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Welcome Mt, First let me note that your stats show you are quite healthy. If you wish to lose a few though, please, please read the posts at the top of the General Diet and Wieght Loss section.
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Hi Dana, and welcome. We are glad you found us. If you have not already done so, read the "Newbie" and "Read again and agin" posts under the General Diet and Weight Loss tab. Some very smart people who have already been through this have listed some very good information/advice. Good Luck and keep posting!
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If you strength train at home (although the book is about lots more than just strength training), Gunnar Peterson's "G-Force: The Ultimate Guide to Your Best Body Ever" is really helpful. It provides 13 basic exercises, and then tons of ways to change them up so your body (or your mind) dosn't get bored or plateau. I have…
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Got mine today - and was dismayed to learn my treadmill was way overestimating my calories burned. At least now I know and can adjust my food.
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Please read the "Read Again and Again" posts under General Diet and Weight Loss Help, especially the one listed as "for-those-confused-or-questioning-eating-your-exercise-calories"
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I'm no expert, but looking at your food diary, you are not eating enough. Some days you aren't even getting the 1200 recommended for people who do no exercise, and then you pile a ton of exercise onto that. So unless you are not logging all your food, I say eat more good food. I know there is alot of back and forth on this…
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Welcome all of you. We are glad you found us!
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The botton section of the exercise tab (the strength training portion) is for your personal tracking purposes only. If you want the calories burned to be logged, you must enter it in the top section (the cardiovascular section). There is a Circuit Training, general, option already in the database, or you can create your…
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I tried it, found it very frustrating to keep track of, especially when also exercising.
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Absolutely go with the Natural. And 365 calories is necessary for breakfast - remember food is fuel and you need the energy for a productive day. No need for guilt - you are doing a good thing!!
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Thank you!
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I have not found a shake or bar that I can eat/drink without gagging. I use protein water by Designer Whey, called Protein Blitz. Unfortunately it has artificial sweetners, but since I don't eat or drink anything else with this stuff, I figure 1/2 serving every other day (I only drink after strength training) can't do too…
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Welcome, we are glad you found us! I too hate veggies, and I do not force myself to eat them. I eat healthy in all other respects, whole grains, high fiber, fruit, healthy fats, and lean protein. So I take "Greens" supplements. I know, not as good as the real thing, but life is too short to make myself eat something I hate.
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Miss Gorgeous, any guy who starts off talking about some girl behind a counter to a stranger is a complete loser to begin with. He obviously is compensating for some issues of his own. You were beautiful at your starting weight, and you are drop dead grogeous now. Never, never, never let anyone - especially a guy - make…
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Once a week I fill up my Foreman grill with chicken breast and various spices. Then I use the meat all week in salads, wraps (hot and cold) and over pasta with some Olive Oil and Parmesan.
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TCASMEY, Did you replace the Fiber One bars with other fiber and did not have the bloating? I have the bloated feeling too, and am wondering if I tried another Fiber Bar if it would help.
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Welcome Rosedrop! We are glad you found MFP. Depending on what you were doing before, your body has to adjust to your new routine. As long as you are honestly logging everything eaten, and all your exercise, and you are eating your exercise calories, you should start losing soon. If you have not already done so, please…
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The easiest thing to do is increase your portions at breakfast, morning snack, and lunch. But I agree with everyone that nuts and string cheese are simple additions. My favorite snack is an apple with peanut butter. Lucky you to have this problem!!
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In my opinion, it is better to eat normal today, and ramp up your cardio exercise tomorrow and the next day. If the pizza is for dinner, don't "save" alot of calories at breakfast or lunch either - it will just cause you to eat more at dinner.
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You should be excited!!!! Now I am excited for you!!!!!!!!! Fantastic Job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Sounds like the doctor gave you the OK to lose, but not any specifics. I would set out a specific plan for myself and have him/her approve it. For a specific plan, first thing I would do would be to stay off the scale. No number on a scale is more important than your precious child. Then I would set my calories to…
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Welcome - to MFP and back home! It's a great time to start MFP, before you get "re-introduced" to sweets and caffeine. They are not great for you, so just stay away from them. Please take the time to read the "Newbie" posts under the General Diet and Weight Loss tab. There are some very good tips in those posts. There are…
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Not sure how long you've been trying to cut down on sugar - if you are just starting it does seem to get a little bit better after awhile. However I do keep sugarless gum handy for cravings that pop up.
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Thanks for the link Tiff, very helpful.
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Great Job! Slow and Steady is frustrating, but your success inspires us all too!
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I would love to hear some expert opinion in the comment from Tiff1632 that any protein over 25g in one meal goes straight to fat. Not that I don't believe you Tiff, I have just never heard this. I had been upping my protein for my strength training, sometimes getting 40-50 grams in a meal (but still staying at 40/30/30 for…
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Fantastic - and thanks for sharing.
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Welcome - Glad you found us! You did not mention your current routine, so I will just tell you what works for me - you may or may not already be doing these. I must eat before workouts. Good mix of protein and carbs at least one hour before. Otherwise I have no energy. After a 5 minute walking warm-up, I do strength…
