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Influenza & Getting Back On Track
So yesterday I went to the Doctor and discovered the "cold" I've been battling was actually the Flu. With a fever and sore throat being my main symptoms I didn't think it was that bad, well, Dr.'s orders I rested most of the day and today I am feeling back at like 80%. I've read some different views on the topic around on…
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Banana Smoothies/Shakes?
I love me some banana.... flavor. I hate the fruit alone, but when put with peanut butter or in a shake it's probably my favorite fruit of all. I know bananas have a bunch of sugars and such but I was wondering if ya'll have any good recipes that would include throwing the banana in a blender with some other tasty…
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Surviving off the land!
I have always wanted to try going on a camping trip for a week with nothing but camping essentials (matches, knife, tent, blankets, ect.) and no food, and to try surviving off the land. Has anyone ever done this before? What was it like? To be honest if I did try this I would do it in the woods behind my grandparents'…
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Helpful Tool or Glorified Pedometer?
The shiny futuristic allure of the Nike+ Fuel Band and the FitBit Flex are almost enough to make me want to buy one just to have on my wrist, but at the same time these are expensive gadgets that claim to accurately monitor your activity throughout the day. I'm aware that Flex isn't out yet, but considering it has a little…
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Crazy Work Hours
Hello Everyone! I have decided that it's time for a lifestyle change, and while I love the calorie tracker and exercise tracker, I was just wondering if ya'll could give me some advice on how to chart? See, I usually have some weird work hours and often my days start at about 1pm and end somewhere around 3am the next day.…
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Too big to exercise?
Up until now I've been raised and lived in a lifestyle where sedentary was encouraged and almost praised. Now I'm at the very unhealthy weight of 220lbs at 5'2 and only 23 years old. I want to be healthy for a number of reasons; I like to be active and involved with out door activities, I want to have energy to keep up…
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Craving or Addiction?
So, I've discovered my BIGGEST problem when it comes to food.... I never eat when I'm hungry. If it's there, I eat. And I eat some more. Basically, like right now, I don't feel hungry at all, but there are a couple chicken strips and a small slice of apple cobbler in the fridge calling for me. SCREAMING for me. I am trying…
