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Milk: Cow vs. Soy vs. Almond
What are the benefits of drinking one versus the other? I've noticed that almond milk has less calories than either soy or regular milk, and for that reason I am tempted to purchase it. On the other hand, I wonder if almond milk lacks some nutrients that I can only get from cow's milk...? I am not a vegan/vegetarian and I…
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Best iPhone 4 Armband
Hey! I'm not sure if this is the best forum to post this topic in, but here goes... I really need an armband for my iphone 4 while I'm working out. I do a lot of circuit training, so I need something reliable that I won't have to stop and readjust often. Anyone out there have one that you just love? Please help if you…
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Miles on the elliptical?
So I really like using the elliptical because it burns more calories than the treadmill for me, but I'd also like to get an accurate account of how many "miles" I cover. I'm using the elliptical in my apartment gym, and I don't think there a "miles" setting, but it does count strides. Suggestions?
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Starting an Ambitious Workout
Hi!!! I'm starting an ambitious 6-day per week workout routine and I could use some extra motivation and support. Day One was yesterday, and I'm really pumped because this is my first week, but I know how quickly the first-week-pumped sensation can turn into the excuses-excuses-excuses syndrome and then I fall off. So…
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Accurate Calories for Frying...
So...I don't fry often, but my husband loves to and when he does I have a hard time accurately calculating my cals. I usually just pick a generic "fried whatever" from the list, but I'm wondering if I can be more accurate. My main concern is that all of the oil used to fry is not absorbed into whatever is being fried, so…
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Best HRM??
Hey! I'm looking to purchase a heart rate monitor and I don't know which one to get...Any suggestions/good or bad experiences??? Please share...I don't want to waste my money :-)
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When to Weigh???
Hey! When I first started MFP I weighed myself in the evening and a friend told me that my weight wasn't accurate at the end of the day because my body wasn't done digesting. She says I should weigh myself in the morning. Well since I put my start weight in as my weight that evening, I've been continuing to weigh in the…
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Hot Yoga for a Newbie?
Hi! I bought a Groupon for unlimited Hot Yoga classes for a month and I'm excited to get started! A few years ago I was a regular in the Yoga studio, but since then I haven't been into it much. The HOT version is totally new to me, so I just a have a few concerns. Can anyone who's tried it offer some advice? 1. Can I…
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Hey Ya'll!
Hi everyone! I've only been using this site for about 3 days, but I'm very impressed with what I'm seeing! I'm looking to lose about 15-20 pounds and tone up, but most of all, I'm need of a lifestyle change. I hope this site and the people on it can help! A few friends and I are starting a 21-Day Transformation Plan…
