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black bean burgers... watch out!
so i'm on vacation with my family right now. it's the hardest thing to eat healthy because you're always eating out and you can't always look up the nutrition info if it's a little unknown place. anyways, i ordered a black bean burger today at a restaurant thinking that would be a safe enough bet. i decided to not eat the…
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NJ boardwalk food
i'm going to the beach tomorrow with my kids, mom, sister and cousin. i honestly can't think of a single thing i can eat there. last year when i went i remember eeating fried oreos, icecream, greasy burger, fries, lots of coke, zeppolis, fudge, saltwater taffy, etc. i'm thinking back and can't think of anything i can buy…
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Too much? Too Fast?
Greetings... So... I've lost 15.2 pounds in 16 days... It was tough at the beginning, but I've been eating increased protein in the morning, haven't been hungry, have been averaging 1700 - 2000 net calories a day and have been burning at least 500 calories a day run/walking... I'm averaging a pound a day... Too much too…
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Fat & cellulite..if u don't eat u can't lose it!
All healthy people have fat reserves. This is normal. Our bodies need these fat reserves as energy sources and insulation as well as to cushion our internal organs. At no time should we attempt to rid our bodies completely of fat. Yes, some bodybuilders can get their body fat down to 4% or 5% but these are elite athletes…
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Is this site more accurate than my machine?
My elliptical says I burn roughly 300 calories after 30 minutes. On here it says a lot more. Wouldn't my machine be more accurate since it can tell how fast I'm going, my incline and my resistance?
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Low sodium, low cal foods?
Does anyone have any suggestions for filling foods that are low in sodium and low in calories that I can take with me to work? I would appreciate your suggestions
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TOPS
Does anyone know how TOPS works and how much does it cost ?
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6 weeks till wedding
6 more weeks till wedding and I need to lose 15 lbs. Do you think it's attainable? What would it take to do this. I exercise for 1 hour, 6 days a week. Burn 1000+ cal each time doing a balance between cardio, weight/strength training, and yoga. I am currently taking in 1200 cals. What should I do different to make it…
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Restarting metabolism after years of calorie restricting?
Does anyone have any ideas or know how long it takes to regain a normal metabolism after years of strict calorie restriction, along with serious carb restriction. I have suffered from this and now that I am trying to regain normal eating behaviors as soon as I eat "normal" for a couple of days the weight comes on so…
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Herbalife?
Has anyone used this before? They opened up a store near me and I had a referral so I got to try them out for free. They offer meal replacement shakes that are only 230-250 calories.... I am just curious is anyone has tried this before. Let me know!!!!!!
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Drinking on a night out
What are the "best" alcoholic drinks to drink when you're on a diet? Tomorrow night is my best friend's birthday and we're all going out for drinks and to a nightclub. I know vodka is quite low cal but I hate the taste - at parties I drink it with diet cherryade but I doubt many bars will have this! I've heard glasses of…
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girls: question about the 'girls'
it has become quite noticeable that one 'girl' is much smaller than the other. as in a full cup size. when i am wearing a 'd', the smaller cup pooches inward, but when i am wearing a 'c', the larger 'girl' bulges over the side and falls out. anyone else have a similar problem? any suggestions for me on how to even them up…
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IBS anyone?
I was wondering if there was anyone out there with IBS and if so how often you weigh? It has been maddening for me these last couple of weeks. Have a great day, Shannon
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Please help
I am 30 years old about 5 foot 7 inches and am around 190lbs. I have been down on my body for about 2 years but havn't gotten off my lazy *kitten* to do anything. I have to for my family and me now. Half of my reason is no time and also no knowledge. I have 2 kids under 3 and a stay at home mom however my husband doesn't…
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Insanity?!?!??!
So Im thinking about getting Insanity but I wont have the money to purchase the workout after stuff like the powders and that....is it really necessary??? Also if anyone has done it before (I know its intense) did you have good luck with it??? Any suggestions for me???
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Recovery drink question
So after I finished a tub of the p90x recovery drink, I went and picked up more recovery drink at the GNC. The only flavor they had was vanilla. Now I don't know about any of you guys, but vanilla water sucks. Any one know what I can mix or blend with this stuff to make it taste better AND won't blow my calorie intake to…
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Protein Shots...
So my sister started working out with a personal trainer this week and he sent her out for protein. She is a no nonense type of person and don't like to deal with mixing, shaking and blending so she bought protein shots. Since she has said how much more energy during workouts she has when she use them. So - off I go to get…
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spinning
so for the past 4 days i have been going to spinning class first thing in the morning...i feel like i should be healthier, but i get bloated and feel fat for the rest of the day. also, i have gained weight since last week. i am drinking water, and sleeping better/not eating a lot at night. today, i did not work out because…
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Eliptical vs. Tredmill
What do you think gives you a better workout and faster weight loss eliptical or the tredmill?
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hump vs lump
Ok so i'm pretty much just venting....I am now finally starting to notice areas that are slimming....I have a long ways to go, 135lbs to be exact; anywho, i was walking in front of my building i work in which is completely covered in windows but the external view looks like mirrors, anywho, i noticed my top lump is still…
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I was wondering if anyone could help, Im stuck on a platue
:sad: I started out at 142 pounds and quickly lost 12 pounds in six weeks. Now Ive been at 130 for almost two months and Im not losing anything!!!! I generally eat between 1200 and 1500 calories a day and lift weight/ intense cardio on the stair master and eliptical for an hour 5 times a week. I just did a cleanse and…
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Please chime in with your thoughts
So, about two weeks ago I went to a surgeon to discuss weight loss surgery and basically I was told it wasn't going to happen for a while because I was too fat. Yes, that's right, I'm too fat for surgery. I was sent on my way with a diet and exercise plan, all sorts of tests that needed to be ran and appointment for 4…
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anything better than chocolate?
The other night my teens made brownies ... The first day of my 'new llife plan' aka diet. The whole house smelled so good. By the end of the night I wanted to cry because I wanted one sooo bad! I finialy grabed my water bottle and closed my bedroom door and went to sleep. My problem is that I love food. Love the taste,…
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Venting .....
Have you ever felt happy one day but depressed the next & then happy then depressed etc etc??? I am very thankful & blessed for the life I have. My fiancé & I have been together for over 8 years, we have a beautiful 2 1/2 year old son, a big lovely apartment right next store to my father & stepmother & I'm lucky enough to…
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excited and pumped
Okay, not sure where I should put this. But..I need to celebrate. After 6 weeks I am down 18 pounds, 2 since I joined at end of June, but my weigh in is not until tomorrow so it could be more. But more astonishing, I am down 1.5 inches on my waist and my abs are starting to show definition as are my…
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trying to keep my breast milk up but also lose weight. help!
I have a 7 week old baby that I am breastfeeding and if I don't eat 2300 calories a day my milk supply goes down. I only lost 1 pound last week but the way I am eating and how active I am it seems that I should be losing more. Any advice breastfeeding moms?
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its been over 5 weeks and i am NOT the weight my fitness pal
it said that in 5 weeks i would be near my target weight and it has been 5 weeks and i am eating under the calorie amount given and am no where near the weight it told me i would be. why is this?
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Why am I so tired???
Hey guys! I have been at this for a little over week now, and I’m doing fairly well. I’m down over 8 lbs which is awesome!!! But I have been absolutely exhausted every day this week, even though I’ve been getting 7 hours of sleep a night. For breakfast I have 1 cup of plain Cheerios and a fat free yogurt. Should I be…
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Really discouraged!
So i'm really discouraged and in need of some help. what the heck! I've been working my butt off working out all through the day and eating right....i get on the scale this morning and i'm at 159.2!!!!!!! Oh my word...why am I working out so much if i'm just gonna gain weight!!!!!! I've been eating right (except for my…
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Water
How do you guys get all the water in that is recommended? The most water that I ever drink is usually just at the gym and other then that I dont touch the stuff. I hate it, i hate the way it taste, I hate the way I feel all bloated when I drink a lot of it and I hate that im running to the bathroom every 30 minutes. BUT!…