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Happened on a girls' night at Mellow Mushroom. When the location was decided, I hastily typed 'Mellow Mushroom menu' into my phone. While I could have gone the salad routine, I saw that they do carry gluten-free pizza. On a hunch, I compared the carbs of one of those and a regular hand-tossed. 16 grams of carbs vs 41(!per…
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Going on a trip this weekend myself, just not that long! I've packed pre-measured and bagged pork rinds, macadamia nuts (highest fat content in nuts, I've found), bulletproof coffee add-ins, and pastrami/pepper Jack cheese rolls. Also my omega supplements and magnesium - can't leave without them! My problem is that we'll…
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I tried the CO and butter and something just didn't sit right; too much dairy to the butter and cream cheese I've put in my diet already, maybe. So I did a little research and started MCT oil (brain octane) and *cacao butter this week. (With stevia.) Yummo! Gives it a chocolatey flavor. Have tried it blended, just stirred,…
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THIS! So many people get into the 'poor me' mindset without realizing just how privileged we have it. The fact that I can jump on my phone and have instant internet and type this whenever I want? Huge privilege. The fact that I can walk into my local grocery store and have half a dozen different flour types (let alone,…
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Welcome to the love/hate world of nursing! Nursing school is incredibly tough; 3/4 of my class took anti anxiety meds, so you are not alone. If you are on Facebook, you should join the group 'Show Me Your Stethoscope,' (SMYS). Lots of students, new grads, and experienced medical professionals who can give you advice,…
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Awesome! Joining!
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What are you looking for in a weight loss supplement? There is no pill that has been proven to help you lose weight (except for the only one FDA approved), but some can aid in digestion, satiation, and performance. If it is something Dr. Oz recommended, I'd probably avoid it. Caffeine is the number one weight loss…
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Yeah, my body is pretty much making the same shocked face at the moment. I've also added magnesium, potassium, and a multivitamin supplement because the macros make my eye twitch. Thank you for being positive and non-judgmental. :)
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That is it. I'm starting today as a transition to a low carb/keto diet. Just 3 days, though.
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Yes, low carb works for me and I recently started researching keto diets. A fat fast seemed a logical transition. Just three days, though.
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I thought as much. I can easily do it in my head, but it's just more satisfying to see actual numbers, you know? Thanks. http://www.ruled.me/usitechnique/[/quote]
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If you update your weight, amount you want to lose, or how much you plan on exercising per week, MFP recalculates your calorie goals. I had the same, 'What the-' moment.
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When I can't squeeze in lifting, I do 4 sets of a minimum of 25 each, doing different types of squats each set for a minimum total of 100, just body weight. I like to break it up into squat-types like that to work different muscle groups. ( I will alternatively do these with 4x25 upper body sets, alternating pushups/dips,…
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If you workout at home to videos like I do, the Brazilian Butt-lift videos are all about that! It's done to good music and several of the included workouts feel more like a Zumba class than a real workout, but your booty will feel it. The dude is really hyper with an accent and can be annoying at times, but it is the first…
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I want to give it a go! Am doing well on my journey but have definitely slowed down. Need some motivation, accountability, and a challenge to perk it back up! Please add me!
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I work 7p to 7a. I track a 24 hour period from midnight to midnight, making my shift cover two days. I pre-log my meals and snacks that I take to work and stick to that: no vending machine runs or slice of pizza or donuts. :) I have also personalized the 'meals' into: 1st meal, mid snack, 2nd meal, 2nd mid snack, 3rd meal,…
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I am 5'8" and there was no way I could ever get to 130 and look healthy; I'd be a skeleton. Even at 150 you could count all my ribs and I was having messages from concerned friends that I had lost too much weight. That being said, I was still a size 8 or 10 in clothes because I have a build like a linebacker (even after…
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I was curious just for fun, too. If you are really serious, put it under yoga or wrestling, lol! Honestly, I wouldn't, though; or the cooking and cleaning because those are/should be normal activities. But, hey, could be worse. Could have asked about calories in semen. ;)
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My calorie allowance is 1400, set to 1lb loss per week. On days I work (13hr shifts), I pack my meals and snacks and pre-log, trying to keep it 150-250 under because I know I won't be able to get in an additional workout, my measurements might not be exact, and because I usually want to sneak in an additional low-calorie…
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Dieting is hard when you have to rely on meals from others. Perhaps creating 2-3 small portions out of the meal could help since a lot of studies recommend eating small meals 6 times a day (or even every 2 hours). Right now my calorie counter is set at 1410 for a 172cm, 78kg female - it's tough! (My husband's is set at…
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Can we have a little more information? Like your caloric and protein intake and how you define 'going to the gym'? I will say that losing just 5kilos is probably harder than someone wanting to lose 25; ironic, I know, especially if you are already small. If you have a standard gym activity that doesn't really vary, like…
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Congratulations on the road so far! My 2 cents is that I like to change workout regimens every 30 days so that I minimize plateaus. I also have found that increasing my weight-lifting rather than cardio (even intervals) gives my metabolism a boost as I gain muscle to burn more calories. I agree with Quasita: the 3 month…
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Wow! Great before and afters! Strut your stuff!
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JM products (like her older 30 Day Shred) used to say that you could lose 5lbs per week if doing daily workouts and maintaining a caloric deficit. I loved her workouts. The newer 30DS is more challenging than the older one, so I think it is definitely doable to lose 5lb per week if you keep to it religiously, but many…
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Story of my life: make something more complicated than it is! Rewriting my calories now. Thanks, guys!!
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Looking at this first picture from Dec 2007 pushed me to work my butt off in 2008. This picture was in 2010. I was able to keep it off until I got pregnant in 2012. Now I am fighting baby weight but I keep using the first picture as a 'never again' reminder and the second as a 'goal' reminder.
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That is actually in my top 2 choices based on Amazon reviews! :) Always good to have a little validation from others on the journey. Thanks!
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I am pretty new to MFP and haven't invested in a food scale yet. I have noticed a mild plateau and I am in agreement that it is probably because I am just using measuring cups and counts for my logging. It may have been addressed already elsewhere, but does anyone have any recommendations for food scales? There are a…
