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Welcome Newbies!
I pop in here every so often and welcome all the newcomers. Good luck on your journey to a stronger, healthy lifestyle. If you need a friend, I am here. I accept all friend requests. If you don't want me, find someone you do want! Find support, encouragement, and others who will be non-judgemental.. Peace be with you on…
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Looking for Chicken Thigh Recipes!
I just got a pack of 8 chicken thighs (skin-on/bone-in). I am looking for healthy recipes that I can cook IN THE OVEN for dinner tonight. I have to run the oven anyway and I want to get the most out of it by cooking the chicken thighs. Thanks!!
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Hello newcomers to My Fitness Pal!
This is a great thread to introduce yourselves to others, but sometimes that can feel a little intimidating when you're the new kid on the block. I feel like it's important for those of us who have been here for a while to occasionally reach out to the newcomers and offer the first handshake. Consider this your handshake!…
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Looking for a short-term challenge...
Hi folks. I am looking for a short-term challenge that will get me through the end of the year. My Walking Dead challenge just ended and it was keeping me focused and motivated. I am looking for a challenge that concentrates on getting cardio and eating within calorie goals, hopefully on a daily basis or 6 times a week. I…
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Can a fat person do martial arts/self defense?
Hi there. I'm fat and 40 and have spent most of my life tree-hugging. Recent years and life events have given me reason to learn self-defense. I am adept with firearms, but I would like to learn how to defend myself without a weapon as well. My adult son is involved in Tae Kwon Do. I went to one of his belt advancements…
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Lost my oomph.
Hi there. I've been fighting the weight loss battle off and on for about 10 years. In the last year, I've also been fighting the quit smoking battle. I haven't had much success with either. I don't feel like giving up or crying or screaming. I don't feel hopeless. I don't hate myself or my body. In general, I think I'm a…
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Fast walk versus slow jog
Hi I tried to search for this topic, but returned inconsistent results, so my apologies if this is repetitive. I would like to know if a slow jog burns the same amount of calories as a fast walk of the same speed. I am still very out of shape, but I have progressed to the point where I can jog slowly. But my speed isn't…
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Back after a break
Hi there. I have been a member here for several years. I deleted my old profile (MzPix) a while back, but I realized I was doing better losing weight and staying healthy when I was more involved here, so I am building a new profile and need new (or old) friends again. Female, 40, Ohio, SW: 252, CW: 216, GW: Somewhere…
