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How to measure items like Croutons?
How do you deal with measuring things like Croutons? My Texas Toast croutons Butter & Garlic flavor says 2 tablespoons for 35 calories. These are very large croutons. I think 1 crouton might fit in my tablespoon but not be a full tablespoon. How do I measure 2 tablespoons of croutons? Shoulld I grind them up in my food…
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MFP says "weight" in 5 weeks-has it ever happened?
Hi, Has anyone been able to prove or hit the weight that MFP says you should be in 5 weeks? I know I haven't and I'm not on track to do so. I just wondered if anyone has ever challenged it?
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Blood work: Low Carb, High Fat?
Has anyone had their blood work completed after being on Low Carb, High Fat? I don't care if it's a week or 3 months, I just want to know if there is a negative difference at any point in time AFTER being on this diet. I'm seriously considering and like trying new things, but I have excellent blood work. I'd hate to risk…
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Brownie mix with only Applesauce and water no oil no egg
Hi, I looked for a recipe and searched the internet to see if it was possible to use Brownie mix and substitue the egg AND oil with applesauce. I couldn't find any recipe anywhere so I just tried it myself. I used Pillsbury Chocolate fudge Brownie mix and mixed 1.5 cup of sweetened Mott's Applesauce and 1/4 cup of water. I…
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Talk at the gym: lose 3 lbs a week
So as I was waiting for BodyCombat to start, there were 3 ladies talking to each other. One says "If you drink cinnamon and water all day long then you can lose 3 lbs a week JUST by doing that and not changing anything else. It taste like apple pie. You can use the same cinnamon stick all day. Just keep refilling your…
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Increasing calories to build muscle
I was trying to stick around 1500 cals for my goal in March. I was on a role to trying something different every month to educate myself through experience but I do go to the library and checkout numerous books every weekend. See my profile. I workout a lot! I noticed anything less than 1400 cals was making my workouts…
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I took "before" pictures today
All of these success stories with pictures are so inspiring. Today I took "before" pictures. I have no clue how to post them, but I'm very excited to see the "after" pictures someday! Thanks for the inspiration!
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Blueberry Banana protein shake, no protein powder!!
I was going to make a yogurt and mix in smart start cereal, but when I put this in my magic bullet it turned into a yummy shake! 5 ounces of Chobani non fat plain greek yogurt 5 blueberries 1/2 banana 1/4 cup of egg whites (Pasteurized so it's safe to drink) NO protein powder :) NO sugar or sweeteners. The blueberry and…
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More calorie burn with Strength Training: Run before
I realized today that if I run 1 mile before strength training then I burn 568 calories (total workout time=1hr and 15 mins), instead of running 1 mile after strength training and burning 379 calories (total workout time=1hr and 15 mins). According to my heart rate monitor, if I run before strength training it keeps my…
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At the gym, what is that contraption on your face?
Ok.. Today, at the gym, there was this guy. He wore this contraption on his face that covered his nose and mouth. He was a muscular individual. He wore the contraption when he while he was working out. For example, while he was doing pushups he had it on, as soon as he was done he ripped it off and threw it on the floor.…
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Are strawberries similiar to Blueberries for runners?
I read in Runner's World that Blueberries are great for runners. When I'm training, I tend to eat a 1/2 cup of blueberries and one banana-mixed together. It is a really good treat! Sweet and tasty. I have a whole bag of frozen strawberries in my freezer. Are strawberries good for runners in the way that blueberries are?…
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What dress pants for Women (or men) don't fade easily?
Hi, All, I need to know what are your "go to" dress pants that you purchase for work that will not fade as easily? I've been postponing purchasing new work clothes until I was at a comfortable size. Now, I am. I used to buy Apt. 9 pants from Kohls, but noticed they will fade after 2 washes and look very sloppy. Last…
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Salmon Calories
Hi I've posted this question before. I used the search button "calories" "salmon" and nothing came up about my old post. How many calories are in SALMON? I buy salmon from Sam's Club. The big salmon, not the individual packs. MFP has salmon calories all over the place. Sam's Club package doesn't say wild, farm raised,…
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Huge MFP outage on Wednesday?
I saw this posted on Facebook: Huge outage tomorrow of several major social networking sites to include Google+, FB, Twitter, Wikipedia and others. The outage is in protest of pending legislation called SOPA.....just a heads up folks!! True? Will MFP be out? What is SOPA? Is this another Occupy? lol
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Last slow gym day! Be prepared!
I just remembered that today will be the last slow gym day! Everyone prepared for those new year resolution people that say they are going to start working out in 2012? I was told from my current gym, that the gym will be very busy after the new year. I started my workout journey at the end of Feb. 2011. Therefore, I…
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Anxiety/Scared while flying....
What can I do about this? I just have a huge fear that I'm going to fall out of the sky. I have a huge fear of falling! I'm getting married next August. My fiance loves to go to international destinations. The longest flight I had was 9 hours and it was so hard for me. For our honeymoon, he wants to go to China. It will be…
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Multivitamins and your liver
I was told this week by a coworker that Multivitamins that are not organic are bad for your liver. I was being told that non-organic multivitamins have synthetics that cannot leave the body. I know, it doesn't sound right. I mean, how would you not be able to rid of these synthetics?? I didn't understand all of it. The…
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skinless salmon filet from Sam's Club - Calories?
Hi, All, We buy Sam's Skinless Salmon Filets "fresh" from Sam's Club. It's not the frozen one. I bought the slab of pink salmon but it has colored water added to show the pink color.. that says on the package "Skinless Salmon Filets". 2.77 lbs for about $19. How do I determine the calories on this? I don't know if it is…
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Sugar question!!
I used to be a "no sugar" eater.. in the past 2 weeks I have brought fruit into my diet. My sugar intake has surely increased. Is this sugar "ok"? Or should I go back to "no fruit"? Confused again.
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Running for 5k and Strength TRaining?
I've been "training" for a 5k (my first small race). My runs were really good. Until I got the idea to start "strength training" at the gym. I've been doing 1 strength training session a week. I increase the weights weekly, but my legs feel heavier now than before and my runs are slower. Is this bad? Should I not "strength…
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What does it mean to eat your exercise calories?
What does this mean? Yes, I know it means to eat your normal dailry calories plus the ones that you are burning during exercise, but what does it do? I notice people brag "I eat my exercise calories"? What does this do for the body? Does it mean they like to eat and have no desire to lose weight? Also, in your water…
