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Any public health nurses out there?
I'm curious if there are any public health nurses on this board, and what they think of their job? I've very interested in the field but wanted to get some 1st hand knowledge. And to make this health related. I can't help but to think that a 9-5 job would make eating appropriately that much more easier!
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Baking Tips?
I have a major sweet tooth and love to bake. Bad combination! Are there good tips to "heathify" baking? Could I use artificial sweeteners instead of sugar? Does whole wheat flour taste the same in sweets? I've tried the black bean brownies, and while not horrible, I don't think I made them right! Right now I just try and…
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Need to Upgrade
So my poor zip is just having a hard time, and it seems like it's time to just let it move on. So, I'm looking to upgrade to a new fitbit. And am looking for some advice as to which one I should get. I'd like one that recharges (which I think all but the zip do?), and I don't really need one that tracks sleep. I don't need…
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Looking for new friends and motivaters.
I've restarted this sentence about 5 times. Because I'm not sure what I'm looking for exactly. I need people who can help me reach my goals because I'm having a hard time doing it alone. I make a lot of excuses, and need people to (tactfully) call me on my BS. And to help guide me. I want to get more involved in helping…
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Back in action!
I'm back (again!) and ready to get started (again). I figure the important thing is I keep coming back since we all know this is a crazy hard journey. I was on here years ago and lost about 15 pounds, and luckily have been able to maintain about 5-7 of that weight loss. But that means I still have about 35 lbs to go from…
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FTM Checking In!
Hello all! I'm back to MFP after a looooong break that ended with my now 6 week old! :) I wanted to find a mom group since I can already tell that there are a whole new set of challenges that await weight loss in the postpartum group. A little about me. I'm 28, and as I said, a first time mom to a now 6 week old little…
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Age at diagnosis?
Hi all! Just curious as to what age people were diagnosed. And how long you had symptoms? I'm 27 and was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism about a month ago, but I've had what I believe to be mild symptoms for years (at least since I was 23). I was tested a couple of years ago, and was told I was "normal" but I'm not sure…
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Quick and Easy Breakfast Ideas
OK guys and gals, I need help figuring out this whole breakfast thing. I need something quick (something I can make and freeze and then throw in the microwave in the morning is what I'm thinking) and easy that's filling. Bonus points if it's vegetarian. Extra bonus points if it's vegetarian and my meat-eating husband will…
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Restarting and looking for new friends.
So, I've been on MFP for a little while now, and was doing well. I had lost almost 20lbs. But then I got compliant, and gained about 10 back. I'm currently around 170lbs, and would like to get to 135. I'm looking for new friends here to actually get involved and invested in because I really believes that helps me the most…
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What do you look for in a gym?
What's the most important thing you look for in a gym? Cleanliness? Cost? Equipment? Pool? Location? Just curious. I'm looking into getting back into the gym, and I'm having a hard time finding one that really "clicks" for me!
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How to stop snacking at night?
Night snacking is my downfall. Anyone have any good tips on how to avoid this pitfall? I know that I snack when I'm bored, but I'll also snack when I'm in the middle of an activity! As in I'll get up, go to the kitchen and grab something, not just snack when it's available in front of me. Thanks!
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Looking for veggie friends!
I'm looking for some vegetarian/vegan (or trying to be!) friends to help encourage a healthy lifestyle and maybe swap some recipes. I've been an ovo-lacto vegetarian for 11 years (12 in July) but only recently have I really been trying to expand my food knowledge. So I'm looking for people who want to share food ideas that…
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Fluctuating Weight
I was wondering if anyone else has a similar problem to me. My weight fluctuates greatly from day to day and hour to hour. And I'm not talking a pound or two. I'm talking 4-6lbs within an hour. For example, I weighed myself an hour ago and got 170.4, then I just weighed myself now (for the purpose of this experiment, I…
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Low Cal Snacks?
Does anyone have any ideas for some low calorie snacks that really keep you full? Snacking is definitely my weakness so any help would be appreciated!
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New with 50lbs to lose!
Hi all! New here. A little about me! I'm 25, married for 2.5 years. Just graduated from nursing school and currently looking for a job (everywhere where I live wants at least a year of experience!). This was my second degree. My first degree was in anthropology, which is super interesting to me, but left me working in a…