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Calories burned at work?
I do inventory for various businesses (every day, all day)- at work for long periods of times. It's a lot get up, get down, kneel, squat and count. How should I count the calories? I figured Light (moderate) cleaning- but it seems awfully generous in calories burned and earned. I also do simple stretches to keep limber and…
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Help-Standing on my feet all day
So I'm trying to do some research. I stand on my feet all day at my newly acquired job- first two days of the job, and I have this insane swelling and foot pain. I have good shoes, but I am going to go get better inserts at this point. I am on my feet almost 10 hours a day, or on my knees sometimes doing inventory auditing…
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Sweet Potatoes
I have a sack full of baby sized sweet potatoes that need to be used up by the end of this week (AKA: They are growing a bit buddy). Give me recipes. Perferibly lazy-and-yet-foodie. No fries please, as I do that enough already with them. Or sweet potato-pie-casserol.
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The Love for Sushi
Alright, so. Me and my roommate LOVE sushi, and it's Korean cousin- kimbob. Yesterday I had my hand to make some vegetarian sushi with no RICE (roommate can't do it)- used sticky Quinoainstead. Tofu, carrots and some cucumber. I'd like to see some tips from you guys for some other things to try out in this rice-alternative…
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Are You Drinking enough?
Ever read about the age old way to weight loss is drinking 6-8 (8oz) glasses of water of day? Well, much like everything from 'olden days', it's a little out of date in things according to weight. 6-8 glasses is the mimium, but what if you weigh more then 130 pounds? You need more water then that. People will discourage…
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Just Starting; Need the 101.
Alright, So there's a lot of confusion from my roommate (who's knee deep in this topic due to having gastric bypass and needing food requirements to change), but as well on various other strength websites, and livestrong. How much protein should I be eating to build muscle mass? And how much to workout to see the needed…
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A Good Scale?
Alright, not sure where I should have posted this- BUT! I'm looking for a good weight scale to keep track of my weight loss progress, as the one I currently have is a lot of guess work. A few limitations: 1. Budget. I only have like 50 bucks I wanna spend MAX on this. Including shipping if I have to order it off some…
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Post-Surgery Desert ideas
So my roommate's birthday is coming up, and I want to make her a cake. She just had gastric by pass in March- is handling most semi-solid foods/raw fruits well, thus why I posted/asking here! Thoughts? Tips? Recommendations? Anything goes!
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Mountain Elevation Preparation
Ok, So in about a week I'll be up in the mountains, and right now I'm doing good- I'm jogging in the mornings, and doing some basic cardio/strength training. But I know my breath will be changed when I hit the elevated country. What are some good ways to prepare my body for the change?
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Nerdy fitness music.
So. For my warm up and stretches, also speed walking. I have decided the Peter Hollens a cappella for Skyrim IS PER FECT FUS RO DAH It gets me pumped up and ready to kick my *kitten*. http://youtu.be/nlCPOCwo3FY Looking to add more nerdy music to my work out (its a cardio/weight routine with some floor matting). I'm…
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STOP RIGHT THERE CRIMINAL SCUM
Hey, I'm not new, but for you newbies coming here to MFP- feel free to add. And as you can tell I'm a huge gamer nerd, so I struggle with my health goals because of my (GAMING) habits. But I feel with this community, and just focus, I'll defeat the dragons of bad choices. WHO'S WITH ME?
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Hello!
Hello! I'm Sound. I myself have not had Gastric Bypass/Lap but my roommate has, so I have decided to join this group to help support her and learn anything I can about how to help and build a better household together. :3
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The 100 Mile a Month Challenge!
So! I've started a tumblr for this, but also keeping track of things here. My friend sadlazarus (here) inspired me to attempt a 100 mile a month goal. April has 30 days to it, that's roughly 7,000 steps aday (going by 2,000 steps equals one mile). All estimations, so meh! I type in the mornings before I head out, as to…
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TO: New Folks. FROM: Gamer Chick.
Dear New folks on MFP, I encourage you all to add me! I openly invite you! I'm looking for more people who claim the gaming habits. The geek culture trying to get fit. I'm the daughter of a geek From a long line of various types of geeks. Its in my blood. I like the sci-fi The fantasy The horror The fiction I love the…
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Menstruation and Weight Loss
Ok, So, first of all. I take birth control- so I know when 'my monthly' is going to happen. And the week before, I ate. Or at least, I -felt- ravenous, and tried to keep it curbed ( I succumbed like twice to the temptation of a poptart.. or three.. ) Anyhow. My weigh in's are thursdays- and I apparently actually maintained…
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Does Excersizing in 'Excersize' Clothes help?
Is it a mind over matter thing to put gym clothes on? Or does actually having a set of designed 'gym clothes' really help in performance? I went out and got a nice sports bra, top and leggings (capri style). WalMart was having a good deal on the DanSkin line, and I feel good in it, and feel good when I move in it- but i am…
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Tired of being a gamer stereotype!
So I am a bit of a nerd, and have a bit of a seditary life style. I need to change that. And I'd like to look a little better around the edges, if you know what I mean. I gained a lot of 'raider weight' back when I was a pro-raider in World of Warcraft. On top of taking birthcontrol, and antidepresants, I gained almost…
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Magical Multi-vitamins!
Alright! So lets just say, I'm already 'eating right'. Do I need a multi-vitamin? And what kind do I need as a mid-20's female? There are so many pills out there, and so many recommendations. I just hate taking them all, staring at my rows of: Multivitamin Fish oil Cranberry Bio-Tin And I keep thinking.. do I really need…
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Them 'Shakes'!
Alright. So I was thinking of trying to do the Slim Fast shakes for like a month, just to adjust my stomach and get used to a lower calorie intake. I was wondering if. A) This is a good idea? and B) How long term should one do this? Also I hear about protine shakes over all when people are doing intense work outs, for…
