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Maintaining during the pandemic
Anybody else struggling a little to stay on track right now? How are you keeping your spirits and motivation up?
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Amazed by people's assumptions of how you lose weight
It always gets me when people ask how you lost weight and then seem to expect a "quick and easy" miracle for the answer. They lose interest real fast when you explain the months of dedication and the slow process of losing. Was it the latest fad diet? LOL :)
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Cold Fingers Solution?
What do you guys do to keep your fingers warm when outside in the frigid temps? I can't seem to find any gloves that keep my fingers from going numb.
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Music to walk to
I have a cheap little devise that plays music on headphones. I would like to get any music for it that would have a beat that I could walk to, as I've figured out the music helps me keep my pace up and also makes the time go faster. I am currently walking about a mile in 16 minutes, so how many beats per minute should I…
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Looking for Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
If you know of one that has some healthier substitutions, please post. Maybe some oatmeal, some applesauce substituted for butter/oil, etc. Thanks in advance for any suggestions :)
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Is there value in only lifting weights for certain body areas without doing others?
I don't have someone to spot for me so I don't try squats or dead lifts. As a woman in her 60's, my balance isn't the best and I worry that I may injure myself. I use machines that work upper body and I also use dumbells on a bench. Please share your thoughts.
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FDA says Frosted Flakes are healthier than avocadoes and eggs?
https://returntonow.net/2018/05/30/frosted-flakes-healthier-than-avocados-fda/ "FDA says Frosted Flakes, Pop Tarts and Spaghetti-Os are “healthy,” while avocados, almonds, salmon and eggs are “not”" Not in my book :)
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Trader Joe's - never been there, but friend is going & asked if I want anything
She's offering to bring stuff back for me, but it needs to be stuff that doesn't need refrigeration. I'm thinking seasonings. Please suggestion your favorites for me :) Also, does Trader Joe's have a fruit powder? A spinach powder? Any other shelf stable items that you feel are a "must have"? Thanks so much for your help.…
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For the Lactose Intolerant, what protein powder do you suggest?
I assume that whey & casein are out? Also hoping for something that doesn't taste too bad :)
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Was there a veggie you resisted for years only to find you liked it when you tried it?
If so, what was it? Mine was beets :)
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Adjusting calories for less exercise
I am at maintenance and trying to figure out how to adjust my calories for times when I exercise less. I get less exercise during the cold Winter months. Also thinking about cutting back on some of my aerobic exercise time right now. FWIW, I do not have a fitness tracker watch. How do you figure this out?
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Apple in database - weight with core or without?
It doesn't specifically say, so does the weight include the parts you are not eating? BTW, it's a granny smith apple.
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Experiencing lower than normal blood pressure after losing weight
Anybody else experience this? Would this be normal? I'm talking 90/60 whereas at my heavier weight my blood pressure was always reliably 120/80. Just wanted to ask here before I bother my doctor ;)
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Favorite Stir Fry Sauce Recipe?
Please share :)
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No longer taking advice in the weight room . . .
Our local small town weight room is manned by volunteers. The other day, the volunteer who was working in the room came over to tell me I was not using one of the machines correctly. She changed a few things and had me try again. Right away I could feel stress in my knees (it was a leg machine). I did a few reps, as I…
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Where to go from here
I have lost 30 lbs and am 1 lb from goal. Stats: 5'6" 136 lbs. 64 years old. Height & weight puts me right in the middle of the weight charts. I still see some fat on my stomach, hips and thighs areas. Should I lose more or how should I proceed?
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"If every day were like today, you'd weigh ___ in 5 weeks"
This shows up when the food diary is closed for the day. I have backed up and looked to see if the number ever comes close for me and it never has, as far as I can see. Does it pan out for you?
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Is it ok to jog or power walk every day or should there be rest days in between?
Is it only for weight lifting that rest days are needed? What about high intensity cardio?
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What happens if you don't take a day off between lifts?
What is the reasoning behind not lifting every day? Don't your muscles still develop?
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Small black "flecks" in Starkist canned tuna
I had tuna today. There were some small black flecks in the water in the can. Anyone seen that before or know what it might be? It smelled ok so I ate the tuna. Should I be worried?
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Do you force yourself to eat healthy stuff you don't like just to hit your macros?
Or do you just eat stuff you like, as long as it's within your calorie requirement? I've been making myself eat some stuff I don't like, but now am re-thinking this. It seems like a waste of precious calories.
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What food is the most satiating for you?
What food or types of foods do you find fill you up and satisfy you the longest? I guess this would be what people used to call "stick with you" foods :)
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How to change goal weight in MFP?
If this is obvious, I apologize. I would like to revise my goal weight in MFP. Can someone advise me? :)
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Having trouble meeting my protein goals
Actually having trouble getting even close to my protein goals. I am not a big meat eater, so if you can help me figure out what I need to eat that is protein rich, it will be appreciated. BTW, I am lactose intolerant. Thanks for any help you can give pointing me in the right direction :)
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Spirulina?
Anybody use this? If so, what form? What benefits have you found with it? I hear it's great for protein.
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Weighing pasta
Do you weigh pasta dry (prior to cooking) or after it's cooked?
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Exercise Bands - how useful are they?
Do you use these, and if so, for what?
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Can somebody explain "macros" to me?
I've read a little about them, but it's just not registering. Just saw the term mentioned again, but am not understanding exactly what they are or how they are used. Can someone help?
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Coconut Oil
I keep seeing people suggesting adding this to everything, even coffee, and I do not understand why. Can you enlighten me? I can see substituting it for worse fats, but should we really add it to food just to be adding it, like it's a nutrient? Was just reading this:…
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So easy to drink excess calories
This is something I got a wake-up call on recently. A person can consume a whole lot of calories in smoothies and other drinks. Just because it's liquid doesn't mean it's low calorie ;)
