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2nd Time Around
Hey gang! I'm not brand new here...but I fell off the wagon for several months. Time to re-dedicate myself to my goals, and hoping to make some new friends too. Lost 35 pounds the first go...but gained about 20 back. Let's do this thing together!
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For anyone who's having knee surgery
I've decided to share my ACL reconstruction diary from 2007. If you're getting ready for knee surgery, here's a look at what to expect! http://www.freewebs.com/copperdave/
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How to truly measure success
I couldn't decide whether to post this here, or on the Motivation board. Everyone has their own reasons for changing their lifestyle. For some, it's a vanity thing. For others, the find inspiration in the successes of others. For me, it came down to being faced with "the big D"...diabetes. Three short months ago, my blood…
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Get motivated NOW!
Okay people. I read these boards every day, and I see the posts from people who need a little motivation. Be careful what you ask for! The ONLY person who can make you get up in the morning and face the day is YOU! Quit laying there with the sheets pulled up over your head and saying to yourself: "maybe tomorrow I'll work…
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For the MFP ladies
I know that all of us have our insecure moments, when we wish we looked a little better, a little slimmer. When we wish we could fit into those favorite "skinny" clothes. But I've noticed an unsettling trend here on MFP. There are soooo many women who complain about how bad they look. Maybe it's a "men are from Mars, women…
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Help me choose!
Okay guys. I'm sure this question's been asked a million times, but I'm gonna ask again anyway. What's a good HRM to buy, that's a good compromise between quality and price? I'm to the point with activities that it's really hard to tell how much I'm burning, and I don't want to use "generic" calorie inputs, since…
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What's wrong with me?
I've lost 24 pounds in about a month since I've been on MFP. Yes, I realize this was pretty fast weight loss, but I've had lots of people tell me that the more you weigh, the faster you lose -- at the start. After a few weeks, MFP had me re-calculate my caloric intake, based on my "new" weight...a reduction of 400…
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Blood Pressure Meds?
Hey gang! Not that I'm expecting anyone to play doctor, but I'm curious if anyone who is on blood pressure medication and who has lost more than 40 lbs has had to have their medication adjusted. I'm down about 15 lbs so far, and was just wondering.
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Which scale??
Okay, I'm sure there have been several posts similar to this in the past, but is there an accurate, AFFORDABLE scale out there? This weekend I bought a "Thinner" brand (made by Conair) at Bed Bath & Beyond, and it's going back! It's given me 6 vastly different readings the six times I've stepped on it. Suggestions welcomed.
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How much water is too much?
Hey gang. I've been on the site for almost a week now, and have had no problem with my 8 glasses of water a day. In fact, I'm drinking more like double that. My question is...how much water is too much. I've been told that too much water will actually mess up the body's electrolytes. Any ideas???
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New to MFP -- Day One!
Hey gang. This is day one for me. I've gained 50 pounds over the past year due to two back surgeries. Also just had a checkup with the doc, and found that I'm pre-diabetic. That was enough to scare the bejeezus out of me. I actually came in a couple hundred calories under my goal for today, but it's only day one. I'm here…
