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ever tried dr oz 48 hr detox??
Heard a couple of people talking about Dr. Oz cleanse and was wondering if anyone had tried it. I'm alway sceptical of such things but a detox does sound nice. Like having a fresh start. Misty
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Alternate day fasting
I am currently doing this and would like some friends who are doing it as well or would like to. For those who don't know what it is one day you limit yourself to 500/600 cals for women/ men respectively. The next day you eat a normal amount. Then you keep alternating. Friend me if interested. (&& no this is not unhealthy…
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Facebook users anyone???
I like to use facebook to chat instead of emailing and have to wait for a reply... If yall have facebook and do not mind me adding u please send me your facebook name so I can... All I want is to have motivational support and friends.... Thanks and God bless Kim
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Shout out to any other vegans/vegetarians!!!!
Hi there, I'm a vegan and am looking for fellow vegans/vegetarians who are on this weight loss journey for mutual vegan/vegetarian support. My partner is a vegetarian as is my little one so veggie families would also be great! look forward to friending plant based people. Getting ideas, tips and healthy recipes. Ofcourse…
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EGGY FUNDA
is it fine to have one boiled egg(i.e. egg white as well as the yolk) everyday.?.......since i have heard tht yolk has too much of cholestrol and it should be taken just one in a week ........ is it true?
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I hate drinking 8 glasses of water a day!
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WEEKLY DIET GROUPS??
Hi everyone - Iv decided to start increasing my efforts for weight loss & im joining slimming world tomorrow - would like to make new friends with people who either do this class or something similiar so we can swop tips on foods etc... :) T x
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Is there such a thing as to much water?
Hello! Just wondering if there is such a thing as drinking to much water and can it have a negative impact? Thanks!
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Better-N-Peanutbutter
Have you tried it? whats your opinion? Im lovin it. I like peanutbutter but its not a good option for a low fat diet so this product seems to fill that void. http://www.betternpeanutbutter.com/nutrition.php
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Recipes?
I am trying to find a new good way to make chicken...any ideas?? im getting bored with my usual ..
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Working overnight shift-how do I log food?
Hey everyone! I am working tonight from 11PM to 9AM and usually don't work like this, so I am a little confused on how to log my food. Since I am going to be up and not sleeping, I have to eat something every few hours, so do I log this under Monday's date, or since it is after 12AM, do I log it under Tuesday's date? Also,…
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How important is variety??
Hi all! OK, variety is my question. I tend to stick to certain staples in my daily diet, and don't usually change it up much. Is varitety important? Now, by variety I don't mean variety througout the day (I already do that). I mean variety on a weekly/daily basis. As in, is it ok to eat the same stuff almost daily provided…
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Protein
Just a quick question. . .I notice that this site recommends a lot lower value of protein than I'm consuming or that other sites recommend. Have I been consuming too much protein daily? Could that have led to my recent weight gain?
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Lemon water detox?
Has anyone done it? Were you successful, or not? Did you lose weight and then gain it all back? If you haven't done it, would you?
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Getting your significant other on board!
Hi All, I am seeking some advice. I'm in a long distance relationship with the love of my life. Unfortunately, life and work circumstances mean that we live in different states about 10 hours a part. I sincerely hope that this can change soon, but in the mean time, we're far apart. I've recently also had knee surgery and…
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Vegan Diet for Beginners
Hello MFP'ers! Over the course of the rest of the year my family will be transitioning into a full fledged Vegan diet beginning in January 2013. While I'm certain that this subject has likely been covered before on the forum, and I apologize for the repeat; I need some advice. What I am looking for is favorite recipes,…
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Is Splenda good or no?
I just started using Splenda not too sure if that's a good Idea or if I should keep on with my Raw sugar anyone?
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how do you get off sugar?
So I have realized that I'm a total sugar person. I don't really know when this happened but lately all I want is candy etc. So here it is. I need to get off sugar for a week or longer. How do I do it? Did you go cold turkey? What about natural sugars from fruit? Help me please. Please follow the rule if you don't have…
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How the heck do I eat as little sugar as MFP tells me to?
I allow myself a relatively high number of carbs from what I've seen: I leave my MFP at the recommended 55%. And still I have a really difficult time eating the amount of sugar that the plan says I should. I've had a lot of success with using whole milk in my coffee and cereal...the extra fat helps me feel satisfied and I…
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How do you cook your vegetables?
And do how do they taste Have you ever like them?
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IIFYM
Does anybody else use IIFYM for either bulking or cutting? I absolutely love it and have shown nothing but great results from it!
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Protein from veg sources & safe amount of fat
I am trying to increase my protein intake, as I think that will help with the hunger I have recently been experiencing. I am currently limiting the amount of animal protein I consume, as I am living in China and it is difficult (and expensive) to buy meat or fish I feel is safe to eat. I have been eating quite a lot of…
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What does your frig look like?
Been shopping today for my P90X diet that starts on the 18th! love how my frig looks! What does your fridge look like? Post photos!
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Eating for your body type - Apples
Hey everyone! I'm a total apple shape, tiny legs and arms with all my weight held in my middle. As many of this type will know you can crunch and lift and jog all day but without the right diet nothing really changes. I've been to see naturopaths and dietitians and have done a lot of research into dieting for apple shapes…
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Question - Leg Cramps in lower area
This past week, I've had a cramp appearing in my legs sometimes when I start to wake up. I've heard it could be a potassium, magnesium, D12 or some other sort of deficiency. Has anyone experimented with supplements and found certain ones helped relieve that? I'm gluten free because of a severe wheat allergy so I'm thinking…
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MFP: "You are eating too few calories..."
After completing your daily food diary, how many of you are told by MFP that you are eating too few calories and blah blah blah..? Do you always eat the recommended amount? What about the calories you burn with your daily workout, do you eat them back?
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Sugar Intake
I am so frustrated because I try so hard to really watch my suagr intake. Yet I am told to eat as many fruits and vegetables as I want. I went over my sugar intake so far by 1 and I still have one more meal and a few snacks left for the day. I am a night shifter so I am pretty much going to be ending my day in a few hours.…
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Paleo/ clean eating for Thanksgiving
Any tried-and-true or can't-wait-test-it recipe ideas for Thanksgiving? Share them if you have them, please.....
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Improving shape and muscles = more calories
Is that right. I am very near my target weight but def fit the flabby thin category. I need to get some definition on my muscles and am slowly doing more weights (hampered somewhat due to injury) and bodyweight exercises. But as with alot of people who have lost weight by counting calories I am scared to add more calories…
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I Was Doing So Well..
So I lost 12 pounds! yayy! I was really excited about that bc I've never experienced that.. only steady gain. So I thought I could treat myself. But I've been "treating" myself everyday now, & horribly I might add. I'm scared to get on the scale because I'm sure I gained maybe 3 or 4 lbs back. I haven't planned meals at…