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Stuck in a sticky situation with a friend...
I'm not a perfectly healthy person, yet. I have a long way to go in my journey and I know that I am not a professional when it comes to getting healthy. However, I am doing much better and am working very hard to be a positive example to those around me. I have a friend that I have been hanging out with for the past month…
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And here I am, back at the beginning...
Several years ago, I wandered onto this site by accident and lost 65lbs with it. Here I am, right back where I started after several abdominal surgeries, a divorce, two out-of-state moves, and a couple of new jobs later. I am back up to almost 280lbs (my highest was 295lbs before I started losing weight last time and my…
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Question on BodyMedia Fit
I just got a BodyMedia Fit and today is my first day wearing it. I have the bluetooth one and it will show me real-time updates of my calorie burn. So far today, since midnight, it says I have burned 1350 calories in my normal everyday activities (walking across campus, doing work, etc). How do I account for that in my…
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Resting heart rate REALLY low...
Even when I was almost 300lbs, my resting heart rate was below 60. It usually was around 55ish or so, but always below 60. Today, I went to the doctor and it was 41. I stay hydrated (9 to 12 cups of water a day), and when I exercise, the highest I have monitored it was in the 120s after sprinting. On the elliptical,…
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Love Starbucks but hate the calorie counts?
I absolutely love Starbucks and could go there every day several times a day if I had the cash to do so. However, it's really off-putting to me that my favorite thing to get, a chai latte frappuccino is 300 calories and 67g sugar made with nonfat milk (or 350 calories with whole milk). Whew... That's almost an hour in the…
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I just hit 100 days on here...
In 100 days I have - Lost 40lbs and hit the 250s (I was in the 290s in March) Lost over 25 inches at the last measurement (at the end of August) Gone from a 47 to 40 inches in my waist and from 52 to 47.5 inches in my hips Gone from a size 22 to a 16 and from an XXL to an XL Started running (or at least trying to) Fit into…
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Stuck on week 1 in C25K
I'm doing c25k and I am stuck in week one! I can do 20 minutes on the elliptical at a high intensity or walk for 7 miles straight but I can't run more than 45 seconds maximum at a time. I was able to do the full 60 seconds only a handful of times. It's ridiculous. I have running partners to keep me motivated. I have…
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I couldn't see a difference until now...
I look in the mirror every day and could not see a difference. I know there's one because I went from a size 22 to a size 16. I've lost inches - 4 from the hips and 6.5 on my waist. I knew I was shrinking, but I couldn't tell and it was frustrating me so much. I took before pics 2 months ago after I had already lost almost…
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Need running advice and help
I'm not a runner. I wish I was and I am working to correct this. A friend and I have started Couch to 5K and will be running a 5K in November. We are in week 1 still and have done the first 2 days. I went and got professionally fitted for new running shoes and had the digital gait analysis done and the whole deal. My shoes…
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Hydration question - sorry for the TMI...
I have noticed the past several weeks that the more water I drink, the darker my urine gets. It's weird. If I drink only 3 or 4 glasses, it's pretty pale. If I drink 9 or 10 or 12 or more, it gets a very bright shade of yellow. It's even very noticeable on the paper when I wipe. It's not bloody or orange, but like the…
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Fitbit or Bodybugg?
Fitbit or Bodybugg - Which is better? I really want to get one of them but not sure which. Help?
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Cherry Blue Cheese Vinaigrette
Cherry Blue Cheese Vinaigrette, 1 serving (2 tablespoons per serving) 54 calories 4g fat 2g protein 0g fiber 3g sugar 127mg sodium 20 bing cherries - pitted 1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar 1tbl extra virgin olive oil 1 tsp each of basil, oregano, rosemary, dark brown sugar (sugar optional and will…
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I don't see a difference...
I've lost about 30lbs between these two pics and I don't see a difference. Is it just me? Be honest. Taken in December at about 285ish: Taken yesterday at about 253lbs: *hope the pics work!
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Spanish Chicken and Rice
1lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed 1 can Ro-Tel diced tomatoes and green chilies 1 can Kuner's black beans with cumin and chili spices 2 large bell peppers (any color), chopped 4 stalks green onions, chopped 1 tsp minced garlic 1 cup brown rice Prepare rice according to standard directions and set aside. Mix all…
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Study on providing nutritional information on restaurant men
For my experimental psychology class, I conducted a study on whether or not providing nutritional information for calories, fat, and sodium in menu items would change a person's ordering decisions. I just finished the final report and wanted to share the results with you since many of you who participated (and I thank…
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NSV for me!
MY WEDDING RING FITS AGAIN!!! I AM SO EXCITED! Now the engagement ring...that's another story since it's a size smaller than the wedding ring. But it will fit again soon. :D
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I feel so sick right now...
I cannot believe myself right now. I have done really well over the past two months - educating myself about nutrition, cutting out sodas completely (with one or two exceptions), staying in my calorie ranges, hitting the gym consistently. I hit my first goal a lot quicker than I thought I would. I've battles my cravings…
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What 5 weeks of Zumba has taught me...
Two months ago, I decided to change my life. It wasn't an easy decision, and anyone who is familiar with the five stages of grief will understand that I went through all of them to come to the realization that I needed to change. I have used every excuse in the book to explain my weight - my medical conditions prevent me…
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How do you deal with 18+ hour days?
I recently started a new job where I have to work overnight shifts. These shifts are sleeping shifts, but they are back to back over the weekend (Friday overnight, Saturday overnight, through Sunday at 11pm). I will go to work at 9pm of Friday, not be able to go to bed until midnight, get up at 6am, leave work at 9am, go…
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Buffalo Wild Wings nutrition info?
I went to BWW today and tried their pepper jack steak wrap. It was delicious! However, since it's a new item, I can't find the nutritional info for it anywhere! Anyone know where I can find this or know what the nutritional info is?
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There's how many calories in my food?!?!
This article has a list of the top 8 calorie-heavy menu items according to a study released in the Journal of the American Medical Association. All I can say is HOLY COW! http://abcnews.go.com/Business/diet-disasters-top-calorie-heavy-menu-items/story?id=14114606 Also, if you haven't done so, please go to…
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Help me with a psychological study!
I am taking an experimental psychology class this summer and my final project is on decision making processes when eating out. Please go to https://qtrial.qualtrics.com/SE/?SID=SV_bPF1m33888KLH7e and take the very short survey. When you are done, share it with your friends! I am trying to get a random sample of…
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Changing your lifestyle vs. the "quick fixes"
I was at work the other night and talking to two other women. Both of these women are thin and gorgeous. One is maybe 5'5" and about 125 and the other is about the same height and about 135. They were both sitting around talking about how they needed to lose weight. In this discussion, the thinner of the two stated she…
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ATTN SPRINGFIELD, MO - Zumba for Charity!!!
If you are in the Ozarks, mark your calendars for Thursday, August 11th 5:30-6:30 pm! There will be a Zumbathon for Charity at the Central High School Gym (423 East Central, 65802). The cost is $5 and 100% of the money will go to charity! EVERYONE IS WELCOME! NO REGISTRATION NEEDED! For more info, contact Krystal…
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Zumba class - how much is too much?
I started going to Zumba two weeks ago and I love it. I enrolled in a class through the university that's $35 for 5 weeks/1x a week ($7 a class). The gym I go to is starting up Zumba classes 3x a week but they are charging $10/class on top of the monthly membership fee. You can pay per class so you're not paying for…
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Need help with fruit allergies
Last night, I was at my mom's house and decided to have a glass of juice before bed. I grabbed the bottle of Langer's Pomegranate Cranberry from the fridge and had a decent sized glass (12 or so ounces). I woke up about 4 hours later completely covered in hives. Now, I am allergic to strawberries, bananas, and peaches.…
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Creamy greek yogurt sauce?
Does anyone know how to make a creamy greek yogurt sauce? Every time my husband and I try, it ends up clumpy and bordering on being curdled. HELP!
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YAY NSV!!!
I was in the psychology building at the university I attend and was walking down the hall with a friend. I'm down almost 20lbs and about 4 inches off my waist and about 2 inches off my hips. My size 22s were so baggy and falling down (I can take them off without undoing them now!). I bent over and she laughed and yelled,…
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Diabetic diet
I've been having some serious digestive issues and, while we're still running tests and working on the diagnosis, my doctor suggested I switch to eating more of a diabetic diet. I have insulin resistant PCOS so this isn't a horrible idea and he thinks it may help my weight loss and my overall health. However, I don't know…
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How do I tone my arms up?
I have HORRIBLE turkey neck arms. I have a lot of lose fat that dangles underneath my upper arms and I am so very self conscious about it. I have been hitting the gym a minimum of 3 times a week and doing some strength training and have been focusing on my arms probably more than I should. I have been trying to work my…
