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Coffee creamer
I love love love Coffemate Natural Bliss Sweet Cream in my coffee. I’m trying to cut out dairy (except for grass fed butter) and need a substitute. I’ve tried the almond milk and coconut milk versions, leaner creamer, almond milk/coconut cream combined creamer, butter, coconut oil and just can’t seem to find a taste that I…
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Just need to vent
This year has been full of restarts for me and I'm getting more than a little sick of it. I get that everyone has their *kitten* and challenges to deal with in life and it's on them to work through it to get where they want to be. So yes, I totally know this this is on me and the fact that I am not where I want to be is…
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Easy Freezer Meals
Hi folks - I'm planning a bulk cooking session this weekend. Would love to get some of your fav easy (high-ish protein) meals that freeze well. Thanks in advance!
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Apple Watch app for workout tracking
I bought an Apple Watch series 2 last weekend. It's ok, but I'm disappointed they don't provide what I consider some basic features. What app do you use with your Apple Watch to track your workouts? Right now all I'm doing is rucking and walking. After I get cleared from my Doc (hopefully today) I'll start adding circuits…
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Fatty liver and keto
If I've been told that I have moderate to severe fatty liver - which is a sign of being pre diabetic - do I stick with keto or drop it like a bad habit? Got any good research you can share on this?
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Fatty liver?
If I've been told that I have moderate to severe fatty liver - which is a sign of being pre diabetic - do I stick with keto or drop it like a bad habit?
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Newbie questions
Hi folks! I just finished week 1 and have a few questions for you keto veterans. - what macro ratio do you try to hit? Right now I'm set at 75% fat, 5% carb, 20% protein - What's more important, not exceeding a certain grams or percentage of net carbs or getting closer to the fat target? - Any good calculators to help me…
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Work out app for super sets?
I'm looking for a new workout app. I love Strong, but it (and all the other ones I've tried) don't do super sets well. Got a suggestion for an app that easily let's you plan and track a workout full of super sets?
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Where are my DC, MD, Va folks? :)
I think there was a dmv thread a while back, but I can't find it so I'm starting a new one. Any folks in the dmv interested in meeting up for a 5k? I'm happy to coordinate and organize.
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What was your "Ah-ha" moment?
Love the threads in here! I'm really excited to see everyone's transformations and I'm looking for a little extra motivation for mine! For those of you who have achieved your goal or are well on your way to it... what was your "Ah-ha" moment? Was there a situation, an event, a realization, or something that made you…
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How much supplementation is too much?
I'm trying something new this week. A fat burning shred program - increased calories, heavier lifting. I put together a meal plan - I cook on Sunday and eat the same all week - that hits my calorie and macro targets. But I'm now doing 2.5 protein shakes and a protein bar every day. That seems like a lot from…
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Any hunters out there?
I'm talking to a hunting guide tomorrow to get more details and possibly have him take me deer hunting in Va. But I'm a total newbie so I'd love to run what I know so far by someone else who could tell me if this sounds like a good way to go. Before writing up all the details, figured I'd see if there are any avid hunters…
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Let's talk about poo...
So now that I'm eating a good bit of protein and slightly lower carbs, I'm feeling that I might benefit from adding in a fiber supplement. (And yes, I drink plenty of water. 1 gallon a day) For those of you who use fiber supplements, what do you use - what works for you? When do you take it - in a shake in the am, at night…
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How often do you weigh yourself?
Arguments can be made for daily, weekly, and just about every other interval. I know there isn't one right answer and it depends on you. Just looking to hear different thoughts on what frequency you weight yourself and why that works for you. Thanks! :)
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How do you stop mid-binge?
How do you catch yourself in the midst of it and STOP? When I'm in the middle of all that emotional drama, I don't really notice how much or what I'm eating - it's almost unconscious. Got any tips to make yourself 'come to' and snap out of it? While I'm having a great week and I'm totally on plan, binges are what have been…
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Fitbit Charge hr?
Anyone have a Fitbit charge hr? I'm debating on one. Would love to hear your thoughts on it! I love the Fitbit flex, hate the band because I keep breaking them. Hoping that won't be as big of an issue with the charge. I'd also like to know my actual burn during a workout. Thoughts on how well it works as an hrm?
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Carb cycling
Hi there- There are so many plans out there and it's hard to choose what to try. But lately, watching Extreme Weight Loss has gotten me curious about carb cycling. Anyone out there on a carb cycling plan? If so, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it, how it's working for you, and how you put your plan together. Thanks!! Jess
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Are the ads a new thing?
or did I just not notice them in the community area before? (Using the iPhone app)
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Sick foods
I'm feeling crappy. My typical go-to foods when I'm not feeling well are cheez-its, grilled cheese, and other crappy foods. Got any easy go-to recipes for when you aren't feeling well? (Looking for easy but not canned/processed.) Oddly enough, for me, I'm craving chicken noodle soup.
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Goal setting
I'm at the beginning of my journey - again. I'm trying to do things differently. Including the goals that I set. In the past I'd set highly aggressive goals with unattainable timelines. Obviously, I'd miss them. And I'd give up for a while. How do you set your goals? Do you set a number of lbs to drop in a specific amount…
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What's the etiquette for friend requests?
Whenever I send a friend request I try to always include a short message to give the other person some context as to why I'm requesting them. About half the friend requests that are sent to me don't have a message. What's the etiquette for that? Is it the norm not to include a message? Is it rude to start declining all the…
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I'm a chronic self-sabotager
I've come to realize that I'm scared of succeeding. In a way, it makes sense. Whenever I see the scale go down - that day I will do something to make it go back up. (Including today) I've gotten so dependent on having my weight be a crutch or the reason why my life isn't the way I want it to be. I've come to realize that…
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What do you do on a daily basis to keep yourself focused and motivated?
Do you have a mantra? An inspirational picture hanging on your wall? Pictures of you on the fridge or on your phone? MFP message boards? A phone wallpaper that inspires you? A motivation board? I'm restarting for the 726th time. I'd like this to be the last. I've been on MFP for several years but this is the first time…
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Today...
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What happens when you remove a friend?
(Sorry! I don't know what forum this should go under.) But what happens when you remove a friend? Do they get a notification of some sort or do you just stop seeing their updates in your news feed?
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Need help getting back on the wagon - how did you do it?
I've fallen off the wagon. I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks, I'm up 3 lbs, and I am blowing past my calorie target on a daily basis. I need a little help getting back on. I'm trying to set myself up well for the week. I've already meal planned and cooked for the week. I've got it all portioned and packed. I asked my…
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Believing you can ...
I'm sure many of us on here have tried numerous diets and programs in the past - and have failed at them. For those of you who broke that cycle and have succeeded or are succeeding ... What changed to make you believe that you can do this? Please share what inspired you or changed your attitude!
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What's more important - calories or macros?
I'm logging my food and went off plan a bit. At this point I'm 150 calories from my target, but 67g from my Protein target for the day. Thoughts on what's more important for a weight loss goal... staying under my calorie count or getting close to hitting my macros?
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August Challenge anyone?
Anyone interested in doing a challenge for August? Squat challenge? Step challenge? Percentage weight loss? Logging challenge? Let me know if you are interested and we can come up with the details! I think these are always more fun when something is at stake! ;)
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Vacation Tips
Hi folks - I'm going on a cruise to the Bahamas next weekend. While I'm planning on relaxing and enjoying the vacation, I'd like to do so with 0 weight gain. My plan so far is: - Keep up with my gallon a day of water - Log. I probably won't be hitting my macros, but at least I can watch my calorie intake. - Plan on 2…
