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Best pilates videos?
Looking for some free pilates videos to do along with my cardio. I've heard great things about it. Suggestions for YouTube channels, websites, etc.?
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Swerve Sugar Replacement in MFP
Hi! I'm looking to make a lower-carb version of my Mom's banana bread recipe (yes, I know bananas are loaded with carbs, but hang with me). I bought a package of Swerve granular sugar and some almond flour and created a new recipe in MFP, but the carb count was almost identical to the original recipe. I'm guessing that MFP…
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Frustrated and overwhelmed calculating calories for homemade meals
I tend to cook a lot of meals that follow a recipe. On MFP, I typically add the recipe to "My Foods" and then divide the total calories by how many servings. I'm just overwhelmed by this process, needing to add in ingredients and then estimating the number of servings per recipe and the actual serving size. It is very time…
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Losing Weight While Lifting Weights
Age-old question, but I'd like some fresh advice. I just finished running my second marathon in October, and usually after my marathons I take about 6 months off from running--I'm just sick of it and need to switch it up. I recently became certified to teach Les Mills Body Pump classes, and I am loving it! However, I'm…
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What do you do to fight temptation and/or quitting?
I'm feeling very motivated right about now, but I know that the toughest times are ahead. Needing wisdom! What do YOU do (or tell yourself) when you're tempted to binge, skip the gym, etc.??
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FitBit calcluated calorie burn accuracy??
I have owned a FitBit for a couple years now and recently upgraded to the FitBit Ionic (released in October). I used my previous trackers primarily for counting steps and checking the time. With this newer version, I plan to use the automatic calculated calorie burn with my MFP app since the movement and heart rate sensors…
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Intermittent fasting and skipping breakfast
I starting doing a 16:8 IMF protocol about 3 weeks ago. I fast from 8pm to noon, and then eat from noon to 8pm. This is literally the only time frame that works with my schedule. It has been working well for me so far. However, I can't help but feel torn about not eating breakfast in the morning. Isn't it the most…
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Run then lift, or lift then run?
Supplementing my marathon training with some lifting workouts, and it works best if I do them back to back. Which to do first, and what's your logic?
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Needing a lactose/dairy-free protein powder!
I was recently diagnosed with lactose intolerance. However, the majority of protein powders contain dairy ingredients. Help!
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Do you weigh yourself when you KNOW you've gained?
I weigh myself every Monday morning. However, this past week I know I dropped the ball and gained rather than lost weight. Debating not weighing myself tomorrow to save myself some self-esteem. Is it just me?
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Anyone run the Kansas City marathon?
I'm debating signing up for the KC marathon this fall. If you've run it, what was your impression? Terrain? Hills? Atmosphere? Organization of the day? Any feedback would be welcome!!!
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Marathon training while trying to lose weight
Dilemma: I am planning to run a marathon this coming October. I ran one about 2 years ago, but I was not trying to lose weight, mostly maintain my weight and muscle mass. I am currently working on losing 30 pounds. However, training for a marathon is grueling and taxing energy-wise, and eating minimal calories during…
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Post-Wedding Weight Gain--it's OKAY!
I came across this awesome blog post that explains how and why it's so easy to gain weight after getting married. It's easy to get down on ourselves when society is so judgmental. I found a lot of inspiration and consolation in reading this article. "Stop Shaming the Fat Wives":…
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Lactose-Free Recipes/Meal Ideas?
I was recently diagnosed as lactose-intolerant, and I've been really struggling with it. Wondering if anyone has any good recipes to share that would be satisfying AND delicious for a somewhat picky hubby. Has anyone adapted dairy-inclusive recipes using non-dairy forms of ingredients, such as using lactose-free milk, with…
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Do you exercise in the morning or at night?
Wondering when you work out: before work, after work, or at night, and WHY? If you get up and go before work, please share wisdom of how you gather the energy and motivation to wake up so early!
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How did you find what works for YOU?
I've been searching far and wide for an eating plan that works for ME. I know that dedication and calorie counting are blanket plans that do work for everyone, but I mean more specifically. I've tried low-carb, IMF, cutting out sugar, meal replacement shakes, etc. It's not true that every method will show success to…
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Headaches on Low-Carb Diet?
I've been eating a low-carb diet for a couple weeks now, and I have been experiencing an abnormal amount of headaches. I drink a gallon of water a day and sleep 9 hours per night. Is this a common side effect of eating fewer carbs?
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Dumb question about carbs.
Is there such thing as a carb-less pasta? (besides the veggie type, obviously... like spaghetti squash) I am going low-carb starting on the 1st, but have an absolute love for pasta and will have a really hard time giving it up. I feel dumb asking this, but what exactly does gluten-free pasta take out? Are there brands or…
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Care Package Ideas for a Sick Mommy-To-Be?
Hello all, A very dear friend of mine is 10 weeks pregnant and very sick with Hyperemesis Gravidum (http://americanpregnancy.org/pregnancy-complications/hyperemesis-gravidarum/). She is depressed, miserable, and sadly lives across the country from me. I am looking to put together an encouraging care package for her.…
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Weight Gain with Nexplanon implant or Citalopram prescription?
Hey all, Within the last 18 months, I have been diagnosed with anxiety, so I was prescribed Citalopram. I also got married and switched my method of birth control to the Nexplanon arm rod implant (LOVE it, by the way). However, I have gained nearly 25 pounds over the past year. I am usually a small, petite woman, and…
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Best way to peel a hard-boiled egg?
Am I missing out on an easy way to peel hard-boiled eggs? What's the best way to do so without destroying the egg, breaking the shell into a million pieces and taking forever to peel it, or leaving pieces still attached and crunching on them later?
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The No-Dairy Diet?
Has anyone tried dieting by cutting out all dairy products? I taught English in China a couple years ago, and due to the lack of available dairy products, I lost significant weight. Thinking of trying it again. Thoughts? Ideas?
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Pre-workout drinks for sensitive stomachs?
I've tried a few Pre-workout powder drinks--Taze-3 and C4, especially--and all seem to upset my stomach to the point when I have to quit my workout early to use the restroom. Yes, diarrhea. Has anyone else experienced this and/or found a drink that is lighter on the stomach? I would like to continue using something because…
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Replacement FitBit CLEARLY lower quality?
A couple weeks ago my fitbit charge HR button broke off. Thankfully, I had had it for less than a year, so the warranty still applied. I submitted a request for a new one and just got it a few days ago. I am SO disappointed because this replacement is clearly lower quality than my original one!! The band isn't nearly as…
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Canned chicken breast
A while back I bought a bunch of canned chicken breast, but then I realized I really have no idea what to do with it. Any recipe suggestions for using it up BESIDES SALADS?? Thanks!
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Help me make coffee suck less
I'm a teacher, and I absolutely hate coffee. However, I force myself to drink it on select occasions when I just CAN'T function. I usually add a couple tablespoons of creamer to my coffee, but those calories quickly add up and make my total breakfast calories way too high. I tried putting my unsweetened vanilla almond milk…
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Accommodating for weight lifting not burning many calories
I'm currently training for a half marathon, but as soon as my race is over, I plan to get back into lifting weights 3-4x/week. However, I really struggle to stay under my calorie goal when lifting is my primary form of exercise because my body burns only 100 calories per 30 minutes (200 calories/hour). I'm used to burning…
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"I'll start tomorrow" epidemic
I've told myself "I'll start tomorrow" about every day for the past 6 weeks. I do well with MFP for a couple days, and then for some reason I just lose motivation, which results in me eating whatever I want. I figure that since I already messed up and went way over my calories, then who even cares?! Then the guilt…
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What quote, phrase, statement, etc., gets you pumped and keeps you motivated?!
What saying has been motivational for you? (e.g. "Nothing tastes as good as skinny feels," "Never give up," "Make your daughter proud," etc.) Where do you keep it so that you see it continually? (e.g. "On my mirror, as a background on my phone, etc.") Let's create a post to share our wisdom!! My new favorite phrase is…
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"Healthiest" Alcoholic Drinks
Advice on what adult drinks to buy that won't totally sabotage my MFP goals? (i.e. low in calories) Yes, I know, drinking alcohol isn't the best choice, but when out with friends or celebrating an occasion, I want a drink. What do you recommend?
