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WINTER STORM! aka Time to Panic
With much of the U.S. dealing with a winter storm and brutal cold this week, it's been funny to watch both the local and national news. There are inevitably stories about people stocking up at grocery stores. Do you stock up on any food/supplies/liquor when the news people tell you that you must? If so, what do you get? I…
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WW App for kids and teens
Weight Watchers has debuted an app for kids as young as 8 years old to promote "healthy eating", but also weight loss. There is obviously some controversy about this: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/weight-watchers-app-kids-draws-backlash-parents-calls/story?id=65052867&cid=clicksource_4380645_null_card_hed Do you…
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Rowing Machine: Cardio or strength training?
I am filling out a survey from my doctor's office and need some opinions... Two of the questions they ask are: How many minutes a week of cardiovascular exercises do you do? and How many minutes a week of strength training exercises do you do? The bulk of my exercise right now is on my C2 rowing machine. Would you…
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What foods were invented in your home city/country/region?
"As American as apple pie"....except apples are not American, and neither is pie. The first recipe for apple pie comes from England. What dishes/foods really ARE inventions of your home region? Or at least CLAIM to be? I'm from Chicago, which claims credit for: Italian Beef Sandwiches Twinkies (you're welcome) Chocolate…
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Will a quarantine affect your physical and mental health?
Aside from the possibility of actually getting the virus, how worried are you about other health effects of living in quarantine? Part of the reason I was able to be successful in my weight loss was the fact that I work long hours, typically 6 days a week and up to 14 hours a day. This didn't leave me much time for…
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Rowing Machine Fans?
My husband convinced me that we needed to buy a rowing machine. He claims it's the best full-body workout you can get from a single piece of equipment and that I'll absolutely love it. At least that's what he told me so I'd go along with this plan. :) I've never used one, so I'm planning on watching some videos and getting…
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Water Weight Gain - STOP PANICKING!
I see a lot of panicked posts from people fretting about a sudden jump on the scale. Usually, it's " Help! I went on vacation and gained 15 pounds!" Or, "Help! I had a crazy weekend and gained 4 pounds!" Or, my personal favorite, "Help! I ate a piece of bread and gained 1.27 pounds!" The replies always try to assure the OP…
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Inspiring Story-MFP shoutout!
I saw this today on ABC news...a successful MFP user giving the app a big thumbs-up on a national news site: https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness/simple-steps-woman-lose-100-pounds-year/story?id=65672965&cid=clicksource_4380645_null_card_hed
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Slow-Cooker Indian Butter Chicken
@quiksylver296 I enjoy going to Indian restaurants but had never tried to make anything myself. I was surprised at how good this is and pretty easy to make. A few notes: It was perfect in about 5 hours. I used chicken thighs because I think they hold up better in the slow-cooker and are more flavorful. I had a hard time…
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Plenity-Weight loss device FDA approved
https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/29/health/obesity-weight-loss-capsule-plenity-gelesis-fda/index.html I see a lot of people turning to prescription drugs or surgery to try to help with weight loss. This is something different and may be an interesting alternative for some people if it's safe and effective. I always love though,…
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Just for Fun: The ideal diet plan
An insightful column from today’s Chicago Tribune, in case you need a laugh today: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/huppke/ct-met-diet-new-year-keto-paleo-weight-loss-huppke-20190114-story.html
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Stadium Food Calorie Counts
I recently went to a concert at a sports facility. The menu boards at the concessions stands had calorie counts for all of their items, which was really nice and helpful in making decisions. The calories were about what you would expect for hot dogs, pizza, nachos, etc. BUT, then I saw the calorie count for their…
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Hikes near Nelson, BC
I know there's a lot of Canadians around these boards....anyone have suggestions for day hikes near Nelson, BC? Within a 1-2 hour drive of Nelson would be ideal. Thanks for any help!
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Commentary: What Thin People Don't Get About Dieting
http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/commentary/ct-perspec-thin-people-dieting-weight-food-resolutions-0101-20171227-story.html I am not sure what made me more mad when I saw this commentary piece in the Chicago Tribune this morning.... The statement that "cutting calories alone doesn't lead to long-term weight…
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Non-alcoholic cocktails
Hi everyone, I'm having some guests for Christmas who do not drink alchohol and I'd like to offer a "mocktail" of some sort. Something not too sweet, preferably. Anyone have a favorite?
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Soda Tax
My county just implemented a tax on all "sweetened beverages", including those with artificial sweeteners. They say it is to combat obesity and encourage people to select "healthier" beverages. They said that there are "conflicting reports" on the health effects of artificial sweeteners. Whatever...obviously, the real…
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Whipped Cream-Sugar needed?
Hi All, so I'm going to attempt to make tres leches cake for the first time. It doesn't seem like too difficult of a recipe. My question is about making your own whipped cream for the topping. Every whipped cream recipe I see instructs you to add sugar to the cream as you whip it. I'm thinking that this cake is already…
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Eating While Driving
I occasionally see posts asking for advice on what's good to eat while driving. Do you think eating while driving is okay? Do you do it? Why or why not? Have you ever been in/almost been in an accident because of it? My opinion: Anything that takes your hands off the wheel and your eyes off the road is dangerous. I don't…
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Would you say something?
A woman that I work with complains constantly about not being able to lose weight. I typically do not pay attention to what other people are eating/doing, but because of her obvious frustration, I started to notice her habits. She does 30 minutes of cardio each morning in our company gym, but then follows it up with a…
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Gym at Work=Awkward situations
My company recently renovated our building and added a full fitness facility. It's a really nice perk, but I'm already having a few issues. I'm generally a social person, EXCEPT when I'm working out. I really don't want to chit-chat or talk business with anyone while I'm going through my workout. At a public gym, it's easy…
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Stomach virus :(
Hello, I have been using MFP for about 6 months and slowly but steadily losing weight averaging 1400 calories per day. I am very happy with my progress. This week, I have been suffering from a nasty stomach virus. For over two days, I could not eat anything...even water was not staying down. Today, Day 3, I have had some…
