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snack after midnight-to which day do you add calories?
if you have a snack at 1am or even 2 am anytime before falling asleep to you count it to your journal from that day or for the next day? same goes with exercise, if you go to the gym at midnight before you go to bed which day do you count it on?
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Best outdoor running shoes for women
Not sure where to start. Would like to begin running outdoors this summer on Chicago sidewalks which are rough. Need shoes that provide a lot of support and will last so good quality. Any recommendations? Thanks
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how to calculate your calories burned correctly
often times mfp gives us a number for an activity and it is way off, usually much too high. also, we all burn differently according to our weight. here is a simple formula and a link to the website i found it. http://www.everyday-sports-nutrition-for-women.com/calories_burned.html The total number you burn depends on your…
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100 calorie banana loaf
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 3/4 cup splenda 1-1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 egg whites 1 cup banana, mashed 1/4 cup applesauce you can buy mini loaf pans from a variety of stores, Michael's, Joanne's, Target, most grocery stores have them. or use a muffin…
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mixed weight relationships
hello friends i came across this article on huff post and thought it was encouraging and well written. i hope it speaks to you as well. feel free to comment or share your own story, and the link to the original article is at the end. Mixed Weight Relationships: No One Prepared Us For The Biggest Conflict In Our Marriage by…
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chocolate/cocoa/cacao
been studying up on chocolate..going to try to eat 5g of cocoa powder every day from now on. wonder if i will feel any different or have more energy? anyone else eat chocolate/cocoa/cacao every day? notice any health benefits? just curious. also supposed to help with weight loss as well. whaddya think? also been trying to…
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Big Al's Greek Tuna BBQ: an awesome hangover sandwich (pics)
Big Al's Greek Tuna BBQ. 42 grams protein 271 calories 2 g fat 23 g carbs 12 calcium 8 iron Slice & barely sautee onion, add tuna pouch. Scramble egg with BBQ sauce, add to pan. When done put in a bowl and add some plain Greek yogurt and spinach. Toss. Squirt with lemon. Put on toasted ezekiel bread and eat or eat the…
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guilt, shame, sickness
i am embarrassed to admit this but i decided to do it because part of the reason i decided to participate in the social aspect of mfp is so i could hold myself accountable by having a community of supportive people to make these sort of proclamations and confessions to. it seems to have worked in the past so i am hoping it…
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the urge to binge
for those of you also in recovery or former ED what triggers a relapse and how do you handle it? thank you in advance.
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what is your favorite book?
what is your favorite book?
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Looking for Links to Free Fitness Videos/Tutorials/Yoga
Hey can anyone recommend any links or sites to quality free videos for stretching, cardio, yoga, general aerobics, lo impact, high impact, etc? something fairly current not like old jane fonda stuff...no offense if you like old jane fonda stuff thanks!
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get drunk, not fat
http://getdrunknotfat.com/ this is a website that lists and scores all different types of alcohol and grades them on the percentage of alcohol vs the calories. interesting info...
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Quotes that inspire you
saw this one today and liked it "I'm not gonna nail it, and it will be really hard. Buy I will finish, and I won't die."
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40 lbs to lose
Start Sept 18/12 ... End December 31/12 *List your current weight and what you want to lose in 15 weeks, and how you'd expect to get there. 181.6 i'd like to lose 40lbs 1200 calories a day, intense exercise 4 times a week, with one hour of cardio, moderate 60 min walk at least 3 times per week. *Thoughts for the week on…
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Banana Cream Oatgurt and other Oatmeal Recipes
Hello! Got any oatmeal recipes to share? share them here! Calcium Rich Breakfast: Banana Cream Pie Oatgurt 1 Archer Farms - Fat Free Yogurt - Banana Cream Pie, 1 container, 80 cal Sliced Almonds - Sliced Almonds, 1 TBSP 40 cal Old Fashioned Rolled Oats, 1/4 cup 75 cal 1 Banana - Small, 6 inches (174g) 80 cal Silk - Soy…
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healthy seasoning for soups: need suggestions
hey all any suggestions for tasty spice combinations or low calorie tricks to add to mega flavor to the soup? the idea is to achieve an interesting overall flavor profile, not just throw a bunch of different things in (which i already do) thanks in advance!!!!!!
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getting over lactose & food sensitivities
i don't want to be lactose intolerant!!! but i think i am no matter how i deny it. is there anything holistic or long term that i can do to reverse it?
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what do you snack on at the movies?
finally going to see The Possession tonight!! what are your sneaky snack ideas for not busting the calorie barrier when you go to the movies? low calorie/portable/sneaky/salty ideas?
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what is your favorite thing to eat right before bed?
now that i know it doesn't matter when you eat only how much, i am so happy i get to eat my dinner between midnight and 2am right before bed. It's my all-time favorite time to eat. what can i say i love going to bed not feeling hungry. i did as much research as i could on this topic, but if there are any informed people on…
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fudge brownies for your FACE
Coffee and cocoa masks have long been a favorite of beauty aficionados. As a combination, they decrease puffiness in the face and the eye area, brighten skin and wake up a dull-ish complexion. The caffeine literally wakes your face up!! You can even put it around your eyes. it's awesome for both men and women and all the…
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compulsive shopping
so ever since i have cut junk food, fast food, candy, soda out of my diet i have been going out and compulsively shopping. since i cant buy food anymore, i have been spending all of my money on crazy things. for example today i went out to buy some socks and came back with: 6 different flavors of gum a new zebra print bag…
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can you recommend a pre-workout energy bar?
i am off to the gym and they have a wide selection of energy and meal replacement bars. What do you think the best option would be? If you live in the u.s. , especially in the midwest, and want to recommend a brand that would be great. I am looking for something with lots of protein, moderate carbs and low fat. 200…
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sodium questions
Yesterday I looked up my recommended amount of sodium intake and I've been way over. The past two days is when I have really overdone it with sodium (i put garlic salt on EVERYTHING) and i've noticed a slight increase on the scale. This is water retention then? too much sodium ? aside from retaining water, can too much…
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mahi mahi?
recipes for mahi mahi?
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starvation mode and losing friends
Yesterday someone unfriended me because i ate under 1200 calories. I found myself offended, even though I shouldn't care what people do on here. Really, it's no big deal. The truth is that I take painstaking steps to make sure I am getting 100% of every nutrient I need. I have only been doing this for a few weeks and I am…
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CHICAGO fitness group, walking group
hey chicago area people. anybody interested in a weekly brisk walking group? meet downtown and walk around the lake? always wanted to have a walking group and i don't get down to the lake enough
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pedometer help
so i just bought a pedometer that counts my steps and calories burned. should i be adding that onto my exercise log or am i to assume it's kind of included in a "moderately active" persons bmi, as in calories burned just living life walking around
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Dessert Recipes from a Pastry Chef
hey guys! i decided to use my MFP blog to start posting recipes for soy based, dairy free, clean eating, even raw food desserts!!! I will try to add the nutritional info and serving size for each one. I hope you enjoy it. The first recipe I shared is Tofu Key Lime Tartlets:…
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LIVESTRONG.COM, fact or fiction?
Many times, before i post a question here I will google it and see what the internet has to say first. Almost every single time, the first website that appears with answers is livestrong.com. It looks reputable enough, so i've always taken it as fact but i was wondering if anyone has a different opinion? is livestrong a…
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quick and easy one pot quinoa and kale superfood lunch
i just made this, and i'm so full! fill a very deep frying pan about 1/2 or less with with water (about 4 cups maybe more) drop in a wyler's chicken boullion cube drop in 1/4 cup uncooked quinoa turn on flame and just go on about your business stirring occasonally then add: 5 cups kale (one whole head chopped up) 1 green…
