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Glaaaargh! Stupid bladder infection!
Yeah, this is more or less a rant. But I'd love some suggestions or advice. I have a bladder infection. I'm ducking out to the loo constantly, had to turn down free opera tickets, and feel like I have a razorblade between my legs. I just got antibiotics for it today. So, I did some light exercising, at a part of the day…
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Low calorie but legit cranberry juice!
Heya girlies! So, Phoenix appears to have a bit of a UTI, or something of that nature. So she listened to the folksie advice of cranberry juice...but then remembered "Oh dear, it's so high in calories and sugar!" Making her way warily to the juice aisle, she hissed and seethed at all of the soda pop-esque juices that…
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Carb-Protein-Fat ratio?
Hello all! I've been hearing that MFP's ratios are a little weird. Could someone please tell me a good nutrition ratio? I'm an 18 year old female, 5'4", 152 pounds. I exercise virtually every day, with some form of strength-training and 30-45 minutes of cardio (usually in the form of spinning or elliptical). I just want…
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An oily situation
So, my school cafeteria is quite health-conscious. I asked the chefs about their grilled veggies. They said they never use butter or trans fat, but the vegetables would have small amounts of their canola/olive oil blend. I had carrots for lunch. They were by no means covered in oil. More like...uh...matte lipstick that's…
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Spinning question
Disclaimer: I am too broke to get a HRM right now. So, while I understand that one would answer my question, it's just not feasible at the moment. Anyway, I'm trying to calculate my spinning. I push myself hard in the class--it's a mix of sprints, "climbs," and "jumps." Of course there are "rest" periods between the…
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Random breast question
Chicken breast, that is. :wink: My school cafeteria (which is quite health conscious for a cafeteria) always has roasted chicken breasts. They come with skin. KFC's skinless chicken breast is 140. If I take the skin off my cafeteria chicken breast, would the calories be about the same?
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Eggsellent
Pardon the atrocious pun, but I just wanted to share my little victory "woohoo!" So, I love eggs. Omelets kick @ss. But I don't like to use yolks in them. My school cafeteria makes custom omelets, but always the normal kind. I decided to be adventerous and assertive--I marched up to the omelet bar and went "Heeey, can you…
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We learn and move on, I guess? Whatever, I'm still cranky.
Hear ye hear ye, a tale of woe. So, Phoenixflame's school cafeteria has these yogurt parfaits with vanilla yogurt, granola, and fruit. Everyone says they are pretty good. Now, Phoenixflame thought she was being a clever little minx by checking the nutrition stats for Starbucks' parfaits. After all, a big chain MUST carry…
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Luna Bars -- working girl's dessert?
Heya, So, I'm trying to up my calorie intake. I eat very nutritously all day, which is one reason I think I have problems--all those veggies are so low calorie! I'm slowly getting to my MPF-recommended calorie levels (after a whole summer and fall of starvation mode). I work out in the evening. To help up my calories,…
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I'm getting scared
Heya all, So, from this site, I realized that I was in starvation mode, which was stalling my weight loss. So I've been slowly upping my calories to the recommended levels. And I know my thighs have gotten bigger. I put on a pair of jeans that had come out of the wash and they were definitely a snugger around my thighs. I…
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Gym group session questions
Ok, so I go to the gym a lot. I like to take the classes offered because they don't allow me to accidentally slack off. But I don't know quite how to classify them on MFP. A little help please? Abs & Glutes - 30 minutes - Lots of aerobic in-place activities, such as hopping, butt-kicks,and jogging that resembles a Broadway…
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Concerns and Questions
Because of this awesome site, I realize that I am in starvation mode. I exercise everyday, at bear minimum 30 minutes of cardio and some form of weight lifting. Usually, I take the classes offered at my gym, like Abs and Glutes or Spinning. And to think I've been flipping out over not losing much weight. So, I know I need…
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Is a calorie a calorie; questions about sweets
So, do our bodies count calories as the same, wherever the source? Say, for instance, I ate good, healthy food all day. But after dinner, I had a 200 calorie deficit. Now, say I decided to have 200 calories worth of ice cream. Would I put on weight even if I stayed within my allowance? Even if it would be nutritionally…
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Random problems, perhaps a little help?
Hello guys! I'm excited to be joining this place. I filled out my profile and everything, and was surprised at my calorie intake. It appears I haven't been eating enough (except for occasional "special occasion" treats/meals) since summer began. I swear I haven't been intentionally starving myself, and the stuff I do eat…
