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Night Time Snacking...
I am looking for a little advice. I enjoy snacking at night. I prefer going to bed feeling full. I am not much of a morning or afternoon eater. Recently though I have been prescribed some medication to take - twice a day. I am supposed to take it in the morning and evening on an empty stomach. This is not a problem for me…
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One hand/leg lifts
Do you do any one hand/leg lifts? I do a couple. Do you start with your weaker or stronger side first and why? I hadn't given it much thought and just institutionally started with my stronger side first. A few weeks ago I was thinking about it as I was trying to get the last rep on my weaker side. I decided it made more…
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If money was no object
If money was not a consideration what is something you would regularly incorporate into your diet? For me it would be mahi mahi and scallops. I love the taste, it is high in protein and low in calories. It is a little too pricey to have daily though!
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Kirkland Protein Bar Sale!
Heads up for people who like these! I just bought 10 boxes... Hubby and I have enough protein bars to last until July or August!
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Any other shorties who shop in the children's section?
I am 5 foot even and love a bargain. I often check the children's clothing area out for sales. I can usually fit in a child's large or extra large and the clothing is often cheaper. One thing that never occurred to me was to check for underwear sales... A few weeks ago I was at Costco and saw a 6 pack of cute calvin klein…
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Who are the experts worth listening to?
A little over 2 years ago I wanted to start lifting weights and change the way my body looks. So I did what I normally do. I opened google and started searching and gathering information. It was overwhelming. There was information that didn't make sense, there was a lot of contradictions and opinions. I was not sure who…
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Thanksgiving Apps
I usually bring appetizers for Thanksgiving. This is what I am thinking of this year: http://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a52549/bacon-crack-bites-recipe/ and https://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/prunes-in-crispy-bacon-51202220 What are your favorite Thanksgiving appetizers to make or eat?
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Halo Top at Costco
FYI - keep an eye out. This price is hard to beat!
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A stupid question about bulking
I am getting close to starting a bulk and had a question - I apologize if it is a stupid one but I just wanted to make sure my thinking is not flawed. A little background: I recomped for a little over a year and had some tremendous changes with my body composition - specifically my upper body (I am so pleased with how my…
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White Turkey Wild Rice Chili
The last vacation I went on was to Minnesota. I came back with some wild rice. Tonight I made this: http://www.mnwildrice.org/research_results_detail.php?id=187 I left the corn out and had a few slight measurement differences. With the ingredients I used the entire recipe came out to 1,800 calories (I portioned it out into…
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How often do you overeat?
I love food. I love trying new foods. I love low calorie foods like cucumbers, honey dew melons. I love decadent high calorie foods like cheesecake and anything salted caramel. I love protein foods like steak, turkey, fish. I will try any food that is put in front of me - even mushrooms which I don't like. Every few months…
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Coffee Jelly?
So I was given some coffee jelly and it sounds interesting! I thought it might be something that you spread on toast but I am not a huge fan of toast. I was browsing and it looks like it might be something that you eat with sweet condensed milk, or add a little to a cold coffee beverage or maybe eat it with some vanilla…
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New Scale - I am heavier
I have a mechanical scale in the bathroom. I had suspected that it was not that accurate but thought it might only be off by a pound or two. I have a strong desire to run a bulk and cut cycle and wanted a scale that was more accurate and precise so that I could plot weight changes. So I ordered a scale from amazon and it…
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What are your favorite condiments/sauces?
I love added flavor and like to try new things. What are your favorite condiments and which brand/formula do you like the best? Some of my favorites are: -Cholula Hot Sauce (original) -Koops Arizona Heat Mustard -Stubb's Original BBQ Sauce -and I recently discovered Stubb's Green Chili Anytime Sauce (it is soooooo good!!)
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Vacation!
I just got back from vacation. I ate like it might be my last vacation ever! I can not even begin to estimate how much over my TDEE I ate but I enjoyed every bite and choose things that I normally wouldn't eat. I destroyed many desserts. I ate hummingbird cake for the first time (OMG was it good!). The only regret I have…
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Research mode for first bulk
I am in research mode for my first bulk. I plan to start around July and go till January (26 weeks). I am around 100ish pounds. My plan is to put on 10 pounds. That works out to be 0.38 pounds a week. I was just going to round down to 0.35 pounds/week or an extra 175 calories to start. A lot of the reading I have done…
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Edamame Pasta
I have had my eye on this from Costco for awhile (because of the protein): http://www.explore-asian.com/products/edamame-spaghetti.html#.Vr6kZhgrKHs My flyer says it will be $2.50 off. Has anyone tried it? What did you think? Was the extra cost worth it?
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Applesauce oatmeal yogurt muffins
I made these tonight and they turned out really tasty! Mix 1 beaten egg 175 grams greek yogurt 113 grams unsweetened applsauce 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup water 100 grams oatmeal In a separate bowl mix: 90 grams flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon cinnamon 100 grams…
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Honey Cake
Sometimes I just want to a large volume baked goods. I have been trying out a few low calorie recipes without much success. Today I made this: http://www.food.com/recipe/perfect-honey-cake-139651 I made a quarter recipe and it is about 560 calories for the whole thing (depending on the ingredients used). For being lower in…
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Grains with the Highest Protein to Carbohydrate Ratio
I came across this today and thought some people might find it interesting: http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/grains-highest-protein-carbohydrate-ratio.php
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Say what!? BBQ Jackfruit (vegetarian pulled pork)
I don't know how I got here...I think it started by trying to figure out the calories in some chocolate candies that we have in the house. One click lead to another and I ended up here: http://minimalistbaker.com/bbq-jackfruit-sandwiches-with-avocado-slaw/ I am a meat eater but that looks so tasty. Has anyone tried BBQ…
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Squat Rack - looking for opinions
I am currently using a lot of random things at home to set weights on (for example: milk cartons for RDL, chairs for zercher squats) I got a little amazon money for Christmas and was thinking of getting a squat/bench rack. I don't have room in my house for a cage. This is what I am thinking of getting:…
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New favorite foods
I love trying new to me foods. Over the past years there has been a few standouts. These are things I crave and enjoy going out to have: Mofongo Lo Bak Go Pho Paneer Mutter Chilaquiles Rojos with eggs Chess Pie What about you? What foods were unfamiliar to you but are now a favorite?
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Strong - a new book from Lou Schuler & Alwyn Cosgrove (NROLFW)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1583335757/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1583335757&linkCode=as2&tag=wwwalwyncosgr-20&linkId=C6372YRQ3SSK3IZV Neat! There is a new book coming out from the authors of NROLFW!
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Lifting woes
Since January I have been lifting 3 times a week (NROLFL). 3-4 times a week I use a stationary bike for 30 minutes. This current run through NROLFL has been really rough. I increased weights and it is just wiping me out. I have been unable to do the number of sets written in the program. Phase two calls for 2-4x10. I lift…
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Haagen Dazs - Spiced Pecan Turtle Ice Cream
Has anyone tried this? OMG it is so good! I am SHOCKED that I am about to say this...I almost don't think it is worth the calories though...310 for 106 grams. Hahaha! Who am I kidding! I would buy it again! I really want to try the applewood smoked caramel almond but it was not in my store.
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Do you really need to cut calories after a splurge?
I am very close to 1 year of calorie counting, 7 months of maintenance. I have lost weight, maintained weight and of coarse gained weight - all without counting calories. I have no intention of quitting calorie counting at this time as it is helping me achieve my goals. Once a week or maybe once every other week I eat out.…
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Vacation (strength training)
I started strength training in January (NROL4L). I am going on vacation soon and will have 14 days in a row where I won't be strength training. My time off won't be completely devoid of activity. There will be lots of day hikes around Shenandoah National Park. I will be eating more calories than I should and might…
