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"I've never regretted NOT eating something."
I just wanted to share this awesome quote I read on another forum (I'm sorry that I can't find the original source.). This really applied to me this past weekend. My family and I went out of town and stayed in a hotel. Now, I don't usually eat breakfast--I do IF, and if I do happen to eat in the morning I find myself…
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how much does coffee/caffeine affect anemia?
I've just been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia, and I suspect part of the issue is that I gave blood in late April. My hemoglobin was fine at that point, and also last June when I had some bloodwork done. I do run, and have been increasing mileage a bit, and speed a little, too. I've also been sweating more with the…
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tired legs--from running, heat, weight, what??
In the past 2 weeks, I've begun experiencing leg fatigue when I go up a flight or two of stairs, and sometimes coming down. I'm a runner, and I have picked up my pace some lately, and it's also recently gotten pretty warm outside. I used to train hard, but let up quite a bit when I had kids and they were young. Now that…
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How much does the heat affect your running?
Here in the southern USA, it's been pretty hot and humid lately. At the same time, my running speed and comfort has been suffering. I've been getting back to running more and training to run faster this year, after finally losing 20 lbs (still working to lose more!). I really don't remember from past summers how much the…
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Has mild anemia affected your workouts?
I recently went to give blood, but couldn’t because my hemoglobin was 10.2 (needs to be at least 12.5 for females to donate). I’ve looked this up and it seems to fall in the “mild anemia” range. I’ve been feeling much more fatigued, with constantly tired legs, when I run recently, which is a very new thing for me. My…
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MFP won't open on my iPhone...
[There used to be a technical support section, but it says it's moved, and I couldn't find it. Soooo...] Does anyone know why it's so difficult to open MFP on my iPhone recently? When I try to open the app, it just keeps saying "Updating", but never does anything. If I close it and re-open it several times in a row, it…
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Sports drink for long run?
I’m wondering what long distance runners drink on the run? Due to a heart condition sensitive to electrolyte balance, I don’t just take water with me on long runs, since I need to be sure to replenish electrolytes. I’ve used organic Gatorade, but in looking for something cheaper and lower in sugar, I’ve been experimenting…
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Stomach pain after eating
For the last 6 days, my stomach hurts after I eat anything, and so I’m not eating up to my goal calories. I thought it was a stomach bug at first, but stomachache is the only symptom I’ve had. Even now, my stomach still hurts after having 5 crackers. I’ve averaged 1050 calories/day this week, when my goal is 1550 (and I…
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Cancelled races
I know in the whole scheme of things, it’s not that big of a deal, but I finally get back into great shape, and the upcoming races I’d planned on are all getting cancelled! Oh well, I guess I’ll use this time to run outside and get into even better shape. Maybe races will be back up and running (pun intended) in a few…
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Working out after donating blood?
I'm going to make an appt to donate blood, which I haven't done in a long time. Can anyone tell me their experience with working out afterwards? Did it take a few days to get back to normal? Weeks? Or could you not even tell? Thanks!
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Health issue and can barely eat at BMR--how long can/should I do this?
I have another post describing this sudden stomach pain and loss of appetite I’ve had for two weeks now. The pain and full feeling I get upon eating has made it difficult for me to eat up to my goal calories of 1550-1700 (for a loss of 1 lb/week). My TDEE is about 2100 calories. My BMR is around 1250. I’ve averaged about…
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good heart rate monitor/watch
Hi-- I want/need to be able to track my heart rate when I exercise, and sometimes at rest. What device do you guys recommend for this purpose? I currently don't own a fitness tracker, and really am not interested in getting one to track calories burned, for instance. I guess I'm mostly interested in a watch, and preferably…
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Did your face fill back out in maintenance?
I’ve only lost 13 lbs so far, but I’m already seeing more lines in my face, and I look older and tired. I’ve read that some people who have seen the same thing, see their face fill back out a little in maintenance. How many have experienced this? I’m hoping it’s temporary, maybe from the calorie deficit? I am 46, so maybe…
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What was the best holiday food you ate this week?
Many of us overindulge this time of year, but a lot of us also realize it’s just one week/two days/one day or whatever, and hopefully a temporary gain, if even that. So in the spirit of just relaxing and appreciating the good food you got to enjoy, what was the best holiday-related thing you ate this week? I’ll start—My…
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What is the slimy gray stuff that comes out when cooking ground beef?
I've always been weirded out by that slime stuff, and remove as much as I can during cooking. I used to think it was cooked blood, but it might be fat? Chicken can have something similar, only its white, which is why I'm guessing it is indeed fat. I'm just wondering what it is that I'm removing. I'm not worried about fat…
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Goal weight, calorie goal, and those last 10-15 lbs
I'm trying to figure out when I should increase my calorie goal to lose 1/2 a lb per week from my current goal of 1 lb per week. A lot of people on MFP say it depends on how many pounds you have left to get to your goal weight. But according to BMI charts, my "normal" weight range is anywhere from 115 to 154 lbs. I'm…
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I lost 8 lbs in less than a week!
Okay, granted I had just GAINED 7 lbs over the two days of Easter weekend, but this just goes to show you the ups and downs of water/food weight when you eat way over maintenance. Yes, it took two days to put it on and 6 days for it to come back off (plus an extra lb!), but obviously, I can cram 5000 calories into my mouth…
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How to log calories from adding ham bone to pot of beans?
Hi--I'm about to make a batch of black beans from scratch. I have some leftover ham on the bone from Easter dinner, and want to use it to season the beans. If it's just to season, and I'm not actually adding ham meat to the recipe, how would I log the calories from the fat and juices coming out of the ham/bone?
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Diet break success!
I just tried my first intentional diet break, and it was great! My mom visited us from out of state for 11 days, so I figured it would be easiest to take that time for a break, since I knew it would be challenging to stay in a deficit while she was here. I increased calories by about 500 calories each day, and mostly stuck…
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Newb lifting questions
I just began Strong Lifts a couple of weeks ago--my first real foray into lifting. I am also still trying to lose weight, and I'm 10-15 lbs from goal. I decided to start SL because I know lifting is good for me as I get older, and I'd like to just get leaner. I'm not looking to become a power lifter, and don't really have…
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Sudden loss of appetite
I've been on MFP for about 1.5 years, took a break somewhere in there, and have been back to logging and losing weight since early January. For some reason for the past few days I've had a real drop in appetite. I'm used to pre-logging my food for the day, and thinking about and looking forward to what I'm going to eat…
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Ladies Maintaining--Do you give yourself more calories for PMS?
I've read that women burn about 300 calories more during the days prior to their TOM. Do you give yourself extra calories during this time? My usual deficit calorie goal is 1550, but right now (diet break), I'm doing more like 2050. But NOW it's PMS time, and my appetite goes crazy. If I give myself 300 extra calories,…
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Out of town guest for 11 days...try to stay at deficit or just maintain?
Hi--I've been at this weight-loss thing again for the past 5 weeks, and doing well at it so far. I've lost 13 lbs out of the 25 I originally planned to lose (some of that just water). Now, my mom is coming to visit for the next 11 days, and I'm trying to figure out if I should bother trying to keep at my deficit, or move…
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Most helpful thing someone has told you about health/diet??
There is an amusing thread going on right now about "strangest thing someone has told you about health/diet". Pretty funny stuff there! Now I was just wondering what HELPFUL advice has someone given you, that actually was sound advice, and made a real difference in your health or diet? One thing for me was when my mom told…
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How much of this weight loss is water/food weight?
Hi--I hesitate to ask this, because I feel like I should know this by now. This is not my first rodeo – – I've lost weight several times in the past, all by counting calories and increasing activity level. The last time around I found mfp and it worked very well for me. Obviously, not so great at the maintenance! Well, I'm…
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Does low carb really help you lose weight while eating more calories?
I was recently talking with my sister-in-law, who has lost 15-20 lbs over the past several months. She has done so by eating a lot fewer carbs, but hasn't kept track of actual carb grams. I suggested to her that she lost the weight because eating lower carb (and presumably higher protein) made her fuller and consequently…
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Does anyone NOT like Halo Top? Can you taste the stevia?
I'm not the biggest ice cream fan, but I go through phases. I am picky about it when I do have it. Lately we've been hitting a nearby ice cream shop which I love, but it's of course a bit of a calorie bomb. I've heard so much about Halo Top--is it really that awesome, or is it just that the calories are so low? I saw that…
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Newbie to lifting--a few questions
Hi--I'm a 43yo female, looking to begin StrongLifts 5x5. I work from home and have 3 kids, so you know, life is busy! Due to time restraints, no gym membership, and the need for childcare if I did use a gym, I'd really like to begin this weight training at home and see how it goes. So far I've been doing squats, deadlifts,…
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Free pancakes at IHOP!!
Tuesday, 3/7, is National Pancake Day at IHOP!! Free short stack of buttermilk pancakes!! (With a request for a donation to their charitable partners) Anyway, we're there!! I'm saving up the 470 calories for the pancakes, and 150 for the butter. Mmmmm...
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Lose 1 pound per week with 10-15 pounds left to go?
Hi--I'm down to my last 10-15 lbs I'd like to lose, and I've been aiming for a 1 pound/week loss. I had had a difficult time losing over the holidays, but got back on track about a month ago. I've done well a lot of the time, but now it seems that whenever ovulation or PMS hits, I have an enormous appetite and wind up…
