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Sunflower seeds?
I love sunflower seeds in the shell, but I'm not sure how to measure a serving. The bag says a serving is 1/4 a cup of just seeds. How would you measure a serving in the shell? I don't eat the shell and don't really want to try to crack (with out eating) a serving just to measure it out. Since I enjoy them almost every day…
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Emotional eating HELP
I've been struggling emotionally lately. I've had some ups and downs with my boyfriend and struggling with my anxiety about the whole situation. Give me your best advice to not turn to comfort foods.
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Hashimoto's - new meds
After years of struggling with a under active thyroid and being on meds that didn't help my symptoms despite having a "therapeutic lab level" I have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's . http://www.medicinenet.com/hashimotos_thyroiditis/article.htm is a good link with info. After some self research I have gotten my MD to…
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Old habits...
Yesterday I had a bad day at work and was feeling sorry for myself so I made some very bad choices. :sad: #1 I normally eat my lunch alone so I am not tempted to eat the crap they are serving in the cafe....I went to the cafe for a coffee and walked out with a taco salad bigger than my head. Ate it all. #2 Feeling angry at…
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Weight training advice?
I have a gym membership and have sorta used the weight machines, but realized that I have no clue about weight training. :blushing: So I'm asking for your advice...Please and Thank you! How often should I lift? How many reps? How do I know I'm lifting enough weight? Is it ok to do the machines that target the areas I think…
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Fitbit yes or no?
I'm thinking about buying a fitbit, but before I spend that much money I wanted to get your opinions - Good, bad or Ugly! GO!
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Salty cravings?
About 2 days a month I crave salt! Any suggestions on low calorie salty snacks? If not low calorie at least better for me than the bag of salt and vinegar chips that are calling my name!:laugh:
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Frustrated with some of my MFP friends.
First of all let me say if you are one of the 2 friends I have here who consistently support and motivate me Thank you! Now on to my little rant/cry for support. I've added friends who said they need support and I constantly comment on their achievements and offer advice/kind words when they are struggling....however I…
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Funfetti cake dip (low cal)
I just ran across this on pinterest and had to share!!! I'm making this for the Supper Bowl this weekend! :drinker: Ingredients: 1 (18.9 oz) box Funfetti cake mix 2 cups fat-free plain yogurt 1 cup lite Cool Whip Fat-free animal crackers In a large bowl, mix together cake mix, plain yogurt and Cool Whip until completely…
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Fruit infused water
I've seen the fruit infusion water bottles/pitchers and am thinking about getting one. BUT not sure if fruit infused water has any calories or sugar to it. I know you don't eat any of the fruit, but essentially your drinking some of the fruits juice. AND if it does have calories how would I add that to my food diary?
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Friends for the 2nd time around.
My story is a little different than most who are here for the 2nd time...and much the same. About 3yrs ago I started using MFP and lost almost 85lbs...thought I had changed my ways and kept it off for over a year and a half. Then my foot started hurting. Over the last year my foot pain got so bad I couldn't exercise or do…
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Post surgery....
Here is a short version of my long story. 3yrs ago I lost about 85lbs...kept it off for 2yrs. Started having foot pain as the foot pain got worse I stopped exercising...and started making bad choices with food. The foot pain ended up getting so bad I couldn't do much past work. Turns out I had planter faciitis that got so…
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Post Holiday funk....
I think I am depressed...can't sleep at night then in the morning I'm so tired I don't want to leave my bed, food isn't tasting great (even though I keep eating like a cow) and I have no energy. Ugg I have been here before...its because I ran my butt off making Christmas great for my family and neglected myself. I ran most…
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Cookie advice and recipes wanted! Please :0)
I love to bake and have many recipes that are filled with calories...my fav are cracker chocolate toffee, chocolate chip shortbread and lemon cheesecake filled thumprints :heart: :heart: :heart: I think I just gained a pound thinking about thoes. With Christmas coming up I want to bake and enjoy a few!:drinker: If you have…
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Ugghhh!!!!!
Uggh I jumped off the wagon head 1st about 6 to 8 weeks ago and have gained 10lbs back! Long story short July 30th will be 2 years since I started this lifestyle change at my best I had lost 75lbs. In the last 8 weeks I have thrown out the window everything I had learned, changed and embraced. So here is my public outcry…
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I wonder?!?!
I just read a post about pants for sale and I got to thinking.....maybe we should have a forum for selling used clothes. I know that I have a closet full of nice clothes that are too big on me......What do you all think good idea/bad idea? More than $ from my old clothes I would love to help someone who needs new clothes…
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Changing my goal? Advice please!
SO started this life style change 21 months ago with the goal to get down to a healthy BMI (25 is healthy for my hight/weight) Now I have made it to 26.8 and would need to lose 11 more lbs to make it to the healthy BMI. All though I would still like to get that healthy BMI....I am really struggling to lose any more. Over…
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Strenght training
Strength training/ weight lifting....any body got any advice for me? Right now I try to get an hour of cardio and am lucky to get a half hour of weight lifting. Now I know I need to try to even thoes out a little. Right now I only use the machines because I don't know any self movements...also I want to be lean and fit. I…
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17 day diet?!?!?!
So today as I was napping (trying to get rid of my cold) I caught the 1st 15min or so of Dr. Phil. Now I am sitting here thinking am I the only one who hasn't heard of the 17 day diet? Now I do NOT believe any "diet" works...its all about life changing habits and hard work, but I would I would love to know more about this…
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I have been struggling lately....
Ok ok I know that I have been struggling lately and today is the last day with that!!!!! Today was a hard day for my family (my much loved father in law passed away suddenly a year ago today) Most of my in laws are over weight, diabetic and have heart problems. Today we all got together at a buffet....well I was kinda…
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a little frustrated with the word diet! Rant (sorry)
Definition: to select or limit the food one eats to improve one's physical condition or to lose weight. :grumble: I have lost a lot of weight and can tell you I didn't go on a diet! I CHANGED MY WAY OF LIFE!!!! :happy: Not only did I change the foods and amounts I ate, but I have had to change my activity level. For me it…
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a good HMR?
Can anyone tell me a good HRM to buy? I don't have one, but would like to get one that tells me calories burned with out having to log into a website that I have to pay to use (i.e. the body bug from 24hr fitness) Thanks you wonderful people
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Big question....need 2nd opinion(s)
So heres the situation....this Friday I will be going to a friends bday party. I know that I will go over my calorie goal by drinking:drinker: . (Yes I could say no, :noway: but I don't want to!!!!!) Since I have to work that day too I will not have time to hit the gym to earn some extra calories. So my question is....Is…
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No calories in pickles WTH???
So I just munched a pickle and thought low in calories....well when I went and looked at the back of the jar it reads "serving size 1/4 of a pickle, calories 0". :huh: Huh? That can't be right! Now I don't expect them to have a lot of calories but some.....what gives? How can they put 0 calories on the label?
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Work out ideas.....help
So for months I have been trying to talk myself into getting up BEFORE work and going to the gym. :yawn: Since I have to be to work at 7am I would need to get up by 445...:noway: ..so not gonna happen. However today I had this idea....I can do a 30min cardio session at home before work. This is where I need your help...the…
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Before and after....still working on the last 20lbs
I have enjoyed seeing every ones before and after photos. So here are mine. My starting weight was 231....now I'm at 162lbs. :0) 2 months into it....about 210ish??? 7months into it 170ish??? A few months ago 162lbs Another one 162ish <a…
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How do you post photos???
So I have been looking at every ones before and after photos and would like to share mine.....so how do you post thoes photos here? Thanks
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Friends to help motivate me!!! (please?)
So here is my story in a nutshell. Last year for my 30th bday I decided it was time to lose weight....to be healthy. So I worked hard stayed in my calorie limit, made it to the gym 3 or more times a week and lost 80lbs. I have gained 13 of thoes lbs back. I know I know in the big picture 13lbs isn't a big deal, BUT I…
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In a funk and find myself making bad food choices!!!
So I have been in a funk this week. I just don't feel like myself. Not happy, not mad, not sad just blah!! My problem with this feeling is I keep looking for ways to "pull" myself outta the funk and keep looking to sweets for help. Now I know its wrong and I know I need to keep eating well but I need some help...........SO…
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Mad at myself...HELP
:mad: So I started this "diet" over a year ago...lost 75lbs. But over the last month I have been eating WAY more calories than I should. I know better...but I just keep putting crap into my mouth. Also I haven't exercised in about 2 months. I DO NOT want to gain any weight I would like to lose a few more lbs to be…
