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Men who help at home get less sex? WTH!
The road to hell is paved with good intentions, as they say: the more housework married men do, the less sex they have, according to a new study published Wednesday. Husbands who spend more time doing traditionally female chores -- such as cooking, cleaning, and shopping -- reported having less sex than those who do more…
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North Ridgeville new to Ohio
Hey everyone, I just moved here about 30 days ago from the Oklahoma City metro. I moved here to be with my fiance and start a new life. Definitely cooler here. lol I have worked in health-care in one way or another for over 20 years and recently got hired by Cleveland Clinic and start orientation on August 13th. Can't…
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Bicycle solar charger for smart-phone?
Hey all. Was just wanting a recommendation on which one is the best from anyone out there who is using one. I know from last year I had to always turn my gps/bike app off as my 2-3 hour rides used up my battery. Wanting to by a solar charger for my iphone that straps to the bike so I can actually see stats, maps, results,…
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stronglifts 3 week nsv pic
Hey everyone. Just started stronglifts 3 weeks ago today. Have lost 166 pounds as you know if you have seen my posts. Now starting to build lean muscle to replace all of the flab/skin, etc. My arms had zero definition just 3 weeks ago. The rest of my upper body is noticeably better too, but am not taking any shirtless pics…
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165 pounds lost pics. 3 weeks in maintenance.
Hey everybody. As you all know I weighed 336 pounds at my heaviest and have been working on getting down to my goal weight. Well I have gotten down to 171 pounds and have been in maintenance for 3 weeks now. I am strength training, building lean muscle and toning up what was left after the weight came off. My body seems to…
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Low Carbs and Anger
Hey everyone, Just an observation about something that has been going on with me and wondering if others have had similar issues. I was at my heaviest weight (336 pounds) in 2005 and had lost 145 pounds that next year. Since then I had been up and down several times. I was back up to 257 pounds in April 2011 when I finally…
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Bed and Breakfasts, etc.
Hey everyone. My girlfriend is coming from out of state next month and I wanted to know if anyone has recommendations for bed and breakasts, hotels, etc in the OKC area that would be romantic. Thanks for the input. Troy
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Troy 157 pounds gone
Hey all. Have lost 157 pounds since my heaviest of 336 pounds. 78 since joining MFP. Hopefully I can get these pics uploaded correctly. The first is me and my Mom in 2005 at 336 pounds. The second is today at 179 pounds. [img]http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/troyhowlett/Troy 157 pounds…
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OK group
Thanks for the new group. I started a thread a few weeks ago because we couldn't find anything just for Okies. This will be much easier. Great work!!
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Oklahoma Common room
Hey fellow Okies. Is anyone interested in having a room where all of us can come to gather? It would be nice to see what other MFP Okies had to say. We could share ideas on restaurants, places to work out, events, attractions, etc. And people from different parts of the state could probably find new friends right acroos…
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Pleasant NSV
Hey everyone. Just a minor nsv, but huge to me. lol Just ordered all new scrub pants for work in a size medium and had to buy new underwear in a size medium. I am wearing a large shirt still, but should be able to wear a medium comfortably in the next few weeks, hopefully. My shoulders have always been bigger than the rest…
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Cardio NSV
Hey all, Just something I noticed recently that freaked me out until I realized it was a good thing. When I first started on this lifestyle change my resting heart rate would be as high as the upper 90s. I would be at my maximum heart rate on elliptical, stationary bike, etc. on the lowest resistance setting. I noticed the…
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NSV I didn;t realize until today
Hey all. Just realized I have had a NSV for the last month and didn't even notice. For a long time when I did laundry I would take the shirts out of the washer and stretch them and let the air dry. Trying to get that extra inch of room. LOL Today I realized I could just throw the darn things in the dryer and they would…
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50 lbs lost pics
Hey everyone. Hit 50 lbs lost since April. Do not have any pics from that time, but included a pic of me at my heaviest (336 lbs in 2005). The 2 new ones are today where I work at the hospital. [img]http://i1220.photobucket.com/albums/dd458/troyhowlett/Before and after weight pictures/Troyatheaviest336pounds.jpg[/img]
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Troy from Oklahoma before/after pics
Hopefully I figured out how to add pics. lol I thought I had burned these years ago. Oh well, now they can help motivate someone who thinks they can't do it. 1st is me at 30 years old @290 pounds; 2nd is 31 years old @300 pounds; 3rd is 38 years old (2005) @336 pounds; 4th is currently @213 pounds.…
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New from Oklahoma
Hi everybody. I came across this site close to 2 months ago and have been charting food, calories, etc but haven't posted until now. I am 44 years old. Born and raised in Quincy, Illinois. Have lived in Oklahoma City area since 1997. I have been heavy since about age 12. My max weight was 336 pounds (5 foot 6.5 inches) in…
