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Lipid success story
I'm 53 years old, 5'5" tall, CW 145 pounds. I've lost 30 pounds so far on MFP, with 15 more to go to hit goal weight. I started four months ago, right before Christmas. I've been eating 1200 calories (net), walking five or more miles daily, and lifting weights with a trainer twice a week. I look and feel great. I had…
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Calorie help--PF Changs
Tonight we went to PF Changs and I ordered the Chang's Spicy Chicken, which normally is lightly breaded and fried, then served in sauce. I asked if they had a lighter version, and our server said it could be prepared "steamed" instead of breaded. That's what I asked for, and when the chicken came, it was all thinly sliced…
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Recipe Builder question
I cook from scratch a lot, and use Recipe Builder regularly. It's fine for most things, as long as you use it thoughtfully. But yesterday, for example, I made a batch of Greek yogurt and a loaf of bread. When I want some yogurt, I spoon some out of the container. When I want a slice of bread, I slice one from the loaf. No…
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Water intake
I've been doing the MFP thing since just before Christmas, along with wearing a FitBit Charge HR, and I've made great progress. I'm down about 15 pounds so far, 25 more to go. I track my food carefully, and keep to 1200 calories along with eating back at least half of the exercise calories daily. My exercise is almost…
