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2024 semaglutide (ozempic/wegovy) support
Happy New Year! I have been looking for a space to discuss the journey to health and wellness while using semaglutide but I am not really finding one that is active. So, with the new year dawning I am hoping to find some others on this journey to share experiences, successes and challenges. Deciding to start this…
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Ketogenic diet for pre-diabetes
My last A1C was 5.9 and I joined Virta through my work wellness program. Vitra is a medically supervised plan to reverse diabetes through nutritional ketosis. The plan is low carb, and moderate protein. I am looking for some friends that might be in the same boat so that we can support each other.
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Chili recipes
Anybody have a good chili recipe that you love? Instant Pot recipes welcome and encouraged. Thanks in advance.
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Negative calorie adjustment for Apple Watch
I don’t understand what is going on. My watch registered over 500 active calories and another 200+ for exercise I tracked but MFP gave me ZERO credit. Does anyone know why this is?
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Couch to 5K app for Apple Watch
I am starting a couch to 5K program and downloaded the C25Kpro app that claimed to be fully integrated with the watch but I did the first workout and the I don't have access to music, it didn't sync to my Health app and I can't view my workout stats in the app. Are there any Apple Watch users doing this program? Which app…
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Smart scale questions
Do you have a smart scale? If so, which one? What do you like or not like about it? Would you buy it again?
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Logging exercise with Fitbit
When I workout in the gym, my fitbit counts my steps on the treadmill, elliptical and arc trainer. Should I be adding it as exercise or just let fitbit count the steps?
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Recommendation for protein powder/ drink for smoothies
I am looking for recommendations for protein powder or drink that I can use for my breakfast smoothie. I really do not want to taste it if that's not asking too much. Today I tried using a strawberry Slimfast as my base. I added a half banana and a handful of blueberries to make it better but it was like drinking a vitamin…
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Couch to 5K training ... is pain normal?
I started a 5K training program through Endomondo. My first workout was yesterday and immediately after my workout my legs were like jello and it hurt to walk down the steps at the gym. The pain is in my quads. I stretched afterwards. When I woke up this morning my quads really hurt and so did my abs (is that weird?). I…
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7 minute workout apps
Has anyone used any of the 7 minute workout apps? I am just getting back into exercise and my schedule does not allow me to get to the gym on a regular schedule. I have been looking into these apps which can be done daily and for more than 7 minutes if desired. I was just wondering about others experiences with this type…
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Looking for advice on heart rate monitors
I have read that chest strap HR monitors are the best way to calculate calories burned but I have not had any luck with them. I have used the Polar H7 Bluetooth and replaced it 3 times in less than 6 months before giving up. Within about a month it just stops syncing to my phone. Now, I am looking into getting a new HR…
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Heart rate monitor suggestions
I have the Polar H7 Bluetooth Heart Rate Monitor and I have replaced it twice since purchasing it in August. I love that it connects directly to Endomondo and calculates accurate calories burned which then pushes those calories burned to MFP. The problem is that after 2-3 weeks it loses that ability to connect via…
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What type of exercise is barbell strength class?
I am taking a barbell strength class at the gym and I'm not sure how to log it. Is it aerobics? Is it strength training? I'm not really sure.
