Penny4Thoughts
About Me
Hi, my name is Penny and I'm a foodaholic. OK, seriously, I love food. I hate the word "foodie" but I guess that's me. I'm trying to find a way to be able to love food and not be overweight anymore. I work in an inbound call center and help people out when they're going through rough times in their lives. It's important for people with my job to do things they really love when they go home. Unfortunately, doing what I love is making me fat. I need to work on that :)
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic rhubarb for health in the forum Health Forums 3 days, 18 hours ago
I couldn’t find it fresh, so I think I missed it, but there was some in the freezer section.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic snacks to refuel in the forum Supplements Reviews 1 week, 3 days ago
Those gel packs are for more extreme electrolyte and energy needs and are very wasteful. I can see why you don’t want chocolate and I’m glad you said that because my first suggestion would have been chocolate cocoa protein balls. What about trail mix with nuts and seeds?
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic rhubarb for health in the forum Health Forums 3 weeks ago
Wow, that’s awesome that it has so much good in it. I never even really think about Rhubarb. I feel like I should be buying some and seeing what I can do with it.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Spin class in the forum Cycling Forum 4 weeks, 1 day ago
Thanks! I’m looking around at my options now. Feeling nervous but I’m looking for something that advertises something like “beginner’ or something like that. I hope I find something good. you all have me pumped about it now!
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic PCOS weight gain in the forum PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) 1 month, 2 weeks ago
If you’re already struggling with weight going up and down from PCOS, then the odds are it will always be a challenge. But you can prevent it. There are lots of diets, strategies and tips you can use. Talk to your doctor. You’ll get some good advice there. There are some good articles online, too. Just be careful which ones you believe because t…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic Spin class in the forum Cycling Forum 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Are all spin classes as intense as the ones I’ve seen on TV? I’m really interested in trying one but the intensity I’ve seen is daunting to me. I want to be challenged, but not pushed to the point that I feel sick.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic running out of drive in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 1 month, 4 weeks ago
I’ve tried adding weights to my wrists and ankles. I know it’s not a huge difference but it’s enough for me to start and then slip in any strength training I can during the rest of the week. Even if I don’t do more than one strength training workout then at least I’ve used my muscles more.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic prescription goggles? in the forum Swimming Forum 2 months ago
Oh my gosh yes! Check amazon or a lot of sportswear/ gear stores. There are goggles that you can get at your approximate prescription. You need to do a bit of calculating from your eyeglass prescription to what the one would be for goggles because it’s not the same, but it’s not hard to do.
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic running out of drive in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 2 months, 2 weeks ago
I walk every day and enjoy it. I do some other cardio throughout the day. But for strength training – which I really want to do – my motivation comes and goes. I think my fitbit has something to do with it. It’s like it’s wasted time on my fitness record because it doesn’t register steps. I know it sounds stupid but since I can’t track it in t…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Running on Sidewalk in the forum Running Forum 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Thanks Envirotodd and Kittykatt. I guess I’d better start this year with better footwear instead of using last year’s until it’s done. I don’t wnat to be one of those runners who ends up with ruined joints.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic Plant Paradox in the forum Weight Loss Programs 3 months ago
To me, it looks like the Plant Paradox does have you eating whole foods and pretty healthy foods, but it restricts things unnecessarily. Yes, it makes you eat healthy foods, but it cuts out healthy foods, too, when you dont even have to. Cutting whole grains, most beans, lentils, tomatoes, etc? Why? Countries that eat those foods have some of…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic Running on Sidewalk in the forum Running Forum 3 months, 1 week ago
I’m running but my main surface is sidewalk. What should I know so I don’t hurt myself? I like running around my neighborhood, but I’m not comfortable with being on the asphalt of the road and it’s boring to be on a track. Am I doomed to get hurt by being on the sidewalk?
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic what do you wear to Tai Chi classes? in the forum Gear Reviews 3 months, 2 weeks ago
I’ve tried it a few times and always just used yoga pants and an athletic/breathable tee. Nobody has ever said anything and it has always worked for me.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic What age makes weight loss harder? in the forum Weight Loss with Health Problems 3 months, 3 weeks ago
I think it’s definitely harder to lose weight in your thirties than in your 20s. But in your 40s hormones really start changing a lot more, especially for women, and that slows things down in a way you can really tell. After that it keeps slowing especially for people going through menopause and who have gone through it. Men will see a more gr…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic PCOS weight loss tips in the forum PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome) 4 months ago
Looking for weight loss tips meant for people with PCOS. Not the stuff you see everywhere. Anyone know some stuff from experience or that really do work? I’m not looking for fad diets, though. I want to stay healthy.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic How many more calories can you eat from exercise? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 4 months, 1 week ago
Thanks. I had a feeling it would be that hard and not just straightforward that shows exactly how much I burn and exactly how much I can eat. Thanks for the info and advice. This does make it easier for me to try to figure it out.
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic how safe is it to tinker with blood sugar in the forum Health Forums 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Have you made your decision? Did you talk to a doctor? I’m interested to know if you got some professional advice and what it was because the answer interests me.
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Penny4Thoughts started the topic How many more calories can you eat from exercise? in the forum Weight Loss and Exercise 5 months ago
I don’t understand how much extra I can eat from having exercised in a day. I still want to lose weight but if I’m already cutting 500 per day, can I use my workout calorie burning to be able to eat more calories per day and still be down by 500 calories?
So say I walk fast for a half hour. How many more calories can I actually eat? I don’t…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic how safe is it to tinker with blood sugar in the forum Health Forums 5 months, 1 week ago
It might be safe for you. Diabetes isn’t the only consideration. Do you have other health conditions? If you don’t know or if you definitely have other health conditions, it’s always smart to talk to a doctor before you get going with a diet as drastically different from your usual one as those ones are. Keto, for example, changes the way yo…[Read more]
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Penny4Thoughts replied to the topic What Type of Water Bottle? in the forum Gear Reviews 5 months, 2 weeks ago
I think unless you’re planning for using it for just one day, so it’s just a rare thing, I’d go for a light stainless steel instead of plastic. Why take the risk? Get it from a good brand you can trust. They’re very light when you get a good one.
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