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    Ok - sufficiently chastened and flogged. Maybe...

    Ok - sufficiently chastened and flogged. Maybe she will start a trend and everyone in the gym will be pretending to jump rope!
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    Now I've seen everything......

    Well, we had the thread about naked people in the gym and guys holding dumbbells and boxing in the mirror....... Never thought I would see anything wierder in my gym, but I did tonight.
    I was...
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    I have a subscription and do, overall, like the...

    I have a subscription and do, overall, like the magazine. But it seems so inconsistent. One issue will be totally worthless and makes me wonder if I should just let the subscription lapse, then the...
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    The "old guys" are usually at the gym Sunday...

    The "old guys" are usually at the gym Sunday morning when I go. I say that tongue-in-cheek, because I am around the same age! Pretty much every Sunday, I get one or the other of them that want to...
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    I had the same problem - that feeling of losing...

    I had the same problem - that feeling of losing your grip on the bar. It was suggested to me to try what others have said - alternating grip. Worked great! Added advantage was that it solved another...
  • Thread: New Here

    by OrchidLady
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    Welcome to you! While not quite the same...

    Welcome to you! While not quite the same situation as yours, I am also somewhat limited on supplements because I have only one kidney. They make me nervous because I am never quite sure what is...
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    My husband has a subscription to M&F and I have...

    My husband has a subscription to M&F and I have one to M&F Hers. Works out great as not only do I get to read his copy, but, both magazines generate a lot of motivation and discussion between the two...
  • I am lactose intolerant also. Supposedly, the...

    I am lactose intolerant also. Supposedly, the whey protein is processed in a way that is not supposed to bother you. But I have problems with about everything with milk in it - even yogurt. I just...
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    I subscribed from the first issue and love it! I...

    I subscribed from the first issue and love it! I have a ton of recipes that I cut out and use over and over again. A number of them are even favorites of my husband! I was worried it would be a lot...
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    Oh my god! I would not have believed this except...

    Oh my god! I would not have believed this except I saw a guy in my gym doing the same boxing thing today! Where are they getting this stuff! He stood in front of the mirror, did military presses...
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    My husband has to take prednisone daily due to a...

    My husband has to take prednisone daily due to a kidney transplant. I don't think it lowers your metabolism, but when he was on higher doses it gave him a ravenous appetite and he did retain fluid -...
  • Thread: Fish Oils

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    There is some research that indicates fish oil...

    There is some research that indicates fish oil has some modest anti-inflammatory properties and they are testing them to help psoriasis. I have very mild psoriasis and started taking them in the...
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    Have you asked her what physical activity she...

    Have you asked her what physical activity she would like to do? Maybe she is just not interested in the same type of program you have and is feeling pressured to like what you like. If you ask the...
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    Does she see an endocrinologist or some other...

    Does she see an endocrinologist or some other doctor for her diabetes? If so, they should be able to get her referred to a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator) that might be able to help tweak a few...
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    Try using dumbbells to start out. I used them...

    Try using dumbbells to start out. I used them when first learning the movement. Makes it very easy to gradually up the weight a little at a time once you have your form and comfort level in hand.
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    Haven't tried it, but looked like it would be fun...

    Haven't tried it, but looked like it would be fun as a challenge. Not sure I would want to use it as a regular part of my workout routine.
  • The gym I belong to allows you to lease a Body...

    The gym I belong to allows you to lease a Body Bugg. I leased it for 3 months for $75 with an option after that to purchase it if I wanted.

    I didn't purchase it, because I felt the 3 months was...
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    Oh my god, can I relate to this!!!! I am also...

    Oh my god, can I relate to this!!!!
    I am also 52 and menopause has played absolute havoc with my metabolism and weight loss goals!

    In 2007, I did lose 50 pounds and have managed to keep it off....
  • It doesn't have as much fiber. But if you like...

    It doesn't have as much fiber. But if you like Cream of Wheat, try some of the hot cereals by Bob's Red Mill (www.bobsredmill.com). We find them in the organic section normally. They have anywhere...
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