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The carbs you're getting from fruit are primarily in the form of sugar (fructose). There is a big debate about the *kind* of sugar (natural vs. artificial), but ultimately It makes very little difference either way. It's still sugar. Complex carbs (starches), such as those from whole grain products (100% whole wheat bread,…

I believe squats and lunges focus primarily on your glutes, quads, and hamstrings rather than the inner/outer thigh muscles, although everything is connected. Suggest trying an abductor/adductor machine to strengthen those muscles. Simplistically, the abductor muscles are on the outside of your thigh, and the adductor…

Suggest defining what kind of riding you will be doing and tailoring your bike selection based on that. I have an OLD road bike. It fits me fine, with the exception of the seat, which is a problem for many women (regardless of size). Find a comfortable saddle on the right type of bike, work with a bike shop to make sure…

Major diet changes of any kind can wreak havoc on your system. If you have just introduced a large quantity of veggies, try reducing the amount back to what it was before and then gradually increasing it. Your system should adjust. Veggies can cause gas. If it does not improve, try something like Beano to prevent gas…

Welcome to MFP! I wish you success in your journey. You'll find that folks on the site are very supportive.

Ultimately, we are individuals and are responsible for our own actions. Over time, parents lose the ability to influence the decisions their children make---it's part of growing up. What makes someone into an addict? Bad parenting? Perhaps. Peers who are addicts? Much more likely. Genetics? Most certainly a contributing…

Let's define some terms here. "Glass" is not a standard measure. I have 8 oz. glasses, 12 oz. glasses, and even 16 oz. glasses in my kitchen. The recommendation is 8 CUPS per day, where 1 cup = 8 fluid ounces (using a measuring cup designed for liquids). There are 4 cups/quart, so the total is 2 quarts, or 1/2 gallon per…

It seems to that whether you should log "mild" exercise depends upon how you have set up your profile. For example, mine is "sedentary." So, I'd log anything I do beyond sitting at my desk (watching TV, etc.), including a 20-minute walk, even if it was just a stroll. If your profile is set higher than sedentary, then some…

It isn't normal. Talk to your doctor.

Actually, it's the opposite. If your goal is to eat 1200 calories per day and you ate 1323, MFP shows -123 in red. That means you went over your net calorie goal for the day by 123 calories. Problem is that positive (green) and negative (red) numbers mean different things depending on the context. If you're "red" on your…

You will gain weight while dieting if you're building muscle, which weighs more than fat. Talk to a trainer about a body fat % assessment. Also, take some measurements (waist, chest, thigh, etc.). You could be losing inches and not weight. Weigh yourself in the morning before you eat breakfast. As you eat throughout the…

It's normal. Sometimes the soreness doesn't even show itself until the second day after the workout. That's what usually happens to me.

Aside from the hypothyroidism, based on your ticker you're pretty close to goal so losing those last 7 or so pounds will go slowly.

Use 1 tablespoon = 1 serving, which is standard for jams, jellies, and other spreads. If your recipe makes 9 pts, that's 18 cups (2 cups/pint). There are 16 tablespoons per cup, so you have 18*16 tablespoons, or 288 tablespoons/servings per recipe.

I have only an analog scale, supposedly a "doctor's" scale. I have the same problem with the weight varying. I also find that if I lean forward or backward on the scale, I can make the weight vary as much as 5 lbs. either way. Time for a new scale, perhaps...? At the doctor's office, I always weigh 5 lbs. more than I do at…

If the Protein value is red, you've eaten more protein grams than you have allocated. What is your goal (how many grams per day)? As someone else mentioned, as long as you're not eating more than your body weight per day in grams of protein you're OK. In other words, if you weigh 150 lbs., you should not eat more than 150…

Welcome! Stay focused, and take it one day at at time! Good luck!

First, consult with an obstetrician about this. Personally, I'd suggest emphasizing your own nutrition (don't forget to take those prenatal vitamins!) and fitness so that you can have a good pregnancy and a healthy baby. Let's face it, none of us is svelte while we're pregnant, and 10 lbs. isn't going to matter much either…

Sorry to hear about your rough day. (I can do calculus but failed arithmetic in kindergarten, so don't feel bad.) As trite as it sounds, I know exactly how you feel as I have experienced the same thing---going through lots of bad stuff and becoming "destabilized" as you said. At that point, everything is out of control and…

Bump for Fage Greek Yogurt! It's the only nonfat yogurt I will go near, and I eat only unsweetened yogurt. Thankfully that means I don't have to deal with artificial sweeteners, HFCS, or anything else I don't want. (I react to aspartame, although I can't really consider it an allergy. Same with acesulfame-K.) The Fage 0%…

Hi, I searched for "basicterp" and no videos came up. Congrats on your "loss"! (I know, it sounds weird, but here it makes sense, right??)

Welcome! When you set up your diet/fitness profile, you can select "gain x lbs. per week" and, based on that and the other info you provide in your profile, MFP will calculate how many calories you need to eat to reach that goal. It's an option, just like losing x lbs. per week. Take a look at the board topics and see…

Short answer: Yes. When you created your profile, you had to specify a general activity level. Even "sedentary" is above the BMR (basal metabolic rate, needed just to keep you alive) and some calories (based on a multiplier, usually) will be added to the intake recommended by MFP. So, as in the article you provided, if you…

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What have you set your sodium limit to? Mine is 1500 mg/day. I set it low because I do not like salt, not for any medical reason. I may exceed it occasionally, but typically only when I go out to eat. Over the years, I found that gradually reducing my sodium intake, especially by reducing and eventually eliminating "added"…

I don't condone lying, but I also don't think that the "brutal" truth is always the most productive way to accomplish a goal, such as to "help" someone change his behavior. The fact is that you can't change anyone but yourself. What you're advocating is the equivalent of nagging. Indulge me in using some superlatives here:…

I tend to stalk the fridge about a week before TOM arrives. My appetite changes pretty noticeably. Usually I'm pretty good, but I have to remember the cardinal rule: If I buy it, I will eat it. Peanut M&Ms are the worst. I'll eat an entire bag (the large one) of them in one sitting if left to my own devices. But if I don't…

Water is very heavy--8 lbs. per gallon. If you are retaining water due to alcohol, sodium etc. that's been mentioned, water is probably the major culprit. Today I played racquetball for 90 minutes and had a liter of water during/after (not enough, really; should have had 2L) and a protein recovery shake later. Just for…

If it tastes bitter to you, or if you feel you need to add sweetener to it, you're probably brewing it too long. Forget the directions on the box---it doesn't work the same way as black tea. Green tea is not supposed to be "strong" like some black teas. It has a delicate flavor and is not bitter at all if you brew it…

I know that feeling well! I had lost 11 lbs and have gained 3 of them back, despite watching my calories closely. I recently lost my job (not a surprise--I'm a contractor) and am not exercising like I should be. Motivation is currently low in that department, but I'll get back into it. (Fortunately I'm not an emotional…