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1 Cheat = 2lbs
Can you please help me understand the scale? I eat about 1200-1300 calories a day....I log everything I eat. 2 days ago, I went out to a restaurant and had a "cheat" -- I had a vinagrette dressing on the salad (not on the side) and I shared in a German/Bavarian Pretzel with dipping sauces -- I still tried to log my meal…
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Anyone use MapMyRide???
Hi! Anyone using MapMyRide? I just started using it and have been really discouraged by my MPH and distance -- But yesterday, I rode for an hour and it said I rode a total of 2.86 miles and was riding at under 3 MPH -- that's slower than I walk! So I pulled the trail map, and I know it was AT LEAST 9 miles of trail I…
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orangetheory
anyone doing orangetheory? what are you thoughts on it? how often are you going? are you using it for weight loss? how long till you started to notice a difference? do you think it's better than working out at a regular type gym?
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food before early am workout?
Just went back to work, and my 9am workout time is gone. In order to commit to a consistent work out time, it seems like I will have to go at 6am so I am back to get the kids ready for school, out the door, and to my workstation by 9am. So my question is, what do I eat before I work out? Clearly I want something that is…
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farro
so, bought farro in bulk at whole foods today..... simmered it for an hour with a bit of salt, then drained it, and tossed it with almonds. it was a miss. no one really liked it -- it was described as kinda rubbery. anyone have another recipe i should try? or is it just not going to be favorite in my house?
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lost too much weight in a week?
Background -- My overall goal is to lose about 65lbs. I have been 'dieting', exercising, and logging on MFP for about 21 days. Mondays are my weigh in day -- and today I lost 4.5lbs from last week. I have lost a total of 12.5lbs so far. Experts always say to plan on losing 1-2lbs per week for healthy weight loss. I know…
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my fat jeans are still tight
12 days.....1200 calories per day....hiit training......why are my fat jeans still tight? i am trying to focus on other benefits like feeling better, waking up not tired...... but it's hard to not get discouraged.
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hot or cold water with lemon
I keep hearing/reading about the benefits of drinking water with lemon daily. Usually it says 'hot' water with lemon, but I was wondering if the benefits were the same or different if cold water was used. Does lime have the same benefits as lemon?
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Why does it feel like I am in a permanent battle????
So I had lost a lot of weight, and over the course of a year, gained some back. I have 15 lbs to get to where I was, and 25 lbs to get to my goal. Every day seems like a battle......and I am losing. The weight is coming off so slowly. I try to remind myself that more important than the number on the scale, is being healthy…
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What counts as water?
Does water with Crystal Light in it count as water?
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Looking for a support network
Hi. I am a 40-something mother of 2 younger kids back on MFP and my weigh loss journey. It's been a long journey of losing weight, gaining some back, losing more weight, gaining some back. I want to lose a total of 30-40 lbs and KEEP IT OFF. I would love to be part of a motivating network and to provide encouragement to…
