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Frozen Vegetable Main Dishes
I'm working on a freezer clean-out this spring, trying to use up a lot of old frozen foods - especially frozen veggies. Anyone have some favorite main dishes that use up a lot of frozen veggies? It doesn't have to be vegetarian (though it's fine if it is) - but I'd love recipes where the veggies are the star - or at least…
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Alternative recipes for lamb chops
Hi - I buy meat in bulk from a local farmer, and have recently purchased half a lamb. I love lamb, but oddly am not terribly fond of one of the most popular cuts - the chops. I have both loin and rib chops in my package. I've tried grilling and roasting them, and it's okay - but not great. Any suggestions for recipes -…
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Is it weird DOMS or something else?
I've been having some new and unusual (for me) pains during and post-workouts for the past couple of weeks and am a little puzzled. I've been lifting weights consistently twice a week (with a couple short breaks for travel) for the past nine months (plus walking a couple other days a week). I've had the occasional bout of…
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ticker shows incorrect weight loss?
I'm having some problems with the ticker on my profile page. It is set to show lbs lost, but shows that I've lost less than half of what I've actually lost. My "home" page shows the correct number of lbs lost. I've tried reformatting my ticker, and have tried editing my starting weight in the ticker section to +/- a pound…
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Self.com Nutrition Data?
In the past, I've really liked to use the nutrition data on self.com for more detailed information on nutrition (including micronutrients, etc.). For example, here's what it says about swiss chard: https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2399/2 I like it because I can see details on what…
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Dietician During Major Weightloss?
I have a little over 100lbs to lose, and have a strongly renewed interest in getting to a healthy weight following a recent health scare. (Not actually caused by excess weight, but it was more that it was scary to imagine dealing with that while carrying the excess weight.) I considered weight-loss surgery, but decided to…
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Fitness Self-Tests?
I'm looking for ideas/resources for a self-evaluation of fitness, to use as a progress tracker during my fitness journey. I've been marking progress on specific tasks (like weight lifted or push-up progressions), but would really like something a little more comprehensive and appropriate for a wide range of fitness levels.…
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Protein Powder vs Hydrolyzed Collagen
I'm working on losing ~100 lbs (~25lbs down so far!) and am working pretty hard tracking calories. I've been including some protein powder (mostly whey isolate) in my morning coffee/tea and in the occasional smoothie (and tracking it of course). In the past, I was of the opinion that adding protein powder was "just adding…
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Exercise recovering from ankle injury?
Hi! I'm looking for some tips for exercises I can do without using an injured ankle at all (I can put ~half weight on it, but can't bend it at all and probably won't be able to for some weeks.) For the past three months, I'd committed to doing squats, lunges, planks, and walking every single day. For a minimum of a teeny…
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Exercises for digging?!?
I'm aware this is an oddly specific request, but I'm looking for suggestions on exercises to get better at digging holes. (Yes, digging holes. I'm a scientist who spends all day sitting at a computer, but this summer I'll be on a team to dig holes for science.) Long story, but I want to be able to do my part. Clearly, this…
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Muscle fatigue many days after hiking
I recently went on a 2-week long hiking trip. Most days involved intense hiking of 7-11 miles and an elevation change of at least 1000ft across rough ground. Needless to say, that isn't my normal activity level, but I've done this sort of trip before (both at my current fitness level and when more fit). On the hikes during…
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Pushup - normal vs inclined
I'm working on improving my upper body strength and am including pushups in my routine (along with assisted pullups, bench press, and push press). But, I can't do very many. I can do 3 sets of 3 reps of regular pushups or 3 sets of 7 reps with my hands on a low bench, at a 30 degree incline. Does it matter which I do in…
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Acne with dietary change?
I started eating what I would call a "paleo/primal inspired" diet about three weeks ago. Basically, I've cut down on carbs, cut way, way back on grains in particular, and upped my protein intake significantly. I'm not quite ready to give up my dairy, and still eat a few servings of grains a week (usually if I'm eating…
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NSV - inches lost!
I started strength training about two months ago, and moved up to heavy lifting about 2.5 weeks ago. After realizing during the past week that I was having to use the shorter hooks on my favorite bras, I decided today that it was time to take some new measurements even though I've only dropped a few pounds. My losses from…
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How to count weight for barbells?
So, this is a pretty basic question, but if you are lifting with a barbell, do you count the weight of the bar? For example, today I did my first deadlift with the bar (~40lbs.) and one 25lbs. weight on each end. Do I count that as 50lbs. or 90lbs?
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Normal discomfort for 1st time barbell squat?
I did barbell squats for the first time today. I'm feeling super powerful :) but I do have a question. I found that just holding the bar on my back was really, really uncomfortable. Not exactly painful, but a strange twisting, stretching feeling in my arms. Is that normal for a newbie - something I'll get used to with…
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Exercising with Very Sore Muscles - Safe?
Five days ago, I decided to climb all the the stairs in my building (15 floors) without stopping to rest to get some good strength training in. It worked - it pushed my legs to complete exhaustion and I plan on giving another go sometime soon. The problem is that my legs are still sore - really sore. It hurts my calves to…
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Recipes ideas for field peas?
Help! I have several pints of field peas from my grandmother that have been sitting in my fridge for a while, and I want to get them eaten. Field peas are most similar to black-eyed peas, but are green (or occasionally purple) and have a more delicate non-mealy texture. The traditional way to cook them is to boil them with…
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Want to start heavy lifting - advice?
After thinking about it for a long while, I've decided I want to add heavy lifting for weight loss (and the obvious strength) to my current workout routine. I've been focussing almost exclusively on running/walking, and although I definitely feel better, I think I could use a boost. Coming from a family of stocky (boo!)…
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Whoa- legs won't stop shaking!
So, I got it in my head today to climb from the bottom of my highish-rise apartment building to the top without stopping to rest. 14 flights of stairs!!! I managed it, but now my legs won't stop trembling still after 45 minutes. I'm having to walk carefully 'cause I'm afraid I might fall. Is that level of exertion okay for…
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Low Cheese Pizza Options
I looove pizza. And, since I generally prefer homemade, which involves thinner crust and healthy varied toppings, I wouldn't feel too guilty about this except.... the cheese. I love mounds of gooey cheese on my pizzas. I don't want to go cheese-less, but it's such a calorie bomb on an otherwise decent meal, that I'm…
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NSV - Just ran longer than I have ever in my life!!!
So my weight-loss success has been slow and minimal, but finally I have some success to share. I just ran for 20 minutes continuously for the first time in my entire life!!!! I've been working through the c25k running program (slooowly as with everything else). Today was the big day - the first workout where you run the…
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Measurement fluctuations
I'm taking measurements of my hips, thigh, waist, and across my bellybutton in addition to weighing myself to track progress. But, I'm finding dramatic fluctuations in my measurements. I started measuring frequently to figure out what was going on. I've found that not only does my stomach expand after eating - which is…
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Running Frequency
Hi - I've recently been working through the c25k training plan recently, and am currently in week 5. (My first non-interval run is coming up - yikes!) I'm kinda taking it at my own pace since I'm rather heavy and am repeating some weeks/workouts until I don't feel like I'm going to die at the end. I don't want it to be so…
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Real Women in Normal-Sized Clothes
I like looking at clothes online, but never buy online. The main reason is that the models are of course very small and I know the clothes would look very different on a "normal" person, let alone someone who is overweight. (i.e. Is that actually an A-line dress, or does the model's small frame just make it look that way?)…
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Outdoor Clothing for Curvy Women
I'm going hiking this weekend and decided to splurge on some fancy pants with tons of pockets and zip-off bottoms. So, I go down to my local REI, but they don't really have anything above a size 12 in the kind of pants I'm looking for. Sadly, I've got a ways to go to fit into those. So, I go to the website to order some.…
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Exercise in an apartment?
I like to do most of my exercise at home (that way I have no "but I don't feel like going to the gym" excuse). But, I've recently moved to a third floor apartment, and am trying to find new cardio workouts that won't make my downstairs neighbors' lights fall off their ceilings. So, jumping around is unfortunately out of…
