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do you measure oatmeal dry or cooked?
The nutritional info is 130 cal for 1/3 cup. Do you measure the oatmeal priot to cooking or after. The nuturitional information is below the cooking instructions on the package..... I see that some of the measurements in the database indicate (dry....) I presumed it was the amount after cooking until I read that spec in…
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Mirena the cause of weight gain and migraines?
I wonder if others have experienced side effects with the new IUD, Mirena? I get very debilitating migraines that seem related to my menstral cycle. I also have gained about 20 lbs since I got it. My weight was very stable at 150 (still about 10 lbs overweight) before getting it. The timing seems coincidental, but then…
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increase calories to bust a plateau???
So I have increased my daily calories from 1200 to 1300 in hopes to break this plateau I have been on. I have actually gained weight doing this..... (YIKES!!!!!) It has been about a week at 1300..... I am getting afraid as I watch that number increase! How long wouuld you suggest I leave it to evaluate? It is rather…
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whey protein vs whey isolate
Ok... so I decided to try a protein shake. I bought some at our local supermarket. There were many choices like cookies and cream, strawberry. I had my heart set on vanilla, but there wasn't any! Anyway, on top of the flavor choices, there was also the choice between whey, soy, and whey isolate!!! I went with the whey…
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HOW MANY CARBS in a day?
I am sure there are a tone of variable to figure out the right amount. Is there a good way to figure it out. What is a good % of daily intake or number of grams. I see HUGE ranges in suggestions from 30 g to 180g for my size, caloric intake and goals! I am not sure what is correct. I LOVE bread. It is definately one of my…
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Whats up with the sugar limits on MFP - they can't be right
according to MFP, I go over my sugar limits by eating 1 banana and 1 apple per day. WHAT?????? I eat ALOT of FRUIT! I am over every single day. I eat a fruit smoothie for breakfast (I usuallly have spinach in it too) or oatmeal with fruit to sweeten it. I usually have fruit and / or veggies for my snacks and as part of my…
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what size weights to use with 30 day shred?
I just got the 30 day shred. I didn't know I would need weights. What size hand weights would you reccommend? I only have 8 and 10 lbs. Will that kill me?????
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Which is healthier- margarine or butter?
I am soo confused. There seems to be so much contradictory information out there. Which is better for you margarine or butter? WHY? I tend to eat pretty basic and simple foods, and have always tried to eat butter (seems closer to the true source). But as I read more, I am just more and more confused about which is better…
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how to set a watch for 10 and 1s
Hey I am doing the running room training program and they suggest that you run for 10 min and then walk for 1 min. I hate looking at my watch all the time! is there a way to set an ironman watch to count down 10 and 1s. Is there any watch / HRM that can do this?
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what Heart Rate monitor would you suggest?
I am looking at Heart Rate monitors.... which make / model would you suggest. What features would you suggest I look for when purchasing? any help would be appreciated! Thanks!
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New from ALBERTA , Looking for advice and motivation
Hi all! I joined months ago, but only started using the site recently. I am a married mom with two young children. After both children I was able to get back to pre-pregnancy weight, but it has inched up since to a place I have never been before (without being pregnant). 172 - ACK! I knwo I have been focusing on my kids…
