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Why you can show a weight gain
After a discouraging weight gain when I thought I did pretty good for the week, I started looking up articles online. This one has some really good points on why the scale might not show what you want it to. http://biggestloserclub.com.au/food-fitness/unfair-weight-fluctuations.html
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Running? Jogging? Or just fast walking?
I've been walking on the treadmill at 3.0 mph and every five minutes I run for 1-1/2 minutes at 4.3 mph. I feel like I'm running, but the exercise database in MFP doesn't list a 4.3 mph running. It only lists 4.3 mph fast walking, so that's what I've been putting it down as. Is the calorie burn the same whether it's…
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Little NSV but felt good!
I love NSVs! They help me stay motivated because I see how my body is changing and how things are improving. So last night after almost 8 hours of painting our living room/kitchen, I was so beat up and paint-covered that I decided to take a bath. I used to love taking baths because I could sink in the water and enjoy the…
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Simple Tomato Salad - YUM!
I was putting together lunch today and wanted to eat some veggies. I had just bought grape tomatoes, so I cut up about 15 tomatoes, added a little bit of bacon bits and feta cheese, tossed it all with balsamic vinegar and added a bit of salt and some basil. It was delicious and so quick!! Next time I might add a bit of…
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No more Diet Coke!
Has anyone cut out diet soft drinks and now experiencing good results? I was always a Diet Coke junkie (2 Big Gulps a day!) I rationalized that it was better than sugary drinks, it had no calories and it satisfied my sugar urge. But about four months ago I stopped drinking it (after reading an article about everything in…
