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Vacuum Sealing and Meal prep - Feasible? How??
cw for super brief disordered eating mention. Hey folks, I live that meal prep life in order to actually eat consistently. I can eat the same meal a couple weeks in a row, but I'd rather not. I don't have a lot of meal prep days available, and cooked food just doesn't last that long. Meal prepping several more options and…
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Grape jelly sub!
Hello! I have found substitutes and low-xyz versions of most food that I eat by this point. However, grape jelly holds a very special place in my heart. I've held off eating it long enough, I can't any more. I need your help! Perameters: C/F/P macros don't matter as much as the sugar content. I am looking for 6g or less,…
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Stuff you're proud of
Hey! because I love stories, list what you're proud of. Whether you did it recently, or a while ago, just list stuff.
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Fitocracy!
Hiiiiii! Just wondering if anyone here tracks their exercise through Fitocracy. I know MFP has tracking capabilities, and it feeds into cal counts, but I (a) prefer the leveling up, gaming aspect, and (b) find better, more clear options. Anyway, it's fun! If you're there, holler.
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Heel/Tendon pain question!
Hey guys! My GoogleFu is failing tonight, maybe ya'll can help, and I hope it's cool if I ask for some advise. Feel free to tell me to shut it. Currently experiencing some super crappy pain in/on the back of one heel. Self-diagnosing is failing lol... bone spur? achilles issues? plain old workout growing pains (I've been…
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Nutrition realization
Tl;Dr: I'm just realizing why paying attention to nutrition, taking charge of your body, and making yourself knowledgable is important. I'm a little pissed at myself, but that's life I guess? I've been told all my life "low carb, low fat!!" in order to be eating healthy. So naturally, being the girl I was, I just went with…
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Bad few weeks
So I'm coming off of some bad weeks (the end of school, eating little, not healthy) which resulted in a lower weight. I then followed that with decent food choices during the week last week, consistent working out, and only "ok" food choices this past weekend and the one prior. School is over, stress levels are lower,…
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Journals/Weight lifting tracking
I'm starting an oly program in a couple weeks (SO FREAKING EXCITED!!) and I was advised to grab a notebook to keep track of what I do. I was too embarrassed to ask there in front of my people, and am still petty embarrassed... but wtf do I write? Like, what is the layout for this? Am I just writing goal/actual/important…
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Your Current Thoughts
What is going on in your life right now that is directly affecting your progress? Good or bad. What is on your mind?
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Almost there
So, I turn in my thesis on Friday, and walk across the stage on Sunday. I am so ready to no longer be a student, and be able to eat real food for each meal. This paper is *kitten*. lol.
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Bathing suit shopping.
Folks, I hate this. So much. I've lost a lot of weight so far, I see changes, I'm getting happier and healthier. AND THEN I TRY TO FIND A SWIMSUIT. All the mental hard work, gone. fml. Please, just tell me I'm not alone in the amount of loathing I feel towards this specific activity.
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“Hey *person*, Why do you weigh your food?”
A coworker asked me this question. There was no malice or needling there, she was just curious. Cool right? Except then I tried to answer her. After rambling for a long time, she eventually nodded and was like “cool. It makes sense!” then commented that she’s noticed over the time I’ve been here, she sees a difference in…
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Question re: food/feeling full/etc
Is it possible to look at the below numbers and be like "Yes Mel, being over in Protein by 28g and Sugar by 21g is absolutely why you feel so overly full right now!" Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Sugar MFP goals (w/o exercise) 1,320 165 44 66 2,300 50 Actual food (w/ exercise) 1,397 174 43 94 2,450 71 Overage 77 9 -1…
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Background on you
A person posted a "what's your story" post in the getting started thread, and it was nice to see what they were working with, where they are coming from (fitness/nutrition wise), and what their goals were. It was a "welcome" thread, and I didn't want to take it over. I am a person that likes to keep perspective, but I also…
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Logging Question re. gravy...
So, I accidentally made a chicken stew. The intention was to cook everything in a crock pot bc I had no time, and I wasn't paying attention when I put my liquid in (put way too much - hence, a stew). Anyway, I've logged everything into the recipe on here. However, the stock is very tasty. I reserved it for freezing, but I…
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Going to a Brazilian Steakhouse - Need Your Help!
Hey, so I wasn't sure if this belonged in Food/Nutrition, or General... It's posted both places. I'm going to a churrascaria tonight and it didn't occur to me until just now that I don't want to be the weirdo with a scale at the table. How on earth do I log this? I don't have a clue what those thin slices weigh at. I know…
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Food/Shakes after workouts
Hello! Thank you in advance for any suggestions. Tl;Dr: I am active now, watch what I eat, and exercise regularly. A problem that has developed is my lack of wanting to eat food after working out because I drink a protein shake, and it fills me up. Should I keep trying to force myself to eat a real meal a while after the…
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Your tips requested
Hey y'all, I'm maybe a month and a half in with crossfit classes and I couldn't be happier! No matter how terrible and embarrassed I feel (I know I shouldn't), I keep going back bc I love trying to do the workouts. I love the group of people I'm with, and most importantly, I love the two trainers I work with. So, all that…
