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5 hour energy
I have never used a 5 hour energy but I bought one for tomorrow morning. Here is my story: last time I worked a 12 hour night shift and then had to go to class immediately following, I became dilusional. LIterally, I also almost fell asleep during my test!!! Well, Tomorrow will be no different I am sure. You see, I woke up…
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Best curling iron to hold curls?
Totally silly to post this one a fitness webpage but i figured there was a forum here so i am going for it. I have hair past my shoulders and I am looking for loose curls that HOLD. I was thinking Hot Tools 2" curling iron but ive been seeing reviews that it doesnt work that well. I have fine, thick hair. Does anyone use a…
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Hulda Clark gallbladder cleanse
Has anyone ever tried Hulda Clark liver and gallbladder cleanse? I think I may have gallstones...and I wanted to try a cleanse before seeing a doctor.... Thanks!
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Night shift...and counting calories from when to when?
I work night shift, and I am wondering when it is best to count my calories? From when I wake up at 4pm to when I go to bed at 8am? A couple of the days I have to go to school from 12-430pm so I usually have a snack in there...and i just get confused as to what day to put everything into! Any advice?
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Struggling to find the time- or energy
Ok I need a little help. And for those of you who have offered advice thus far, thank you, thank you, thank you! Here is goes: Here is my schedule: Monday Class 1-4pm, work every other week 7p-7a Tuesday Sleep from 8a-4p then have dinner with family and get ready for work (work from 7p-7a) Wedneday, Sleep from 8a-12p, go…
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Cross Fit? yay or Nay?
I AM 75 LBS OVER WEIGHT. With that...I am still active, spin, body pump, etc... What are peoples thought on CF? For people who have this much weight to lose?
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My last single friend is getting married :(
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Moving back to Washington State...again!
I am finally graduating from Nursing school and moving back to Central Washington (state) near the city of Wenatchee, which is my hometown. I love Seattle so much..hopefully I will end up there shortly after my move. But the thing is, i have found that it has been hard to find fitness-minded people there to hang out…
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Weight gain after going off of diuretic for high blood press
Anyone else ever gain weight after going off of their diuretic (water pill) taken for high blood pressure? I just went off this week and this week has been an amazing work out week and i have been eating very well. But it says I gained 2 pounds! Boooo
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Beta blocker hindering weight loss?
I am taking 10mg of a beta blocker for high blood pressure. I have many people telling me this will hinder my weight loss since it slows my heart rate down as well. I still get to 120-130 during my INTENSE cardio work outs (used to be 150-170 my HR got up to). Any ideas? Was wondering if i should switch to a calcium…
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Attn Road bikers and Triathlon athletes
I am looking to add onto my new road bike. Can anyone tell me some preferred brands/types of: Patch kits, pumps (the ones that go on the bike), water bottle racks, etc. Thanks!
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Motivated one day, lose it the next. Any advice?
TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE!~ I NEED TO GET MY HINEY MOTIVATED AND IN SHAPE!!!!! I HAVE LESS THAN 5 MONTHS TIL THE SPRINT TRI THAT I WANT TO DO END OF JULY! Most of the time, all I think about is how much I want to do a 5k and sprint triathlon. I get really motivated during the day...eat well...and by the time it comes to work…
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Decent mexican restaurant choices?
Any ideas for food choices at a mexican restaurant that won't be totally awful with calories? Besides a tostada....
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Need help setting New Year goals?
Check out my blog spot! It will help you fine tune those goals for success! www.shelleyrhae.blogspot.com
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Milk products contributing to sickness?
Could milk products be the culprit of my infection? let me know what you think! shelleyrhae.blogspot.com (this blog isnt MFP related, just a website). You'll want to read my previous blog about my recent sickness to incorporate my milk product theory. Thanks!
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Training for a 5k+ or a sprint triathlon?
Check out my new blog on my road to my first triathlon (byway of a 5k). I would love support and fellow readers, any suggestions etc. I have a few posts up already....it is a work in progress! shelleyrhae.blogspot.com
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Calories burned on the eliptical
I weigh 250 lbs and this thing says that for 25 mins on the eliptical that I will burn about 425 calories...that seems EXCESSIVE. Yes, i work hard on the eliptical and sweat...but my spin class instructor says we burn about 500cals in an hour long class. I just don't want to have overestimated and eat too much because i…
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Getting Rid of this belly!
Alright---I have my first real goal. My goal is to get rid of my "hang-over" belly by Christmas (when i travel home and see friends and family for the first time in 4 months). It isn't terribly bad...but enough where it is starting to hang. I have got the basic principals of weight loss down...but anyone have any…
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I want to hear from people who have auditioned for the Bigge
Tell me about your experience if you went to a casting call? Did you get a call back? What about those of you who submitted videos? DETAILS! Thanks
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Biggest Loser....Ever tried out?
I am considering trying out for The Biggest Loser August 13th. Any opinions on that?
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My New HRM is reading my resting HR WAY HIGH and it's not
I just bought a New Balance N4 HRM for women. I have it all set up, and i put the chest strap on (it appears to be accurately) and it is saying my resting hr is 216. I am taking my HR now and it is 78. I got up walked around to see if it would change up but it isnt....any ideas on fixes or do i have a bad HRM?
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Adding your own exercise?
I see people adding interval training and C25K for their exercises...I would like to add that but I am searching for it and it doesn't come up. Is everyone just adding it themselves? if so, how do you do that?
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Anyone have a rod/screws in leg/ankle and have trouble runni
I broke my leg (tib/fib) back 1.5 years ago. I had a rod and screws installed along my tibia for repair. I have never been a "runner" but I have definintely ran before. i am experiencing "pain" in the area-- where i would say the screws are located-- when i run. i can't barely go more than a block or two without it just…
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HDL (good) cholesterol too low
My lab work came back and all was really good (including bad cholesteral, glucose and triglycerides) but my HDL (good) cholester was 31 (should be above 50). Has anyone had good success with using a specific method for raising HDL? The pamphlet says he wary of eating a diet TOO low fat. I understand that doesn't mean eat…
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Calories in BEEF PHO FROM RESTAURANT
I see all sorts of different calorie counts for Beef Pho....i am looking for what a small bowl (at a restaurant, so typically those are pretty big anyway)...would be??? Ideas???
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Scales
I need to buy a new scale...I have been using my roommates and she is moving. I would like to find one under 40 bucks....do any of you have one that you LOVE (and find it to be extremely accurate?)
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Best Protein Powder for Women
Can i get some recommendations here? I am looking for a fairly inexpensive protein powder for women. Typically I like vanilla...but i have seen some "milk chocolate" versions that I might be interested in trying...wonder too if anywhere has samples?
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What heart rate monitor should I buy?
I am looking to a buy a heart rate monitor that isnt really expensive (would love to spend less than 100 on my first one). I would like it to have the following capabilities (and be one that is very effective, proven by your loss!) -Tell me how many calories I have burned throughout the day and exercise -Are there any that…
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What heart rate monitor should I buy?
I am looking to a buy a heart rate monitor that isnt really expensive (would love to spend less than 100 on my first one). I would like it to have the following capabilities (and be one that is very effective, proven by your loss!) -Tell me how many calories I have burned throughout the day and exercise -Are there any that…
