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beach body is a fail. suggestions?
ive considered trying beach body but was so put off by the "coaches" that i never gave it much thought. ive yet to meet a "coach" who seemed genuine and like they really wanted to help. the ones ive talke to, a few tell me if didnt by the products (like every new product that came out) i would fail and ive had others tell…
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are you pushy and nosey?
Im looking for friends who have these qualities. I mean not over the top but sometimes i need a "you better get that work out done!" To push me. Also i find that i stay motivated when im connected to people who like to ask questions about and share their work out routine or recipes. I dont do well with people who just like…
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heart rate monitors. suggestions?
ive been kind of wanting a fitbit but just realized most of them dont have the HRM on them except the 2 more expensive ones (which isnt out of the question...i just like options). so now im kind of more open to other choices. i thought id come here and ask what everyone else uses, likes, and suggests.
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nevermind
nevermind! thanks :)
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calories in avocados
all the avocados in the data base just say "one avocado" or "one medium avocado". thats so vague. i did a google search to try to find out calories per ounce and got several different answers. does anyone know?
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no room to work out
i need suggestions or links (youtube perhaps?) for good work outs that take very little space. and i do mean very little. i have maybe a "snow angel" amount of free space in my room. (meaning i, who is 5'9, could probably do a snow angel in my floor but thats the extent of the free space i have). its cold and snowy outside…
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what roll does sugar play in weight loss?
ive always believed weight loss was all in the calories in vs calories out. but someone told me today id probably lose more if i cut out all sugar except natural sugars and the occasional treat. does it really make a difference how much sugar i have as long as im under my calorie goal?
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struggling
i recently cut back from many many dr peppers a day to two, and then to one. i was doing great. then i tried cutting back to 2-3 a week. that didnt go too well. i started craving junk food more. i always wanted to eat or snack. now i have no dr pepper in the house at all and at this rate- i wont have any more food in the…
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popping joints
my joints pop a lot. is this a weakness issue? like is there something i can do to strengthen them? i doubt its "normal" and everyones does it. IE- if i lay flat on my back and do leg lifts (legs straight, lift one or both legs at a time, slowly lower them back down) my hips make a popping feeling. it doesnt hurt. but i…
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I need energy
Every since i went through radiation back in october ive been exhausted. never enough sleep. today i slept until noon. its 9pm and im ready for bed. my doctor insists its not related to the cancer/tumor or radiation. maybe im lacking certain nutrients? ive cut back on pop and everything ive read says i would feel more…
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side dishes- whats your favs?
i need new ideas so whats your favorite (simple is a plus) side dishes? im on a fish kick so some that would go with tilapia or salmon would be great. we also do a lot of chicken.
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does time of day matter when weighing in?
I weigh myself daily (i know. Many people are against this and im sure as the new wears off and i start getting into a pattern ill cut back) . but i like seeing the fluctuations. I only log my weight once a week. Anyways does the time of day matter? Im not talking about waking up and hopping on the scale vs waiting til…
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Settle this- how much cooked rice = 1 serving?
last night i made rice and i just did a quick search and read that 1/4c dry rice = 1/3c cooked. today i started second guessing that so i researched and ive found anything from 1/3 to 1/4 cup and even 3/4 cup! how much is an actual serving size? ive never just cooked 1 serving of rice and with a family of 6 i dont think i…
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silly squat question
i didnt go through the forum so i dont know if this has been posted before but i had a question about squats. my knees hate them. i dont know if its the extra weight, the family history of bad joints, or a mixture of the two. but i cant squat with my feet shoulder width apart. it hurts my knees, and i feel like i cant do…
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discouraged at the thought of...
ive been on MFP time and time again over the past 5 years. i love it. its a great place. but i have yet to succeed. i lose interest. motivation. i dont know. im the type thats really excited to start something new but once the "new" wears off im over it. im back and im trying really hard. and im doing really well. im…
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why do i do this to myself? FFS
I am a horrible Dr pepper addict. i have no self control. i cannot buy a 2 liter or a 12 pack of cans and just not drink it all in a day or two. Ive tried several times to quit and finally had to just go cold turkey, not have any in the house or walk down the pop isle at the store. i lasted 2 weeks. today we were out…
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dehydration = weight gain?
ive "gained" about 3 pounds in the past 2-3 days. I know theres no way i really GAINED that much and i assume its water weight mixed with just weight fluctuation maybe. but i havent eaten anything high in sodium or anything that would be an obvious trigger. however i havent been drinking nearly enough water. we ran out of…
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I love FISH STICKS! (recipe and question)
But theyre oh so horrible, i know. today I found a recipe to make them myself so they arent SO horrible but im put off by the mayo it calls for. Heres the recipe http://www.produceforkids.com/meal-planning/fantastic-fish-sticks. Any suggestions that i can sub for the mayo? or would a homemade mayo atleast be a better…
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splenda vs equal vs sweet n low
Which one (ones?) Are the "bad guys"? I was thinking it was splenda so I bought equal but now that im home and already opened the equal box im wondering if I was thinking of sweet n low , and if splenda is the good one. Or are they all equally evil in their own way?
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How would you log these?
Im going to make quesadillas for dinner tonight. We had several bell peppers (yellow, orange, red, and green) and we diced and froze them because we knew we wouldnt use them before they went bad. now IDK how to log them. the database says 1/8 of a cup is.... XXXCalories or 100g is XXXXcalories. i swear im not going to pick…
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canned chicken(and others) recipes PLEASE
Yuck, I know. But I need to use up the meats we have and this is the one im having the move trouble with when it comes to finding a healthy recipe. I originally bought it to put on salads but, while we could eat it if we had to, it really wasnt that appealing so im trying to "hide" it in something else. A dinner maybe?…
