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Biking question..
Low gear and pedal fast or high gear and pedal hard?? Hard as in pushing harder with your foot, not speed. Would low gear do more cardio and high gear build more muscle? Thanks in advance.
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Surgery? Yes or no?
Sorry, I didn't know what to name this topic but it is my question and it is directly related to my fitness level. I have broken my foot in 2 places and need to have a bone removed and 2 spurs cut off and my big toe joint 'cleaned' out. Here is the problem.... If I do have the surgery, I am at high risk of having a…
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What are your 'health nsv's?
What are yours?? I've had several! My cholesterol is lower. Triglercerides are WAY lower. Blood pressure is lower and I was able to drop one bp med! My resting heart rate went from the 90's to the low 60's! I'm now in a healthy weight range. I went from 32% body fat to 24! From 179lbs to 137. I have a LOT more energy. I…
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A birthday NSV!
Ever since I started this new lifestyle (Jan), which in the beginning I thought of as a diet, I was wondering what I'd treat myself to on my birthday. I thought of making an ice cream sandwich cake with caramel ice cream topping, fudge and peanuts for the filling, topped with whipped cream. I though of having a Chocolate…
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Any campers out there?
I love to camp, hike, etc. and plan on going more often this fall. I'm in Illinois and camp mostly here but I can go anywhere in the U.S. Do you have an awesome, fav. place to camp at? I have a trailer but I also tent camp so I can do either.
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HRM question..
I know this is probably a stupid question but... I just bought a HRM and it's showing that I burn MORE calories than what MFP does. My question is this, does it add in the calories burned if you were just sitting on top of what you are currently burning? My maintenance cals are less than 1200 in 24 hours-50 per hour and if…
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Anyone with seriously ill family members?
I'd like to start a support group to help any of us dealing with illness in our families. If anyone is interested let me know and I'll start a group. I couldn't find one on here. My husband has a serious lung disease and my mother has alzheimers.
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Greens..
What are your favorite 'greens' and how do you prepare them. I'm from the midwest and we typically prefer corn and potatoes. I have a garden and can plant anything. Healthy stuff please. Thank you!
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Your fav. movie ever!
What is your favorite movie of all time? I like all types so anything goes. (except porn) LOL . I am going to be using my treadmill more often as the weather heats up and I use Netflix to pass time. I'd love to add some good movies to my list. Thank you in advance!
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How do you save money on food?
After reading through the previous forums, I see that I'm already doing what a lot of people suggest, but I'm still looking for ways to save $$ on food. I already have a garden. I go to farmers markets. I hate couponing and most of those are for pre-packaged junk anyway. I try to buy in bulk, if it's available. How do YOU…
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Lower calorie replacements?
What is your favorite item that is lower in calories and replaces a similar item that you used to eat? Mine is Healthy Life whole wheat bread. 35 calories per slice vs. 130 for the old one.
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New found confidence?
I see on here all the time how people say they have more confidence in themselves after losing weight. I just don't get it. Does that mean you had none before weight loss? Is it because you looked down on yourself because you were overweight? Will you look down on other obese people after you reach your goal since you…
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A DMV NSV?
Yes, I finally weigh less than what the weight says on my driver's license. The first time in ten yrs. Yippeeeeeeeeeee!
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Recipe for egg substitute
I found this and thought I'd share it. Egg Substitute: 3 egg whites 2 tablespoons instant nonfat dry milk powder 1 tsp water 2-3 drops yellow food coloring (optional) Whisk ingredients in a small bowl and use immediately or refrigerate. Makes 1 equivilent to 2 eggs 64 calories - .55 g fat - 2 mg chol.- 156 mg sodium - 5…
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Welcome!
Welcome to the group we started to help ourselves and other MF Pals cope with having a seriously ill family member. Everyone is welcome to join and if you need help, have questions, or just need to vent, please feel free to start a topic. I, and others will try to do our best to help you. <hugs>
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Hotflashes :(
Help! I had to go off estrogen in Nov. due to a blood clotting disorder and they are still getingt worse by the day. I have tried roasted soybeans, fresh edamame in salads, Estroven and I'm out of ideas. It seems the only option I have left is taking anti-depressants that supposedly suppress them and I DON'T want to take…
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A toilet NSV!
This is kind of weird but yes, I have a 'toilet' NSV! For the first time since we bought it, I can now sit on the plastic toilet lid and not have it cave in. Oh happy day!! LOL
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Do you have a phobia?
Mine is spiders!
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Morel mushroom lovers....
Help! 'Shroomin season is almost here and I KNOW for a fact that I won't be able to resist eating them. I fry them in butter after dipping them in milk and crushed Ritz crackers. YIKES! Do any of you have a lower cal. version that is yummy?
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Food bank?
I have a question for you all. I have been doing MFP since January. I am doing very well but,, I still have cake mixes, chocolate chips, pudding mixes, cookie mixes, etc., still sitting in my pantry. So far, I am not tempted at all to bake or eat any of these but it's at a point where some of this stuff will get old and…
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A very dif. kind of NSV!! :)
So yesterday I was having my morning coffee while watching the news and I spilled coffee on my tummy. I then realized that all along, I have been setting my coffee mug on top, YES ON TOP, of my belly while I sipped it. Now, I've lost enough fat off of it that my mug won't stay level. Woohoo!!!! Sadly, this is true! LOL…
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What is the craziest thing you've ever done?
For me it was skinnydipping in broad daylight with one of my friends and her dog at a state park lake. We ended up getting tickets for it. lol
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Ab exercises..
I have a sore tailbone and I'm in need of different ways to tighten these abs as I lose weight. I already use an exercise ball and that helps some. Any different ideas would be appreciated! Thank you in advance!
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Under Armour
All weather or Heat for warm weather? Anyone with experience with both, I'd like to know which is best since they aren't cheap.
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Carbs?
I was just wondering how many carbs you all eat per day. I realize that everyone's will be different due to their weight but I noticed that mine seems to be set kind of high at times. Is there a ratio you should use with protein and fats? Sometimes I finish my food diary and I seem to have a LOT of carbs left over but have…
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What is your #1 weight loss tip?
I'm just curious if any of you do anything else besides counting calories/exercise to lose weight. I need all the tips I can get! Not interested in supplements though. Thanks!
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Plain greek yogurt to replace?
I bought a big carton of Greek yogurt to replace sour cream and perhaps mayo in recipes. What is your favorite use for this? Is it good on baked potatoes? Tacos? Do you add herbs or spices to it? I need recipes! Thank you!
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Measuring food while people watch...
Do any of you feel like you are annoying family/friends while you're measuring food, looking at labels that have been tossed in the trash or even talking about weight loss? Sometimes I just want to scream!!
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Low salt, sugar & low carb foods.. Help!
I haven't been watching my sugar and carbs on here until a while ago. I thought that eating fresh fruit was good but apparently I eat too much of it. I'm already over today's allowance of sugar, I havent even had dinner yet and now I'm not sure what I'd have for a snack later. I prefer to eat something in it's natural…
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Any former anorexics?
I am a recovered anorexic (you wouldn't know it by looking at me now!) and I'm going to lose 40 lbs. I was wondering if anyone else is and how you're coping with not going back to the 'bad' routines.
