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Runner's knee
I'm training for a 10k and I've had some discomfort in my right knee for the last week or so. It doesn't hurt, it just always feels tired and feels like it needs to pop. I've read that this is commonly referred to as runner's knee. I'm not running daily, so I am resting it several days a week. However, i do need to…
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Pre diabetes
We just learned that my husband is pre diabetic. I want to help him transition to healthier eating habits and get his glucose levels under control. So many hidden sugars and carbs, I'm not sure where to begin. Any diabetics have any cooking/food tips for us? Any advice is appreciated.
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Core
I've seen at least some progress in every part of my body, except my core. I don't know if this is from something in my diet, or if I need to focus my workouts even more on my core muscles. I tried on swimsuits yesterday and my mid section is still not quite ready for bikini season. Any tips on what to do to target this…
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Insanity
I just finished Day 2 of the 60-day Insanity fitness program. Just curious, has anyone else completed the entire 60 days? I'd love to know what sort of results you had.
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Introduce Yourself
Hi! I am not from Houston, but I will be moving there in about a month. I'm also new to MFP. I don't know very many people in Houston, so I figured this might be a good way to get to know some people with similar interests and goals. My move from the northeast is approaching quickly, and I am hoping that the stress of it…
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Add me
Sure, add me! I've got 18 more lbs to go and need all the help I can get
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Reset
After hitting a weight loss plateau, I starting losing again with MFP last fall. Unfortunately, I broke my streak when I got engaged, moved halfway across the country, adopted a puppy, and started a new job all within two months. Excuses excuses. Things have been great, but I gained back 5 lbs during my MFP hiatus, so I'm…
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Alcohol
I am not usually a big drinker. I will drink socially. I am currently going through some big changes in my life - I got engaged, I'm about to move to a new city, and start a new job. Also, holidays are coming up, so there are a lot of invites to Halloween parties, etc. For the last several weeks, I've been drinking every…
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Accurate Calorie Counting
I've been heavily relying on MFP's search options to look up food, as well as to calculate calories burned during my workouts. I noticed that the machines at the gym are calculating a very different number than MFP does. What is the best/most accurate way to calculate calories burned? Does anyone know of a website or app…
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Peanut Butter
Not exactly a recipe; more of a quick tip. My favorite healthy snack is apple slices with peanut butter. There is nothing wrong with peanut butter, but it is something you probably want to eat in moderation. So, I started using half the peanut butter and blending it with nonfat vanilla yogurt. Not only is it a little less…
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Endurance
I should start off by saying that I am NOT a runner. I hate running, but I know that running is one of the best ways to burn fat. I started running regularly about a year or so ago. I started off doing intervals - one minute run, one minute walk, etc. Over the last year, I've increased the amount of time I spend running.…
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Hyperextension
I am weirdly flexible and have hyperextension in my joints, particularly in my knees and elbows. I am trying to work on losing weight and gaining strength in my upper body, but a lot of the exercises are difficult for me. For example, doing a side plank with my arm fully extended feels like my elbow is going to snap. I'm…
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Dedication Vs. Obsession
I started trying to lose weight about two years ago, and I have since lost about 25 lbs. I would still like to lose about 15-20 lbs. more, but I hit a plateau a few months ago. A few weeks ago when I joined MFP, I decided to really buckle down in order to break through the weight loss wall I've hit. I am very serious about…
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When will I start to see results?
I hit the dreaded weight loss plateau a few months ago. I joined MFP about a week or so ago thinking this would help me keep track of my calorie intake, because my diet is where I suspect I've been lacking. Exercise is not a problem for me. The scale still hasn't budged. In the last two weeks, I've been very strict about…
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I need a plan
I am 25 years old and have lost about 25 lbs. in the last two years. I would like to lose about 20 more, but have hit that dreaded weight loss plateau. I read a lot of health and fitness articles, but they all seem to contradict one another making it difficult to settle on a strategy that I feel confident with. I'd love to…
