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A Calorie is a Calorie, Right!
I've always had my doubts. In a recent video by Shawn Baker MD, he pointed out a study that was done on rats or mice. The rats that were given a high carb diet gained weight and had illnesses. The Rats or mice that were given a low carb diet became healthier. The calorie counts were the same for both groups. So I theorize…
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Intermittent Fasting
Right off, I don't know much about it. I saw a video about Dr. Jason Fung that sparked my interest. I had previously seen a video about it from another doctor. I thought, "Yeah, right!" I may have seen another. I'm not sure. Then there was a video by one doctor showing clips of speeches by Dr. Jason Fung. Now that caught…
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Eating Out and Diabetes
I was diagnosed with Diabetes on December 18, 2023. My A1C was an amazing 14.7. I had no idea how bad that was until the nurse said it was the highest she's seen in this office. I was in trouble. I've always been able to rise to the challenge. This diagnosis is my greatest health challenge and it's a tough one. Prior to…
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No More Dieting
Sad to say my story is a typical one here in America. In fact, the first post I read today was along the same lines. In December I was diagnosed with diabetes. I had an A1C of 14.7. The day before I went to the doctor I fainted. I became dizzy and started falling. I knew I was falling but I couldn't stop it. Fortunately…
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The Perfect Storm
Normally you make a conscious decision to lose weight. That's what I have always done. This time was different. When last Christmas was over I had all this food remaining. It was considerable! The only thing I could think of was take it to work. That was the start of good things. As it turned out I ate my lunch for…
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Archery as Exercise
My son wanted suddenly got an interest in Archery. So he gave me his old bow and we went to the archery range. Had a great time. We had to use his bow and take turns because the old bow needed work. So I took the old bow to an Archery Technician. He said throw it away. It was bad and dangerous. I ended up buying a new bow…
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Looking for a new bike
I looking at the Merax Finiss on Amazon and the Hyper spin fit at Walmart. Both are 700 cc and 21 speed bikes. One is a hybrid and the a road bike. The Hyper is $ 130 and the merax is $239. Any suggestions or preferences? Hints and tips are welcome too. Thank you!
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Help, I need clothes
Just bought a brand new pair of Lees causual pants that fell apart in one week. So I'm asking what is a good brand for both pants and shirts. BTW I'm male. Thanks in advance!
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201 days no diet cola
That's really good for a guy who at one time didn't think he could make it to work without stopping for a cola. I remember over some weekends I would drink over a case of colas and then feel horrible. Then at the end of the month I would spend 2 hours recording all the debit card entries. At my last count without counting…
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Set a goal to ride 75 miles this month
Just need 10 more miles for August. In September I'm shooting for 100. Purchased a new bike towards the end of July. The first new one in 50 years. My how they have changed. I've noticed you still have to pedal them though. The gears click when you are going into a different gear. So far I've only used 8 of the 24 speeds,…
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Starting to get back to some serious/fun weight loss
I'm 62 year old male. Been at this for a while but have fallen off the wagon since starting a new job. Quit smoke a while back and 41 days ago quit drinking diet drinks. I have to say I feel pretty darn good. Yet there's so much to do. I need lose around 140 lbs. So I hope to get and give inspiration. Thanks for having me.
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First time in my life, New curtains!
I'm 62 years old and this is the first set of curtains I ever purchased. I have to say I'm excited. I can't believe that. Just as excited if I was getting a new cordless drill. Also getting new curtain rods, antique bronze. The curtains are Blackout curtains. Just heard the term for the first time talking to a girl at…
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Growth Hormones and food
I was sitting next to a co-worker the other day who really watches what he eats. He eats more natural than anyone I know. I admire that! So I'm sitting next to him with my fresh out of the microwave dinner. Pretending to read the box I say oh look, it says because of growth hormones I get 2 almost beef patties! He laughs.…
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In her place
Woke up early this morning to go hunting. Uh, not early enough I'm afraid but what the heck it's my day off. Set the alarm for 4:30 and turned it off. Then woke up at 6:00 am. Then did everything I should have done the night before. Went to the grocery for a few snacks and gas. 3 hours later and I am in the woods. It was…
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The Safety Presentation
I was asked by our HR manager to give a safety presentation for the office. I thought that was good but was handed a scripted piece of paper on what to say. Hmmmm. That doesn't sound like me and to be honest dryer than the Sahara and apparently from paper that came from the Sahara before it was a desert. So I emailed the…
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We skipped the Courtin' and Sparkin'
I have a friend in another state who has been trying to fix me up with her friend Sara (Not her real name and both from China. My friend, Julie (Not here real name either) and I were talking about my ailing knee. Julie was telling me one of her co-workers had a knee operation and was off 6 weeks. I said no way could I…
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So why do folks ask for friends and then don't contribute one iota?
Recently 2 people asked to be friends and of course I welcomed them. That was about 2 months ago. You know they haven't made one comment, none, zero, nada. Support is a two way street. I had one person, I let go, that invited so many people it seemed she was running a popularity contest. Just pages and pages of new…
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Where do you start your shopping list?
I have this grocery app that I look at every Thursday when the sale starts or maybe just ads start. The first place I look at is the meat and fish section to see what the buy of the week is. For me the meal centers around the meat or fish entree. So I was wondering where do you start?
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Thee Hunt
My son was wanting to go squirrel hunting for a good while now. So yesterday was the day. I had gone scouting on Saturday to Greene-Sullivan State Forest and it wasn't good. There was just too much brush in an area that had been coal mines back in the 1930s. Then I had doubts of where I was allowed to do the hunting.…
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The Lost BillFold!
Sunday morning I'm getting ready to head to Mom's for Sunday dinner and games. As per usual I wait until the last minute then rush in a shower, wash my hair, throw the clothes in dryer for a little freshening. Once I get my pants, shirt, and shoes on I start grabbing by stuff, garage door opener, cell phone, keys, and that…
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Motivation, when you least expect it.
I have to confess I've been hit and miss for quite sometime now. I was unemployed for 3 years until a couple of years ago and then I finally found a job in my field and in an industry I familiar with. During that time I was on every day, worked out as much as 3 hours a day and studied for the CPA exam. I was HIGHLY…
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Walmart Customer Service Manager: A Day!
Currently I'm a Customer Service Manager at Wal-Mart. It's not really my profession but I'm tickled to have it. By experience and training I'm an Accountant or actually a Certified Public Accountant as of July 25, 2011. After having been unemployed for 3 years I had to take something and Wal-Mart, thank goodness, hired me.…
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Thee Dream Machine
img]http://i370.photobucket.com/albums/oo150/aesopsoze/BikeRide005_zps2835bd11.jpg[/img] Went out for a long ride yesterday, 11 miles. Well long to me on that bike. It was given to me so I can't complain too much. Yet I sure will. LOL. I think it needed more air in the tires. Every little increase in incline was grunt…
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Shoes!
I started hitting the gym a bit more seriously in February. At first I noticed some stiffness behind my right knee.I was jogging and walking on the treadmill. Then one day shooting pains started going up the side of my leg. Later my knee cap felt odd. Like it was floating. A couple of months later after a long work out my…
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Signs on the Locker Room
On the women's entry into the locker room it says, "Women Only". On the men's it just says "Men". Is that a subliminal invitation?
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I'm going to start modeling
Well probably not since I am still morbidly obese. Still though I was so pleasantly surprised that my winter coat fit so loose the other day. At one time I couldn't even button it. I've been hitting the gym 4 times a week. Still haven't lost any more wait though. It will happen.
