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Anytime Fitness
Is anyone here a member of Anytime Fitness? If so, what are your thoughts. I'm thinking of joining.
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Eating Clean Meal and Snack Ideas
Please share any you have. I am just a beginner and would love to hear your ideas.
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I have no energy
I have always had this problem. For awhile we thought I had chronic fatigue/fibromialgia. Then last April I was put on Thyroid meds. I know I need to exercise to lose weight and keep it off, but I always feel exhausted. Every night I set my alarm early enough to exercise. Then I can't get out of bed and I tell myself I'll…
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Clean Eating Thread
Is there a thread here for people doing "Clean Eating"?
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Any Backpackers/Hikers out there?
DH has been wanting me to go backpacking for a long time. It's not the roughing it that bothers me. I love to camp. The picture on my ticker is from his family's cabin in Canada. There is no running water or electricity. We pump water out of the lake, use an outhouse, and solar camp shower. And we run lights, refrigerator…
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Fat Fighting Dinners
Steak-and-Pepper Tacos Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 25 minutes Makes: 4 servings Ingredients 1 pound flank or hanger steak Juice of 1 lime, plus lime wedges for serving 1 teaspoon kosher salt 2 garlic cloves, crushed 1/2 teaspoon mild chili powder 3 teaspoons vegetable oil 1/2 red onion, sliced 3 bell peppers, 1 each…
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For new runners out there
I got part of the way thru C25K awhile back, then slacked off. And don't feel very motivated to start again even though I know I should. I have this problem with negative thinking. I have never been a runner and have myself convinced that I won't be. I got to the part in the program where I had jogged 20min straight, then…
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Spicy Olive Pasta (338 Calories)
Made this over the weekend - very yummy! Spicy Olive Pasta * Prep Time: 10 mins * Cook Time: 11 mins * Total Time: 21 mins * Serves: 4 * 2 tablespoons olive oil * 2 cloves garlic, minced * 1/2 teaspoon crushed red-pepper flakes * 1/2 teaspoon ground chipotle chiles (I used chili powder) * 1/2 cup pitted green olives,…
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Specific Calorie Goal or Range?
Do you try to eat the specific calorie goal assigned to you by mfp or do you try to stay within a range (example: 1,200-1,300)?
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Lunches Under 400 Calories
Spicy Bean and Guacamole Burritos Ingredients 1/2 cup canned low-fat refried beans 1/4 cup salsa 3 tablespoons prepared guacamole 1 cup shredded romaine lettuce 2 small (6-inch) whole-grain tortillas 1 cup red grapes Make It Stir together beans and salsa. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Place warm bean mixture, guacamole,…
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Can't seem to find the deterimination & motivation
...I once had. Back in 2003 I lost about 40 lbs. on Weight Watchers. I was down to 139, 4lbs. from my goal. Then DH & I both lost our jobs. Life got in the way and I ate through the stress and I gained it back, plus some. And for the last year or more I have been trying different things, this site and Weight Watchers…
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400 Calorie Breakfasts
PB&B Sandwich This peanut butter and banana sandwich is a healthier version of "The Elvis," since it was one of the King of Rock's favorite meals when topped with bacon. We left out the meat and added fresh blueberries on the side. 1. Spread each half of a toasted whole wheat English muffin with 1 Tbsp peanut butter 2. Top…
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Triple Chocolate Cheesecake
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake WORK TIME: 25 MINUTES / TOTAL TIME: 1 1/2 HOURS + COOLING AND CHILLING TIMES / SERVINGS: 16 A MIXTURE OF REDUCED-FAT AND FAT-FREE CREAM CHEESE CREATES MELT-IN-YOUR-MOUTH TEXTURE WITHOUT SATURATED FAT OVERLOAD. 1 pkg (9 oz) chocolate wafer cookies 1/4 c 50-50 butter blend spread, melted 7 oz…
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Weeks worth of Meal Ideas
MONDAY Breakfast: Banana Split Oatmeal Cook 1/2 c dry old-fashioned 1-minute oats with water (to desired consistency) and top with 1/4 c microwaved frozen strawberries, 1/4 c sliced banana, 1 Tbsp semisweet chocolate chips, and 2 Tbsp almonds. Total Calories = 359 Lunch: Mediterranean Sandwich Spread 2 slices…
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Crock Pot Pasta with Eggplant Sauce
Pasta with Eggplant Sauce Makes: 6 servings Ingredients 1 medium eggplant 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 14-1/2-ounce cans diced tomatoes 1 6-ounce can Italian-style tomato paste 1 4-ounce can sliced mushrooms, drained 1/4 cup dry red wine 1/4 cup water 2 garlic cloves, chopped 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/3 cup pitted…
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Low Calorie Cookie Recipes
Oatmeal Cookies With Cherries Ingredients Serves: Prep: 15min|Cook: 10min |Total: 27min * 1 cup whole grain pastry flour * 1 teaspoon baking powder * 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon * 1/2 teaspoon baking soda * 1/2 teaspoon salt * 1/2 cup packed brown sugar * 1/3 cup granulated sugar * 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce * 2…
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Any Weight Watchers?
Just checking to see if there is anybody on here that is also a Weight Watchers member. Was once a member b4 & thinking of joining again.
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Meditarranean Chickpea Salad
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Ingredients Serves: Prep: 15min|Cook: 0min |Total: 25min * 1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained * 1/2 small red onion, quartered and thinly sliced * 1/2 cucumber, peeled, seeded, and chopped * 1 roasted red pepper, chopped * 3 plum tomatoes, chopped * 2 tablespoons chopped parsley *…
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100-Calorie Chocolate Cupcake
The 100-Calorie Chocolate Cupcake Ingredients: 18.25-ounce box Devil's Food Cake Mix 1 1/3 cups water 1/2 cup fat free sour cream 5 large egg whites (or 3/4 cup egg substitute) 1/4 cup powdered sugar Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake pans with paper baking cups. Beat cake mix, water, fat free sour…
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Daily Check In 8/6/09
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? Yes Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Did Day 1 WK 6 Couch to 5K training What would I have done differently? Did some toning or strength training exercises. I'm having a hard time doing this, I know I need it. What is today's…
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Daily Check In 8/5/09
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Went on a 13mi bike ride and burned 700 calories! What would I have done differently? Not eaten so many chips and quac at dinner. I had the calories for it, but I didn't need to do that.…
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Daily Check In 8/4/09
Did you stay within your nutritional goals? YES! With 25 to spare! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Yes What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? I hadn't exercised at all and at 9pm, when I really wanted to be in bed, I put my treadmill on an incline and walked 30 min. I was over my calories by 225, so I burned…
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Daily Check IN 7/31/09
Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Yes! Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Did not workout, too crampy. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? TOM hit today and I resisted every craving, ice cream, chocolate, french fries. I did not waver. I even stood next to all the candies calling my name in the check…
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The Eat-Clean Diet Workout Book
Does anyone have this book by Tosca Reno? If so, what are your thoughts? Is it worth getting? I have been thinking of getting it and just wanted some input. If you have it, how has it been beneficial to you? Thanks!
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Daily Check In 7/30/09
Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Went over 48 calories, but I actually kept track accurately which is better than the rest of this week. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? I came close to staying in my calories and I did drink all my water. What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Got up in the morning and…
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Daily Check In 7/29/09
Did you stay within you nutritional goals? No. I am in some kind of defunk!:grumble: I am not sticking to my workout schedule, which affects me eating w/in my calories. I did good yesterday until dinner @ my parents. The meal was on the healthy side, but I had seconds. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? No:sad: What…
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Eat Clean Diet-Smoothies
Breakfast in a Blender Ingredients 1 Scoop Protein Powder 1/3 C. Dry Oatmeal 2/3 C. Water, Skim Milk, Soy Milk, Almond or Rice Milk 1 Tbs. Natural Nut Butter 1 Frozen or Fresh Banana 2 Tbs. Unsweetened Applesauce 1 Tbs. Flax Seed 1 Tbs. Wheat Germ 1/2 C. Ice Blend all ingredients. Makes (4) 1 C. servings. Cal 275, Protein…
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Daily Check In 7/28/09
Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Didn't keep track. I did good for breakfast and my morning snack. Then I went to an Indian restaurant for lunch. I really have no idea how to count that stuff. It's a buffet and I don't know what half of it is called. But it really gave me bad heart burn for the rest of the day,…
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Weight Watcher Points vs. Calories
Several years ago I lost about 40 lbs. on Weight Watchers. I haven't rejoined for money reasons. But I was just curious if anyone out there is doing both MFP and Weight Watchers and how does your calorie amount relate to your points value. I believe that I was eating in the 23-ish range of points on Weight Watchers, just…
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Daily Check In 7/27/09
Did you stay within you nutritional goals? Didn't keep track over the weekend. Did I reach yesterday's personal goal? Didn't really have one What did I do yesterday that I am proud of? Not much. What would I have done differently? EXERCISED! What is today's personal goals? Stay within my calories and workout Sorry I was…
