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she said 'YOU DON'T NEED TO EAT THAT'
ok - I'm kind of perplexed - need some input here. I have an 'acquaintance' who I THOUGHT was a friend. We went on vacation together. I only take ONE trip a year, all I can afford & went with this ***** to the Grand Canyon. We're out all day, she's already spent all HER vaca money so we packed a lunch. Now, I had money, I…
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How Long?
We all know the consequences of unhealhty eating - obesity, heart disease, diabetes ... I know at least one person who never eats a vegetable that isn't fried, eats high fat, etc every day all day & has all their life. Doesn't move - I mean this guy CAN'T lift his feet off the floor because he never does. How long can…
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STRETCH - prevent shin splints
Naturally there are a lot of posts on here about stretching and pain. A friend of mine who's a runner introduced me to this little item for stretching my achilles tendons - but it's also a great stretch for runners, elderly ... it's just a great little helper…
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Sexual Assault Prevention Tips
This is a wonderful graphic I found that I thought would be good to share. I’m uncertain who made the graphic but it seems to credit tumblinfeminist.tumblr.com. I hope you all enjoy. http://www.gonzotimes.com/2011/08/sexual-assautl-prevention-tips/ To prevent a sexual assault ~
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SALT
I never really gave salt much thought before. I know it's a neccessary nutrient, but one most of us get too much of. So I'm wondering: does ANYONE have a 'salt free' diet? how about 'sugar free'? is that even healthy? how would you go about it?
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Metabolism
Yes, I checked first - there are posts about increasing your metabolism but I have a different question. Apparently, everyone's metabolism isn't the same. Is there a test? How can you tell if you have 'slow metabolism'? (other than an autopsy)
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SUGAR!
I started tracking my sugar following a post in here. I can keep my calories in line but going FAR over 24g a day of sugar. I checked and the FDA recommends 20g a day for an adult female! I had NO idea I was eating so much sugar, if you'd ask me, I'd have said I eat LOW sugar. I need menu options with less sugar - HELP!…
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Starvation mode
'Based on your total calories consumed for today, you are eating too few calories. Not only is it difficult to receive adequate nutrition at these calorie levels, but you could also be putting your body into starvation mode. Starvation mode lowers your metabolism and makes weight loss more difficult. We suggest increasing…
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I'm an idiot, explain this to me please:
ok so I totaled up my food journal and it says 'if you eat like this every day you'll weigh 183 in 5 weeks' great. then later I was chatting & suddenly remember oh drat! I forgot to post that glass of wine I had after dinner - so I go back and the little voice NOW says 'if every day was like this i'll weigh 184.7 in 5…
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Alli
Is/Has anyone used/using Alli? Does it work? I thought I'd try it to kick start my weight loss- any input appreciated thanks!
