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Consistently low iron and calcium
So I've been tracking my food the whole month, and I've noticed I am consistently not getting enough calcium and iron. I can't eat/drink milk, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, etc. But I am also a woman, so I know how important calcium and iron are. Do you have any meal recommendations for how I can incorporate more calcium and…
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9pm Munchies
So I get home around 5 and eat dinner. I feel fine, then somewhere around 9pm I start craving a snack. It's very easy to walk to the convenience store near my house and buy a candy bar or bag of chips, etc. What are some tips I could follow to help with late night munchies, so I can hit my calorie goal and actually lose…
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My protein intake is low. Does it matter?
So I just restarted my fitness pal this week. I haven't been trying too hard to change my diet... Yet. I wanted to get a feel for what I was doing first. I've noticed I am consistently high fat/carb and low protein (usually 14-16% instead of 20). Is it a big deal or should I try to get my macro percentages to match the…
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That number you just can't get past...any tips?
So I have this number, and sometimes it feels like my jinx number. I have been trying for 3 years to get under it, and whenever I do my weight skyrockets back up. Or rather, I end up binging the next week or something...-_- Has anyone ever had a similar experience? How did you get past it?
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Fitbit curiousity- what are the benefits?
I'm thinking about buying a Fitbit for my birthday. Do you have one? And if so, how have you found it helpful?
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Have any snack ideas?
Hey! So I am attempting weight loss seriously this time...one thing that always trips me up is trying to find low cal foods that can get me through the day without leaving me tired and grouchy. Any grab and go snack suggestions? I want to find some variety of snacks so I'm not tempted to pull into a Wendy's when I get…
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Starting over...in search of friends to work with! Also, how to delete the past?
So I've had the myfitnesspal app for several years now, but I've never used it beyond a few weeks. I think it's because I didn't have any friends. Anyway, my brother just had a wedding, and I saw my pictures and I just couldn't believe how big I looked! The mirror really DOES lie it seems. I am looking for some friends to…
