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Boring Veggies
I end up eating the same routine of veggies with my proteins. - steamed broccoli - Green beans - Sautéed zucchini and mushrooms - Various cauliflower concoctions - Zucchini spirals Someone recently told me about roasting radishes so I'll try that. What other veggies can I pair with my protein? I'm looking for sides of…
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Heart Rate Monitor
Is buying a heart rate monitor worth it? I'm just getting into fitness.
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How did you get over your plateau?
At what point in your journey did you reach your first plateau? What did you do to overcome it? I am 9 weeks in. I've lost 20lbs. I am now at 215lbs. For the passed 2 weeks I've gained weight - nothing has changed in my diet. The only thing I'm doing differently is some mild strength training. I'm still doing cardio just…
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When did you....
People tell me all the time, "Once I started exercising, it became addicting and now I can't go a day without getting out there and being active. If I miss a day I am grumpy and feel terrible." When (if you did) did you start feeling this way? I'm 9 weeks into my journey and I have to seriously motivate myself to get up…
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I miss feeling FULL
So far I've been doing well but I really really miss the SUPER FULL feeling I had before changing my diet. It's been 7 weeks and my stomach capacity has shrunk but I miss the super satisfied "I can't fit another bite in" feeling. Any suggestions on low macros food that will give me that "stuffed" feeling I've been craving?…
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Marinade Macros Calculations
When calculating a recipe's macros - how much of the marinade do you use? In other words, how much marinade does meat absorb? If I use a cup of marinade I end up dumbing it out after the meat has been flavored.
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Vitamins and Supplements
What are the best (name and brand) vitamins and/or supplements to take while dieting? Right now I take Women's One-a-Day. Is there anything else I need to help my body be healthy and lose weight?
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Poll: Ideal Calorie Intake
Female, 34 years old, 226lbs, 48.5% body fat. All my fat is in my stomach - giant tire around my waist. How many calories should I consume to lose -2lbs a week? I'm having a debate with colleagues, nutritionist friend, and friends. Some say 1360 is too high, some say too low, and one says it is just right. Please help by…
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34/F/Southern California - First time MFP!
Hi everyone! My name is Laura and this is my first time on MFP! So far I've lost 10 lbs (in two weeks) and I'm thrilled. I had a nutritionist calculate my macros - and if it fits my macros, I get to eat it! I'm eating 3 meals and 3 snacks a day and so far I've never been hungry. I'm nervous yet excited to start some light…
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Too few calories???
Im counting macronutrients and calories. I'm eating 6 small meals a day and staying below 1360 calories. I'm a sleeper and on the weekends I SLEEP - (I know it's probably not good for me) I will sleep until 12 or 1pm easily. So by then I've already missed two meals. My question is - do I eat more frequently or heavier…
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Insane amount of protein!
My macros calculations indicate that I should be eating 155g of protein daily. How is this even possible??? I'd have to be consuming mass quantities of animal protein (Bc Im doing low carb). I can't seem to get above 75 even with protein shakes. Help!
