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Ladies, question about walking shoes
So... I normally wear boots with high heels and platforms. I'm talking about anywhere from 3" to 5". I been trying to walk a lot, most on a treadmill at this time because it's been cold outside and when I wear sneakers or other flats my feet just KILL me after some time. I'm obviously not going to get on a treadmill…
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The new Washington rat race
Really neat article about fitbit using pols http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/a-new-washington-rat-race-fitbit-wearing-power-walkers-vie-for-step-supremacy/2014/09/16/63022b5c-39e9-11e4-9c9f-ebb47272e40e_story.html
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Gluten sesitivity
This is an interesting article: http://www.realclearscience.com/blog/2014/05/gluten_sensitivity_may_not_exist.html Edit: I, off course, meant sensitivity. The joys of typing on a tiny phone keyboard.
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Peer pressure
I have been really good about not succumbing but a recent post about alcohol made me think: Why do people do this stuff? Saturday I went to a potluck lunch. I know the hostess loves her wine so I brought a couple of bottle with me. I'm allergic so I don't drink it. Also, I don't drink that much to begin with and when I do…
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Looking for like people for motivation and accountability
I will try to be brief (which is what we say when we will go on and on...) I am 52, 5'6" and at last weigh in I was 117 but I have not weighed in three weeks or so and I know it's more now. My husband and I travel a lot. This year, particularly, I think we've been more away than home. We are very busy, having several…
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Lonely people?
Is that the problem? Too many lonely people? If you want a million comments all you have to do is have the words "1200 calories" or "starvation mode" or "weight loss surgery" to guarantee that you will have all kinds of responses, some pro and some con. And yes, some responses are indeed hilarious but does it not get…
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Not eating makes you fat
I was reading the post about fitness misconceptions (very fun) and also looking at many other posts here, I'm shocked by how many people sincerely believe that if you eat one or two small meals a day, say a salad, for example, you will wreck your metabolism and it will make you morbidly obese. I'm not sure how such a…
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Travelling for 10 days
So... I'm out of town. Got to California late last night (late for the east coast) and I take anti- anxiety medication which gives me the munchies so first thing I did on getting to town was eat a pizza and breadsticks and then go to bed. I told my husband I wasn't going to count calories but this morning I could not…
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Any over 50 ladies who have muscle definition?
Hi there. I know that sounds a little pervy but not the intention at all. I am 52 years old, very thing right now (5'6", 118 lbs but look smaller than that) and I'm looking for inspiration to start transforming my body. My worse problem is my thighs but I guess that's probably common. Anyone here that started working out…
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Portion Size, a visual aid
This is something that I got at Hilton Head Health and that helped when I was being good (which needs to start again tomorrow). Hope it is of help... Not scientifically exact but a good guideline especially when dining out.
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Motivating yourself to start?
Hello :) I gained 20 lbs over 4 years. I was ill and spent all that time very sedentary (in comparison to how I was before). By February of this year I was feeling better, started eating better and exercising and by May I had lost the weight. I am now maintaining (sometimes I have to lose a pound sometimes gain two or…
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A word about maintining
Say what you will... Our bodies are not perfect machines. We are, after all, humans and not robots. So if you are beating yourself up over a pound or two maybe it's time to stop it. In February I started to eat better and exercise so that I could lose 20 lbs. From 140 to 120. I achieved this in May. Since then my weight…
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Calorie Counting with Fitbit vs MFP
When I started on my new lifestyle I did so entering everything that touched my lips on Fitbit. In time, I found it a little limiting because there were so many things I could not find in their database. Many, I could just ad myself but others where nowhere to be found and when I would do a search for them I would find…
