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How many calories will use lose in a cold (not ice) bath?
I have been sick with a cold for the last week or so and have no energy for exercising. However, I know that being cold will burn calories. I don't want to get an ice bath, but in theory how many calories would a person burn in a cold (not ice) bath for every minute, 10 minutes, whatever? I can't find any info online. By…
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Ways to burn a few more calories...
For those that are chronically tired for medical reasons, or simply dislike exercising, here are some ways to cut calories (it adds up). 1. Walk to and from the grocery store instead of taking the bus or the car (as long as it's not too far away and you're not carrying home a lot of stuff) 2. Water down juice (50% juice,…
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Meet people like you on MFP- a questionnaire.
This is a little simple questionnaire I have seen duplicated over and over. The point of it is to quickly find people "like yourself". Since I am new here, i thought I would post it with my answers, and anyone that is interested can friend me. Please feel free to copy and paste the questionnaire and fill it out with your…
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ways to get SOME exercise for someone with chronic fatigue?
I get tired very, very easily (am also trying to stop drinking and smoking at the moment for health reasons so am perhaps even more tired than usual). I am 29, f. Since at least age 14 or 15 I have been chronically exhausted, fuzzy headed, and feel drained and fatigued all the time. I have medical conditions that limit my…
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High fiber, low carb foods?
Hi, due to a health condition, I aiming for about 30 grams of carbs a day or less, but I want to up my fiber intake. Can anyone tell me what foods are very high in fiber but very low or absent in carbs? Those on low carb diets like the candida diet or atkin's, how do you get your fiber? Thanks.
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Stuff I love (not related to food).
Having a slightly stressful day. I thought I would make a list of things that cheer me up that have nothing to do with food. I already started that whine thread so this is to balance that out. :) Rainy Days! Animals. Especially cats. Especially my cat. No. That is not my cat. I like napping. And sleeping (Yes, I like…
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WEird....
When I woke up, about 4 hours ago, my scale said I weighed 149.4 pounds. I weighed myself several times over 20 minutes to make sure the weight was correct and it said the same weight. Then I had 3 eggs, a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of yogurt with chia seeds and 4 hours (approx) later it says I weigh 157 pounds.…
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Extra Virgin Coconut Oil
I recently (maybe a week ago) introduced extra virgin coconut oil into my diet to help kill of candida (long story) and also for its numerous reported health benefits. I feel quite queasy on it so far as part of the herxheimer reaction/detoxing/candida diet but my sugar and alcohol cravings are ALREADY starting to subside…
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Me at 180 pounds.
I am female, 29 (now) and 5 foot 4. I should weigh about 120 pounds apparently. However, I have always been fairly muscular. Here is a picture of me about 2 years ago at about 180 pounds. I weigh 155 pounds now. I dn't currently have a digital camera. My buddy says I am built like a bulldog. All muscle (I grew up playing…
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Happy, funny pics. :)
This made me smile. For the cat lovers amongst us... This made me snicker... Heh.
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The whine thread...
I need to complain, because I am irritable. So this is my thread of things I don't like at the moment. People say complaining is not good for you. I disagree. It's great therapy. Especially when you go back later and read your own stuff and laugh at yourself. 1. I have a headache from whacking my head (not seriously)…
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American friends help? How can I make gumbo or jambalaya?
I like spicy food and I don't mind cooking, but I like easier recipes (I haven't done that much cooking in my life). I have never actually eaten gumbo or jambalaya (I live in British Columbia). Meat is sort of expensive where I live (well, I have a limited budget), but as long as the meat or seafood doesn't have to be…
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Post photos of your five favourite foods...
Yup. Can you tell I am bored today? 1. Poutine. I love poutine. 2. Sashimi (and Sushi but Sashimi the most) 3. Vera's Burgers 4. Assorted Dim Sum 5. Seafood fettucine alfredo For some reason I am hungry now... :)
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need advice...
A while ago I posted that I would be able to walk dogs for 5 dollars hour if I got a call in advance, that I liked animals and that it would be a hobby and not a full time job. I wrote that I didn't want or need this as a job and set the price that low because some people might only want a 20 or 30 minute walk and that is…
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5-6 pounds lost/gained in a day?
Can't remember if I posted something similar before. I have noticed that I can "gain" as much as 5-6 pounds (or lose that much) in a very short period of time (24 hours or so). My scale is pretty accurate and digital and it happens on other scales too. I weigh myself with my shoes and any bulky clothes off each time, and…
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Very spaced out? Quitting drinking and smoking...
Ok, this a bit off topic but I guess it constitutes chit chat. I am trying to stop drinking and smoking (I have to stop drinking and smoking is making my asthma worse). My last smoke and drink was yesterday (which feels about 2 years ago) but I am really spacey and have a headache today. Did anyone else suffer from brain…
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Too much fiber?
When I add my food to my diary I have noticed something amusing... very quickly in the day MFP is telling me I am eating too much fiber (the number is over in red). I understand having that function for calories, fat, carbs, iron (although I tend to need quite a bit more iron than most), etc... and I understand wanting…
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Hi, just joined.
Just joined. Am trying to lose weight. Also working on stopping drinking and smoking. Tend to feel exhausted a lot of the time (sleeep problems) so it's a bit hard to get "adequate" exercise because even doing the minimum I need to do a day (and many days I can't) I am tired. But I am working on getting healthy. I want to…
