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Workout gear?
I'm just now getting back on my feet after a long bout of homelessness and drug addiction. To avoid relapsing due to weight gain, I'm trying to do it right this time and work out, eat right, etc. Problem is it is summer and it is HOT. I own practically 3 outfits. Staying w a family member that can't afford to put me in new…
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Water Vs. Crystal Light
I know you're supposed to drink a lot of water when trying to lose weight. If I add a pack of crystal light to my water - does it still count as water intake? I hate water and don't know how to handle this.
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Cover me - I'm going Keto!!
Okay I'm familiar with the basics of the keto diet. Eggs, avocados, beef. LCHF. Macros. 75% fats. 5% carbs. 10% protein. Got it. How many calories should I be consuming per day within the keto parameters to lose weight? I'm not very active at all. (Though I do intend on becoming more active( What kind of results have you…
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Emotional Eating
Does anyone else have this problem? I'm doing good to refrain from giving in to the urge to eat more than I need to. But I'm wondering if there's any advice from people who feel emotionally empty and attempt to fill that emptiness with food.
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How Much food to eat by volume...
So i know the rule is calorie deficit to lose weight. But I have heard that you should eat, at each meal, an amount of food equivalent to the size of your fist to avoid stretching out your stomach. I don't know if there is any factual evidence behind this. So that's why I'm asking, how much food do you eat at each meal -…
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But I would have to add a HONEYBUN
So, I'm finding it incredibly difficult to meet 1200 calories a day. I eat when I'm hungry and make healthy choices. I love oven roasted vegetables for lunch. And then I typically have a lean cuisine at night. I am pretty much sedentary except the occasional days of walking around the local town. I typically cap off my…
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How Much Water Do You Drink Per Day?
We've all heard of a thousand different recommendations but I want to know which one you follow and how well it works for you. I'm currently just replacing sodas and sweet tea with water. But not really focusing on an amount yet.
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Really?
I came to this forum for support on my weight loss journey and I found a lot of that. But there are a few people on here that are very strong in their belief that they know everything and they talk down to you and manage to make you feel about 2 inches tall and dumb. I'm seriously considering removing MFP because I only…
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Stationary Bike - What The Pedal!
So I am joining a gym for their 7 day free trial (I've never used a gym before and don't know if it is for me) when my TOM is over. And the stationary bike really interests me. Mainly because I hate waking/jogging/running. But I don't understand what the...pedal...this thing is and how it works and how it's supposed to be…
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Made My First Smoothie!
It was great. Nonfat plain greek yogurt, blueberries strawberries and banana. SO GOOD. Pretty dang proud of myself. But with that being said. If I were to add some raw spinach to it, could it be breakfast? Does anyone do smoothies as one meal a day? Is it beneficial? Is it healthy?
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Artificial Sweeteners?
I like sugar in my coffee. I can barely stomach it plain. But it adds more calories than I'd like to see. I'm looking into artificial sweeteners and I'm finding very conflicting information about its benefits/harmful effects. I'm not looking for scientific data - but, rather personal experience stories. Have artificial…
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Spicy Food: fact or myth
So according to an article I read (cited at the bottom) capsaicin can raise your metabolism by up to 8%. Well, I love spicy anything. And if this is true, I will eat everything spicy. Haha not everything. But more than I eat of spicy foods now. But I know, you can't believe everything you read on the internet. So does…
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Ladies - another TOM thread
How much weight gain do YOU typically see during your TOM? Is there anyone who sees weight LOSS? This is my first TOM since starting this weight loss journey and my scale isn't making sense to me.
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I bought ginger root...now what??
So I've read a lot about the health benefits of ginger and making ginger root tea to boost your metabolism. I drink a lot of tea so I figured I could add some ginger root. Problem is...I'm looking at it and I don't have the slightest idea how to use this thing. Help!?
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First Month Down
Well, I've been at it for a month. I worked out hard the first week and a half. And then just stopped. Now I'm just focusing on being more active throughout my day and eating very healthy. Results: December 31: 202lbs. January 25: 192.6lbs. TEN POUNDS DOWN! I know my weight is somewhere lower but I start retaining water…
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Looking for a good broth recipe
Feeling a bit under the weather and am looking for a broth recipe. I have chicken broth in the pantry. How do I make it taste good without adding any solids? My stomach isn't holding onto anything solid.
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I HAVE A PLAN!!
So my biggest issue is working out. I just don't have the motivation to get it done. So I've made myself a new rule. Before breakfast, I have to do a brisk 10 minute walk. Before lunch, I have to do a brisk 15 minute walk. And before dinner, I have to do a brisk 20 minute walk. 45 minutes of brisk walking per day. Maybe…
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What's on YOUR Lunch Menu
For me, I made an all new tuna recipe with no mayo, no yogurt. And I ate that with spinach. A total of 203 calories and I'm stuffed!
