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I Look Silly
When they say that genetics determines where the weight will come off, they neglect to tell you that genetics has a wicked sense of humor. Much of my weight has come off of my sides just below my ribs and from just below my lower abs, leaving a protruding pot of belly fat that makes me look like I'm expecting to mother a…
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Do You Ever...
...look back on the way you used to eat and/or think about food and wonder how you didn't end up weighing 1000 lbs?? I was thinking about a job I used to have. My co-workers and I would go out for breakfast and lunch quite frequently. I'd order a huge breakfast and then a large lunch as well. I never thought twice about…
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Should You Force Yourself to Workout?
There are some days that I'm just not feeling it, but my brain tells me I should get out there and do something. I allow myself rest days but on other days when I have a workout/run scheduled, it's hard to push myself to do it. It's not all the time, just some days. Is it better to force yourself to workout or allow…
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What Do You Do When You're Super Discouraged
I've been having a terrible time lately, mostly because I can't find a job, but some other things too. I have applied for somewhere around 40 jobs over the past month or so and besides a few rejection emails, no one bothers to get back to me. Apparently it's the new evil to call HR and inquire about your application. That…
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What the What??!
I'd like to share some information I received on my Facebook page this morning: "Something that I've learned from being a farmer: grain makes you fat, grain lowers your PH (makes you acidic), grain can cause inflammation - serious inflammation. Farmers have traditionally used grain to fatten livestock, but care must be…
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Help With Macros
I realize a lot of people ask about macros but it seems to be individualistic so I'd appreciate help with mine. My diary is open to anyone. I'm 41, female, 5-foot-10, weigh 138 lbs. I'm a distance runner currently in half marathon training. I do 2-3 runs per week including one long run (about 7-9 miles right now). My…
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Hybriding Running w/Weight Lifting
I am currently half marathon training; I follow a program by Jenny Hadfield. It allows for 2-3 days of cross training per week. I have begun to lift weights in order to build muscle mass and recomp my body. I'd like to hear from others who've had success doing a running/weight lifting hybrid program.
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Dairy and Acne
I've been acne-prone most of my life. It's fairly well controlled now with a good cleansing regimen. However I do notice that when I increase dairy in my diet, I break out. A doctor told me a while ago that dairy is difficult for some bodies to break down, so strange things may happen. I've limited myself to one Greek…
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Gonna Stop Logging Exercise
I know I've seen similar posts from others, but I'm going to stop logging my exercise calories on MFP. I just think the counts are outrageous and fool me into thinking I can eat more. While I've been trying just to eat back 50-75% of what it says, I still think this may be fooling me. I do believe in eating back exercise…
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Wooziness After Exercise
Not sure what's going on, but often I get woozy or lightheaded after cardio and/or lifting. I'm staying hydrated and currently eating at maintenance (1900 cal.). I got to my goal weight but still have flab so I'm trying to lift heavy to lose that. I just don't know why I get woozy. I try to eat enough prior to exercise.…
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I Keep Burning the Rice!
I have a rice cooker/food steamer, and no matter what I do, I keep burning the rice or quinoa. As far as I know, I'm adding the correct amount of water. I usually cook about 1/4 cup of rice or quinoa at a time. It's supposed to be one of those "set it and forget it" things, so why does it burn? I've tried spraying the…
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Met Goal Weight, Still Have Flab
I am looking for advice on where to go from here. I have essentially met the goal weight I set when I started MFP. I am 41 years old and have lost 20 pounds since January. I'm 5-foot-10 and now weight 135 pounds. However, I still have flab on my belly and my thighs that I'd like to see reduced. I am not hung up on numbers;…
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Late Night Infomercials
So I had a bit of insomnia last night and ended up popping the TV on at 0330. Mostly infomercials were on, as I expected, but I came across one that caught my attention. It was for the "Food Lovers Fat Loss Plan." I'd never heard of this so I wanted to see what *kitten*-a-mamie crap they were peddling now. Well, I was…
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Dear General Public
I am one of your friendly neighborhood paramedics and I work in the local fire house. While I dearly appreciate your kindness and thoughtfulness when you bring in brownies, cookies, cakes, pies, etc., I'd like to let you know that I have no willpower when it comes to those things. Like now, there's a table full of…
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Making Salmon More Palatable
I would like to incorporate more fish into my diet; I pretty much like cod and haddock. I've eaten salmon but can't get past the salty ocean flavor. However, I know how healthy it is and wonder if there's a way I can prepare it that will cut down on that fishy taste.
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Sucky Weather is Getting Me Down!
Our weather sucks!!!! I live in New England (Mass.) and it's still pretty much winter. There are no leaves on the trees and the grass is just starting to turn green. We've had about three days over 60 degrees. The sun's been out for maybe 10 hours all week. I love warm weather and this is just getting me down. After a…
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Calorie Deficit ---> Fatigue?
Has anyone experienced out-of-the ordinary levels of fatigue while eating at a deficit? I've run my caloric data through TDEE calculators and have set MFP to match those numbers. I've lost about 15 lbs. since January. I still have enough of a belly fat ring that I'd be embarrassed to wear a bikini, but I don't know if I…
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Endometriosis and Fatigue
Just wondering if there are any other ladies out there who deal with endometriosis. I'm also interested in learning more about any connection with fatigue and lack of stamina. I'm often tired but eat quite healthy. I read somewhere that endometriosis can interfere with stamina. I'm a distance runner so I push through my…
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Healthy Breakfast Proteins
I'm trying to increase my protein intake at breakfast time along with cutting down on carbs, e.g. having cereal every day (self-admitted cereal junkie). Of course I'm aware of eggs, and I often will have a couple scrambled with some salsa on top. I also use Shakeology and have it for breakfast some days in addition to the…
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Help Me Understand TDEE
Would someone who is well-versed in TDEE help explain it to me? It's a relatively new concept to me. I'm 41-years old and come from the "eat less, exercise more" school of weight loss. The TDEE calculator suggests I eat around 2600 calories per day. I generally eat around 1400. I just don't eat a lot (although I do eat…
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3-Day Quick Fixes
I'd like to hear people's experiences with any 3-day cleanse or "quick fix" they have tried. I have recently completed one of these, mostly as an experiment, and have reached some interesting conclusions. The "quick fix" called for 6 small meals daily, 2 hours apart, and consisted of very high protein (210g daily) and…
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Belly Fat Over 40
Why is it so hard to lose belly fat over 40? I'm just 40, and after a couple years of distance running, daily workouts (mixing cardio & strength training), and decreasing my caloric intake (while tracking it here), I still can't lose a $%^& ounce of my spare tire (love handles included). I tried eating 1200 calories a day…