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Anti-Inflammatory Diets
There are diet plan (lifestyle plans) designed to reduce inflammation, heart disease, etc. Who follows one of these? Does it work? What is the plan you use?
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TEE, BMR, Myfitness Calories?
According to myfitnesspal I should be consuming 1300 calories. According to this: https://www.facebook.com/notes/back-to-basics-eat-and-move/why-should-i-eat-the-food-etf/195484497290321 I should be consuming 2100 for TEE (loss of 1lb/month). How on Earth do any of you decide what you should be doing? Weight loss shouldn't…
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Genesis Pure
I tried searching for this, but all conversations are archived. My brother just told me that he is doing Genesis Pure. I am researching now and want to know thoughts from others
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I want a snack NOW
What would you grab for a snack RIGHT now?
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2 inches? I'll TAKE IT!
I decided to stop using the scale. It is my enemy. Imagine my delight when I measured today and found I am 2 inches down! I need to split my dark chocolate with my husband more often... :)
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There is going to be a lot of drinking
I am just curious.... When you know its going to be a fun night do you bank up calories to use or do you just consider it a cheat day? (the food is going to be fried and sugary. The wine will be flowing freely)
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Aw *kitten*.
The family got donuts this morning and I had two. There goes the day's calories! What do you do on days like this?
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Milk GROSS
Just found out I am severely lactose intolerant. It started when I was pregnant, and has gotten much worse. Drinking milk now calls for staying home as a sick day! Which dairy milk alternative do you like best? I love having a bowl of cereal and need a milk option!
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Sabotage
I wan't going to step on the scale. I knew that if I didn't see a change in a week I would feel discouraged and give up. (This is my pattern). I stepped on the scale. No change. I was depressed for one hour. Then remembered it probably isn't best to weigh yourself on a day that you have sat around snuggling a sick kid,…
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Bad Weather= Bad Food
We had a stretch of great weather. Forty degrees, sunny, nice. I ate awesome those days! Today it is windy, cold, and cloudy. I have had multiple handfuls of my kids' m&m's, Strarbucks hot cocoa, and some peppermint pattys. I hate winter.
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I beat my craving!
Every night when the kids are in bed, I pull out my spoon and jar of peanut butter. I still to the 2 tablespoons, but really want to kick the 190 calories quick pb fix. So I finally tried the peanut butter clouds. (PB, lite Cool Whip mixed together. Spoon into muffin cups and freeze.) These are awesome! They meet my pb…
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Huge Settlement regarding weight loss pills
http://www.nbcnews.com/health/miracle-weight-loss-no-such-thing-feds-say-34-million-2D11872359 "The FTC says makers of Sensa have agreed to pay $26.5 million to settle charges they have been misleading consumers with their ads. The FTC is also announcing similar actions againt L’Occitane, which sells a "slimming” body…
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Meal Planner
Bought groceries last night and really want to have a meal planner, grocery inventory list. Anyone use a great one? Easy spreadsheet?
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Post Baby Inspiration
Looking for post-baby inspirations. My baby is 4 months old and I am struggling! Watching what I eat, breastfeedding, and some exercise. Motivate me to move my butt!
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Breastfeeding
I know that when breastfeeding, one needs to add calories and water. Is there anywhere on MFP to figure in these extra calories I should be taking in?
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Magic Bullet
I received a Magic Bullet Blender this weekend as my birthday present. I am so excited that I don't even know how to get started. Please share your Magic Bullet recipes, or any other smoothie, blender recipe you use.
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I NEED chocolate!
I often "let" myself have a few semi-sweet chocolate chips to stop the cravings, but they are such a major gateway food! Going to go chew some gum.......
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Pregnant
I have been trying to get pregnant and failing. My husband says he is done, that it is too much pressure. Now I am just ready to sit and be depressed.
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For my 6 year old.....
My daughter is often constipated and misses out on activities for it. She loves fresh fruits and veggies, it is what her diet is based on. Any suggestions on how to help a 6 year old? Do you think processed sugar/flour has any affect? She is 6, so I don't want to put her on any radical food plan but she needs desperate…
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What the He!! am I doing wrong?
Keeping to my goal calories (1350), exercising at least 30 minutes each day along with additional every day activities (using the stairs more, stay on feet more, more walking/playing with the kids) and the scale has not budged at ALL! Lost all motivation to continue this but really need to get a healthy BMI.
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Bulimia
For the first time ever, I am admitting I have an eating disorder. I have not told my husband this and I am now seeking support. I binge and purge at least once a day. I blame it on stress in my life. My father had a massive brain injury in August and my life got turned upside down. I am often feeling depressed and turn to…
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What's on your salad?
I love eating fresh vegetable salads. I am finding that so many dressings have something I don't like. French has a ton of sugar. Olive Oil is obviously very high in fat. What do you put on your salad that tastes good and you don't mind putting into your body?
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Spinning out of control
I had lost 20 lbs through this site, but gained it back as I became unable to handle the stress around me. I am going to lose the weight again. How do you all deal with stress when it feels like your world is spinning out of control. I always go for sweets to make myself feel better. Obviously that needs to change. How do…
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What Fruit Juice is Safe?
There is so much talk lately about the arsenic in apple juices and whether or not the levels are safe. However, I cannot find any info on which brands have the lower levels of arsenic or none at all. Does anyone know the best fruit juices I can serve my children?
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Calories Burned
What is the best way to determine calories burned with JD? I don't have a heart rate monitor and there is no calculator for this kidn of dance.
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Frustrated
For the last two weeks, I have been at exactly the same weight. I vary my calorie intake, and I do regular cardio. This past week I have been very tired and sleep a lot (9 hours at night, then 30 minute nap during the day) What am I doing wrong? My calorie goal is 1200 but there are days I have sightly more than this.…
