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Healthy Livings “Holiday Icebreaker Fun”! (12/18/24)
by PoliteOcean
Last post
 2 hours ago
...See more HEY EVERYONE! WELCOME TO "HEALTHY LIVING’S  HOLIDAY ICEBREAKER FUN"!~  🎄🎁🎅 🎁 Gingerbread Cookies…OR…Sugar Cookies?!  🎄Be One of Santa’s Elves… OR… One of Santa’s Reindeer?!  🎅Ride the Polar Express… OR… Ride Santa’s Sleigh?!  🎁Drink Eggnog… OR…Drink Hot Chocolate?!  🎄Watch the movie “The Grinch”…OR… “ELF”?!  🎅Real Christmas Tree… OR..Artificial Tree?!  🎁White Lights… OR… Multi-Color lights?  🎄Snowman… OR… Reindeer?!  🎅Swim in Hot Apple Cider… OR…Make Snow angels in your swim suit?! 🎁Gumdrops… OR… Candy Canes?!
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Weekly Healthy Living Check-In December 21st, 2024
by PoliteOcean
Last post
 11 hours ago
...See more WEEKLY HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN DECEMBER 21st, 2024 HEY EVERYONE~ *WELCOME To Our End of the week "WEEKLY" HEALTHY LIVING CHECK-IN"~ 🎄🎁🎅 ⭐️If you aren't a member yet Please "JOIN" the Healthy Living Community Here!! [https://www.7cups.com/home/healthyliving/] ⭐️FEEL FREE TO ANSWER ANY OR ALL QUESTIONS! Or Simply tell us about yourself and how you've been doing! Feel free to share or Vent about your week~ We are here to listen! 🎄Hey Everyone~ Welcome to the weekend~ How has your week been going, & what is something that you are looking forwards to this weekend ahead? 🎁This is our "THIRD" Check-in for the Month of "DECEMBER", & CHRISTMAS is almost upon us~.... How are you feeling, & are you coping with any last minute Holiday stressors?... How are you taking care of yourself during this time in a "Healthy Way"? ... And what are your Hopes or Plans as we enter the Holiday week ahead? 🎅As We get ready to enter the last 'full' week of December, & ponder on the New year ahead,  What do you feel is something that has changed for you & your life for the "Better" this year? 🎄JUST FOR FUN:.. Name "One" Christmas (Holiday Word, Song, OR.. Movie) beginning with the FIRST LETTER of your "7cups" Name! ... (Mine is "Poinsettia")~ .....   F [https://www.7cups.com/forum/healthyliving/AnnouncementsIcebreakersFun_2561/HealthyLivingsHolidayIcebreakerFun121824_342623/]OR MORE CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY ICEBREAKER FUN CLICK HERE!: [https://www.7cups.com/forum/healthyliving/AnnouncementsIcebreakersFun_2561/HealthyLivingsHolidayIcebreakerFun121824_342623/] 🎁What were your "Highlights Or Struggles" of the week?.... How were you able to work through your challenges?! 🎅What is something that "YOU" want to Talk about, Add or Share with us this week?... WE want to hear from YOU~   Healthy Living Team Leaders: @PoliteOcean @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @vivelespatates @SunShineAlwaysGrateful @vivelespatates @Regmo @purpleTree4652 @InsightfulPhoenix @nordurnStar @KateDoskocilova @KatePersephone @SirenOfSerenity @Rebekahwriter13 @EmbStitcher33 @calmsoulmeet @sweetrosa1987  @AffyAvo @Bre4Me  @Caringmama2022 @CarolineEmily01 @CyclingThroughLife @determinedCat7367 @diamondintheROUGH2022  @GoldenNest2727  @selflessSpruce1515 @SilverSeastar @Spectaculaur @BestMaple2045  @determinedNest6866 @HipsterChic @DestinyM2026 @charmingSky597 @GreenFairie @WayJay @orangeHuman868 @lilCatNamedVenus @cal1860 **AND ANY & ALL "NEWBIES" THAT WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH US
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2023 "OFFICIAL" Healthy Living Tag List (type Please add me or please remove me)
by Remina
Last post
 October 28th
...See more This forum will function as the official taglist for Healthy Living. Simply send a post saying Please Add me or please Remove me to be added to the tag list You can see the taglist that autoupdates here [https://rarelycharlie.github.io/taglist?bbfd43d85a647c2a1bfa6e4cef9b237c]
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More water?
by halcyonCloud2036
Last post
 November 18th
...See more I recently read that sometimes when we feel pangs of hunger, it can sometimes be a sign that our body is getting dehydrated. So, I tested the theory myself and it definitely helped. Of course, if it a typical time for eating a meal that is different, but sometimes I would notice that I was "feeling hungry" at odd times so I tried drinking a glass of water and it really helped! Not sure how scientifically accurate any of this is, but give it a try. If nothing else, you will get extra water which never hurts! -Anyone else have ideas of how to avoid those little urges to snack between meals? Thanks so much for any tips!
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Caffeine
by CyclingThroughLife
Last post
 November 9th
...See more I'm sure most of us that follow this community are mindful of what we eat, try to eat properly, diet, exercise, etc, etc.  Some try to avoid sweets(sugar), carbs, junk food, whatever it is that our "diet" or health needs us to avoid.  Me....I am flirting with high cholesterol....on the borderline according to my last blood work....I am taking steps and reading labels, changing things...doing the right thing....label reading is a new thing for me....one thing I realized this morning while trying track some of things I put in my body is the amount of caffeine I actually consume on the daily....we all joke about needing our coffee to survive....but when reading labels, I was dumbfounded by all the caffeine I put into my system....here is a regular day for me....I won't share the MG's of caffeine in each product, but I will share the drinks....they all contain caffeine.... I start the morning by downing an 8 oz v8 energy drink....get a shot of caffeine with my fruits and veggies right off the rip.....then I sip on a 16 oz cup of Maxwell house coffee while at work...If I drink it hot the 16 oz will do....If I make an Iced coffee, its 32 oz.... at some point in the morning I have my pre-workout amino energy/hydration mix that I sip on through out the morning (2 scoops mixed with 32 oz of ice and water) so that it is in my system when I get home from work for my workout....then, if doing a long bike ride or hard lifting session, I take a carbohydrate, electrolyte, energy gel or jelly beans, depending on what I'd rather have that day, halfway through the workout....and finally I usually have some sort of flavored Lipton green tea from the bottle with my dinner.... Thats a ton load of caffeine in a day.....no wonder I sleep like crap....I'd like to back it down, but I do suffer from migraines and am afraid the lack of caffeine will make them more frequent...I've been doing this routine for a number of years, so my body is probably used to it.....so now I'm at an impasse....not sure what to do.... I share all this because if any of you have any ideas, or weaned yourself off of caffeine, I'd like to hear your story.....or maybe just a topic for discussion.....feel free to join and comment.....
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Cheri’s Connection Corner - Healthy Choices 🥗🥪🍕🍱🍣🍿🍳
by SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Last post
 August 1st
...See more Happy weekend to all the Healthy Living Community!  Hope you are doing well. 🌭🥗🥪🥙🌮🍦🍓🍒🍑🍌🍎🍊🥥🥚🧀🥜🍇🍉 Eating healthyv80% of the time while keeping everything on the menu is a great way ti find balance and moderation. Occasional indulgences unless healthy choices during the summer months.  If the weather is hot there are tons of wonderful bbq and salad choices but I do enjoy chocolate vanilla twists on occasion and I do celebrate my family birthdays and always have the birthday cake.  Browse the questions and only answer the questions you prefer totally your choice! All responses welcomed.  * What are some practical ways to ensure you are eating nutritious meals for most of the week? * How can I strike a balance between enjoying my favorite foods and maintaining a healthy diet overall? * Are there specific guidelines or tools you use to track my nutritional intake effectively? * What are some healthy substitutes for common unhealthy foods that you enjoy? * Do you plan meals ahead to make healthier choices more convenient? * What are some tips for dining out while still sticking to a healthy eating plan?
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Overwhelming Nutritional Information
by UnsungTangerine
Last post
 July 23rd
...See more Hello! So, I started finally exercising recently and something I did want to make sure to adjust was my diet as well. Now I already consumed a decent diet (vegetables, fruits, meats) without having a ton of food with added sugars. However, I feel like I cannot look at food the same now anymore! I've become a little obsessive about what is actually in everything I eat, that its becoming slightly overwhelming honestly. One example is sugar. I thought I was consuming a moderate amount of it, but I looked at my BBQ sauce and was blown away that it had about as much added sugar as a candy bar! Even things that were promoted as 'healthy' like granola bars aren't the healthiest thing due to just how much sugar they add. I've slowly realized that everything I eat whether it be ketchup or bread has some sugar in it. It's like my entire food life has been a lie. How do I deal with this?
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7 Brands of Tea
by Positron2
Last post
 July 22nd
...See more Share your favorite brands of tea to enjoy while enjoying 7 cups Of Tea. My favorite is Constant Comment Orange Spice black tea.
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MEAL
by ZhuyuDong
Last post
 July 13th
...See more What type of meal you like best? like which country's food
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What are some healthy snacks that are also delicious?
by fireflyyv
Last post
 June 27th
...See more I'd like to know what healthy snacks that are still delicious for you! Mine will probably be almonds, nuts, and healthy variations of trail mix!
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Cheri’s Connection Corner - Hunger Physical vs Emotional
by SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Last post
 June 18th
...See more Good day healthy living cupsers🙌🙌🙌💕💕💕 Hunger in your health journey often becomes a signal your body requires food that helps nourish your body.  There is another type of hunger … emotional hunger often because situations or time or stress triggers the urge to have food to satisfy that trigger.  For instance, if you are used to eating at a certain time and move to strategy to eat when you feel hungry you may indeed find that change difficult because of the pattern you previously had.  Some people eat more or eat less when life becomes more stressful.  Reflect on your hunger cues and answer any question(s) below.  All responses are appreciated.  What is a common trigger for emotional hunger for you?  What are some strategies to address emotional hunger in a healthy way? How does emotional hunger impact our relationship with food compared to physical hunger? How does recognizing the difference between emotional and physical hunger contribute to overall well-being? Can you share examples of how emotional hunger can be mistaken for physical hunger, and vice versa?
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What healthy alternatives have you chosen to keep a healthy diet?
by Blueberris
Last post
 June 15th
...See more What healthy alternatives have you chosen to keep a healthy diet?
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Cheri’s Connection Corner - Hydration 💦
by SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Last post
 June 15th
...See more Good day healthy living Cupsers! 💦💦💦 Hydration is very important! Often it is common to drink 6 to 8 glasses of water daily. The debate on how much is different depending on the source. Tip: One key thing to know if you are adequately hydrated your urine is very light in color.  Often we think of water during the day however you can get hydration from foods as well!  Are you adequately hydrated? How much water do you drink daily? Do you consume any of the foods listed? Did you know that foods can provide hydration?? 
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Cheri’s Connection Corner - Share Healthier Snack Alternatives🙌🙌🙌💕💕💕
by SunShineAlwaysGrateful
Last post
 June 11th
...See more Hello healthy living cupsers! 🙌🙌🙌💕💕💕💕 During your health journey swopping out high empty calorie for healthier snacks may indeed keep you on track calorie wise, protein wise or your target for fruit and or veggies … 🥕  Please post snack options and post a picture and the recipe for your favs!! Feel free to post a link as well up to you how you share! 
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Last thing you drank?
by Hopeful0001
Last post
 June 4th
...See more I figured we need this too! i had water with my meds lol.

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