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Random stuff that stops me getting fat... and makes you fat
I'm bored because it's raining again so I thought I'd put down random points I believe keep me thin and make the larger person plateau and fustrate the hell out of me on MFP... If you record calories you have to record everything including drinks... everything! You can't cheat calories - just the way you can't cheat your…
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Daily Calorie Deficit 620 cal WHAT DOES IT MEAN
I have a Daily Calorie Deficit of 620 calories, What does this mean ??? Iv also put my sugar up to 35g is this a good idea ??
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Sugars in fruit help!
I have been doing so well on my diet plan but its annoying me that im always going over the sugar limits due to fruit. Should i ignore fruit sugars or should i reduce my fruit? Thanks for your imput :)
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Protein Shakes After Gym (UK)
I am sooo novice at this it's unreal. I'm sure this topic has been done to death but I've had a little search and can't seem to find what I'm looking for. I tend to work out in the evening, an hour or two after my evening meal, and although I have "post-gym snack" in my diary - I never seem to fill it with anything…
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Nutrition by other means.... I'm confused.
The thought just occurred to me... Yesterday I came in just under my minimum calorie requirement and the site warned me that this was not healthy. It went on to explain how it would be difficult to get proper nutrition while on a diet with so few calories. In a "normal" person, I can definitely understand that. But what…
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Bananas
i know this may sound like a silly question but when you put bananas into your food log to you take into consideration how much sugar are in them? I've added one and now I'm over my sugar intake :(
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sugars in fruit
What's the deal with sugars from fruit? Is it ok to go over my daily allowance in sugar if it comes from fruit? If I'm working out daily then I'm using that sugar for energy, is that right? I'm just confused because I had a large red delicious apple as a part of my breakfast and it had 25g of sugar. It just seems like a…
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Is my Diary too low?
Hi All, Wondered if someone could give me an opinion on my diary, a no holds barred opinion. I am 30, I am a Nurse so on my feet 80%of the time and a mother to a 4 year old. I use a HRM when I work out at the gym. I do c25k 2-3 times a week and two aerobics based classes on a Thursday. My home scales say Im 14st 5lb, the…
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Shred Nation
I just found the book Shred by Dr. Ian Smith. I am going to follow his plan because I am curious what he advises and how it works. My goal is to lose 1 pants size and incorporate his menu into my workout program. I am currently on week 1, day 4 and it’s been ok so far. I am creating this group for anyone that wants to…
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Is organic milk really better?
I currently buy organic milk for my kids (I use almond for my cereal & cooking, but I don't really drink it). I'm just really wondering if it's actually better. I don't really like my kids drinking milk at all but if they must, I serve them organic. My oldest son who's in school drinks regular at school when he buys and he…
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diet plans you see on tv
it makes me wonder what would happen if you try several of these stupid diets you see on tv. special k for two weeks? slim quick and hydroxycut pills? then the smoothies and supplement programs? then jenny craig and the nutrasystem programs? if you just picked a bunch and did them at once.. wonder if you would lose all the…
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How do you deal with sugar?
I've just started this program, but already I'm seeing a huge issue, sugar. Even when trying to eat healthier I still seem to easily exceed my sugar limit for the day. Apparently I can't even drink juice >< What are your strategies for eating less sugar? What do you do?
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Brought protein powder :)
After reading lots of positives on here about the use of protein shakes I decided to go out and buy a tub of diet fuel ultra lean on the advice of the worker there when I explained my goal What is the best meal to replace with a shake?
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take away
I have decided to give myself a treat once a week and have a take away - I got a fright when I saw the cal content in pizza so I want to aviod that - any suggestions for a tasty take away that doesn't push the boat out too much?
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sugars in fruit
What's the deal with sugars from fruit? Is it ok to go over my daily allowance in sugar if it comes from fruit? If I'm working out daily then I'm using that sugar for energy, is that right? I'm just confused because I had a large red delicious apple as a part of my breakfast and it had 25g of sugar. It just seems like a…
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Crystal light?
Is it ok to count crystal light as my water for the day? I also drink water but sometimes that gets boring.
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Anyone with experience with Cleanse First cleanses
Hi Folks: It was recommended to me that I do a body cleanse/detox, I went to our local health food store and they recommended Renew Life Cleanse First Cleanse. Has anyone had experience with this product? If so, could you share any tips or tricks? Thanks, JP
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Anyone try the Green Giant Veggie Chips?
I love chips and thought this may be a nice treat on occasion. They seem to have a cheese tortilla version and a simple plain version. Anyone try them? How do they taste?
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Increase calorie goal to lose fat/maintain lean mass?
I've been successful with weight loss in the past, and have maintained 90% of that loss for the past 4 years. I've known all about BMR since the beginning of my journey. According the the Harris Benedict Equation, mine is 1770. I have always tried to lose weight faster (2 lbs per week) by creating a 1000 daily deficit with…
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Not really a water drinker
I am not a lover of plain old water. I try my best to drink it, but I am wondering if there are any other beverages that count towards water? Crystal Light, Seltzer, Unsweetened iced tea, etc... do any of these work?
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Spirutein whey protein - thoughts?
Hi all - I've been on the hunt for a great vanilla whey powder that mixes well for blender shakes and is low in calories. I recently tried a sample of Spirutein vanilla whey, and it mixes and tastes great, only 110 cals/serving. It's not a brand I'm familiar with, any other reviews or suggestions? How is Designer Whey…
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Energy-Food Questions!
Hi everyone, As I drift off to sleep, I am getting anxiety thinking about what I will be eating/drinking in the morning. I generally have a severe drop in energy around 1 or 2 every day and I am sick of it. What are some foods that you eat for breakfast/lunch that ensure that you maintain your energy throughout the day?…
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Tips for eating low cal in Las Vegas with no fridge?
Hi, I've been to Vegas 4 times and never ate healthy or low cal - I was always too busy trying out all the restaurants. This time I think I am over that, we are staying at the Flamingo and our room doesn't have a fridge (although I am taking a kettle) we will have a car so I can drive to the grocery and buy fruit - but my…
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Natures way night multi-vitamin 4 women....
Hi all, I'm a newbie to the vitamin scene...and i didnt know where to start off, so i went and got Natures Way Rest & Restore, Night Multi Vitamin for women. Just wonderng if anyone has taken these...if they have, did you have any bad side effects? Did they help you? Cheers :happy:
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Yo-yo weight loss and gain
According to Wikipedia, weight cycling like what many serious dieters may experience over time, is probably not good for you, but this hasn't been scientifically proven to be so: "Causes The reasons for yo-yo dieting are varied but often include embarking upon a hypocaloric diet that was initially too extreme. At first the…
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Ending 1200 Calorie Bashing: Respecting Your Peers
Dear MFP Community, I've been a member for years and I felt unwelcome in forums before because I am on a doctor-recommended 1100-1200 calorie diet. This time around I've really dug my heels in and made great friends in the community--lots of friends who share my struggles with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrom (PCOS) and Insulin…
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Pre workout / Post workout meals
Here is my situation... I work overnights Tues-Friday 9p-7a and I go to the gym about three times a week after work around 9am. I am looking for some ideas on good choices for meals to have before going to the gym and after, but keeping in mind I lay down to go to sleep within an hour or two. Currently I just make eggs 2-3…
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Sweets
Ok, I admit it, im a sweet fiend! I love any sweets regardless of what they are the fizzier the better - i know these are terrible for me: before starting my diet i would munch my way through a 600kcal bag of sugar dummies, some nights whilst gaming a whole bag of jelly babies. Now making this life style change i have gone…
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low carb diet- really?
I asked a friend who lost a lot of weight what her plan had been and she replied "just a low carb diet" and went on to tell me that she didn't do any calorie counting just stayed below %15 of her daily calories allotted for carbs. I have been thinking about this as I look at the breakdown of percentages of carbs, fat and…
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Give me some Pizza Express ideas!
So dinner tonight is at Pizza Express and having looked at menu I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed by all the choice... Any one with some recommendations?? Pizza is something I never used to allow myself to eat so it's a bit of an unknown/intimidating but I'm going for it! I'm trying to gain weight so going to man up and get me…