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Low sodium recipes WANTED
So many of the recipes on here are so attractive but then when I punch in all the info I see astronomical levels of sodium. I'm watching my sodium intake as much as my calories as high blood pressure and renal failure run in my family. So...if you have a great recipe that is low on both calories and sodium per serving...I…
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Tai Chi
Starting a beginner's class in Tai Chi next Tuesday. What to expect? What to wear or bring with me?
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Pre-hypertension...when should I be concerned
I'm a 52 male and been diagnosed with pre-hypertension. My doctor has asked me to watch this for the last couple of years. Started dieting and exercise regularly in August...not seeing any changes in my BP...it is consistently around 138/85. He tells me to get attention if it goes over 140/90 (either number). Because I am…
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Fitness Trackers
Do you use or wear a fitness tracking device? If yes, what has been your experience? Would you recommend? Pros/Cons? For ones that have cell phone capability...what carriers support it? Please provide a review... Examples are jawbone, Garmin vivofit, Fitbit, Basis B1, Misfit Shine/Flash, Samsung Gear, Nike Fuelband...
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2 weeks in and worried
This is my first time on mfp. I love the calorie counter and exercise/food diary. I have been able to find most foods/exercises on here easily. One thing I wish this thing would do is allow us to share personal recipes so I don't have to copy my girlfriend's after she looked up all of the ingredients. Anyway...I have been…
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Moderating BP
Question...my doctor expressed concern about my blood pressure a couple years ago. I told him before I started taking meds to let me try to address my weight and exercise more and see where it goes. Well, I was lazy about that and now, 2 years later, I started dieting and exercising in early August. At the same time, I am…
