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5,000 cals a day, high carb all raw all vegan diet? Freelee (the banana girl)
So for those who haven't heard of her, Freele the Banana Girl is a fairly popular Youtuber who is known for her self made-up diet and for publicly bashing other Youtubers in videos and comments who do not follow her lifestyle or agree with it. Freelee claims that an unlimited calorie, high-carb totally raw, totally vegan…
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Arthritis/Chronic Pain sufferers... anyone out there?
So I was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis a few months ago after several years of trying to figure out what was wrong. I have a number of immune disorders/problems and other things, but the arthritis has been my biggest issue in my weight loss/fitness journey. Are there any out there dealing with the same…
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so remember when....
Remember when you signed up here, not knowing anybody, how to count calories, how to being? Remember when you were scared, but you jumped in? Remember going "OREOS HAVE HOW MANY CALORIES? OH MY GOD"? Remember grabbing the apple when the cake was right there? Remember waking up at 6am to go for that walk that you really…
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ACV and weight loss...?
So I started drinking Apple Cider Vinegar daily for my gallbladder as I have some sludge and have had an attack (but it isn't bad enough to be removed yet), the ACV has helped a lot with the pain, I was reading on its other benefits and there are many articles claiming it can help with weight loss... I'm not thinking its…
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best armband for running? (galaxy s5)
So its not the most comfortable thing to have my phone in my bra when I'm running and listening to the radio, lol. What's a good armband? I didn't know if there were some that were better than others or not. Which do you prefer/have/heard good things about? I have a Samsung galaxy s5.
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being sick and preventing muscle mass loss?
Yesterday night I had a pretty bad gallbladder attack, I've had sludge in it for a few months and we know eventually they will have to take it out but until I pretty much am projectile vomiting with a fever and confirmed infection then they won't do surgery. The pain is getting worse and it hurts to move much. Sitting up,…
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What do you look for in a person? (dating, etc)
So for fun, what're you into? What are your preferences? Be picky, be loose, whatever. Either realistic or not, what's ideal? What's okay? Cosmetic and/or personality-wise. Think it'd be fun to discuss. One thing everyone on MFP knows is everyone is different ;)
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What's your resting heart rate?
For you runners/athletes and for those who just began couch to 5k (like me). Just curious, what's your heart rate at rest? Also include height, weight and activity level, if you know your blood pressure, why not? if you guys don't mind indulging a future med students curiosity. For me: BPM: 72 BP: 110/70 Height: 5'5…
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When do you eat? and does it matter?
We have all heard the "don't eat after 8pm" thing or the "breakfast is the most important meal" and so on. My question is, does it matter what time of the day you eat? My problem is eating at night. I will eat even if I'm totally full if its night and I'm bored/getting ready to go to bed. Will it affect my health if I eat…
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should you run until you cant?
When starting running/training for let's say a 5k or a marathon or so on, if you're an average joe/newbie, should you do something like C25K or should you follow the advice of some people who say to run until you puke/almost pass out/physically cannot go further? I've heard so many different opinions about this lol.…
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skipping thru C25K?
So I started doing c25k two days ago, I've been doing cardio at the gym for a few months now (though I don't go often) so I'm not super out of shape, but I'm definitely out of shape to a good extent LOL. Anyway, yesterday, the first day, was pretty easy. Today me and my mom did day 2, it was easier than before for me (she…
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Side pain when running?
Sorry I know this has bound to been asked a lot before, so apologies for that, but I downloaded the C25K app and tried to start,I love running and etc but I get an excruciating stabbing pain in my lower right side just after the first run. I'm not physically tired or out of breath, but that side pain is awful. Ughh. I can…
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High-calorie, healthy foods? (adderall and rapid weight loss)
( If you dont wanna read backstory, skip to the bottom for the questions :) ) So, I have pretty severe ADHD, still being in school makes it difficult, my focus goes out the window at the slightest drop of a pen. My physician and behavioral therapist started me on Adderall a few months ago. First 20mg, no difference. Month…
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56lbs lost... &fitness journey starts! (pictures)
After a long nearly 2 years, I've (slowly, off and on) lost 56lbs through diet, exercise, but also a little from some stomach issues I had. Now I'm trying to really get in shape and focus on fitness, so that will be a whole new journey in itself. Here is my before and after, looking at it now I never felt like I weighed as…
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Drinking when you arent thirsty
So we all have heard the "drink 8 glasses of water a day" as the recommended amount, but should you drink when you aren't thirsty to meet this goal? I'm drinking all water (no sodas and etc, a swig of juice with meds in the morning is it) but I can't make myself drink 6 bottles of water a day. I end up peeing every 30…
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When did you start noticing a difference? (strength training)
How long did it take for you to notice a difference (the slightest difference even) after strength training/toning? Just curious. I know it widely depends, I'm not asking how long it takes, I'm asking for individual curiosity :) Add: I've lost 56lbs (overall goal being 70lbs) and started calisthenics maybe 3 weeks ago or…
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Give up your dirty little secrets, what gets you through it?
Thought this would be fun/interesting. A NO JUDGEMENT thread, where we can just spill the beans (low calorie beans, of course haha) and not have ANY words of judgement. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all type of thing. So, tell us what you do when stuff gets rough. Do you eat a big spoonful of peanut…
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The most helpful and relatable video on the internet
I had to put it in this category because my mood did a 360 when I watched it. You won't be sorry, and make sure your abs aren't sore when you watch it LOL. https://youtu.be/lQ6-nCLeDsI
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gonna ask a stupid question... what are reps/sets?
Please bare with me and my newbie-ness. But what does it mean to do so many sets of so many reps or the other way around? (I know I said that so very wrong) I'd make an effort to try and sound the least bit educated but if someone will pity me and just give me an explanation I would really appreciate it lol.
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Exercising in the cold?
So, due to my recent joint and stomach issues, any strength training has been postponed for the next few weeks, maybe months. I'm back to walking now, but since my gym situation is difficult I can only go maybe once or twice a month right now (i rely on other people for transportation) which leaves me with the only…
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Exercises that dont strain your arms?
Hi guys! I was (finally) diagnosed with Tendosynovitis today after a few months trying to figure out what was wrong, I had to get a cortisone/steroid shot in my right arm (its in both but the right is much worse so only got the shot in the right arm) and I have to rest it for 3 weeks. No straining, using it as little as I…
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Remedies for stomach bloating?
Wasn't sure exactly where to post this, but.. Anyone have any remedies/tips for bloating? Like, exercises, drinks, foods, stretches, so on. I have had a lot of gastrointestinal issues, since I was 5-6 years old. Random flares of excruciating pain, weeks where I couldn't eat, times when it was unbearable, test after test,…
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New member: 54lbs lost +pictures&story :)
Hi everybody, I'm new here, but I've lurked a little bit before off and on. I wanted to share my story with you guys, kind of a, getting it out in the open, off my shoulders, type of thing. It'll be lengthy, sorry about that in advance haha. You can scroll to the bottom if you don't wanna read all of it. (: So, my name is…
