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What is the one food you absolutely refuse to eat?
For me, liver. No way no how.
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Are there any protein bars that don't taste like a stick of chalk?
Because if there are I'd really like to know
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It's not just about vanity anymore
I am just over 50. Most of my life I've battled with keeping extra pounds off, but it was all because I wanted to look good. Now that I'm older, my blood pressure and cholesterol levels are both too high. Heart disease runs in my family. My doctor has told me that losing weight will help both of these health issues so now…
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Do you reward yourself?
I have been setting up rewards for myself for motivation. When I lose 5 pounds I get to have a massage. When I lose the next 3 pounds after that, I get to buy a new outfit. And so on...does anyone else do this? I find it very motivating!
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Women over 50- would love to hear from you!
So I'm over 50, post menopausal, and it is really hard to lose weight at this stage in my life. Through out my life it has always been easy for me, but now even when I restrict myself to a certain number of calories, walk 2 hours a day (I hate the gym but love walking my dog) I still don't lose much. I am 5'3" and weigh…
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Day One!
I've started and restarted MFP so many times I can't remember. Day one is always the hardest...but if I can get through that it's SO motivating. Yesterday I did great! Breakfast was turkey bacon and a boiled egg. Lunch was cottage cheese with blueberries. Snack was handful of almonds. Dinner was broiled halibut, grilled…
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Do I subconsciously want to stay fat?
I was in a 14 year marriage that was not good. I'll spare you the details, but anyone who has lived with a selfish egomaniac with a temper can relate. I've been divorced for 2 years now and it's during this time I've gained about 15 pounds (I was already 15 pound overweight when we split up). I have little desire to date…
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High protein/low carb success
I'm sure this topic isn't new, but I've been paying way more attention to cutting back on carbs and increasing protein and for the first time in a long time am having success. I know it's CICO, but where my calories are coming from is making a difference for me. The only problem I'm having is I don't eat red meat and I'm…
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Juice cleanse
So I got talked into doing a 2 day juice cleanse. Actually it's supposed to be 3 days but I know myself well enough to know I would hate that. I can handle 2 days. Anyone else ever do this?
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Slap in the face
Wow--- I just looked through some photos of me from a few years ago when I was 20 lbs lighter and I looked SO much better. Not just my body, but my face looked so much prettier and younger. When I compare them to photos just taken last week on vacation..oye....it is great motivation for me. I'm printing the thinner me…
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Is there one food indulgence you won't give up?
For me it's real cream in my coffee. I have two cups in the morning and that's all. I enjoy it so much it's worth the calories. A friend commented that I could save a lot of calories by using low fat milk, but it just is not the same, so I count the calories and enjoy. Does anyone else have something they like so much they…
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Why do people think overeating is compensating?
Many times I'll hear the opinion that people who overeat are compensating for something missing from their lives. And we're urged to find "the real problem." Maybe I just really love to eat. I love the taste of food and I don't have to "binge" or even overeat much to gain weight...it's just my personal metabolism. Why is…
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Warning about over the counter "diet" stuff
This is my personal experience only, and I wanted to share in case anyone is thinking of trying these. Everyone is different, but here was my experience. A couple years ago I tried Alli. Basically it flushes the fats you eat out instead of absorbing them. I did not have cramps, but I did find my stools much "softer".…
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RATS! It's 5pm and I only have 108 calories left!
I did not plan this day out very well....now what?
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1 or 2?
1. tropical beach vacation 2. skiing in the Alps vacation Answer and add another
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Big challenge ahead- advice appreciated
I've been doing really well the past several weeks and am proud of myself. I'm getting ready to leave for a 4 day family reunion where there will be a lot of tempting food and bevs all day every day. I am determined to track every single day, but any other tips?? My family likes to cook and eat!
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Free advice for the younger crowd
The older you get the harder it is. You've probably heard that, but it's REALLY harder to lose weight once you get to be 50, especially if you're a woman past menopause. When I was in my 20's and 30's, even my 40's losing weight wasn't that hard as long as I kept to my calorie count and worked out a couple times a week.…
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Quiche with sweet potato crust
Yum. Slice two large sweet pototoes very thin (you'll need a slicer). Spray a pie tin with spray oil and line the slices in the pan two or three deep. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, set aside, and increase oven temp to 375. Sautee onions, fenel, artichoke hearts, 3 cups of fresh spinach in non stick pan and…
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Maybe I like food more than I like being thin
I'm seriously wondering if this is the case. 8 years ago I lost weight and was a perfect size 6. I felt amazing, beautiful and loved buying clothes. It felt so good. But over the years I've gained the pounds back and am struggling to fit into size 12's. I have the same pattern- I get disgusted and unhappy, go back on MFP,…
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Sharing a tip that works for me cuz I love food
I keep to 1250 calories a day. I love food...I mean I really love to eat food that I love. Ok, you get it. So once a week I make a plan to go to a favorite restaurant for dinner- usually with a friend or two. I look at the menu on line and plan exactly what I'm going to order (including wine) and calculate the calories. On…
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Wake up call from the doctor
So I went to a new doctor yesterday and not only am I overweight (duh) but my blood pressure is too high. Some reasons for this are: Smoking Being overweight or obese Lack of physical activity Too much salt in the diet Too much alcohol consumption (more than 1 to 2 drinks per day) Stress Older age Genetics Family history…
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Need Smoothie Recipes!
Ok I just invested in a fancy blender and I am looking for healthy smoothie recipes. I am ok with putting veggies in it as long as I can't taste them. I strongly prefer fruit. But I have no idea how to make them and what the base would be...fruit juice? Ice? Do I use fresh fruit or can I use the frozen kind? Help please,…
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I have to stop using my job as an excuse
I am in the travel/meetings industry and travel 30% of the time. My job also involves a lot of dinners, receptions, room amenities of wine and chocolate strawberries, etc. Yes, it's hard to stay on track with food and drink being such a large part of what I do for a living, but it's not impossible....just hard. I am…
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Joined a dating site for motivation
I've been divorced for over a year and have not dated at all. I joined Match yesterday and let me tell ya....the thought of someone potentially seeing um, "all" of me is very motivating!
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Do you plan out your menu each day or figure it out as you go along?
I'm finding if I plan my daily menu first thing in the morning it helps me stay on track. I work from home, so this is pretty easy for me. The only challenge is when I join friends for lunch or dinner. Any tips?? Does anyone actually plan their menu weekly?
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Advice a professional female body builder gave me
I'm a woman, and want to lose about 25 pounds. I met a woman who competes in body building competitions, and she looks amazing. She told me that women have been given the wrong advice for years. We're told to go cardio- crazy and to lift lighter weights with more reps. She said that is wrong. Cardio is important, but she…
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Anyone had problems with email hacked?
This is the only "diet" website I use, and I also use the mobile app. My email got hacked and someone got my contact list. The reason I'm wondering if it's something to to with this site or the app is the bogus emails my friends are getting all have to do with weight loss. Just wondering.
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Is there any one food or item you've completely eliminated from your diet?
I am somewhat addicted to Fresca, and had been drinking 2-3 cans a day, every day. Even though there are zero calories, I've learned how bad artificial sweeteners are, so I've taken them out of my diet completely. Anyone else cut anything out totally?
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I fell off the horse
and got right back on! Last week I had to go to a conference and for 4 days ate and drank too much, did not track my food, barely exercised, and generally felt like *kitten* the day I got home. The next morning I bravely got on the scale as it was my weigh in day, and I got right back to tracking. For a few moments I have…
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Why do I torture myself?? Just venting....
Not really diet/fitness related, but more emotional turmoil. I'm recently divorced, and though I "unfriended" my ex husband, I can still go to his page and see what he's posting. I don't know why I care- I'm the one who wanted the divorce because of his infidelity. But it still hurts to know that he's already in a new…
