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Ask the Experts

What do you need? Exercise advice from a personal trainer? A registered dietitian to walk you through the grocery store? A psychologist to help you stop procrastinating and face your fears? Perhaps a chef to help you turn low fat into high flavor? You want it? We have it. Meet our Experts and let them help you through this journey.

Dizzy and hips

justanothergirl
  • By justanothergirl · New reply yesterday at 2:49 pm
  • 4 replies
  • When I exersize I get dizzy, my doctor says it's just because I'm not used to physical activity and brushed it off. I read somewher that it's due to a lack of oxygen. If that's the case, on average, how ...

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The Journey

We all need a little motivation. Follow these women's journeys as they chronicle their challenges and accomplishments, with the help of ACE 2006 Personal Trainer of the Year Jonathan Ross. Jonathan, Community Fitness Coach for the National Body Challenge, will offer his insight and suggestions to help these women make a difference in their health and their lives.

Hiker Group Enjoying Each Moment 11-25-2009

KickButt
  • By KickButt · New reply November 25, 2009
  • 4 replies
  • Hi, I'm awake but will head back to bed to try to catch some more zzz's before getting up for the big day before the really big day. I really enjoy entertaining friends and family and after yesterday's ...

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Find a Buddy

If you are looking for a buddy, post here! Let the group know if you are looking for a virtual buddy or someone to meet up with in person to work out or offer support.

partners?

jjp3
  • By jjp3 · Posted 6:00 am
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  • Looking for motivated people looking to reach their goals in the wilkes-barre, pa. area ...

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Good Food

Let's face it. We're all busy people. And in our society, products packaged for the busy person aren't necessarily done so with our health in mind. Many of us eat out or on the run. Still, there are small steps we can all take as part of the National Body Challenge that put us into a rhythm of healthy eating and healthy living. What do you eat to be healthy while on the run?

Crustless Pumpkin Pie recipe

KickButt
  • By KickButt · Posted November 25, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • This is from WW and is only 1 pt per serving with 8 pts for entire pie. Crustless Pumpkin Pie 1 POINT per serving Ingredients: 1 can pumpkin (15 oz) 1 can evaporated skim milk (12 oz) 3/4 cup egg substitute ...

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Feed My Family

We all know what we should eat. But incorporating a healthy eating plan, when you've only got 25 minutes to cook, and five distinct sets of taste buds to please is every mother's challenge. With childhood obesity reaching alarming rates, we need to work together and make a plan. Here's the place where moms unite to change the lives of their families.

Vegetarian TGiving Menu: What do you think?

KickButt
  • By KickButt · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • Hi - So this is the menu for 9, 5 of whom are vegetarian, 4 of whom are not. Vegetarian: Fresh figs halved and stuffed with chopped walnuts; cherry tomatoes; endive; simple lemon dill humus dip; all different ...

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The Final Frontier - The Last 10 (or 20) Pounds

Attention lifelong dieter: this is your year. Lose those last pounds once and for all and end the yo-yo diets. Come and share what you are doing and find out how others are achieving their success.

New to Body Challenge

KATHYLO
  • By KATHYLO · Posted September 29, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • Today, I hope to finally get started in the right direction. I work out pretty hard, and have never had a problem with that. My problem is FOOD. I just always say I am going to do it right, but always ...

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The Other Side of the Scale

Do you find yourself faced with more than 50 pounds to lose? Maybe 100? Reach out and get the support you need to turn your life around towards a healthy lifestyle. It's a long road, but you can get there. We can help. Share your obstacles, motivation, and insight with others.

100 POUND RD 11-23-09

2bsm
  • By 2bsm · New reply November 24, 2009
  • 8 replies
  • GOOD MORNING. SO ITS 2 DOWN THIS WEEK NOT THE FULL AMOUNT GAINED BUT HEY ITS GOING IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION. HOW DID EVERYONE ELSE DO?? LAST WEEK 344 CURRENT 342 ...

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Fit at Fifty-Plus

There's no age limit for getting healthy. While health issues change as we age, we all need healthy food, daily exercise, and a clear perspective on how to get there. After all, we never stop being human! This is your spot to share the challenges and rewards of getting fit over 50.

What Has Happened?

50plus
  • By 50plus · New reply November 17, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • It is Nov. 16 and I have joined the discussion in hopes of finding a group or buddy to commiserate with on my work out journey. My concern is the last entries I'm seeing are March 2009, etc. Is no one ...

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The Mind, Body Connection

Yoga, Pilates, tai chi - how can you use your fitness time to exercise from within? Learn and share. What does that inner voice inside you say? How do your healthy (or unhealthy) habits affect your mood? Your energy? Learn how others are making healthy choices a more holistic experience.

Taking charge of our health

russellh
  • By russellh · Posted November 19, 2009
  • 0 replies
  • I am a firm believer in taking responsibility for one’s own health and well-being. We cannot expect our health providers to fix us. Expecting them to make us fit, happy and healthy without any effort ...

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Fit, Firm, and Full of Energy

You have to move to get healthy, but the options are endless. What are you doing to get fit? Need help with an exercise routine? Want to share what works for you? This is the place.

BALLS to the WALL...Round 3

ntq100
  • By ntq100 · New reply November 24, 2009
  • 11 replies
  • Hi Everyone. I have started 2 other discussions by this name and both have been very successful, so i am starting a new one for anyone interested in joining us but intimidated by the 100+ posts already ...

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The Recipe Box

The National Body Challenge offers thousands of healthy recipes as part of its meal plans. Which are your favorites? Which is a success with the kids? Do you have your own twist? Or a whole new healthy recipe to share? This is the place.

Tofu Recipes

DatimeIsNow
  • By DatimeIsNow · New reply November 18, 2009
  • 2 replies
  • I came across this web site that had links to several others with pics and recipes for tofu. I hope you find something you like... http://images.google.com/images?sourceid =navclient&rlz=1T4ADFA_enUS338US338&q=to ...

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What I Ate Today

Keeping a food journal is therapeutic for many dieters. Share with us what you're eating, and see how you can do better, eat healthier, and just take care of you!

Food Diary

hlngplm
  • By hlngplm · New reply November 10, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • Hey out there.... Anyone know of a good free online food journal/diary?? I feel the need to log my food daily and I don't have one... Thanks guys ...

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Small Victories

Did you skip the bagels at the office meeting? Pass on dessert last night in favor of a walk? Enjoy some new whole-wheat healthy creation? Finally finish that 5K? Pat yourself on the back each and every day as you move towards success! Share your victories here. No matter what your goals are, you've earned bragging rights! Show us. Tell us. Sing it out!

Still in the race

greenturtle
  • By greenturtle · New reply August 31, 2009
  • 3 replies
  • I have not posted for quite awhile, but I have still been on this journey. I have lost over 50 pounds now, and was just diagnosis as diabetic, which can be controlled fairly well with diet and exercise ...

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I Can and I Will: Promises and Inspirations

Give it. Get it. Share your thoughts on what it takes to keep it going. Or find a buddy to back you up. This is also a great place to publish a contract or pledge to yourself. Let others find common goals and get insight from the little promises you make to yourself for achieving your goals. Need some ideas? I promise myself I'll * hit the gym tonight * finally try yoga * call that guy * buy that exercise ball * give up soda * run that 10K * take a trip - you get the idea.

The Biggest Loser Wii Game!

saved_one
  • By saved_one · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • I remember watching the very first season of The Biggest Loser, and then losing interest after that...too much drama! But for some reason, I've been following this season faithfully...finding so much ...

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The Psychology of Food

Does your relationship with food stem from stress or trauma? Have family issues added to your battle with health and weight? Did therapy increase your success with achieving your goals? For many of us, healthy living means solving the 'root problem' before any dieting or exercising can begin to have an affect. Share how the psychology of eating plays a role in your health and diet.

HIKER GROUP FOR 11/17/09 - STICKING WITH YOUR PLAN THROUGH STRESS.

bhmtnbiker
  • By bhmtnbiker · New reply November 19, 2009
  • 5 replies
  • I thought I'd get it going today since I hadn't seen anyone post yet... Hope everything is good with everybody, I already miss you guys! So I thought I'd start a discussion about sticking with our weight ...

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Product Plugs

Who makes the best frozen entree? Best protein bar? Which exercise DVD can you not live without? Share your favorite health products here! We want to know!

AB CIRCLE PRO

fattofab
  • By fattofab · New reply October 25, 2009
  • 6 replies
  • I WAS THINKING OF ORDERING THE AB CIRCLE PRO OFF THE TV. YOU KNOW THAT MACHINE THAT SUPPOSE TO HELP YOU LOSE THAT BELLY FLAB. HAS ANYONE PURCHASED IT AND IF SO, HOW DO YOU LIKE IT? I AN HAVING THE HARDEST ...

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Weight Loss Solutions

This discussion topic does not endorse or recommend any particular treatment, therapy, medicine or drug in the pursuit of weight loss, but provides a forum for sharing experiences with prescription, OTC (over-the-counter) drugs, alternative therapies, and surgical procedures.

Thanksgiving 2 days away.. What are your plans??

melaniec1976
  • By melaniec1976 · New reply November 25, 2009
  • 9 replies
  • Well with one of the major food holidays right around the corner i am wondering what all of your plans are when it comes to dealing with not only a lot of food but the unhealthy choices that may be lurking ...

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Community Help Desk

Have a question about using the community? An idea for making it better? Post here and let us know how we can help.

Fitness links WON'T work!!! UGH!!!

klawson
  • By klawson · New reply November 17, 2009
  • 1 reply
  • The National Body Challenge website does NOT have technical support for topics not covered in the FAQ section under "help". The buttons are INACTIVE in the options for adding additional fitness activities ...

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