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Shoe Advice
I'm looking to purchase a pair of shoes for running, and another for when I do my at-home workouts (Jillian Michaels DVDs, some HIIT). I currently have a pair of Nike Free 5.0 that I got on sale last year when I took up exercising, but I don't find them to be comfortable for anything other than walking around. Does anyone…
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Running Shoes or Adjustable Dumbbells??
I have a bonus coming up at work and I'm having a difficult time choosing what I want the bonus to be. We receive monetary bonuses quarterly, but each month we receive rewards for meeting targets/completing projects. I am trying to decide if I should ask for new running shoes or money towards Bowflex SelectTech Adjustable…
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I'm going to stop logging
Hello MFP friends :) I started using MFP 334 days ago. Unlike a lot of people who use this website, my goal was not to lose weight. I wanted to develop a better understanding of what I was putting into my body, learn more about fitness, and put on some healthy weight after a difficult time in my life that led my weight to…
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Scratch on my FitBit ChargeHR screen!
Yesterday I noticed a scratch on the screen of my Charge HR. I've only had it for 5 days! I read an article about using toothpaste and a Q-Tip to remove scratches, and now my screen looks like I have a smudge on it. :\ Any advice??
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A Saturday Night Rant
Every time I visit my old work I hear the words "You've gained weight!" from one person or another. (I used to weigh only 115lbs at 5'8", now I am almost 130) I always smile, I always awkwardly say "Thaaaaanks....?" and attempt to quickly change the subject, because I am polite. The first time this happened, I actually…
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Wearing your FitBit with a HRM?
I recently purchased a HRM to and was wondering if I should still wear my FitBit One during my workouts for the step count?? What does everyone else do? Thank you!
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Swollen ankles and 30DS
I completed Day 24 of the 30 Day Shred today (so close!). My ankles have been sore for a couple days, so I took a break yesterday. Anyway, today while I was dress shopping, I noticed that my ankles are VERY swollen. I haven't been wearing shoes while I've been working out, and I'm thinking that's part of the problem. I…
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My first progress pics!
When I first started using MFP in April my goal was to lose 5lbs and to clean up my eating (I am hopelessly addicted to sugar). I spent a lot of time reading through the forums, gathering information about the different ways people have changed their lifestyles in order to be happier and healthier. After some time I…
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I'm ditching my scale for a month!
Has anyone else parted ways with their scale for a period of time? I am currently focused on building lean muscle mass and don't want the numbers on the scale to discourage me. I generally weigh myself 3-4 times a week, but used to weigh myself every day. My goals have shifted within the past couple weeks and I figure so…
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Coming to terms with the fact that I am "skinny fat"
I would like to start off by saying that I have never known what it is like to be overweight, but I have struggled with my weight since I was 12 years old. I signed up for MFP and set a goal to lose 5lbs, however I am really looking to educate myself on how to make a lifestyle change. I have read some wonderful articles…
