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The general rule of thumb is 220 minus your age (max number) and then aim for 65-85% of that (fat burning zone). So for me at 45, my max would be 175, and my fat burning zone would be 114-149. Everyone is different and has different medical issues, so verify your range with your doctor. The above is just the guideline they…

I did a 10 day fast a while back and am about to start another one. I tend to juice the same stuff over and over, as I'm not very adventurous, even with a juice recipe book. But, hey, whatever works, I guess! :wink:

The Power Inside Of Me by Richard Marx (from The Mirror Has Two Faces soundtrack). It's medium tempo, but oh so inspirational! If you've seen the movie, it's the song playing behind Barbra Streisand as she works out and goes from frumpy to fabulous. I put it in the homestretch of my cardio workouts when I'm getting tired…

I'm NOT one of those folks! However, I think the exercise calories are skewed. I spent several hours picking up sticks and pine cones, and carrying lawn bags to the street, and supposedly I burned over 1000 calories. There's no way, as I wasn't even sweating that hard. I think that the General Gardening must include…

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Thanks for the post. Am going to try it with Stevia and almond milk as substitutes.

Thank you for the recipe. I will have to make it sans peppers (I think table pepper is hot!) and will be interested to see how I can make it the lowest sodium possible. It sounds ABSOLUTELY scrumptious!

Pink Lady or Red Delicious.

I work at a financial institution 8 hours a day, sitting in front of a computer. Then I come home and sit in front of the computer again working down emails, etc. I'm pretty sedentary. Follks say to find an exercise you like, so you'll stick with it. I've tried a few, and I don't really like any of them...:ohwell:

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My issue is not the weekends per se, but social times, which generally fall on the weekend. I so want to feel 'normal' when I go out with friends to a restaurant and/or a movie that I end up overeating. :drinker: If I know ahead of time, I eat lightly through the day to save my calories for eating out. But when it's an…

I put 2 cups of frozen strawberries (or frozen fruit of your choice), 1 cup of water, 2 scoops of protein powder, and 1 scoop of fiber. Blend and enjoy! I like mine thicker, so I put less water and use a spoon to eat it with. If I want to take it on the go and use a straw, I add more water.

Good job!

I adore my dog, but she thinks the word 'heel' means 'mush' and she takes off, dragging me behind her all the while. I use a regular collar, and she makes hacking sounds the whole time, so it is NOT fun. My friend ended up poking a hole in her dog's throat by using a pinch collar, so that's out. I've seen ads for shock…

Me too! I can't wrap my mind around anything more until I get close to that goal. I've always been big, so I can't envision myself smaller since I never have been there. I was 180 in elementary school. :embarassed:

Chick-fil-A: 8 count grilled nuggets with a side salad instead of fries, one CFA sauce split for dipping and as the salad dressing, and either an unsweet tea or diet lemonade :heart:

You can buy Breyer's CarbSmart ice cream in vanilla or chocolate if you don't want the hassle of making it at home. I would LOVE to find a recipe that uses Stevia instead of Splenda. So let me know if you have one!! :love:

Most of my apple shape is around my middle, so I'm regularly asked when I'm 'due.' :explode: I saw an add for TLC's What Not To Wear where they were going to show how to dress a pregnant body. I was so hopeful that they would show how to camouflage it, but the whole episode was promoting that you 'embrace your pregnancy…

I eat a lot of the same foods repeatedly. It's easy because I don't have to figure out something new and mess with how many calories it is, etc. I know I like it, and at the end of a long day I don't have to use energy I don't have trying to be creative about what to eat. So long as we're eating a balanced diet and getting…

Along with my food diary, I use the notes section to document how I'm feeling for the day or when I have food issues. I found out I was eating for everything BUT hunger. I ate when I was angry, stressed, depressed, lonely, bored, etc. Food was always there with no judgment, and it was easy to let the "wheels fall off" so I…

Aha! Found an old post from about a month ago. It IS normal to feel weak the first few days. Whew - that's a relief! :wink:

Thanks for the post. :smooched: I'd never heard of it before.

I like to keep a mondo sized tub of nuts. It's so much more economical than getting all those individually wrapped bags out of the vending machine. However, if you are what you eat, then I'm in trouble...! :tongue:

Have any of you run into this before? When I drink the juice, my core feels energized and wonderful. However, I feel weak/tired as if I've just done a quad/leg workout. My doctor wanted me to add protein, so I'm juicing for breakfast and lunch, then having a large salad for dinner that includes chicken and slivered…

For years my cycle wouldn't stop. Out of 365 days a year, I was going about 280, most of which was severely heavy. Eventually, I bled out faster than my body could make red blood cells, so I was flowing but it had little color. My thyroid tests kept coming back 'Normal.' The doctor seemed befuddled and kept giving the…

I read somewhere that apples are the only fruit that you can mix with vegetables without there being a gaseous reaction. I have enough issues without creating more problems for myself! :glasses: I've come to like carrot, beet, spinach, apple the best. It's great for cleaning out your liver and is a good all around juice. I…

Okay, I started the juice fast today instead of Saturday. I am wondering if MFP is going to give me the "You're not eating enough calories" message, because breakfast was about 200 calories, and lunch was about 230 calories. If I'm not mistaken, doesn't it give you a hard time for anything less than 1200 calories a day?…

I also found it for free on imdb.com - it is WELL worth the 1:37 minute run time. I'm considering a 10 day juice fast starting Saturday. Friday night is already taken with a social function and I want to enjoy the event without the added pressure. Is anyone else starting a juice fast soon? I'd love to compare notes!

Ketchup on my large white lima beans (not the small green limas). :bigsmile: