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Where Can I Buy Nitrate-Free Meats
Hey everyone! I wanted to know where I can buy deli turkey or other deli sandwich meats that are nitrite free? I've been able to find some packaged meats that are nitrite free in the Natural Food section of the grocery store but no deli style meats. Any help is appreciated!
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Red Itchy Skin While Running
Whenever I jog/run vigorously my skin turns really red and begins to itch like crazy! The worst area is just above my knees. Is this normal? What is happening? When I was middle school age and we ran during gym class the same thing would happen. I had a hard time finishing a mile run b/c the area above my knees itched so…
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Protein Shakes, Building Muscle, Staying Lean
I'd like to understand how it works and what I should be doing to achieve my goals. I'm already doing the best I can to eat a healthy and balanced diet. I work out 3 to 4 times a week for at least 30 to 45 minutes which includes cardio and strength training. My weight gain came on after the births of my two kids and I'd…
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New Non-Invasive Procedure to Remove Fat...
I saw on our local news last night about some new procedure that gets rid of unwanted fat. It's non-invasive and is an alternative to lipo, tummy tucks, love handles, etc. It doesn't cause damage to the skin either. The company is called Zeltiq. The procedure is referred to as Cryolipolysis. They said some people who eat…
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Calf Muscle and Shin Splints
About a year ago I had a lot of pain in my calf muscle and saw the doctor for it. The doctor said I tore the muscle and gave me a list of stretching exercises to do every day for a length of time. I did the stretches and the pain went away. Things have been fine until I started jogging recently. The same muscle feels tight…
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Chest Strap Sizing
I want to get the Polar F7 HRM but am not sure what size strap to get with it. It said to measure just under the breasts. My size is 33 inches. The xsmall to small size ranges from 20 to 30 inches and the medium to xlarge strap ranges from 30 to 45 inches. I'm in the lower range of the medium so wasn't sure whether to get…
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Question about eating the same thing....
I've read that your body eventually gets used to or "catches on" to your new eating habits and that this can cause you to hit a plateau. What I want to know is long can a person eat the same food before their body catches on? I tend to have different things for lunch and dinner but for Breakfast I like to have a bowl of…
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Hi Everyone...
I'm Lisa and am new here to MFP. I've wanted to lose weight for awhile but decided recently that I need to stop wanting and start doing. So, I've started monitoring my calories, trying to eat healthy, and am including exercise. Some days are harder than others but I will continue working at it. The tools at MFP are awesome…
