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Change in routine is killing me!
I went from working 2nd shift and working out first thing in the morning, to an early bird first shift and only having time to exercise after work. Some days I work 8 hours. Some days 12 or 14 hours. And there always seems to be something that desperately needs done immediately after work. I can't hardly force myself to…
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Perpetual Soreness??
I'm easily bored and constantly changing things up. I strength train 2-3 times a week regularly, but on the other days, you never know what I'm gonna do. Walking outside. Treadmill. 30 DS. Swimming. Spin Class. Zumba. Jogging. Jumping rope. Hula hooping. T25. Etc. Etc. Etc. I always stretch for about 15-20 minutes after…
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Salt Sugar Fat
I just finished the book "Salt Sugar Fat: How the Food giants Hooked Us". It's pretty scary what the food industry does to addict us to processed products. I'm sure I'll be eating more fresh/frozen veggies from now on!! LOL
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Starting again and looking for friends........
Hi all! I'm starting MFP again and planning on sticking with it this time!!!!! I'm a 44 year old single mother of a 19 year old daughter and I currently hold down 1 full time job and 2 part time jobs. Free time is a rare thing but I've somehow been MAKING time for cardio and strength training. I'm looking to lose around 60…
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BBQ ideas??
We're hosting a BBQ this weekend for about 10 people. Any suggestions for healthy side dish alternatives to the usual baked beans, pasta salad, potato salad, green bean casserole?
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Chalk one up for the good guys!!!
Late last night I thought I'd just die if I didn't munch on something. Instead of choosing a plate full of Monical's ham and bacon pizza(the absolute best pizza in the world) that my daughter brought home, I chose a 100 calorie cheese nip snack pack. Yea for me!!!!!!!!!!!! Now if I could do away with those late night…
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How to stop the "supportive" people?
I have a wonderful fiance' who heart is in the right place but he's sabotaging my weight loss efforts. He listens to me ramble on about calories and exercise and what I need to do and not do. He makes all the nice supportive comments and makes me feel like I can achieve my goals. Then, because he knows I love anything…
