Helen1
About Me
I try to be healthy but I know I can do better. I want to eat healthier and be more active overall and I'm looking for tips and tracking to keep me on track.
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32 lbs
16856 min
87663 kcal
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Helen1 replied to the topic shoveling snow for weight loss in the forum Weight Loss Programs 2 days, 21 hours ago
You had me at “ignore your fitbit” haha. Good idea about the manual entry. I had to look up how to do it but it’s pretty easy. Thanks!
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Helen1 started the topic shoveling snow for weight loss in the forum Weight Loss Programs 1 week, 2 days ago
OMG the last few days have been the worst for snow shoveling. I’ve been spending an hour a day clearing my car and driveway. Someone please tell me that this is really a fat burning exercise! I need to think that this is at least helping my weight loss if nothing else. I’m so frustrated. When I’m done, I’m soaked with sweat and out of breath. M…[Read more]
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Helen1 replied to the topic Anyone have a favorite for dry eyes? in the forum Supplements Reviews 2 weeks, 6 days ago
Does your home have a humidifier? I find that helps a lot in the winter.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Anyone want to buddy with me over the holidays? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 3 weeks, 6 days ago
I’m in! (by the way, good job with the cooking, @envirotodd )
This week, I ate oranges for my dessert instead of sugary baked things or candies. I’m trying to cut down on sugar by a lot. I ate mountains of sugar over the holidays. I need to reset.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Running is keeping my mood better in the forum Activity Forums 1 month ago
Keeping it up into the new year? Feeling better now that December is done? I hope you’re doing okay.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Alcon Vitalux Healthy Eyes in the forum Health & Fitness Reviews 1 month, 3 weeks ago
I agree. You should write to the company to let them know in case they don’t know there’s an issue.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Alcon Vitalux Healthy Eyes in the forum Health & Fitness Reviews 2 months, 2 weeks ago
That’s frustrating. Was it extra or instead of a whole pill you should have got? Did you count them?
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Helen1 replied to the topic Hungry after I exercise in the forum Activity Forums 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Glad to hear it’s working for you. That’s a big hurdle to get over.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Trying flexitarian for weight loss in the forum Weight Loss Programs 3 months ago
I’ve never found an eating strategy easier and more natural to follow than flexitarian. Mostly I was vegetarian (i still ate dairy and eggs), but sometimes I eat fish, poultry and various meats, though not so often. My version of flexitarian is mostly vegetarian but I still eat other things two or three times per week.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Hungry after I exercise in the forum Activity Forums 3 months, 2 weeks ago
yeah, plan your snack after. Don’t fall for the smoothie bar at your gym if that’s where you’re exercising. You’ll get way too many calories. And they cost way too much.
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Helen1 replied to the topic do shell and inner liner coats work best? in the forum Gear Reviews 3 months, 3 weeks ago
If you get a good one, they’re excellent. My current one was expensive, but it’s like 3 coats. A winter coat with a shell and liner, a waterproof windbreaker shell, and a fleece liner for cool but dry days. The reason I’d say to make sure you get a good one is that by choosing this style, you’ll be wearing the parts of your coat year-round, which…[Read more]
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Helen1 replied to the topic Hard to exercise when it's cold in the morning in the forum Activity Forums 4 months ago
Me too! I’m glad warming up your clothes the way I do is helping you. i hope it keeps helping and these mornings get easier for you to get out of bed!
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Helen1 replied to the topic Will I run faster with an energy pill? in the forum Health & Fitness Reviews 4 months, 1 week ago
Have you tried it? I’m curious about the answer!
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Helen1 replied to the topic Hard to exercise when it's cold in the morning in the forum Activity Forums 4 months, 2 weeks ago
My best technique…put your workout clothes within reach. On top of your blankets or on your bedside table, for instance. When you wake up, pull them under your covers to warm them up. Then you can just sit up and put on warmed clothing and get going.
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Helen1 replied to the topic Is a points-based diet sustainable? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 4 months, 4 weeks ago
Thanks. Ok..cool, so the points are like training wheels. Got it. Has anyone else had that work long term, or are we just talking about how it’s supposed to work?
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Helen1 replied to the topic feet and ankles swell in hot weather in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 1 week ago
Glad to know you’re feeling better about it. It’s awful how scary things like that can be, isn’t it?
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Helen1 started the topic Is a points-based diet sustainable? in the forum Weight Loss Programs 5 months, 2 weeks ago
Is it really sustainable for me to focus my time learning a points system and using it to decide what/how much I should eat in a day? WW still uses points as far as I know, and I like the overall design of WW but I’m just not sure about the points. I can’t see myself tallying points for the rest of my life. Is it worth trying out?
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Helen1 replied to the topic feet and ankles swell in hot weather in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 3 weeks ago
I think it’s normal as long as it’s temporary and not too dramatic. If you’re unsure, I’d definitely talk to someone about it. Mine swell a bit so I might have to adjust tightly tied shoes, but not so that my shoes don’t actually fit. Does that help?
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Helen1 replied to the topic mountain bike or city bike in the forum Cycling Forum 6 months ago
A baby blue city bike is my dream bike! With a nice basket for putting stuff you’ve purchased so you don’t have to wear a big backpack, right? I’m so jealous of you!
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Helen1 replied to the topic protein powder doesn't help my gym workout in the forum Supplements Reviews 6 months, 3 weeks ago
Adding my vote to agree. I used to use protein powder all the time because I fell into all the marketing for it. It doesn’t help a regular average person. Most people really do get enough protein in a typical American diet, nutritious or not. The powder just adds more ultra processed food to the mix. We need less of that, not more.
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