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I keep dreaming about food
I am obsessed with food! What am I going to eat? When am I going to eat? I am even dreaming about eating. Does anyone have tips to take my mind off of food?
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Two or more diet sodas a day increase risk of heart attach or stroke
Anyone have any thoughts on a new study from the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association that diet drinks are increasing your risk of heart disease. The study had over 80,000 postmenopausal women take part. It found that women who drank 2 or more artificially sweetened beverages each day were 31% more…
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Biggest loser mistake?
A friend of mine suggested I join with some other ladies and do a biggest loser contest. We each paid an entry fee and then everyone who isn't one of the top two losers for the week pays a penalty. This week I lost a tiny bit over 1% of my beginning body weight and I was near the bottom of the list. Even ladies that I know…
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Keeping muscle while losing weight
I am still trying to wrap my mind around all the variables needed to be successful at this process. I am currently eating at least 1 gram of protein per pound of my estimated lean body mass per day. I am eating 500 calorie per day less than my TDEE. When it comes to my strength/weight training I am opting for higher weight…
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Saucony shoes
Anybody use these and love or hate them that I could ask for details.
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PB2 powdered peanut butter
I finally bought some PB2 today! It is one of the best low-calorie substitutes I have ever tasted. Measured out 12 grams in a little bowl, added some water, and the smell was just like the real thing. "It tastes wonderful too", she said as she licks the bowl to get every bite. I have to try the chocolate next! I do wish it…
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Assessing my Holiday eating - the PERFECT storm
To better understand my epic failure, I am reviewing my feelings, environment and response. The purpose of this thread is not to excuse my behavior. But to evaluate, analyze, and recommend strategies for the future. Everyone wishes you, and you feel expects you to have a Merry Christmas. You are inundated with images of…
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Is a personal trainer essential?
When it comes to strength training, I am a novice at best. I joined a gym, (Anytime Fitness) where the membership is paid as a part of my benefit package, and I had a free fitness evaluation with a personal trainer. I then had the sales pitch for personal training sessions. It is a year commitment and I am not sure where I…
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Maintaining good posture
Apparently my posture stinks, while I am walking, which has been my primary exercise. I am working with a sports medicine physical therapist to help reduce pain in my upper back between shoulder blades. She says that I have one set of strong muscles doing things that many other less engaged muscles should be helping with.…
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Onederland the hard way
Last week when I realized that onderland was achievable in the very near future, I became so excited. I also was tempted to do a very low calorie diet to get their faster. I also thought it is only one stomach flu away. Tragically I got my wish. I was hit with the stomach flu. I have been in agony for two days and nights…
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Eating same thing day after day
I eat the same nutrient dense foods day after day. Blue berries, carrots, red leaf lettuce, oranges, bananas, beans, cabbage, fish and others. I love these foods, I feel great and am losing weight. Should I work harder at more variety or just continue to eat my favorites?
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Benefits of accurate tracking CICO?
I am a numbers gal. My career was spent collecting quality data. I know that numbers are only meaningful if their collection is controlled for variables. Accurate measurement and recording is essential for quality data. Quality data is essential for accurate prediction. I have collected enough quality data, on myself, with…
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Do you feel better?
When I tell people, “I have lost xx pounds”. They ask, “Do you feel better?” It made me start to think. As a yoyo from the time I reached puberty. I have been this weight (207 pounds) before, I have lost weight at this rate (2 pounds a week) but I have never felt this good at this weight. The difference has to be CICO. My…
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Grateful for people brave enough to ask questions, and wise enough to answer
I want to thank all of you who have had the courage to post questions and those who have given wise responses in forums. I have been on MFP for a month now and have successfully lost a little over 8 pounds and gained a great deal of knowledge about how to maximize the benefit of this free tool. I am meticulous with food…
