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Grrrrr...Any menopausal weight loss advice?
I haven't logged here in a while. Got a new Fitbit, and I've logged off and on there. Logging food on FB today, I realize I've definitely been over-estimating my intake. BUT I've also gone from zero to near-daily exercise for the last six weeks. I do 45 minutes a day on elliptical, and twice a week I add weights and…
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Site like MFP for Cleaning House
Does anyone know of a site like MFP for setting goals for keeping your house clean? I've found apps that one shares with a spouse, roommate, or kids, but I want one with a nice anonymous community like there is here! I want some accountability on my daily list of things to do!
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Stupid question for bro-scientists to help me with
'm not new to exercise, and I've read a lot over the years, but I'm curious what others will say. I did the full Jillian Michaels Shed and Shred video Thursday (snow day!). I was sore as heck Friday, still pretty sore Saturday, and have some residual soreness today. My question is, "Is the soreness good, and if so, how?"…
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Stupid question for bro-scientists to help me with
Sorry, wrong thread.
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Hurt Shoulder
I've done something to my right shoulder. It isn't unbearable or worth going to a doc at this point, but I'm wondering how long I'll have to lay off weights and which moves are verboten. I have no problem focusing on legs and abs for a couple of days. I did arms this morning, and now I'm wondering if I shouldn't have. I…
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NSV: 2o year old size 4 skirt
Now, you may be asking why I have a skirt that is 20 years old. That is older than some people on here. But, it goes with a jacket that I've always loved. I saved the skirt, although it hasn't fit in years, because it matched the jacket, and it seemed silly to dump one piece. If I'm going to donate something, I'd rather…
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Charting Strength Progress
I'd like to have a spreadsheet or something where I can log my weight, sets, and reps to monitor my progress. Does anyone have something like that? I'm not good at setting up spreadsheets in a logical and legible way. I know I can log it on MFP, but I'd like a better visual than MFP has given me in the past.
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24-Hour Weight Loss Channel
A few years ago, a friend and I had an idea for a 24-hour weight loss channel. No, not cardio workouts. Instead, this would be a channel of nothing but gross, disgusting stuff that makes you lose your appetite. Feel like a snack? Turn to WLC, and you won't want that cookie for at least three hours! So, what would you put…
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SNAP study is just gross
Caution, you may see this as a political rant. If you don't like those, hit the back button. This link: http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/menu/Published/snap/FILES/ProgramOperations/FSPFoodRestrictions.pdf Will take you to the federal government's justification for not restricting the type of food items bought with SNAP, or food…
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Husband's NSV
The husband went for annual checkup today. His LDL was down about 20 points. The doc was impressed that he had lost 15 pounds and those LDL points from improved diet (my cooking). Bear in mind, that the husband is a physician himself. He said, "I can't believe eating better made that much of a difference." I think what he…
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NSV: SCUBA
Well, I did it! I started working out so I would be fit enough to swim 200 yards and tread water 10 minutes so I could join my husband in scuba lessons as promised. Doesn't sound like much, but I'm not a swimmer and I'm not comfortable when my feet can't touch the bottom of the pool, so it was a goal. We certified on…
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Fidgets
Anyone want to share how you fidget to burn those few extra calories a day? Some things I do: 1. When I pump gas, I step up and down on raised concrete where the pumps are. I look dumb. I don't care. 2. When my son plays tball, I give my 3-yr old twins "tasks" like hopping from one crack in the concrete to the next crack.…
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7 days a week
Does anyone else work out 7 days a week without a rest day? I've found that if I take a rest day, I'm likely to take another and another and another and lose my consistency. Sometimes I work out lighter on a day here or there, especially if I'm feeling fatigued, but I try always to do at least 30 minutes of cardio a day?…
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NSV
1. I hit my scale victory this morning, so yay! My goal was 117, and I'm at 115.5. 2. Here is my NSV. My husband has gained a lot over the last several years because of his busy schedule, genetics, and some poor dining choices. He has done a couple of crash diets to lose weight to qualify for good life insurance rates, but…
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How much exercise is too much?
On work days, I'm lucky to get in 20-30 minutes. But on the weekends (and 1/2 days at work, like today) I exercise multiple times a day. For example, this morning I did 45 minutes on the elliptical, ate a banana and did a few household chores, and then did 35 minutes of circuit training. After that, I had a good lunch and…
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How many people are on this app?
Just wondering how big this community is. Is it posted somewhere? Love this place!
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7 Days a Week
Anyone else do cardio at least seven days a week? Yes, I understand the lack of logic in that question. I pretty much do cardio every day. Minimum is the 20 minute mark. Some days, especially weekends when I have more time, I do 2-3 different cardio workouts. After years of being on and off the exercise wagon, I have found…
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NSV Scuba
Completed first pool dive in scuba lessons tonight. I could swim the 200 yards required, and I am NOT a swimmer. And I pushed through to do the stuff I had to do. This was shallow dive and Sunday will be deep pool dive, but I'm proud to have done it when I'm not a swimmer, not much of an athlete, and scared to death of it.…
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Last on, first off?
I've always heard that you lose in the reverse order you gained. So, wherever you got heavy first, that will be the last to go. Seems true to me. What about for you? I know you can't spot train, but it sux that the places I hate most are the ones that will take the longest to change.
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What are your extra fidgets?
I fidget when I can because I quite sillily believe that any extra calorie or two I can burn through the day will help. Examples: 1. In tanning bed - glute squeezes 2. In car - car dancing 3. In a meeting - single leg calf raise under the desk with the other leg crossed on top 4. While cooking - stop and do 10 plyo jump…
