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Oops I ate too much sodium, what next?
Hi everyone, I caved and ordered Chinese food when my husband suggested it tonight. I got 2 teriyaki chicken on a sticks and ate 4 pork steamed dumplings. I steamed some broccoli at home to add to my meal. I had a lot of calories to spend at dinner tonight so I said "Why not". Now that I entered my food it says I'm at…
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Popcorn....Diet killer? or Healthy Snack?
Hi everyone, People seem to be on one side or the other about popcorn. I love love love popcorn. I make it on the stove with my Whirly-pop maker several times a week. I don't care for the microwave kind, but it will do in a pinch. Do you let yourself eat popcorn?
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Need more friends!
Hi there! I am a 24 year old Female who is currently overweight but very active. I am a teacher and I love my job. Esp. now since it's Summer! I am looking for people who will be supportive, comment on updates and statuses. I will do the same for you. I have about 50 more lbs to lose. I am happy to have friends of all…
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Healthy or not? Almond-Coconut Milk
Hi there, I recently started drinking the almond-coconut blend milk made by several almond milk companies. I was wondering if you would regard this as a item that is healthy or just a gimmick. From what I can tell it seems to be ok to drink. Here are the stats: 8 oz serving 45 Calories Total Fat 3.5 g Sat Fat 1g Trans fat…
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Exercise Apps. What do you use?
Runtastic? Enmondo? etc... I currently use Runtastic and it's awesome. However I am considering doing Enmondo since it has challenges and a social component.
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FitBit or Garmin Forunner 10
I am looking to get a fitbit or a Garmin Forunner 10. I hear the fitbit is fairly accurate but a HRM is supposed to be even more accurate. Anyone have one of these and can share their experiences?
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Elementary School Teachers
Any Elementary school teachers out there looking for a motivating friend? Post here and we can add each other. I teach 1st grade and I know I need some motivation some days to not hit the vending machine or the office candy bowl when it's a stressful day.
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Go To Breakfast
What is your go to breakfast during the week? If it's quick and easy share the recipe. For me it's simple! Peanut Butter Toast/Waffle. I smear 2 TBSP of Natural PB on Whole Wheat Toast or a Whole Wheat Waffle and sprinkle cinnamon and splenda on top. Simple takes 2 minutes and I can eat it on the go. I also never get tired…
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Stalled in weight loss for the past 6 months
Serious replies only. Hi everyone. Last year I lost about 30-35ish pounds. What kicked it off was a boot camp at my gym and we had to submit our food journals and log everything. After it ended I continued to lose the weight until about June. I have been stagnant in my weight since June 2012 and I am looking to start…
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Is 1500 enough?
Hello all, I am looking for some thoughtful answers. Here is the story. I started my weight loss journey in January at 235lbs. I am currently 204lbs. From January to May I was losing steadily and eating around 1800 calories a day and also eating back my exercise calories. That was working for me tremendously. Then I…
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Stress and Weight
Hello everyone, I was hoping we could have a general discussion about stress and it's effects on weight. I have noticed that when I am stressed about a particular subject I tend to hold onto my weight and the scale will not budge and inch. Then once I have come to terms or figured out what to do some of that weight I was…
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Sugar Free Protein Powder
Hello everyone, I'm starting to come around to the idea of making a protein shake every now and then since I am doing a lot of intense work outs and starting to lift more weights. Are there any sugar free protein powders? I really have no clue what I'm looking into and don't know what's out there. Also, I am a woman, so is…
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Getting in more protein....how do you do it?
So, after seeing I'm only eating 16 to 25 % of my total calories in protein, I was wondering how I can get more in!. How do you get more protein and make your goals?
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NSV First 5K today!
Hello everyone, A big NSV today! I ran/walked my first 5K. I did the color me rad race and it was a blast! I look like human tye-die right about now. I am going to sign up for another 5k and then a 10k in the fall! Who is this new girl! -unicornpoop
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Gross Question! Throwing up and counting calories!
Hello MFP, Please no posts about bulimia and eating disorders. This is about when you get sick. I was wondering what do you do when you get sick with a stomach bug/food poisoning or somehow throw up. Do you count calories that day? Do you only count part of them? I was just wondering this as my husband and I just got over…
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Sugar Overload
What are suggestions to recover from eating too much sugar one day? Does your body need a day with little to no sugar the next day?
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Playing Kinect
Hi guys, I was playing Kinect with some friends last night then after an hour or so we realized we were pooped! Anyone have any idea how many calories you can burn playing that thing? I know some games burn more than others, but they are all super physical!
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MFP says splenda has 1g of sugar in it?
What?
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How to you personally get back on track?
Ever have an off day or off week? Maybe you ate something that set off your cravings and such. Maybe you haven't been drinking enough water....etc.... How do you personally get back on track?
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Sore Thighs
*Disclaimer- If you are just going to tell me I'm doing things wrong, with no helpful suggestions, please do not reply* Hello all, My bootcamp challenge this week was to do 3 days cardio, 3 days weight lifting (they gave us a circuit). I went hard and did my circuit on Tuesday and my arms are fine. (mostly arms since it's…
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Skinny Girl Cocktails?
Has anyone tried them? I'm tempted to go to the liquor store Friday and try the margarita one.
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My Sunday shred, is this normal?
Hi people! I currently am 223 lbs and I'm doing Zumba 3 times a week, along with 2-3 workouts and weight lifting. I am also attending a weekly boot camp challenge. I am losing about 2 lbs a week, however, it seems to all fall off when I weigh myself Sunday morning. I stay constant all week and then blam, 2-3 lbs lighter…
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Ladies Weight Lifting- How do you not get bored?
Hi Ladies! I am new to myfitnesspal.com and this is my first post. I am currently in a boot camp and they want us to start lifting weights. I know what I should be doing but I get through round 1 of a circuit and I'm done. Weight lifting is so boring! Even with the best songs cranked up on my ipod I cant seem to get into…
