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Fitbit + heart rate monitor help?
Hi everyone! I got a fitbit about a week and a half ago and am trying to understand how it might work with my Polar heart rate monitor. For instance, if I go on a hike tomorrow and want to wear both my fitbit zip and polar hrm for more calories burned accuracy, do I still add them both to myfitnesspal? I would like to keep…
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Want to be friends?
Hi :) I am looking for some new friends as my list has become quite small over time. I have been on MFP for about 2.5 years, but had stopped regularly using it since around Julyish. I had been at an extremely low point mentally and stopped caring about myself. Before gaining back a lot of my weight, I had been very…
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Weird white residue on pots when cooking?
So the pots that we use always has an odd white film on it whenever we boil water. It will even blow up onto the stove. This happens just from boiling water, before adding anything to it yet. I make sure to wash and rinse my pans thoroughly so I'm not sure what it is because it's happened with two different pots. I am…
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Anyone know of a good color care shampoo?
I love the way red looks with my skin tone, but it sure is hard to keep for very long! Does anyone have any recommendations for a good color care shampoo that won't break the bank? I don't want to buy something expensive from a salon. Thanks ;)
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Help with puppy, please!
Okay. So I have had this 16 week old puppy and she's been perfectly potty trained for about 3 weeks now. It's been a dream- no mistakes hardly at all. Now things have changed, despite our routine. I will let her outside to go potty in the morning before work. She urinates with no interruptions. When we go back inside and…
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Your choice in dog food?
Hello, all. I am wondering what you feed your furry family members? I just got a puppy about a week ago and started her on Purina Puppy Chow because that's what my family always used and it's not very pricey.. I know there are "better" kinds of dog food out there, but I don't really have the money for anything much more…
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Yoga mat thickness
When it comes to yoga mats, what do you prefer and why- the thin 3mm ones or the thicker mats? I have a super thick mat that makes it difficult to do any kind of balance poses and hurts my wrists during downward dog. I bought a 3mm one and haven't tried it yet. Now I am wondering if that is going to be too thin and if I…
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One year nicotine free
I have been cigarette free for one whole year as of today. Last year, I decided that I didn't want to slowly kill myself anymore. I also started noticing what I ate so I wouldn't gain after quitting (I lost weight, in fact). And I started myfitnessspal just a few weeks later. I feel so much happier and healthier than I…
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Little changes adding up
What is one small thing you have changed in your life to help make you healthier? I try to park my car farther away from entrances and always take the stairs instead of the escalator or elevator. I wonder how many extra calories I burn in a year by doing this :P
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Advice on lowering calories for desk job
Hello, everyone. Yay, I got a new job at a resort. I am switching from a full time cashiering position to a full time desk job. The cashiering position requires me to be on my feet all day and when I am not ringing up a customer, I am on the floor cleaning. My new job will have me at a desk the entire time. I think I am at…
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I have finally finished c25k!
It only took me 4.5 months, but I have completed Couch to 5k!! I feel incredible and so proud of myself for never giving up. Some parts got really difficult and I wasn't sure I would be able to finish it, but I kept on trying through the end :) Yay. Just felt the need to share it. If anyone wants to get into running, I…
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Freezing sandwiches for lunch
Does anyone freeze sandwiches? I am getting sick of making two every night and wondering if they will be gross or not.. I usually toast the bread anyway. And if you do, is there anything like condiments that you should not freeze? How do you wrap them up? Thanks =)
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NSV- I hiked up a mountain
and back yesterday. My boyfriend and I spent 5 hours and went 9.3 miles. Never in my life would I have ever dreamed of doing something like this. It was the most invigorating experience and the coolest thing I have ever done. I can't believe my body was capable of doing it. It was also a very narrow path and lots of…
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Heart rate during jogging/running
Hey, guys. I'm just curious- anybody else use a heart rate monitor when they do this program and find they are always over their 85% max? I just ended week 2 and usually I walk at 3.5mph and when I jog, I go around 4.7-5mph. I am ALWAYS over my 85% by a good amount and wonder if this is bad because I always want to go even…
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Careful with those diet pills..
A 34 year old woman I know had a stroke yesterday. The neurologist thinks it was due to hydroxycut pills. She appears to not have any permanent brain damage but still has limited use/feeling of the left side of her body. Be careful, people. It is not all about looks. Take care of your body.
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Starving to lose fat...
I keep seeing posts and hearing things that are making me sad. Despite what the billion dollar diet industry has told you for decades, ladies and gentlemen, you do NOT have to starve your body to lose weight!!! Please, PLEASE stop thinking with this mindset. The industry sets you up to fail to ensure that you will be…
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Pre-pay phone plans?
In your opinion, what is the best pre-pay phone service plan? I have to get rid of my iphone because it costs too much :( I am probably going to just keep it on me and use wi-fi for apps and whatnot and get a simple phone for texting and the occasional phone call. The plans all look so much alike though. Any…
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Bread storage?
I know this is really random and probably silly, but how do you guys store your bread products to keep them fresh? I keep mine sitting on the counter, and I constantly notice condensation from within the bread bags, whether it be a sliced loaf or english muffins or anything.. Probably not good :/
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A good goal for sugar?
Hello, all. I have been looking through my diary and realizing that I almost always exceed my daily sugar allowance given to me by MFP. I believe most of my intake comes from fruit and yogurt. I do not add sugar to coffee or tea or anything else. I don't see how I can follow MFP's allowance, so I was wondering if anyone…
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Best way to measure your tummy?
I am one of those people who carries a lot of weight in my tummy area so I want to be able to see the actual results of my weight loss in that area most of all. I am trying to rely less on numbers on the scale because it's sort of silly. So I always measure around the belly button, but I was wondering- do you get more…
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Should I change my activity level?
I got a new job, whoo hoo! I am not sure how I should be recording this. Okay, so my new position is cashiering at Sears part time. Maybe 20-30 hours per week. I will be on my feet during my shifts cashiering, but not really leaving my register. I will also be taking the bus to and from work on most days. Since I will be…
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Shoes for walking...
So I am thinking of taking up walking a couple of miles a day. I've been swimming mainly for exercise, but as it will be getting cooler out and I don't have money for a bike, I need something else to occupy me and I know walking is really good for you. Funds are really low and I don't have money for a new pair of shoes…
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Convert me to strength training?
Okay. So I don't like strength training. I don't enjoy doing sit ups, never could do a push up, and it's just flat out boring to me. I like doing pilates, but after a few weeks I get bored of the same videos. I also feel like I am in constant pain the next day. I don't have money or access to a gym. I know there are things…
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What do you do when you feel down?
You're feeling depressed. Healthy, good for you foods do nothing for your appetite. You don't want to touch them and would almost rather not eat a meal even though you're hungry. Chips, and not very good for you foods sound highly appealing, and you're not sure if you'll be able to stop after a little bit of them. You're…
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Stepping on the scale...
I'm sure this has been discussed a whole lot on this site, but I didn't find anything scrolling through. I was wondering how often you guys actually step on the scale and how close to heart you take those numbers. I know weight can fluctuate a lot due to water, especially if you are a woman. I am just wondering how people…
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Time to change my life
Hello all, my name is Kelly. I am 22 years old and fed up with the way I've lived my life up until this point. I'm sure a lot of you know this feeling. I've hit my all time high weight, and I never thought I would see those numbers even in my worst nightmares. Honestly.. I knew I'd put on some extra pounds, but I think…
