rgunn02 Member

Good Idea!

I'm in - I'm scared, but I'm in!! I exercise regularly but need to take my diet to a new level!!

I always look at the side of packaging to see what they suggest for a serving size - and that's what I measure out for myself. I don't worry too much about limiting/portioning veggie's and fruit (lets face it - people don't get fat from eating too many strawberries or cucumbers lol!)

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What a terrible idea!!! No one should be skipping breakfast! My understanding is we need the bulk of our calories earlier in the day to give us the energy to get through the day. And since our physical activity decreases into the evening so should our calorie consumption. Also, skipping meals will probably lead to…

Me too!! My breakfast was 396 calories and my lunch is 449.

Chocolate milk is a good recovery drink - and the sweetness makes it taste like you're doing something bad! yum yum! http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/releases/152240.php

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Corn Chowder 5 potatoes peeled and chopped 2 white onions chopped 2 celery stalks chopped 2 cups cubed ham 1 can corn undrained cover with water and add a chicken bouillion cube - or - cover with chicken broth cook on high until potatoes are soft (4hr approx) add one can evaporated milk, cook for 30 min longer If you want…

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Good Work!! You must feel sooooo Good!!

I prefer 2 eggs (140 cal), a "negative calorie" fruit (usually and apple or berries of some sort) and a glass of skim -fat free milk (90cal) That gives me a 18 grams of protein, and 18 grams of carbs. I think you should only "seriously" worry about carbs if you're doing a carb restricted diet Good luck!

I agree!! It's worth the money, and I'm not feeding my family anything weird (colors, "butter flavour" fructose syrup etc)

Just remember no one ever got fat from eating too much watermelon! ....or raspberries, or strawberries, or grapes.... :smile:

Calorie free, Carb free red wine please

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use bran buds in place of granola, and 0%mf greek yogourt

Start off slow and easy - I started by using Couch to 5k. Get fitted at a running store (not a sport's store) for a good pair of runners, download your all time favourite music to listen to and off you go! I started running last January and I love it! I get an extreme sense of accomplishment when I look at my gps and see…

Me Too!! Actually it's been a bad 2 weeks for me - so bad that I've put back on more than just a couple of pounds! :sad: It happens to everyone - you'll get through it!! :smile:

I've been using The Firm videos for years, and I wear my hrm when I workout. I've noticed that I used to burn about 100cal/10 mins. Now that my fitness level has increased and I've lost weight, I'm burning about 80/10mins. I would recommend you pick yourself up a hrm to know for sure. It's a quick workout, and you may not…

I love The Firm series. I;ve tried lots of others, but keep coming back to these. They have a person doing beginner moves, and they focus on form and core stability.

Consume!! There has been research that shows that people that consume milk have better weight loss (something your body craving foods in order to get the calcium it needs) Also, as a women, you NEED it!! If you choose not to eat it, at least take a supplement with calcium, vit D and magnesium - Your bones will thank you…

I have 3 kids - my advice - go with your gut!!! Continue to encourage playdates at your house. At 8 years, she's too young to understand why, but just tell her, if she wants to continue to play with this child, it has to be at your house. And who knows, maybe the other child needs a safe place like yours to come to and…

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When your friend, who is also a MFPer, asks you "How much is that?" and you know she's talking about calories not dollars....

if you google "diarrhea after running" you should find lots of info. Good Luck! :smile:

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If you're staying under your calories and exercising, make sure you're eating your exercise calories. Without exercising, MFP has already factored in a 500cal per day deficit to account for loosing 1lb a week (500 calorie deficit x 7days = 3500 calorie deficit / week = 1 lb) if you;re not eating those exercise calories,…

Ask a Nutritionist - through your local health unit.