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Tired after blood draw?
So I went in for labs this morning for all the annual tests plus a few extras. And now I feel so tired and generally weak. I had 5 vials taken which seems like such a small amount to make me feel this way... Anyone else react this way to lab draws? I have had a good amount of food so far today after labs and fluids but…
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Net Vs total calories
I was looking at nutrition report and it shows net and total calories. Could someone explain what these mean? Thanks!
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Cauliflower pizza crust recipe?
I have seen a lot of people talking about cauliflower pizza crust and would love to try it! So if you have a good recipe (especially if it has nutritional info with it) please share!
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Garmin connect where is HR data
So I just got a HR monitor to sync with my vivofit 2. Where in the connect app will I find HR data after wearing it? I have tried looking around and can't seem to find it or answer
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Good socks?
So I have invested in good shoes for the gym and feel like it's time to get better socks. My cotton socks are killing my feet on sweaty cardio days. I got a nice pair with my running shoes but they cost $14 a pair and I just don't have the budget for that..... So does anyone have any suggestions for good work out socks…
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Pumpkin protein shake=delicious
Made my protein shake this morning with vanilla protein powder, pumpkin purée, cashew milk and then a little ginger, cloves nutmeg and cinnamon and it tastes like pumpkin pie! I was getting a little tired of the very sweet fruit shakes and decided to give this a try and definitely will be getting more pumpkin at the store
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Reassessing calorie goals?
Just wondering how often people reassess their calories. Do you do it by pounds list or how you are feeling? I ask because I have made a lot of changes since I started MFP. I went from no exercise to going to gym 4X a week with a mix of cardio and strength and have lost a fair amount of weight here are stats Age:26 SW176…
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Need to raise cholesterol and vitamin D
So had all my labs drawn and turns out my good cholesterol is too low. My bad cholesterol is also low but was told I need to raise the good one. Any advice on this? Foods to eat? Also my vitamin D was low, it was at 12, he wants to get it to at least 20. I am on vitamin D supplement now but any recommendations on this as…
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"Cold flash" during cardio
So I have noticed that when I do cardio (bike, elliptical, running) I have what I can only describe as cold flashes where my whole body feels like it gets cold. They are brief maybe a minute or two and happen maybe two or three times during workouts. The environment isn't cold. I usually do intervals and it seems to happen…
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Rowing machine workouts? Goals?
I started going to the gym at the beginning of March and have fallen in love with the rowing machine. I can't go very long so I typically only use it for 5 minutes at a 7 or 8 resistance. I have gotten a lot better started at 3+min to do 500m and did 1000m in 5mins on 7 this week (random goal I picked for myself) I am…
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Taking measurements
I would like to track my measurements as another way to monitor progress. Could someone direct me to a site or tell me where I should be measuring? Thanks!
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Crispy tofu without oil?
Does anyone know any way to make tofu crispy without frying it in oil? I'd rather save those Cals for more veg or tofu
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TVP recipes?
So the grocery store had TVP on sale so I got a few bags. Anyone have any good recipes they want to share?
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Gym fails
Anyone else have a gym fail? Mine today: realizing AFTER my hour workout that there was a hole in my pants.... Luckily the gym wasn't crowded and my workout was most likely not flashing my lady bits to others in the gym
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Coffee fanatics?
Any other coffee lovers out there? I drink too much but love the stuff. I drink it black so not as concerned with calories my home blend is Cafe Bustello that stuff is delicious use it in my espresso machine and in reusable k-cup
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Any other social workers/counsellors
Anyone else in the mental health field? I have been working as a case manager at a psych nursing home for two years. Got a masters in clinical psych also did some work as a crisis worker in an ER.
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Veggie high in iron?
I've been tracking my nutrients and realized I'm always consitently not getting enough iron. I'm vegetarian does anyone have any recommendations for foods high in iron? I would prefer to get nutrients from food but not completely opposed to supplements if I need to Side note I'm a terrible cook and don't have a lot of time…
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Best Eggs?
I am a huge egg eater and have them everyday. I am wondering if there is a type that is more nutritious or if an egg is an egg? I do plan on getting some egg whites at the store to cut back on cholesterol as I think eggs are the reason I go over that all the time.
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Bone Bruise?
My left foot got slammed in a door at work in December and docs initially thought it might be fractured but second extras made them decide it was a bone bruise to likely 3rd metatarsal. I thought it had healed pretty well after sometime in a boot. I just started exercising this week and some pain has returned. Has anyone…
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Healthy desk snacks
I'm trying to find some healthy snacks to keep in my desk at work. I'm a counselor at a psych facility so my 8hr shifts often turn into 10-11hr+ shifts with little notice and so I want some easy pre measured foods to leave in desk so I have healthy snacks till I get a chance to have real meal. Any suggestions on good pre…
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MRM veggie elite?
Any one try the MRM veggie elite protein powder? Looking for some sort of veggie protein powder as I continue to fall short on daily protein needs and this one has a lot of iron which I also fall short on. Thoughts on this product or other good veg protein powders?
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Losing weight after ED recovery
Hello, Anyone have experience losing weight the healthy way after recovery from an eating disorder? My story 5 years ago after a 10yr battle with anorexia/bulimia I got myself into treatment and did a lot of work on my recovery. I was able to maintain a healthy weight until a combo of medication and injuries(thanks ED…
