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Fertility and conception diets
So recently my husband and I have decided that we want to start working on adding to our family. I want to make sure I'm as prepared as possible from the moment of conception though to term. What are some resources you have used (books/articles/sites) that really focus on nutrition from trying to birth. Thank you for the…
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Supplements!
What supplements do you use and why? I take a prenatal vitamin (1/2 dose) to round out any minor short comings in my day to day diet. echinacea and vitamin C in the spring/winter to help my immunity against the cold and flu/changing seasons. Whey powder (natural, unflavored)- to kick up my protein when needed (usually…
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Let's talk macros!
I love, love, love reading about everyone dietary choices and hearing what they aim for macro wise. I aim for 50% fat, 35% protein and 15% carb. I avoid bread and get my carbs primarily from vegetables/fruit/nuts/legumes. I also eat oatmeal and rice on "carb up" days. So let's hear it!
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New Goals, New motivation
I've been struggling since for the last month to get back into my day to day fitness routine, and having already lost +65lbs I really don't want to squander all my hard work. So last night, I had an incredible workout (my hams are killing me!) and I was so trilled to see my backside bounce back post heavy lifting (got to…
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Help! Motivation needed
Hi, So the last couple years I've been focusing on getting healthy and changing my habits and I have been fairly successful, however since my wedding a month ago I have pretty much abandoned all my healthy behaviors (meal prep, gym etc) I really need to get re-focused and I'm not really sure how, I tried a HIIT workout…
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Years on MFP, never used the forums!
Hello! I've been around these parts for a while now but have never participated in the forums! I figured why not try, so let me introduce myself. My names is Melanie, i'm 27, newly married and have been on a journey of health and fitness for a couple years now. I have lost over 60lbs with about 25lbs more to go. I have no…
