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hit plateau- other sources of complex carbs?
so I dropped 20 lbs during the winter but it slowed down right after New Years. I thought I should exercise more but then I was looking at my food intake & should cut down on breads, rice, and chips LOL. I only lost 4 lbs since New Years. What are other souces of complex carbs? I do allot of cardio & think I've also hit…
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30 Day Paleo Challenge
Hi! I just started Crossfit this month and my coach suggested that I try a 30 day Paleo challenge.. I am starting tomorrow! Has anyone had an experience with paleo? I would love to hear from you! I'm nervous!
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Daily Activities Level?
So I set this to "Sedentary" because aside from my exercise, I spend a lot of time sitting down for my job. Most of the day I am sat down, apart from when I work out, weekends (when I walk for at least an hour a day) and I do 5-10 minutes of walking per day during the week. I assumed because I log any long amounts of…
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Going over.. in a healthy way?
is it okay to go over on calories even if the overage is due to a huge salad?
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Protein Powder
Does anyone know what the recommended amount of protein powder should be, when added to a daily protein shake? I am using Manitoba Harvest 70 a water soluble protein powder which I find is easily dissolved and mixed in my shake is good and I like that it has the Omega 3 mixed in already. Should a female have 30grams of…
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Mega T Green Tea supplements
Hi everyone, Any advice on that? Please be kind, I’m just curious as I have seen very nasty comments when people are asking a question. Did it work for you? Any side effects? Will you recommend it? thanks:wink:
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Chia Seeds Recommendations
I've heard a few folks talking about adding chia seeds to their diets. I want to try it out but have no idea what I should be looking for when shopping for them. LOL! * Are there any brands I should avoid? * Are there any brands you have tried and recommend? * Is there any problem with just buying on the "el cheapo" side?…
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Foods to avoid?
I'm looking for some ideas of foods that I should and should not be eating. I'm keeping track of my calories but are there certain foods I need to cut out of my diet that will keep me from losing weight?
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What 200 calories looks like from MSN
Saw this on the homepage this morning, thought it was an interesting comparison. Pics sometimes say it all! http://now.msn.com/calorie-counting-photos-show-how-many-calories-in-foods
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Oscar Party Food Ideas
I'm hosting an Oscar Party this Sunday for a group of about 20 people. I'm trying to come up with food ideas that will please but won't be that bad for you. Any suggestions?? Looking for appetizer type things - if you have an idea with an Oscar theme that would be great too!! The big grocery shopping trip is on Saturday :)…
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Salmon & Fish Oils Omega 3 Complex - NEED HELP !!!
Hi ! I have recently started taking Jamieson brand "Salmon & Fish Oils Omega 3 Complex" supplements. I've done my research and realized it could be a good addition to my health routine. Just wondering though - I am 5'3 and 142 lbs, each pill contains 180 mg's of EPA and 120 mg's of DHA. I have figured I should be taking…
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Protein sources and good fats
I have been looking at my nutritional intake and noticed that carbohydrate is the main part of my diet. I am often in the red in the amount of sugar consumed. Can anyone suggest how I can get my protein sources and good fats up and get a healthy balance? Thanks, Helen
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what do you suggest
Since last tuesday ive had sickness and the runs, im now really struggling to eat, every thing i seem to eat wants to come back out, i have constant nausea and no appetite, im forcing my self to eat,it is slowly getting better. Any suggestions on what i should eat ? what helps you when your like this ? My doctor was no…
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Calories in Communion
How many calories would you estimate you consume during a communion service? Would believing in Transubstantiation have any effect on the Net calories? Does the blood and body of Christ have more calories than bread and wine? How would we calculate this?
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Under calorie goal or meet it?
I just joined MFP a little over a week ago. I have been exercising faithfully for over two years (a record for me), but weight has crept on due to portion size, snacks that I haven't realized throughout the day have added up tremendously, and alcohol. So, that said, I'm 45yo, female, 5'7", starting weight 180, hoping to…
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Dr is worried I am getting a eating disorder???
HI All, I was at the Dr yesterday as I have not been losing weight and was getting frustrated- she was asking me about what I eat and when I told her, she thinks that I am getting paranoid and may be developing a eating disorder....I don't think so at all, in the past she has given me xenical- however I don't take it as I…
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net calories
I am trying to lose 2 pounds per week, based on a 1,200 calorie diet. I am trying to workout 4 days per week and burn appx 800 caloires per workout. My question is, can I average out the additional calories gained through my workouts throughout the week? What I would probably do is eat 1,600 calories a day everyday but…
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Cholesterol tips (to bring it down)
Hi MFP friends, I need some assistance and guidance if you will. I need to bring down my cholesterol by 10 points. It's nothing my doctor is putting me on meds for yet but he will be rechecking it again come June of this year. If anyone was successful in lowering theirs, I would love to hear what kind of foods you…
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Cake for lunch
Forgot my lunch at home, and well, I was starving. Coworker had a birthday, so ate some cake. He says his wife made it with very little butter (half the amount that the recipe calls for) and used Splenda instead of sugar. At least I won't COMPLETELY regret it. How should I try and record this? Should I google a basic…
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Gold Fish Crackers....
I eat the whole grain kind.... CRAP or KEEP? isn't "Whole grain" still mean "Processed?" Should say "Whole wheat?" thanks
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Seltzer water
This may or may not be a dumb question but I just wanted to get opinions. I've been trying to drink my water but im sadly lacking when it comes to that, recently ive started drinking seltzer water so I can cut the soda from my daily habits. Is Carbonated water just as good as regular old water?
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How Many Carbs Should You Eat to Loose?
My doctor actually said to keep my carbs below 20 grams. I am hoping he ment per meal. Even with that I am having a tough time keeping it there and getting 1200 calories a day. How many carbs are you eating and what is your theory behind it?
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How much protein should I eat? (252 pounds)
I "think" I have a lean body mass of 170 pounds, and have learned that heavier people commonly have higher lean body masses, which makes sense because when I was 220 pounds I was fit but my lean body mass was 145. I want to retain my lean body mass obviously as I lose weight and I want mostly what I'm burning to my fat and…
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Meal replacement shakes used as protein shakes
Hi Can i use a meal replacement shake as a protein shake straight after workout. for 50g it has 16.7g of protein which is whey protein isolates. I'm thinking of start using it tomorrow and might even have 1 as a replacement as dinner as well to save calories. What do people think
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Fat, Sick, And Nearly Dead
How many of you have seen the documentary "Fat, Sick, and Nearly Dead"? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fat,_Sick_and_Nearly_Dead It is on netflix. The guy does a juice diet where he only eats fresh fruits and veggies for 60 days and he blends them in a juicer. He eats a LOT of veggies though... He loses weight so fast! I…
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Need help reaching my daily calorie goal!!!
I have reached my goal weight and have done very well with losing the weight. But have found out now it is hard to eat a whole lot more to maintain. I workout 6 days a week doing P90X and I burn in between 400 to 800 calories doing the workout. My goal now is to add some muscle. I really do not want to add protein shakes.…
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OATMEAL IDEAS!!! to you lovers out there...
hey guys, i have oatmeal pretty much every morning (unless theres none left like today!) i'm in love with it! i usually add some peanut butter, and/or honey... what do you put on yours?! would love to hear some recommendations! always keen to try new things, and you cant go too far wrong with oatmeal, the stuff is amazing!!
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Chia/Mila seeds with smoothies & Aztec foods
Anyone have any experience with incorporating Chia into your diet? Care to share changes in health (healthy cholesterol, weight loss, etc.)? I'm curious about whether this is a fad super food or if people are liking it and deciding to consume Chia long term. Thanks in advance ;0)
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What 200 calories look like.
http://www.boredpanda.com/what-200-calories-look-like/
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my quaker oats smell weird
I have had these for years, but the box I am on now smells like weetabix for some reason. They taste like weetabix too. What could it be?