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Anyone else with Crohn’s?
Hi all, I’m looking for other members here that have Crohn’s disease and are active on MFP. I am currently in a bad flare and am using MFP just to make sure I meet my minimum caloric intake but would love to interact with others here!
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Anyone else with IBD/Crohn's/Non-Specific Colitis?
Hi Everyone, I am a long-time MFP member. I joined years ago and successfully lost 30lbs then gained 15lbs back....then lost another 20lbs due to being ill. In October of last year I start having terrible abdominal symptoms and was sent to a GI specialist who diagnosed me with non-specific colitis but suspects that it is…
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Plain Greek Yogurt Smoothies....HELP
Every morning, I make a smoothie with: 1/4 cup-1/2 cup Vanilla Greek Yogurt (Yoplait Brand) 1/4 cup -1/2 cup 1% milk or skim 1 cup whatever fruit I have (berries, mango, peach, pineapple, etc) 1 teaspoon cinnamon I've noticed the alarming amount of 'fake' ingredients and sugar in the Yoplait Vanilla greek yogurt so I…
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Weird thing happened after I worked out...Insight?
So something weird happened to me when I worked out last night. I did a light warm-up then 3 ten minute youtube videos. 10 mins abs, 10 mins arms and a 10 min fat blaster cardio video. About halfway through the first video I realized that I was sort of tired but figured that wasn’t an excuse so I plowed through it. Arms…
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Protein Shakes...Water or Milk?
I'm fairly new to the protein shake scene. I've done some reading online and in previous forum posts but looking for some fresh opinions here. I currently have the Body Fortress Vanilla flavour. I've been using 1 scoop with 1 cup of 1% milk, some berries and some ice cubes. It works out to about 230 calories. I'd like to…
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Fool Proof Low Calorie Muffins??
I have tried SO many low calorie muffin recipes. I have google'd them, looked them up in recipe books (even Hungry Girl) and allllll of them have sucked. They usually turn out to be tasteless, too dry, or, my most recent invention....hard enough to be new legs for a chair or couch. I seriously need a fool proof low calorie…
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Newly engaged...looking for fellow brides to be!
I’m looking for newly engaged/future brides that are looking to slim & trim up. I have about 15-20lbs to go before I’ll be at a good weight. I just got engaged on the weekend and would love to have engagement pictures done soon but I think I will wait until I’m slimmer. We don’t have plans to get married right…
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Question about Soy milk...first time drinker
I'm looking to eliminate cow's milk from my diet for about 2 weeks. I've been having some troubles with dairy lately. I drink protein shakes and am wondering if it would be best to buy a plain soy milk or a flavoured one? What are your experiences? I buy chocolate & vanilla protein powders. *I'm allergic to nuts so I can't…
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Barre Workouts?
I am so bored with Leslie Sansone and the wii fit. I'd love to Jillian Michaels/Bob Harper, etc, but I have a lower back injury that just doesn't allow those types of workouts. I'm considering buying a few Barre workout DVDs....just wondering if anyone here has tried them? Success? Thoughts? Opinions. Thanks :smile:
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Looking for a homemade granola/snack bar recipes
I've been doing some googling but can't seem to quite find a recipe that matches my criteria. I'm looking for a granola/snack/protein bar that is NUT FREE & CORN PRODUCT FREE and does not call for any sugar (or splenda, etc). Does ANYONE have a recipe? Store bought bars either have nuts in them or corn products. Thanks…
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Popcorn as a snack?
I've developed a new popcorn snacking habit. I've been buying those 100 calorie microwave bags. *Apparently* the chemicals in them can cause cancer so I've been considering just making my own air-popped popcorn. My main question is, I can have a pretty decent portion of popcorn for 100 calories but is it a wasted 100…
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Need some healthy lunch ideas for my hubby
My hubby is a mechanic in a truck shop. He doesn't like to take lunch breaks because he doesn't get paid for them/or he's just too busy. So, this means his lunches are shovelled in quick time. He wants to lose weight so I'm looking for some meal ideas that are super quick and easy. What I currently make him (he won't eat…
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Anyone in the Scarborough or Toronto (ON) Area?
I'm looking to see if there's any MFP members that live in Scarborough or East Toronto? Looking for people who live close to me for support and to possibly meet up for workouts together! Hope to hear from some people :smile:
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22 Lbs down reward
So, I've lost 22lbs so far and am just shy of my half way mark. I've been going through a lot over the past year, a lot of which triggered my weight loss. I'd been wanting to get a new tattoo for quite some time and well, here it is.... my almost half way reward. Just done yesterday evening and isn't healed and flawless…
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5lbs by June 23rd
I have a big family event June 23rd. Ideally, I would like to lose another 5lbs before then so I'd be sitting at a 23lb loss overall. Is there anyone here that would like to join me on my 5lbs by June 23rd goal? I'm looking to hold each other accountable and stay motivated with daily messages!! I am only looking for a few…
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Only 15lbs down but major face change!!
Picture to the right is me at my starting weight of 200lbs roughly. I now weigh 184lbs. Not even half way there but already loving the face change!!
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Forgoing breakfast foods for breakfast drinks?
Lately I don't seem to want to eat anything solid in the morning so I've been trying smoothies... I'll use some protein powder, 3/4 cup skim milk, a frozen banana, some berries, etc. I find that doesn't keep me full very long. I'm now trying "nestle carnation' breakfast powder. I find it keeps me full and satisified until…
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Success with carb cycling?
I'm just wondering if there's anyone on here that has tried/does carb cycling? I have an under active thryroid and have read several times that carb cycling is not only good for the thyroid but weightloss over all. Opinions? Stories? :flowerforyou:
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Looking for more supportive friends around my age group
Hi Everyone! I've been a member of MFP since Oct 2011. So far I'm down 11lbs! I've got a few really great supportive MFP friends already but would like a few more! I would also like a few people in/around my age. I'm 22. I promise to be supportive and encouraging if you do too :) I've got about 38lbs to go. Let's do this…
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Lower Calorie Diet + Needing more sleep
I hope this is the right section to be posting under. Here's my situation: Prior to MFP I was eating 1,700-1,800 calories. Now, I am eating 1,300 (sometimes 1,400-1,500 (non-exercise calories) on days where I fall off track). I work-out 3-4 times a week, 20-30 mins each time. Monday-Friday I get anywhere from 6.5-7.5 hours…
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What would the reasoning be behind this craving?
I've been having a craving for broccoli. Not just any broccoli though....it has to be steamed like chinese food (but without any oil). I just want broccoli. Is this a sign of a deficiency? Additionally, I am also craving a lot of cinnamon....any connection?
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Anyone ever had this happen for real at the gym?
Was browsing youtube videos for a laugh (I'm VERY bored today) and found this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTMnaRkIXVU&feature=g-vrec&context=G20bba54RVAAAAAAAACg It was good for a laugh and wanted to hear your real life stories!
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Question about calories
I have to ask this question and while it may seem silly, I need some answers. I need to start incorporating more fruits and veggies into my diet because I'm lacking crucial vitamins and minerals. To eat more variety, I've started making fruit salads for the bf and I. For each fruit salad I'm using: half an apple, half a…
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Roasted Chick Peas
Just wondering if anyone on here makes roasted chick peas for snacks? Are canned or dried better for this sort of thing? What seasonings taste good? (I know you bake them for about 30-45mins, right?) Thanks y'all!
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What should I set my activity level as
I'm a bit confused. Right now I have it set as "lightly active" A bit about my lifestyle: -I take the bus to work and walk to/from the bus stop (about 10 mins total per day) I always stand on the bus. -I do work an office job Tuesday-Friday, 9-5. However, I don't just sit on my butt all day. I get up and walk around the…
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Confused over how many calories this really is
I got some Spinach Fettachini from my local bulk store....I can't find an accurate amount of how many calories might be in it? Any help?? PS: Very sorry this posted 5 times. I only submitted it once. Does anyone know how to delete posts?
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Confused over how many calories this really is
I got some Spinach Fettachini from my local bulk store....I can't find an accurate amount of how many calories might be in it? Any help??
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Confused over how many calories this really is
I got some Spinach Fettachini from my local bulk store....I can't find an accurate amount of how many calories might be in it? Any help??
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What would you log this exercise as?
What would you log 4 hours of Christmas shopping at the mall as? 2.5mph Leisurely pace walking?
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Looking for vegetarian friends
I'm debating giving up meat. I don't eat pork and it's very rare that I eat beef. I eat chicken now and then but have started incorporating tofu and Yves Meatless Ground Round ('soy beef') into my meals. I'm looking for friends that are vegetarian and have open diaries so I can get a feel of what you eat to make up for no…
