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New Balance HRM ???
oK, Sooo, moneys tight, but I want a SOMEWHAT reliable HRM. Target has a New Balance HRM that I can easily buy at a store by me. I dont use any credit cards online so I dont want to order online. New Balance seems to have the best reviews for HRMS in my area.... ANyone use this? I know Polar is great and everyone uses them…
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Running with a dog question
I have 8 year old rat terrier named Rocco. He looks like a jack russell terrier. Well, I have recently began running, and he loves taking walks so much that I decided to take him on a run with me. It was going to be a short run (1-2 miles) but he was doing so good, we ended up going for 6 miles today, and he did fabulous.…
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Feelings on Galloways way of running? Marathon Running
Im signed up for a Marathon on May 6th 2012. I have been reading up on different ways of getting through marathons and I keep ending up hearing about Galloways way of running marathons. (Taking walking breaks during the marathon from early on to perform better throughout the marathon. ) What info and feelings do you guys…
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This midriff has seen the light of day!!!
Soooo, I feel like its time to post a success story. My journey isnt 100% complete, as I still have 10 pounds to lose until I hit my goal of 135 pounds. I was 185, fat, unhealthy and just had pretty low self esteem about how bad my body looked. I was awful lazy and always had a excuse to not lose the weight. Well, I am not…
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Paleo friends
Hey guys, im not sure where I should post this but yesterday I began eating Paleo and im confused by a lot of it. I am looking for other people who eat Paleo for friendship so that I can take a peek at your daily diaries and ask questions LOL!!! I have lost 30 pounds eating clean and right for the last 4 months or so, but…
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Quitting smoking - AGAIN
Ok, so ive been on this journey to get to be healthier and trimmer. Ive done ok so far. Its been 115 days and ive lost 37 pounds, ive gained a LOT of muscle mass and feel pretty good about how far ive come. I work our daily, take care of myself in every way. My only problem is that I have a wicked tobacco addiction. I quit…
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Wearing boots question
Im a female corrections officer, and I wear boots for work. They are the tactical composite toe black boots (Converse), and they lace up to above my ankles into my lower shin area. My problem is that I am getting a groove around each leg where my boot ends, and the calf muscle seems to be pushed up past where the boot ends…
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Wheres my Massachusetts Peeps???
Whos the other Massholes out in MFP Land????
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Loose stomach skin
So, ive lost 35 pounds since last year, and 20 of those pounds were since March 1st. I work out 5 days a week, and I do ZUMBA and ZUMBA Toning 5 days a week (alternating days), and I lift weights 3 days a week. Im also working on pullups and abdominal exercising. My problem is, I have a good amount of abdominal skin left…
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Silken or Regular Tofu Recipes
Ok, so I am a beginner in eating Tofu. I have a block of Silken Tofu and I am clueless as to what to do with it. ANyone have any quick and easy Tofu recipes??
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Shirataki Noodle recipes?
I tried Shirataki Noodles with spaghetti sauce tonite and thought it was incredible at how good the noodles were and how they were just like pre-cooked spaghetti! Does anyone have any recipes they can share that used these noodles? Thanks!!!
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My Vent for the day.
What is with the cranky obnoxious responses im seeing people responding to posts on here lately? Do we really all need to be as nasty and nit-picky as we are being? Im glad I dont post a lot, because I would quit this site if people gave me the responses I see on here lately. Not everyone will live the way "YOU" think they…
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Neti Pot
Ok so a non-food or exercise question here- I have horrendous allergies right now, I cant sleep, im exhausted and feel horrific. Ive used Claritin, Zyrtec, Tylenol Cold and allergy, and the only think I get slight relief from is regular Benadryl. I have been reading up on the Neti Pots, and people have said they work…
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Pain after working out with a Allergy breakout
Ok, so for the last five days or so I have been having a horrendous time with seasonal allergies. The pollen count is so high you can see it floating in the air and collecting on cars, and just basically everywhere. I am treating the symptoms with minimal relief. I have taken my usual classes (Zumba and a water aerobics…
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Kale Chip Substitute?
Ok, so ive been DYING to make Kale chips, but for some unknown reason, for TWO weeks I have been unable to find Kale. I was wondering if I can substitute regular Green cabbage and make them into the chips and bake those? Anyone??? LOL!!
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Polar FT7
ANyone got any hints or tricks with this monitor????? Im trying to figure out everything but it doesnt seem to be super clear....
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The new me!!!
Ok guys, I am now 30+ pounds lighter than I was at this time last year! I work out 7 days a week, using the Precor 100I and the treadmill. I do Zumba 5 days a week and found out I totally loooooove working out! Here is some pictures before, and AFTER!
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Weird Tattoo issue
Very weird NSV- I have a tattoo on my chest that seems to have moved over towards the middle/left side of my boob waaaay more than it was, so now its hard for me to cover it. Ive gone down two cup sizes in the chest area so im sure that has something to do with it... I still love the tat though, thank god.... Also have tat…
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Looky!!
These jeans that im showing off in my profile picture are my most favorite jeans I ever owned. They were so comfy, durable and I felt like they really flattered my body. I lost about 20 pounds unexpectedly over the year, and when I started eating much better and working out and REALLY watching my calories, Ive lost another…
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What made you smile today?
Me and my 13 year old daughter were doing a Yoga class today and we both fell on our butts at the same time on the same hard move. That was pretty funny!! What did you have to smile about?
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Exercise Addiction?
Ok, so I like to a hour of Cardio a day, usually in the morning, and I like to take classes such as Zumba, Yoga or Zumba with weights in the evening. Ive been having issues with my parents saying I am over doing it and just nasty comments about everything. Its bringing me down because I love what I am doing. I am eating…
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Lettuce Wrap Recipes?
Anybody have any good Lettuce Wrap Recipes?
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Your opinions please! Swimming to lose weight!
I was wondering what everyones opinions about swimming to lose weight? I read different websites and everyone has something different to say about it. Some say its a waste of time, some say it isnt. So whats YOUR opinon????
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Anyone want to quit smoking with me???
I need to quit smoking! Not only for my health and whatnot, but I cant afford them, hate the way they smell, and feel like a complete loser for working so hard to lose weight and get healthy, yet keeping on smoking. I have four more packs, and ive decided that I am all done after this. I need help and support. Im wondering…
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Shake Weight Barbell?
ANyone try this? Is it some sort of TV Scam??
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Pulled muscle
Anyone have any idea how you just pull a muscle but not remember even using that muscle? I pulled a muscle in my side towards my back and it has been hurting me for about 4 days now, yet I didnt do anything different and havent been lifting weights or anything like that. Owie!!
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Issues with my stepmother
Im really getting frusterated with my step-mother. She is also dieting, and all she is doing is "Watching what she eats" She eats tons of salads with fat free dressing, and tiny portions of foods, and doesnt look at labels. She walks sometimes and is being healthier. I dont feel like she is doing it very healthy because of…
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Calories burned at work
So, I bought a new HRM and I wore it to work today. I am up and down a lot so I wanted to see how many calories I burned, and it ended up being about 300 calories or so. Does anyone add these to their exercise for the day? Should I just ignore these calories because I wasnt "earning" them by exercising???? -Cassie
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Anyone out there from Massachusetts?
Hey everyone!!! Im Cassie and im from MA. I just started this about 2 weeks ago and I feel like a sore million bucks LOL!!!! Im looking for friends from MA (And everywhere else) to help motivate me and that I can keep motivated!!! Friend request me so I can add you! Lets do this!!! -Cassie
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I should read labels more!!
I decided to make a nice veggie stir fry and bought Kikomans Reduced sodium soy sauce for it. Well, I used 4 TABLESPOONS in the stir fry, and that was my TOTAL sodium allowence for the day!!! Now what am I going to do? Flush it out with excess water????
