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So, When Does Jogging...
Start to hurt less in the hips and legs LOL Been working my way through a makeshift couch25k, been out maybe 5-6 times so far, walking on my days off and man are my hips and legs stiff and sore after. Had to take a week and a half off from it the first time as I strained my groin. It sucks to get old LOL I've never been a…
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The Dr. said, my diabetes is...
"Completely under control" Blood pressure: aside from what she called "white coat syndrome", totally acceptable. Cholesterol is just a bit elevated yet, but I'll take it! Here are my A1C numbers from the past, while I was being treated with a litany of medications: 09/05/08 8.3 05/27/09 7.2 02/03/10 7.8 05/24/10 6.7 ...and…
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Make Sure To Drink Water When...
You are out in the sun all day. LOL I went to a water park yesterday with family and they did not have a lot of places to drink water, in fact I only saw a single bubbler, (water fountain), all day. The place was massively packed and as per usual, extremely expensive. I'm guessing that I would have had to spend 30 minutes…
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Insanity - Upper Body Weight Training DVD
Has anyone done this with a HRM on yet? Man, does that 40 mins kick my *kitten* LOL 700+ calories burned in 40 mins, anyone else geting similar or better numbers? I'm finding it tough to lift my arms to type this shortly after working out to this DVD LOL After 4 goes at it, it's getting a bit easier, but the sweat is still…
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Add Calories Burned To Your Walk Without Adding Time
I posted this to my blog this morning and thought it would add some value here as well: "Add Calories Burned To Your Walk Without Adding Time Without adding time to the duration of your walk. Sound too good to be true? I purchased a 20 lb. weight vest from WalMart yesterday and strapped it on for my 3 mile walk this…
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Weighted Vest Question
Does anyone use one when walking? Have you used a HRM while wearing it? Does it give you a decent increase in calories burned over walking without wearing it? Did you have to cut down your distance walked until you got used to wearing it? Was it worth the investment?
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Raw Organic Fudge
Raw Organic Fudge - Courtesy of Swanson Vitamins 2 cups Organic Raw Whole Cashews, No Salt 1/4 cup 100% Certified Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1/2 cup Organic Cocoa Powder Unsweetened 1/2 cup 100% Certified Organic Agave Nectar Place cashews in a food processor and process for 8-10 minutes until you have a nice shiny…
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Is This The Perfect Diet Food?
It's 63 percent protein, 25 percent carbohydrates, 3 percent lipids and 9 percent minerals. There is one SMALL problem with it though, at least for me ;) http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/17/japanese-scientists-create-meat-from-poop/?test=faces
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Here Is Some Inspiration For Those Of You Struggling
Here are a couple videos that I hope you guys can draw some inspiration from. These are from February 2009, I was actually around 15 under my highest weight at that time: http://www.youtube.com/user/watchmelose100lbscom I had intended to chronicle my journey on a blog, but lost interest in that part of it very early on, I…
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Do I Really Need To Lose 20 More Lbs?
I need your opinions please... Here is my latest pic, basing this on where I came from, 90+ lbs ago, I really can't complain ;) But, going by those silly insurance charts, I'd need to lose at least another 20 lbs. to fit into the "healthy range" for my height. I personally think I may be a bit too thin at that weight…
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What Are The Best Wii Fitness Games?
Alright, just bought a used Wii and need suggestions on the best bang for your buck fitness games. Some harder core things for me and some softer ideas for my wife who's just starting to come around to a healthier lifestyle. Suggestions?
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Do You Find Yourself Itching To...
Exercise? Even when you know you are way overdue for a day off? I used to be the laziest guy you'd ever meet, but am so into this "getting fit" thing that I'm finding it hard to rest my weary body even when I'm plenty sore today LOL Being stuck in a plateau doesn't help things either... Do you rest when your body tells you…
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HRM Calorie Burned Question
Hey all, here's a question that's been bugging me for a bit. OK, let's say my HRM tells me that I burned 500 calories in an hour workout... Does that include the normal BMR calories and should I subtract an hours worth of my normal daily BMR burn from that total before I add it into an exercise here? In my case, MFP tells…
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The More You Lose...
The less calories you burn during your workouts LOL I miss tying my shoes and burning 50 calories ;) NOT!
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Blister On My Foot
Got a dime sized blister on my foot today from walking, not sure why. Does sweating more than normal bring on potential issues with this? Has anyone tried NewSkin, think that's what it's called. Super Glue like substance you put on a blister til it heals. I have to figure out something, it's way too nice here now to be…
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4 minutes from frozen to steamed salmon
Some of you may have tried these already, but if you have not, wow! ZipLoc makes a disposable steamer bag and I LOVE them. SO far I've tried broccoli, cauliflower and just this afternoon, frozen salmon fillets and all were fast and fantastic. 4 minutes from frozen, to scrumptious salmon fillets, how can you beat that?
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Going To A Fast Food Joint For A Salad Is Like...
Going to a *kitten* house for a hug...
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Sodium and the tight/loose wedding ring...
You'd think that after dropping 90 lbs, my wedding ring would be continually loose, but... Depending on my sodium intake and perhaps a couple unknown factors, there are days that my ring is so snug you'd think I hadn't lost a single pound yet. Does anyone else experience this fluctuation?
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PopTart Ads on MFP... Really?
You've probably all noticed the banner ads on MFP. I'm sure that's how they draw their income for the site and I'm all for that, it keeps this great site free for us all to use. I was a bit surprised to see PopTart Mini's ad just now though, sheesh! There is literally nothing about PopTarts that strikes me as being part of…
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No more diabetes or high blood pressure! -70+ LBS!
Starting weight 310+, not certain because my old scale only went up to 300 lbs ;) Todays weight, 239! I was a full fledged Type II diabetic on two different meds. I was also on meds for high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Have been med free since Christmas 2010 and am now just 14 lbs from my goal weight of 225 Will…
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Raw Spanish Peanuts
Does anyone know if these are a seasonal item? I have not been able to find any in a couple stores lately.
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New Found Respect For All Gardeners!
Damn! I used to snicker at using gardening as a calorie burned option, until today. I have a small 12' x 12' plot that was new last year, meaning the topsoil was fresh, new and extremely easy to work it up to get ready for planting. Then came today... An hour or so into it, I had only gotten 1/2 of the plot worked up and…
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Damn am I out of shape ;)
Lose 87 lbs, check Get into shape, walking/jogging 3-5 miles a day, check Bought a pullup bar yesterday, all excited to start P90X soon and hopped on the thing and could not even do a single pullup LOL Slap of reality, but just another obstacle I WILL overcome.
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My New Favorite Breakfast
1 cup Fage Total 0% Greek Yogurt 1/2 cup Fiber One cereal 1 tbs whole flaxseed 3 packs Splenda or non-calorie sweetener of your choice and just... 233 calories 37 gm carbs 17 gm fiber Very tasty and oh so filling, not to mention, nearly your daily allotment of fiber.
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GOOOOOOAL!!!
Hit my original goal today, (225), 10 days early! Started out around 312 about 27 months ago. Next goal, 212 by the 4th of July to complete my ultimate goal of losing 100 lbs and gaining Healthy Independence! ;) Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol all under control without any meds since around Christmas…
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Non supportive spouse...
Does anyone else have any trouble getting any sort of support from your spouse or significant other? Whenever I bring up anything related to my success losing weight, etc. my wife seems to spite me. She is overweight as well and not losing weight but I know she wants to. Is this something anyone else is experiencing? I no…
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I'm Overweight, and I'm Happy...
Strange subject line, right? Let me explain before you chastise me though ;) Today I officially moved from the "Obese" Column, into the "Overweight' column of MFP's BMI Chart! Needless to say, I am ecstatic! There will be no shirt at the annual water park trip this summer!
