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Shopping for jeans :)
So, I have to share my success of today :) Normally, I hate shopping for jeans. Jeans are usually too loose in the stomach, too tight on my lower body...especially my calves. Not today :) I fit into (and rocked) a pair of size 8 jeans. This is really significant because in my adult life, I have NEVER worn a size that low.…
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Random Question About Calves
I have very, very, very thick calves. They don't strike me as being "fat" traditionally, but they also aren't really muscular. I don't do a lot of lower body strength training (my knees are absolutely horrible, knee surgery, constant swelling, etc), but I do try to make my cardio incorporate my lower body as well…
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Healthy, Filling & Delicious Pasta
This is hands down the best healthy pasta I've ever made haha. I hate the whole 2 oz serving of pasta (it's so small!), but pasta has way too many calories to overeat. I want substance though, so I had the idea for zucchini pasta. Zucchini Pasta (Serves 1) 2 oz whole wheat pasta (I used Barilla Whole Rotini) 1 serving of…
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Copper IUD Birth Control (not Mirena)
I'm seriously considering going this route for my birth control and would really appreciate input/stories :) I've been taking Loestrin 24 FE for about a year now and I really believe that the hormones mess me up. I've been taking the pill since I was 15 (to regulate my periods), and about 2 years ago I tried the…
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Pumpkin Cupcakes
I love this time of year and pumpkin :) these turned out super moist and yummy! I didn't put any icing on them, but they would probably be good with some type of cream cheese icing. Pumpkin Cupcakes (1 cupcake per serving, makes 30 cupcakes) 1 box Duncan Hines Spice Cake Mix 1 15 oz can Libby's Pumpkin 1 single serving cup…
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Easy Pumpkin Pancakes
These were super yummy and fluffy :) I topped mine with a little bit of Mrs. Butterworth's Light Syrup and Pecan Pieces. This is a recipe for 2. 3/4 cup Bisquick Heart Smart Mix 1/4 (heaping!!!) scoop of Libby's Pumpkin 1 egg 1/4 cup of cinnamon applesauce 2 teaspoons unpacked brown sugar Between 1/8 cup to 1/4 cup of skim…
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Odd question about this recipe and bacon?
I found an awesome recipe from skinnytaste.com for collard greens. My question is...when logging this recipe...are the calories for the bacon fat already included in the piece of bacon that I make? For instance say the bacon was 25 calories and produced 1/2tsp of fat....is it 25 calories OVERALL or is it 25 calories + the…
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Update on my nutritionist appointment for anyone interested.
I made a post about this the other day, but today I had my first appointment with my school's nutritionist/dietitian. We figured out my body fat % and she looked over my diary that I printed a few days out of. I've been on a serious plateau lately, so she suggested I tweak some things. She pointed out that even though I…
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This info looks really legit to me, what do you think?
I've been looking for a SOLID BMR calculation (involving body fat %, lean body mass, etc). I found this site: http://www.hussman.org/fitness/bmrcalc.htm After I filled in my info, it gave me a really good explanation about the equation used (Harris-Benedict formula) and also how to create my deficit after calculating TDEE…
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I get to see a nutritionist tomorrow...tips & questions?
I recently found out my university has an on-staff nutritionist you can visit for FREE :) ) I've been on a serious plateau, so I'm really looking forward to this. The office has tests that I'm going to take advantage of (BMR, TDEE, Body Fat %). Are there any questions I should be asking? Things I shouldn't forget to bring…
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Does this look like a proper zig-zagging plan?
I'm stuck on my first plateau :( I've been reading up a lot on zig zagging my calories...but I haven't been able to find anything that applies specifically to me. For some time now I've been hovering my calories around the 1300 mark + I eat back about half of my exercise calories. My body may be messing with me though…
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Really confused about protein...advice please?
First off, I'm not on a low carb diet. I try to make my ratios hover around 40-30-30 (carbs, protein, fat). Most days, my total protein is in the 90's and exercise adds on more protein (that I usually don't fully fulfill). I've done research about how much protein should be consumed a day (and my answers ranged from 60…
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I'm watching the documentary Food Matters....
And all I have to say is wow :noway: I may actually go organic for fruits and vegetables and keep them raw (the majority). I never thought I would say that...I usually only buy certain things organic (carrots, peaches, apples). I recommend the documentary (netflix). I'm not going radical after seeing this haha but it is…
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Cookout advice...
Tomorrow I'll be attending 2 cookouts :grumble: haha. They should be fun, but I really hate being surrounded by tons of food that I really don't want to eat (because it won't be worth it). I know that I could eat tiny little bits of the things I want...but this honestly doesn't work for me. Instead, I want to make healthy…
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Vacation *Rant*
Rawr. I went to Florida for a week with my family....everyday I was extremely active. Yet, I still managed to gain weight. I went for walks, I went swimming for at least and 1-1.5 hours a day, played raquetball, etc. I ate healthy (no fast food, only went out to dinner once, minimal alcohol intake). I logged everything and…
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Crock Pot Jumbalaya...Amazing :)
I made this myself last week...it's based off a bunch of recipes. It turned out so good, I only wished I had a bigger crock pot :( The beauty of this recipe is that as long as you use the basics, you can't go wrong. My motto is definitely taste as you go and adjust as needed. Go nuts with the seasoning or stay light....I…
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Awesome site to share!!!
Unfortunately this is just for the ladies...sorry guys :( I've always wondered what my height looks like at what weight, size, etc. Well here you go!!! I really liked this :) http://www.mybodygallery.com/ Tons of pictures of real women!
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Please help with swimming calories!
This weekend I'm going on a mini-vacation (yay!). I may hit the hotel gym, but I'm thinking about just swimming. My problem is that when I calculate for "swimming leisurely", it comes up that I'll burn 500 calories in 1 hour?!?!? Is that even possible? I'm pretty sure I don't want to risk taking my HRM in the water lol.…
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I really need some cheap & healthy meals
Okay, today is grocery shopping day. I am fresh out of ideas for cheap, yet healthy, meals. I'm really trying to cut back on my grocery spending because I'm leaving my job for school in the very near future. I have time to prepare meals, just not a lot of money to do so haha. What are your staples at the grocery store to…
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My very first success post...with pictures :)
Well, here I am. I'm not to my goal weight or anything like that but I'm almost 30 pounds down, and I want to celebrate this :) I can see a bit of a difference, can anyone else? I have always struggled so hard to get 15 or 20 pound loss, then fail out for a while. Never again...I broke that cycle and I'm not stopping until…
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What do you think of my plan?
I'd just like a bit of input about my weekly plan and if it seems like a good way to get daily activity and lose weight + build muscle. Monday: 30 minutes of Cardio at the gym (Bike, Elliptical, Arc Trainer) Machine work for abs Tuesday: 3 mile bike trail at the park At home dumb bell workout (focuses on complete upper…
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Anyone else using a 40-30-30 ratio?
Or a range very similar? 40% carbs, 30% protein, and 30% (healthy) fats. I'm experimenting and I'm finding this to be a pretty good nutrient ratio combination for energy/overall feeling for me. Anyone else feel the same and have success with this? I did research and when you search for it the first thing that pops up is…
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I just have to put this out there....
Skinny Cow now makes candy bars :love: I had a lot of extra calories to work with today so I decided to treat myself and lo and behold by the checkout was: Skinny Cow Heavenly Crisp Chocolate. Normal candy bar sized, 110 calories with 50 calories from fat, 1 g fiber and 1 g protein (obviously I'm not eating this for it's…
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Never though I'd say this but...
I am planning on cutting down on dairy and bread/the like. I'm not planning on going by any guidelines or any special diets, I'm just going to start substituting healthier alternatives. Before MFP, my diet was always extremely carb heavy...not good. I'm doing this mainly as an experiment with food elimination to see how it…
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Much needed support and motivation :(
MFP is such a wonderful place. It's the only place I've ever encountered that you can put out your stress and problems and you get good things back. Either way, I need a place to get this off my chest. I'm going to the hospital to visit my grandpa tomorrow. He's been there for a while after heart surgery...but the entire…
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Any suggestions to make my diet less carb centric?
I'm not looking to go on a low-low carb eating plan, but I've been realizing lately how many carbs I consume. I don't eat any white flour or anything of that nature. I eat whole wheat and such (whole wheat pasta, whole grains, bread, brown rice, etc). I think that my key to losing weight is to cut back on these types of…
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I've been told twice this week that I will be in pain for th
First by my primary doctor who diagnosed me with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for the widespread and various pains in my body.... Then today by my orthopedic surgeon who said (long story short) that my painful knees will be messed up for the rest of my life and there's no real way to fix them... I refuse to accept this. I…
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Questions about upper body strength training...
Okay it looks like I won't be doing any lower body work for a bit (busted my supposedly good knee out of no where...not at the gym). The gym I work out at is fully stocked with free weight, cable machines, etc. I plan on working on my whole upper body (abs, arms, etc). My doctors don't really have any advice for me except…
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Putting this one out in the universe...
I fully believe that what you put out comes back to you and also just telling someone what your thinking can motivate you... So this is a message to myself.... SNAP OUT OF IT!!!! You've had a tough year, and you've been knocked down a lot, but you've been through worse than this. Your strong, capable, and intelligent. Pick…
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Well, this explains some things (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)
So a little background: I have ADHD (Inattentive type) so I blamed my increasing intense tiredness and lack of motivation on it. I've always had problems focusing etc., but nothing like the last 6 months. In September I had surgery on my knee after 5 months of no care for constant pain...I was admittedly physically and…
