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LOL Yes, I normally go well beyond my sodium limit.

I know that removing 100 calories per hour from dieter's "eat" budget is not a popular topic to discuss. But it is appropriate/related to this question on burnt calories. By the way, it would not really be a burden to calculate, no rocket science involved ! :-) To the calories burned, it is a simple subtraction of 100…

Excellent topic ! I have a related question: Do you agree that since many here routinely "eat" their exercise calories, they should only "eat" the excess calories they burn, not the total calories burned? For example: If I burn 100 calories per hour, just by sitting down, then if I exercise for an hour and the HRM…

LOL I also drink a lot of coffee My last statement on this: Don't need to count coffee as water, in the same way we don't need to count Orange Juice, Cranberry Juice, Soda, or any other drink. Don't worry about keeping track of water that closely ! Just drink water, enough to have your urine reasonably clear in color No…

I did not know that ! Thanks for letting me know. From Wikipedia, to confirm what you said: Riboflavin is best known visually as the vitamin which imparts the orange color to solid B-vitamin preparations, the yellow color to vitamin supplement solutions, and the unusual fluorescent-yellow color to the urine of persons who…

Drinking 8 cups of water is just a generic guideline, to tell you that you need to make sure you drink enough water, in any form. Drinking water with caffeine or any other ingredient is ok, as well as part of your food, You don't need to be concerned on what else you eat. Just make sure you drink/eat enough water. And how…

Completely agree with this post.

It is incredible what people, and even family, can say to hurt others ! Society sometimes puts too much weight towards "pretty" or "handsome". We have to realize perceptions change over time, and we should not be basing our self-esteem on what others say about us. Your self-esteem gives you confidence when interacting with…

Great Job !! Not only lost weight, but gained muscle !

Hey, I did a little searchin at Amazon for an inexpensive elliptical, and found this: http://youtu.be/BhvZJY4BIeA http://youtu.be/SwmIb43oyac http://www.amazon.com/Stamina-55-1610-InMotion-Elliptical-Trainer/dp/B000VICRO8/ref=lh_ni_t It has great reviews, and you can have it for around $100 !! Also sold by Best Buy:…

The Sole E35 is $1300 at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Sole-Elliptical-Trainer-2011-Model/dp/B003Z4G7EG/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1326827643&sr=1-1

Is it this one? http://www.amazon.com/Livestrong-Fitness-HEP0320-01-Livestrong%C2%AE-Elliptical/dp/B0065MSJKK/ref=sr_1_1?s=exercise-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1326827347&sr=1-1 It is $800 at Amazon. Is that the price I should expect to pay for a good one?

bump ! (I am also looking for an elliptical, economical, for home use)

I also have a Tanita digital scale, and I love it. It gives me a consistent reading, and also % body fat estimates given my age, sex, etc. Haven't compared against others for accuracy, but knowing how the Japanese do things I bet it is really close to the real weight. And I also agree with this post, that the most…

Absolutely agree !!

I say: Eat your favorite chocolate cake, no matter the calories per pound. The trick: eat only a small portion, enough to satisfy your craving, so that the total calories are low That is what I normally do, when faced with a dish high in calories that I absolutely love. I find that a smaller portion is enough :-)

Normally, Sciatic nerve pain is due to problems in the lower back. I have found an excellent book, that talks about the reasons for lower back problems, and the proper exercises to achieve long term improvement: Low Back Disorders, Second Edition Stuart McGill (Author) ISBN-10: 0736066926 | ISBN-13: 978-0736066921 |…

Este no es un sitio exclusivo para comida Latina, pero es MUY util para encontrar las calorias e informacion nutricional de muchos ducles y otros ingredientes dificiles de encontrar: http://www.nutsonline.com/ Por ejemplo, para encontrar calorias de fruta cristalizada (glazed) para el pastel de Frutas (fruitcake):…

I have read the various responses, and I am surprised at the generalized angry reaction to a gift card. You can eat at Calif Pizza Kitchen, and still meet your MFP goals. I just went there and ordered a "The Works" pizza! Of course, I did not eat the whole Pizza ! Less than half, and ate the rest at home in two diffferent…

Totally agree !

Exactly right. In Mexico, it is very common in small towns for moms to breastfeed in public, but covered with an apron-like piece. Babies love the cozy feeling, and no one complains or peeps. Many don't even notice there is a baby being breastfed.

This is so good material, I am sharing it with my male friends !! :bigsmile:

What he said !! :-) I agree, not important when you eat in terms of diet.

Any excess water, your body will make sure to quickly put it away :bigsmile: I don't think that is an excessive amount of water, by the way.

Definitively agree. You seem to be depending on Slim-Fast shakes too much. Also I have noticed many days with 1000 calories or less (not logged?) You don't want your body to go into starvation mode; if your target is too high (2000 cals) for your body, change it, but if it is correct then don't consume much less than it.

Completely agree !

This may sound wrong to ask, but why not consider making a Sandwich with the toast? I love eating a Ham sandwich with wheat bread in the mornings, with a glass of milk, Ham is 2 slices. I normally add a small tomato in slices, and this is about 500 calories total. I don't know your calorie targets, but for my 2000 calorie…

A relative who is a doctor recommended me to have an Alka Seltzer before running; he said that the minerals would help me reduce the sore legs sensation Other than that, time and training will help...

Que tal Bella, Bienvenida al grupo !

Yes, came across the same one. Calories may not be exact, but I think it gives you a clear idea where the main calories come from. Just adding the 6 oz Turkey, Ham and prime rib takes you to 1000 calories. Every drink, about 100 calories. Surprising part is that they show low calories (180) for the pumpkin pie ! (apple pie…