'm fine now). My surgeon told me not to lift anything over 10 pounds for 6-8 weeks post-surgery. So right now I'm doing my usual cardio and working on upper…
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Lower sodium noodle bowls- homemade options?
Hey folks! One of my favorite options for lunch at work is one of the instant noodle bowls (Thai Kitchen, Annie Chun's). The only issue I have with them is that they're usually really high in sodium, which I'm trying to reduce in my diet due to a couple of confounding health problems. I've searched around a little to try…
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Weight loss in organ transplant recipients
Hey all. I joined MFP in mid-May as part of an attempt to reduce my weight and increase my exercise to a healthier level. Continuing to work on both, but the tools on here have been very helpful. A little background here: I underwent a kidney transplant about 15 years ago, at the age of 16 (lost kidney function at 14 to a…
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Reasons Why You're Not Losing Weight
* You are currently levitating above your scale * Possessed by ghost of Marlon Brando * Contrary to all science, walking backwards on treadmill makes you gain weight * Spouse keeps sneaking tiny rocks into pants * Food plan accidentally set on "Sumo Wrestler" * "Body butter" is being absorbed through skin * Weighed in…
