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Powerful song lyrics
What do you think are some of the most powerful song lyrics ever? I'll start with these........... "And the people bowed and prayed To the neon god they made And the sign flashed out its warning In the words that it was forming And the sign said "The words of the prophets are written on the subway walls And tenement halls…
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Thanksgiving in the US
So what are your strategies for managing your calorie intake (or calorie burn) on Thanksgiving? Do you treat Thanksgiving differently than any other day?
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I really like my PF
I'm happy to find yhis group of fellow PF members/users. I've been a member of the Stow, Ohio PF for about a year and I like it. Whenever PF is mentioned on the regular MFP fitness boards, there seems to be so much negative feedback; I just don't get it. My experiences have always been positive there. I use the strength…
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Does anyone have a good recipe that incorporates kimchee?
Due to a health issue, I'm transitioning to a more Paleo Auto-immune Protocol (AIP) diet. As a result, I'm eating more fruits and vegetables and a lot less processed foods, sugar and carbohydrates. Consistent with trying new things and eating more healthy, I recently picked up a jar of kimchee (or gimchi), which is a…
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Browns?
So the Browns are back in action. How do you think they will do this year? I'm thinking we should have gotten our QB in the draft when we had the chance.
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Do you think weight, debt and clutter may somehow be connected?
Do you think a person's weight, debt and clutter may somehow be connected? I've sometimes wondered about this. There are some older studies out there that claim the three may be linked through stress, self control or some other link. Your thoughts?
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What are you thankful for?
Tomorrow (11/24) is the Thanksgiving holiday in the United States. I'm thankful for my health and the opportunity to improve it (through diet and exercise). I'm also thankful for my family and friends, and for so much more. What are you thankful for?
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Do you have any favorite quotes to share?
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible." - Francis of Assisi I love motivational quotes. Such wisdom and inspiration. Do you have any favorites to share?
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Name a book that's changed your life
Name a book that's changed your life For me, three come to mind.......in this order: 1. Bible 2. "Tao de Ching" by Lao Tzu 3. "How to Stop Worrying and Start Living" by Dale Carnegie
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Me Time
Family dramas. Stress at work. Bad news pouring in on the radio. I've found that it's so important to take a little time to go to the gym to lift weights or to the library to have a little "Me Time." What do you do to make sure you get some quality time in each day for yourself?
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Is anyone following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) guidelines?
I posted a few days ago under the "Motivation and Support" community heading, but did not get any responses. I thought I would re-post here. Is anyone following the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) guidelines? If so, and if you would like to support each other, please feel free to send me a friend request. I'm attempting to…
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Is there an active Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) community group on MFP?
Is there an active Paleo Autoimmune Protocol (AIP) community group on MFP? If so, please post a link. I believe it would be helpful/motivational to see how others who may be following the Paleo AIP are managing their diet and what they are eating. I did find two Paleo AIP groups on MFP, but they are currently not active…
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Looking for your advice and input on the Paleo AIP.
Hello, my name is Doug, and I'm from Akron, Ohio. It appears that I have inverse psoriasis under both arms (my dermatologist is confirming this diagnosis). It was suggested to me by someone on MFP that I consider the Paleo AIP. I did some limited research, and I think the Paleo AIP is something that will benefit me and…
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Inverse psoriasis
It appears I have inverse psoriasis (underarms). Does anyone have experience with inverse psoriasis, and if so, can you provide me with any dietary advice such as foods you've found to avoid? Thanks for your input.
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Hello Ohio
It seems like this Group has lapsed somewhat, but I wanted to post anyway and say "hello." I'm Doug and I live/work in the Akron area. Anyone please feel free to add me as a friend. Since the play-offs start Sunday, let me add GO CAVS !!
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A sobering reminder...............
I was on the Internet this afternoon to do some background research on an obesity related health condition that my father is suffering from. I came across the following statistics in a March 2016 on-line article written by a group called TexasMD. These are likely statistics you've seen before. Still, it struck me as a…
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You never know who is watching you and taking encouragement from you.
I invited a younger co-worker to go to the gym with me; a young man who is friend from work and who has some of the same poor eating habits that I had at his age. I see a younger version of myself in him. It got me to thinking...................... I don't know if I would have been successful at working towards a healthier…
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What inspired you today to be your best?
I started listening to Dr. Wayne W. Dyer's autobiography; "I Can See Clearly Now" (book on CD) and Dr. Dyer talks about one of his favorite motivational quotes --- > "If one advances confidently in the direction of his dreams, and endeavors to live the life which he has imagined, he will meet with a success unexpected in…
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What are your 2016 fitness goals?
I lost my way little by little from a fitness stand-point during the last half of 2015. I'm not happy with myself about this. My fitness goal is to get back on track in 2016 -- like starting tomorrow? What are your fitness goals in 2016?
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What fitness lies do you tell yourself?
Lies I've told myself............ "I'm going to the gym, but not tonight.......I'll go tomorrow." "It's the holiday....it's okay to eat that....everyone does. Anyways, I"ll get back on track after the new year." What fitness lies do you tell yourself?
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What are your fitness goals for today?
I'm going to the gym tonight to lift weights. Also, I've struggled here lately with my food choices and with my food tracking. So, just for today, I'm going to make good choices and I'm going to track properly. And then I'm going to do it all over again tomorrow. What about you? What are your fitness goals for today?
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Are you logging and tracking your food and exercise closely over the holidays?
Are you going to be logging and tracking your food and exercise closely over the holidays? It can be a difficult time of the year to do this, but I didn't track closely last year and I got stuck on my weight loss. This year, I've recommitted to the MFP process of logging and exercise and I'll be working to lose weight over…
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Happy Labor Day
Happy Labor Day (U.S. Holiday). Thank you to all (anywhere) whose labor in the home, on the farm, or on the job makes this world a better place to be! Best piece of work related advice I ever got is "Either you run the job or the job runs you." What was the best piece of work related advice you ever received?
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If you eat a primarily vegetarian diet and you have an open food diary; please friend me.
I'm a 51 year-old man, and I'm working to reduce meat, milk and other animal proteins from my diet for health reasons. I have a good friend (70 years old) who I've known for 30 years, and who had a heart attack and two strokes a few years back. This friend began to eat less meat, cheese, eggs and to exercise some; he has…
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One thing MFP taught me about myself
@BeWhoYouAre: Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. -MA Radmacher What has MFP taught you about yourself?
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I"ve gotta focus on me
I see people all around me who are suffering acute and chronic illnesses as a result of a combination of poor lifestyle choices; such as not mangaing their stress, lack of exercise, poor diet, etc. I see time and again friends, neighbors and relatives who have had illnesses related to obesity alone. I'm certainly not…
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The China Study
This book has been recommended to me by a friend who read it, followed the guidance in it and lost 70 pounds; greatly improving his health. I've not yet read it but I know there is some controversy about the book. What is all the controversy about? I'll be starting the book today, but wanted to know what people are saying…
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What are your eating triggers?
I've been on MFP for about 2 years and have had some success. But I've been hot and cold on my food tracking as of late and have plateaued in my weight loss. Now I'm back to getting serious about this whole MFP thing and I started losing again this week. I'm also starting to understand my food triggers; what causes me to…
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What have you done to reduce carbs? What has worked for you?
I've had some success in losing weight, but have plateaued for some time now. I want to reduce my carbs intake, and would like your advice. What practical tips or advice would you offer me to reduce carbs? What has worked for you?
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Empty nest
My son is leaving for USMC boot camp in 10 days. This is a good move for him. However, his upcoming leaving has brought on drama and emotion at our house because he's an only child and his mother is having a hard time cutting the apron strings and letting him go. This upcoming change has caused me to have to be careful…
