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Going Gluten-Free
So, I found out that I have a gluten intolerance. I'm pretty bummed but my doctor wants me to eliminate it from my diet obviously. Anyone on here can provide me with some insight that can help me make this change? Favorite gluten free recipes and snacks? Thank you all so much and Happy Holidays!!!!
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Tone It Up Nutrition Plan
Hey everyone! I recently signed up for the Tone It Up Nutrition Plan...I was wondering if anyone else on here follows it and if so what do you do in terms of meals and exercises. I guess I'm still lost when it comes to the plan and was wondering if anyone could give me some pointers! Thank you! Feel free to add me also! :-)
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Banana Mug Cake
If you love warm and delicious banana bread then you are going to love this! 1 egg 1/2 of a banana 1 packet of stevia some cinnamon 1 scoop of vanilla protein powder and a tsp of vanilla extract Mash it all up and throw it in the microwave for 3 minutes and what I do after is take it out of the mug and put 1 tbsp. of…
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WOMEN LIFTERS!!
For all of the women out there who lift...and I mean not alb dumbbells but actually LIFT! Do you do cardio on the days you lift? And what do you do for how long? Also, what sort of meal plan or guide do you follow because I've been trying to IIFYM (if it fits your macros) but I am so confused with the concept...also, do…
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Protein Cookies and Cream Chocolate Glaze Donuts!
Who doesn't like donuts?! Donuts are one of my favorite foods, when dieting we all know it is hard to fight temptation but with this recipe, you can have more than one if you want since this recipe makes these donuts only 106 cals per doughnut, 5g of carbs, 4g of fat, and 14g of protein per doughnut! To be honest, these…
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Heavy Lifting/Weight Loss Help
I've read New Rules of Lifting for Women, I've read numerous articles on bodybuilding.com, and I follow some heavy lifters and trainers on IG and a lot of them say that they sculpted their bodies and lost weight/fat from just heavy lifting. I'm sorry, but I don't have months and months to lose weight form just lifting. I…
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Calorie Counting v.s. Counting Macros
Hey all, For those who know me know that I have bounced back and fourth between counting calories and counting macros. When counting calories I feel somewhat restricted but not too awful, I find that when I count calories foods sometimes tends to fit better such as a graham cracker, two graham crackers are 140 calories but…
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How to record "juicing"
I juice frequently how should I record that? Should I record just all the fruits and vegetables I use?
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Veganism
Hey all, I have tried to be a vegan in the past but failed after a week because I couldn't live without my babybell cheese wheels (so fun to eat!) and yogurt, I'm good eating meat alternatives, but I am also a sushi lover, I mean I have watched the documentary "Vegucated" which totally opened my eyes to this world and I…
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My problem with counting macros...
What I don't understand rather is how it all fits... How can I eat x amount of carbs, fat and protein while staying under the calorie limit that is given to me...does it all just magically work or is it something else? I don't know why counting macros confuses me so much but it does. I want to start tracking it because I…
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Instagram Support?
I'd really like to follow some of you on Instagram because I post daily about motivational things and fitness and health related posts and I'd love to see some of yours! Follow me! jphulksmash
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Proper use of supplements?
I've been really looking into how many female bodybuilders who are in their cutting phase use supplements while staying within their calories? Do these women even count calories or just eat clean? I mean, I know a lot of them count macros but I'm in my cutting phase too, so how do they take all of these supplements while…
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Can this be obsessive?
When I was first here on MFP I was OBSESSED with counting calories. I mean, I lost the weight but now here I am because I've gained it back. I thought that maybe this time around I won't be so obsessive, and I WANT to reach my goals. The problem is, I think I'm becoming obsessive again..I am constantly thinking about what…
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Opinions on Refeed Days
I am curious about refeeding, many say that it is the best day to have your cheat meal since you are eating at maintenance. Anyone get good feedback from having a refeed day?
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Yoga and Weight Loss and best HIIT
Has anyone out there used yoga to lose weight? I am an avid gym goer but recently got a good deal for unlimited classes at a yoga studio for ten days for ten dollars and was wondering if anyone (even using online yoga or on demand yoga) found results using this? Second Part of my question, I want to burn fat as efficiently…
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High protein and low cal?
Hey all, I've noticed my last few diary entries (food diary? lol) that I am good with staying under my calories but my protein is failing horribly lol. How do you get in your daily amount while staying under your calorie limit in terms of snacks and meals? I'm really not picky, just not a huge fish person! Thanks for all…
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Egg White Oatmeal Recipes anyone!?
I want extra fluffy and non watery egg white oatmeal, I tried a recipe this morning and they ended up exploding in my microwave lol! Thanks!
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Running Blisters? (Caution: Gross)
Hey all, I used to run cross country in High School and obviously since then I have gotten out of that routine but recently I have started the Zombies Run! 5k Training app to get me back into running shape (which I love btw). I have Nike Free Runs that fit awesome but today I got two blisters, one on each foot. One right…
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Vacation Cooking Question...
I'm going away this weekend with my girlfriend to a hotel that offers a mini fridge and a microwave...I need healthy-inexpensive microwavable protein, vegetables, carbs, and fat! Can anyone help me out?! Thanks!!!
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IIFYM Help, and women needed!
Hey all, I'm trying to do this whole IIFYM business and I guess I'm a bit confused on the calculator and really how to track it in the first place. It says my TDEE 2008 but for fat loss it says 1707 which is what I want. Then it goes into what I should be eating for fat, protein and carbs. To change my goals in my diary…
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Crossfit Workouts
Hey all, I want to start doing crossfit workouts at my gym because I can't afford a membership at my local "box". Does anyone know of any that I can do at my gym? Thanks!
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Credit Card Debt Anyone?
'Tis the season! Although I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the gifts I got for everyone I am strongly DISPLEASED with my credit card debt...holy crapola! I am indeed in the whole about 2gs ... Anyone else facing credit debt and how are you budgeting yourself so you can pay it off?? I'm using this app called…
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How do you stay motivated?
I know many people use inspiration boards and things like that but when the crave comes on for bad food or to be lazy and skip the gym, what do you do to snap out of it? I find it hard to get myself out of a craving funk and find that it is all I think about!
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Happy Holidays!
Christmas is a mere eight days away, and I just wanted to say Happy Holidays to all of you here on MFP. A lot of you have helped me with numerous questions and concerns. I don't know about all of you but here in northern MA, were expecting a snow storm. I work from home (thank goodness!) so I'll most likely do some yoga…
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Having a Healthy Relationship with Counting Calories
Ever since I started counting calories during my senior year of high school I was obsessed and controlled by my calorie limit. For the next two years I would count for a few months then stop because it would become over whelming for me. I wanted to keep track of what I was eating and have an idea of where my calories were…
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Stronglifts???
I just read Strong Curves, a book designed for Women lifters...however, I wasn't very impressed by it whatsoever. It was all Barbie exercises for lack of a better term and I've heard Strong Lifts is a great program. I don't mean to sound ignorant but I'm not sure how to even get the program or read it, I go to the website…
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Lifting Questions...
Hi there, so, lately I've been reading more about lifting and different routines and such and obviously it all pertains to what your goals are and what not, for me, I want to gain muscle and shed fat....what sort of lifting routine should I get myself into? I see women all over social networking sites who lift but don't do…
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IIFYM
Hi, So I'm going to be that newbie on IIFYM and ask for help because I've read articles and websites and still have NO IDEA if I am doing this right. I am 5ft tall 143 pounds and my stats are as follows: Calories: 1660 Fat: 45g Carb: 113g Protein: 143g Do I follow those on days I rest as well as days I lift? Do I eat back…
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Women Lifters
Question for all you women lifters out there! I have a question for you, I am 5ft tall 146 pounds and looking to obviously drop weight and fat, however, I'm reading the New Rules For Lifting for Women and the author says to stay away from cardio...if I want to burn fat and lose weight, how can I do that with only lifting…
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Gym Question!
Hi there! I've been a gym goer for two years now but I feel as though my routine isn't kicking my butt anymore. I typically start out 5-10 min on the treadmill to warm up then I'll do some weights for whatever body group I do that day such as arms or legs for anywhere from 20-30 minutes and then I do 30 minutes of cardio.…
