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  • Sometimes I find that the calorie count on MFP is a bit high. I used to adjust the calories burned to what the fitness machines say I burn at my gym, but I recently read (I think in Women's Health magazine) that even those machines are off--usually they overestimate the amount of calories burned by 10-30%!!! That was…
  • Yes, keeping this stuff out of the house is the best way to avoid it. Think about what you're craving, too. If you're craving a little bit of spice, keep wasabi peas or dried wasabi edamame in the house to munch on. I bought tiny little ramekins to use for snacks like these so I don't go overboard with them. If you're…
  • You can use them either way! I like them whole on toast or in salads. They're also great ground up in smoothies! Flax seeds are great for your digestive system. Have fun figuring out new ways to use them in your cooking!
  • Are you just starting to run? Running is a great way to jump-start weight loss if you haven't made it a regular part of your fitness routine before. But after several weeks of just running, I found that I plateaued with my weight loss. In fact, even after doubling my original mileage, I didn't lose any additional weight…
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