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6/30/12 8:36 A

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6/30/12 12:38 A

walking
swimming
reading in the yard swing

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6/28/12 2:42 P

Boating, walking, running, and biking.

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6/28/12 9:48 A

swimming and going to the zoo, Six Flags, museums etc. with my 8 year old son

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6/27/12 12:59 P

early morning walks on the beach
movie watching
dating husband
& spending family time vacationing...AHHHH!

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6/26/12 7:55 P

Sleeping in

Running

Reading

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6/26/12 11:01 A

My favorite summer activities are gardening, reading, and just enjoying the heat and the good weather! (It gets cold here in the U.P. in the winter).

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6/25/12 9:31 P

My favorite summer activities: gardening and biking. And writing!!! I will be a published author some day! :O)

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6/25/12 1:12 P

Walking and enjoying the animals that come in our big yard. We have deer, squirrels and birds that visit our yard for the apple trees and acorn trees.

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6/25/12 9:55 A

Walking in the early morning; swimming. It's HOT in Arizona!

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6/24/12 11:58 P

I love swimming, esp at the beach, but rarely go swimming bc I don't want to wear a swimsuit in front of anyone :/

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6/24/12 9:37 P

Swimming

Camping

Playing with my seven grandchildren

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6/24/12 7:20 P

swimming, running, biking. Perfect triathlon season!

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6/24/12 11:53 A

walking--we have trails all around our neighborhood and the summer weather has been great--it's also nice that it doesn't get dark till 9 pm. I am also going to try biking.

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6/24/12 10:26 A

walking or swimming

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6/24/12 9:50 A

New Question



What is your favorite summer time outdoor activity?


Bird watching

Camping

Picnicing

Hiking, walking or running

Gardening

Playing sports

Water sports or water exercise

Other (please specify)

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6/23/12 12:10 P

When I'm running - super important. It keeps me focused and on track and gets me through it. When I'm on the stationary bike, I usually watch Mythbusters on Netflix. When I'm doing a DVD, they usually have their own tracks, but I'm considering playing my own music, since I'm getting more used to the routine (I use Coach Nicole's DVD and LOVE it) and the music would help me kick it in some more.

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6/22/12 10:11 A

I need my music to keep me motivated. I can do without, but I really prefer not to.

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6/20/12 10:08 A

Music depends on the day...I love music and have favorites for walking, etc... but sometimes silence is absolutely a delicious treat!

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6/20/12 5:52 A

I really prefer it and am upset my headphones have a loose wire. I need to replace them for real.

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6/19/12 8:49 P

I usually don't workout with any music, since I am working out with my friend. We end up chatting while we are huffing and puffing.

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6/19/12 5:51 P

A MUST have, unless I'm walking with a friend and we chat as we huff and puff!

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6/18/12 10:08 P

Very important. It helps my mood and gives me motivation

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6/16/12 8:35 P

Very important!

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6/16/12 7:32 P

New Question




How important is it that you listen to music during a workout?


Very important-- I can't work out without it!

Neutral-- I can work out with or without it

Not important-- I hardly ever listen to music when I work out

Other (please specify)

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6/12/12 10:08 P

I have started eating things in moderation. If not, I will crave them and eat too much. I have started to do better at choosing my food choices though. Plus trying really hard to just eat the portion size.

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6/12/12 1:58 P

None. Forbidding myself to eat something will only make me want it more, to the point that I'd end up caving in and eating way too much. I'm like a kid who is told he can't do something - it only wants to make him do it more. Moderation is the key for me,

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6/10/12 6:39 P

I believe in moderation. If you cut out certain foods, your body will feel deprived or unsatisfied. I have definitely cut back on certain foods, but I haven't eliminated them.

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6/10/12 8:15 A

None - I agree moderation it what life calls for.

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6/9/12 10:48 A

I have anything I want in moderation. I try not to eat processed foods at all, but I do have a little.

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6/9/12 10:44 A

New Question


Almost everyone knows that a healthful diet can help you manage your weight and decrease your risk of disease. Although making healthy food choices should rank near the top of your priority list, many people resort to extremes.


**How many foods (ingredients, food groups, etc.) have you restricted completely from your diet without medical or religious reasons?**


None. I don't believe there are any

1-4 items. I just won't allow myself to eat some things because they're so unhealthy.

5 or more items OR an entire food group (such as carbs or fat)

Other (please specify)

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6/9/12 10:42 A

I try to eat raspberries, blueberries, strawberries and black berries every day due to their high fiber and anti-oxidant properties. (Plus I love them!) Mixed in with plain, low-fat yogurt and a tablespoon of ground flax makes a great breakfast that gives me lots of energy! I sprinkle it with cinnamon, too. Yum! This can also be put in the blender for an on-the-go shake.

I had never heard of saskatoons. I'd love to try them but I don't think we have them in MA. :O)

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6/8/12 9:14 P

melons love them.

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6/6/12 8:57 P

saskatoons, raspberries, and watermelon

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6/6/12 11:40 A

strawberries and watermelon

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6/5/12 3:08 P

My favorite summer fruits are strawberries and watermelon. Yum!!

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6/4/12 11:14 A

Grapes

Edited by: JAGRIF at: 6/4/2012 (11:14)

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6/4/12 7:48 A

I love berries and watermelon.

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6/3/12 6:29 P

raspberries, cantaloupe & kiwi (actually I can't think of any fruit that I don't like)

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6/3/12 5:43 P

melons, watermelon, cantaloupe and honeydew

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6/3/12 5:39 P

Melons...actually just watermelons. I'm pretty picky and that drives me nuts! I wish I liked all the fun fruit and veggies!

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6/3/12 9:20 A

For a few weeks our Farmers Markets will carry a cross of plums and apricots and the name changes whether it is more plum or more apricot. I love plucots! Berries over melon for me.

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6/3/12 8:54 A

It's a tie between watermelon & strawberries...

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6/3/12 8:29 A

I had some wonderful peaches and strawberries last week, and I bought plums and cherries yesterday. I think I just love fruit, no matter what kind.

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6/3/12 8:22 A

That's a tough one! Berries, melons, peaches.

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6/3/12 8:15 A

What's your favorite summer fruit?

Berries

Peaches

Melons

Cherries

Plums

Other (Please specify)

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