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Macros for Weight Loss (Vegetarian)?
Hi All, After searching macros topics, I'm really confused - does anyone have advice on what my macros should be set to for weight loss? I have my current goal set to 1.5lb/week and MFP's default setting for macros but I think the carbs are really high. I'm a 27yr old woman, 5'6", vegetarian and am looking to lose…
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Macros for weight loss: HELP PLEASE!
Hey All! I'm just coming back to MFP after a few month's hiatus (went on WWO and hated it, so now I came crawling back) - generally, I've lost a little bit of weight, but nothing significant. I know that I need to work on the fitness side of things a bit more, but I'm wondering what is a good setting is for my macros to…
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Maca & Birth Control... effects?
Hi All, I just bought some Maca (500mg) after a read a post of all of it's benefits, but when I read the label, it says "Consult a health care practitioner prior to use if you are taking ... oral contraceptives ..." etc. Does any lady take both birth control and maca? Do you know anything about possible interactions? I…
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No More GARBAGE!
This is just a random post, but I had a small revelation today... For the past two weeks, I've been trying to eat healthier, avoid all processed foods, cook meals from scratch ingredients, uptake the veggies and protein, lower the simple carbs and fibre, drink water (flat and sparkling) and cut-out my heavy reliance on…
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Anyone have a Cuisinart Griddler???
Hey All, So, I have a George Foreman grill but really don't care for it much, so this week, I took the plunge and ordered a Cuisinart Griddler (the full size) online. I have yet to receive it but I'm looking forward to it. I'm just wondering if anyone has one and if so, what's your fav thing to cook on them? Because I live…
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Tips for a 25yo, 5'6" female, 225lbs... ???
Hi All, After all of the holiday festivities I am really ready to crack down and would hope to see the scale move down instead of continuously creeping up. If you are of similar height and have had successful weight loss/toning, please share what worked and didn't work. Calories/day? (I'm currently set to just under 1500,…
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HELP! TMI on MFP is causing confusion!
Hi Everyone, I joined MFP in October and have been a regular browser of the Posts, especially the Success Stories for motivation, but now, after reading different strategies and perceptions, I'm confused on what/how to eat to kick-start my weight loss. ANY honest help would be greatly appreciated. I know the obvious:…
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"Facon" a BACON Substitute (Really!)
Hi All, So for most, we've looked forward to Saturday morning breakfasts with our loved ones, you know, the whole deal: eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, toast... Or maybe sometimes we just crave a BLT - whatever your case, most of us are predispositioned to love the salty and fatty devil that's one of the first things to be cut…
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30 Day Shred Next Week - Advice?
Hi All, I just ordered my 30DS DVD and I should be recieving it within the next week or so. I've only read good things about it and even though I "don't have time" for exercise right now, I'm determined to try this! I figure that an intense 20 minutes should be managable at some point in my day! Basically, I'm looking for…
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Let's Do This!!!
Hello! I just joined MFP 10 days ago and need some more inspiration and motivation! I'm a Canadian female, 5'6" and currently at 215. I'd love some friends who are (or were) of similar size in order to keep me motivated and committed. I'll be a supportive friend of almost anybody, but, having people who share similar…
