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My mom & 1200 calories/day
I get that 1200 cal/day is the minimum MFP allows for women and I understand why that's the case. But here's the deal: My 70 year old mom is 5'2", approximately 140 lbs (she wouldn't tell me how much she actually weighs) and is overweight. She is trying to lose 10-15 lbs, which would place her close to the middle of a…
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Apple Cider Vinegar (and pulled pork)
Let's talk about pulled pork! Since there's been a crazy amount of apple cider vinegar threads over the past week, I thought I'd use this opportunity to start an ACV pulled pork thread. I've been using this recipe exclusively and am interested in changing things up a bit. So, what are your favorite ACV pulled pork recipes?…
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A Question About Editing Recipes
I have a go-to green smoothie recipe that I make about 5 days/week. On any given day, I'll make some small changes to the recipe (ie - substituting spinach for kale, blueberries for mixed berries, etc). The quantities of some of the ingredients also changes at times, depending on what I have on hand. So here's my question:…
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Looking For A New Sleep Tracker
I wasn't sure where to post this question, so I figured I'd start in Fitness and Exercise. I'm looking for a new sleep tracker. I started out using Motion X 24/7 which is pretty great (seems accurate, provides detailed analytics). What I didn't like about it is that it's a mobile app that requires placing your phone on…
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Hello from a MFP noob
Hello all! I figured I'd pop in and say hello after discovering MyFitnessPal - which I downloaded simply as a calorie counter - has a pretty robust community. What a pleasant surprise! I've always been a fairly active guy. Martial arts, yoga, skiing/snowboarding, and tennis were regular fixtures in my life for decades.…
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Any rowers?
Hoping to add some rowers (either indoor or on the water) to my friend list to help keep me motivated, answer some noob questions that might come up, etc. I'm starting out with an indoor rower to help me get back in shape, with the goal of taking a "learn to row" class at my local rowing club next fall.
