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What has worked for you?? Need some advice!
Hey everyone!! I'm looking to find a new work out video that will give me some cardio as well as strength training. I have a bad knee so anything that requires me to do a lot of lunges (some are okay) or activities that are on the knees a lot are hard for me to do. I have done the 30 DS, 6week6pack and No More Trouble…
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To Detox or Not to Detox?
I've been struggling losing much weight the last 3 weeks. A friend last night suggested that I try to do detox. I don't really know much about them so I figured some of you lovely MFP people have tried it. I've heard really great things about detoxing, but I want to make sure I am doing the right one. What would be your…
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Exercising in the Heat?
Hey! I was just wondering what every one does when it's wicked hot outside. I am not in a place where I can do a work out video inside right now and it's 93 degrees outside with high humidity :-( Any suggestions would be awesome!
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HRM Question!
So I'm most likely getting a HRM this week! I have a few ideas on which one to get, but my question is: Is the wrist band HRM sufficient? And if anyone wants to throw in what HRM they use I'll take it! Also, if you could include where you bought yours that would be great! I'm trying to find one that I don't have to order…
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Travel Food Advice!
I'm going to be traveling 9 hours this Friday. I'll most likely eat breakfast before I go, but I'll need something to eat along the way. Does anyone have any suggestions? Also I won't be able to drink a lot (for obvious reasons). I only make 1 pit stop to fill up w/ gas and use the restroom. I'll just make sure I drink a…
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**Knee Pain Help/Advice!!**
Okay, I've had multiple surgeries on my right knee. I've been doing everything I can think of to keep my knee going. I take fish oil every day, I use iceyhot before my work out, I take ibuprofen a couple times a day or as needed, and I ice/heat my knee a couple times a day. I've been thinking about getting a knee brace but…
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Breakfast food ideas??? HELP!
Okay, so I'm having a hard time thinking of breakfast foods that are high in protein, but not extremely high in carbs. I've been on MFP for 25 days and it seems like I eat eggs every day! I usually only have 1 egg yolk or non at all to give me protein. I've also been eating peanut butter a lot (which i love!) but I'm kind…
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*HRM*-Should I get one?
I've been seeing a lot of people talking about heart rate monitors. I can't help but wonder if it's something that I should get as well. I know the calorie burns on MFP aren't totally accurate, and I'd like to see how much I'm actually burning. I think this might give me a better perspective on what activity level I should…
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HELP! How do I stick to my diet when visiting my parents?
I'm going back to NY for 6 weeks soon and I need some advice on how to stick with everything. My mom is an AMAZING cook, but doesn't always cook things that is going to fit into my new found lifestyle. I have a lot of friends back in NY that are going to want me to go out with them and such. Is there any advice that you…
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Eating Healthy on a Low Budget
Hey everyone! I'm new to this site. A friend introduced me a few days ago and I'm hooked already! I was wondering if anyone had any good tips/advice or some easy to make healthy recipes for someone on a low budget. I'm a college student and extra cash for expensive health foods and finding the time to cook is hard to come…
