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Combatting the mind set of being old.
Anyone else ever find their mind saying things like "who cares, your over 40, eat that ice cream"..... "why starve when your old and will never a bikini again anyway" ....... or "why not eat that donut, no reason you should deprive yourself at your age" ???? I find myself feeling like it doesn't matter sometimes.....why?,…
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Cal. burned...which to use HRM or MFP
What's better to use? Your cals burned via a Heart Rate Monitor or MFP's estimate? I have my HRM set to 35 fit..and I put in my weight and sex. MFP's cal. estimates are lower then my HRM. So, of course, I'd rather use the HRM :) I have not had any metabolic testing --too much money even through my gym... and I know neither…
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HR monitore and Cal's Burned at Gym
Hi, I have a HRM, but the watch part is confussing.... if I wear the chest piece while at the gym the machines keep track of my HR. Do any of you know if the cal burned would be accurate if your on a gym machine & it's reading your HR? If it helps, I'm going to the Y and using the stationary bikes... I'm gonna guess they…
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Muscle Milk and Lead?
So, to make the looonnng story short I went to GNC in search of a protien shake that doesn't contain that Splenda stuff... and the guy told me there's only one protien drink that doesn't have the stuff.. then he told me that muscle milk is the worst stuff b/c they use things like lead and even arsinc. He said that if you…
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What to do when you R sick?
I'm feeling horrible... chills, sore throat, oh so tired, etc. I went to the doctor and they took my co-pay then said "get some rest".. ARRGH! I thought for sure I had strep throat or something b/c I'm so misserable... So anyway.... I'm still counting calls.. but not getting in any gym time.... been eating more popscicles…
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Protien Shake Q
HI, Quick Question about those protien shake things.... I purchased some of that muscle milk and I really like it... been trying really hard to eat right and excersise..although everyday isn't a good day I'm trying....Since August first I've been to the gym 15 times...anyway..... Q: When are you suppost to have the muscle…
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Irish or Steal Cut Oatmeal options
Anyone have some new ways to make Irish Oatmeal? I'm stuck in a rut with adding Rasians, Cinnamon, & Brown Sugar... what else can I do??? I like the stuff,,, but get bored caue I can't figure out what else to add.
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Low fat low cal brownies?
Hi,,, So... I found this reciepe for low cal brownies :) Last night I was jones-ing for a donut BAD! Then it struck me...PMS is on it's way :glasses: and I always have a hard time with chocolate cravings. I'd like to get through this hormonal shift without sitting down with a 9x13 pan of brownies and a fork...... do any of…
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Coke Subsitute
OK.. I need to get off these coke kick. It's hurting me and my caloires. I'm not opposed to ice tea(unsweet) ... I can't stand diet coke..so that's a no go. What do you all enjoy drinking? Thanks! B
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An official Hello
HI! Been lurking on this forum for a little while and just recently replied and posted a few comments/questions. Not really sure what to say... just wanted to say an official hi. Oh, and I"m a mess without spell check! :) Thanks for putting up with me!
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Skipping meals?
Hi, I'm new here - just been lerking quietly. Quick question... Yesterday I had a very bad food day, way over my calories... I was binging. Anyway, this morning I'm not hungry and am motivated to go to they gym..... should I skip breakfast ? Or do you think that will just set me up for failure for another day? Usually I"m…
