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Joining late, thank you!
I am trying to work out my best 3 to give up. I know one is alcohol. Two should be no willpower eating out! Make a RULE for myself about what I get to order out! Salad, egg white omelettes... That would be a good one. Then I think limiting dairy, at least as a trial. I rely on it heavily for nutrition but think I should…
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LETHAL BIRTH CONTROL HAZARD - PLEASE READ
Learning of the death of an MFP friend related to blood clots, and having lost a family friend to something similar, and suddenly, in February, and having talked about birth control and hormone replacement with my best friend, an MD in Austin, just last week, I feel I HAVE to post this. If you're on female hormones…
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Diet or Exercise? BOTH, thank you, but DON'T DROP EXERCISE.
You see it flying around a lot - that diet is 80% of the weight loss equation. Well, there's some real truth to that. On the other hand, I know that my goal is not "weight loss" - that's part of it, but I'm aiming for longevity, fitness, energy, strength, good mood, and as much illness avoidance as possible. As soon as you…
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Questions about "eating back calories" - my two cents
I see people asking about their calorie levels a lot, whether to "eat back" calories worked off in exercise, that sort of thing. I want to make a couple of points that may be useful, and throw in some suggestions from my own education and experience. FIRST: MFP is a "feedback loop", which is something that gives you…
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A great vegetarian "gumbo" I made up once upon a time
Here (pasted from my recipe): COMMENTS: I invented this in college when I was studying anthropology and watching cooking shows. I was aiming for a dish that drew on American native and regional foods and cuisines, and that would provide such a rich depth of flavor and texture that meat would not be missed, and in fact…
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Stick it to the Man, Give back to Yourself
Almost every day on MFP, I see a friend or forum topics despairing over weight loss, talking about "giving up", frustrated. I actually blame modern commercial culture for this, namely the perpetuation of ultra-skinny model images while pretty normal-sized women model "plus" clothing, and a continual focus on image - all…
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very very good marinade for chicken breast
Hi, folks, We used to do this at the restaurant I worked at, for grilled chicken breasts, and I say it can't be beat. We'd make twice this much, but the recipe below is AMPLE for probably 3-4 pounds of chicken if you want to do a big batch. Combine ingredients in a large zip-top bag or sealable container large enough to…
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Bras for Big Girls - esp. UK
Hi, this is a little followup to a query post I saw on here yesterday from a British woman having running issues: To all of you with large cup sizes who face the challenge of finding a good, affordable sport bra (especially those of us with smaller backs - NOT plus-size ladies - I wear a 34 and plus sizes start at 38…
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Got a LOT of weight to lose? Please keep this in mind...
Just a little note of encouragement to anyone out there facing 50, 75, 100, 200 pounds of excess weight, especially if you're just starting out... Please remember that THE MOMENT you are making a healthful eating choice, and THE MOMENT you are moving more than you have been, you are becoming healthier and getting a…
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Frustrated by SLOOW weight loss? READ THIS AND THINK TWICE..
Since Nov 3, when I started tracking it, my body composition monitor says: Total pound difference: a whopping 2.4 pounds lost (haha - see my history of frustration with ultra slow loss... hence the monitor - from 183.2 to 180.8 - had a low point in weight of 177.8 but with higher fat %) Total FAT POUNDS difference: 8.17…
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First Fitness Insight and Challenge for the New Year - for a
Okay, I've made a fitness resolution: shift my days away from sedentary, big time. Thank you, Timex, for a shot of insight and a new fire under my rear. What my new heart rate monitor has shown me is that I burn only minuscule fractions of calories per minute when seated calmly, typing, at my desk. That is: I show a ZERO…
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Fitness DVDs, trainers: Jackie Warner (also posted in video
Merry Christmas, MFP! If you want to join my home & video exercisers group, please just send a request and I'll add you, by the way! I got "Personal Training with Jackie: Power Circuit Training" for a gift today, and I just finished it. It killed me! My upper body is completely trembling... now time to cook Christmas…
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Magic Bullets in Exercise
So, lots of people on here try systems and programs like 30 Day Shred or P90X, and those who stick to them get results. However, I wanted to just post for some perspective - these programs are all touted as THE way to get results - stick to THIS and you'll SHRED, etc. etc. - but this is a half-truth, and language geared to…
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very very good marinade for chicken breast
Hi, folks, We used to do this at the restaurant I worked at, for grilled chicken breasts, and I say it can't be beat. We'd make twice this much, but the recipe below is AMPLE for probably 3-4 pounds of chicken if you want to do a big batch. Combine ingredients in a large zip-top bag or sealable container large enough to…
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"Slow" loss despite doing everything right? DON'T BE FED UP
I am regularly fed up that I seem to lose weight at a much slower pace than all the metrics suggest should be the case. Like, maybe 2 pounds a month, at a pretty significant deficit (1600 - 1800 calories a day, I'm 5'8" and over 180 pounds) eating high quality foods in good balance, and working out pretty damn hard most…
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Hannah's Feed the Troops Chili
Winter's here, so it's chili time. Here's my fiber & veg-enriched version that doesn't sacrifice beer, beef or chili flavors... And it's fast, using ground beef and canned beans, instead of stew meat and dried beans. Will also post in public forum: INGREDIENTS 1 - 2 Tbsp oil of choice, divided .5 med onion, diced 1 med…
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Feed the Troops Chili: Fiber, Veg - and Beef, Beer & Chili
Per 2-cup serving: 387 cals; 30 g carb.; 13 g fat; 34 g protein; 9 g fiber Winter's here, so it's chili time. Here's my fiber & veg-enriched version that doesn't sacrifice beer, beef or chili flavors... And it's fast, using ground beef and canned beans, instead of stew meat and dried beans. INGREDIENTS 1 - 2 Tbsp oil of…
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This Whole Jillian Michaels Craze, and Working At An Appropr
Dear exercisers of the world, Especially to those of you starting out, I want to point out that you must remember to monitor how your body feels, and work at the appropriate level. An MFP friend just reported back pain after completing a Shred workout, and I'm not surprised. The greatest thing, I believe, about the Biggest…
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"THE GIRLS": YOUR BODY IS CHANGING - are you in the right si
One of my MFP friends just had a dramatic shift in measurements and was looking for some bra sizing advice. I answered and decided to stick this up here and on my blog, for anyone else feeling foggy... Are you wearing the right bra size? Chances are good, if you live in the US, that you aren't. There is evidence that at…
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Edamame-Cannellini "Hummus"
Just made this up, it's pretty good. 119 calories for 1/4 cup, 4 grams fiber, 6 grams protein This is an alternative to regular hummus, higher in protein and creamy. You may wish to add more lemon juice, garlic or chile, or to remove some. Makes 8 1/4-cup servings @ 120 calories each, 6 grams protein and 4 grams fiber. Or…
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Vegetarian inspiration, in case it's useful
Things to build veg meals around: Proteins: Mix of legumes and whole grains, or all legumes... As they are higher-energy foods, be sure to be using whole grain pasta and rice and measuring out your quantities. About to make a hummus using cannelini beans and shelled edamame today, instead of chickpeas. eggs, cheese, greek…
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A nice, 1-person lentil soup recipe
This is an off-the-cuff from-scratch recipe which can be made in this small quantity or of course multiplied for more servings. You may change up the variables if you are lacking an ingredient. 1/4 cup dry lentils (green/brown - regular lentils - you may also use some yellow, red or other quick-cooking dahl lentils in this…
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Cheat Sheet for 40/30/30 (Zone-type) balance
Hey, all, I made this and put it on my blog, but maybe useful here. Obviously, this only really applies to a Zone-style macronutrient plan. If you're looking at your meal or daily totals on here, you'll see gram counts, which isn't always easy to comprehend. These charts are based on 4 calories per gram each of protein and…
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Intervals Trial - Part I...
So, I mentioned to friends on here that I saw this infomercial for the Firm Express kit, to find out if anyone's used it yet. I can't afford it but have liked the Firm in the past and was intrigued by the concept. I read some Amazon reviews and came to the conclusion that I'm probably doing as well without it, but was…
