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I solved my stinky sweat problem and wanted to share.
About a year ago I posted here looking for advice on my sweat smelling like cat urine/vinegar after working out.Unfortunately I didn't get much advice beyond bathing more and washing my laundry(discouraging and insulting). Well, I finally solved it! My diet was too dang acidic! I took the at home test with the strips and…
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Weight loss and body odour... need some suggestions
I have been a lot more active lately since taking up running. I would use the elliptical at the gym, but never really got a sweat going. Well, running gets me nice and sweaty and I love it. There is one problem though... I stink. I never used to have such an odour problem with my armpits, but now, I do. I have tried quite…
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What does my activity level count as?
I need some help figuring out what my activity level would be. I am currently at 231 pounds and aiming to lose 86 pounds. I am active, but I really find myself getting super hungry lately and I think I need to adjust my fitness level for more accurate calorie counts... but really don't know what it counts as. I take public…
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weightloss and lifting
I am trying to lose 88 pounds and was wondering when would be a good time to start weight training. Also, for those who have done weight training and cardio... how did you work them in to a routine? Did you do a day of weight training then a day of cardio? half an hour cardio and half an hour weight training? I have…
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Would like some like minded buddies
I was doing very well and was very active here a couple months back, but then I had surgery to have a bunion removed. I was unable to move and my appetite was affected in a weird way resulting in my getting out of good habits. I managed to lose weight still, so that was a nice surprise. But I need to get myself back on…
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What is this? Confidence?
When I started my weight loss journey I was weighing in at 5'7" and 285 pounds. I grew up as overweight and had lousy self esteem to go with it. I was so ashamed of my body that no matter the weather, social situation or day, I covered myself up. I didn't care if I was gettign heat stroke by wearing a black hoodie at 30…
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Trying new things
What is something new you have tried since you've been on your weight loss journey? Today I tried Phillipino ice cream and learned I quite enjoy the mix of ube ( sweetened purple yam) and coconut, but that cheese ice cream is not for me. I have found that changing my diet and exercise routines has made me more adventerous…
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What are your must haves?
I am planning my grocery trip and was looking for some ideas. What are your must haves? Something that is an absolute must for keeping stocked in your kitchen for your cooking self to function? Spices, meats, veggies... I find my must have spices are cinnamon, chipotle and herbes de provence
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Food and surgery lay up
I was hoping for some low cal meal and snack ideas as I am having bunion surgery in just over 2 weeks and will be laid up for approximatly 1.5 months with little ability to work or sweat as hard as I'd like. Since I can't move too terribly much, I want to make sure my meals are low cal enough for bored me on the couch to…
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Sleep Pattern and Eating Habits
Hoping for some tips from those who work in all over shifts and how they are able to keep up on their weight loss goals around a constant change in sleep patterns. Background: I work a horrible set of shifts and they are all over and not consistent from week to week. I find that this has greatly changed my sleeping and…
