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Garmin Vivofit Syncing/Editing
Hello! I have a Garmin Vivofit and, when it syncs with MFP after my workouts, it always shows up as "burned X# of calories with walking, 2mph." I'm sure nobody thinks that I've burned 800 calories doing 70 minutes of walking. These workouts are cardio + strength! LOL I'd like my workouts to be accurate on MFP but only seem…
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NSV!
While I was working out in the gym today, I saw it. I saw beyond the fat, the lumps, the rolls, and the bumps. I saw beyond my displeasure with my current shape. I looked past my sweaty face and my struggling form. Today I saw...DEFINITION in my arms! That line just below your bicep that starts near the armpit has returned…
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Frustrated, jealous, but still happy for my friend...
Okay, I have done this weight loss thing before. I know it's tough. My last post showed what a pound of fat looked like. That was motivating for me as I've only been losing about a pound a week this time around. I bust my butt. I am at the gym 5 days a week. I count my calories. I eat healthy foods...even while my…
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What do 1 and 5 pounds of fat look like?!
Okay, in need of motivation after getting super bummed about my slow weight loss this time around, I decided to look and see just what that "only one pound" looks like. This made me feel much better! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFjhmddDPRw
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Garmin Vivofit - AND Save 15% at Sports Authority!
I just bought the Garmin Vivofit after eyeing it for a few months and waiting for it to be released. Does anyone else have one? The reviews online are mixed and I'm really hoping that I won't be disappointed. I really wanted a HRM to be able to accurately count burned calories during my workouts as well as a fitness…
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Seven Seas Casserole/Tuna Casserole
Okay, so I grew up on this casserole and it just has a nostalgic taste to me. I made it yesterday with my own tweaks and, 1/4 of the recipe has only 341 calories! It's super easy, inexpensive, and you can keep the ingredients around for those days when you just don't have time! 1 medium to large onion, diced 1 can…
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At home workout
Here's a good at home workout that works your muscles while keeping your heart rate up! http://www.womenshealthmag.com/fitness/anywhere-workout?cm_mmc=Newsletter-_-04042011-_-Dose-_-Header
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Italian Chicken Pot Pie with Basil Biscuits
http://www.pillsbury.com/recipes/italian-chicken-pot-pie-with-basil-biscuits/aea409b8-b3e5-4ba7-9ce7-d0e7a3259e65/?WT.dcsvid=MjA5OTA1OTY5MAS2&rvrin=E98B3772-8994-DC11-920E-00110A5B41E6&WT.mc_id=Newsletter_PB_PB_2011_2_8 INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3…
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Roasted Asparagus With Lemon, Rosemary, and Parmesan
Roasted Asparagus With Lemon, Rosemary, and Parmesan Makes 4 Servings 2 lbs Asparagus 1 Tbsp. Olive Oil 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. pepper 1/2 Tbsp. dried rosemary or 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary Zest of one lemon Juice of half a lemon 1 oz freshly grated Parmesan cheese Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Remove woody ends of asparagus. Lay…
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Words of wisdom
Okay, so this came off of the Hallmark card that my parents gave me, but these are great words of advice. Thought I'd share. Seek joy - You'll find it everywhere. In the tiniest of moments; in the grandest of events. Be curious - By avoiding all risks you risk living an empty life. So reach out, again and again. Give…
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Un-whining
Okay, so last week I put up a whining post about gaining a pound after being back here for a week and being diligent. I knew it was just my body adjusting (I've been through this plenty) but still felt a bit peeved. Today I surpassed what I'd set as my birthday goal of 168 and reached 167.5 - A 4 pound loss in a week!…
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Craving cherry cheesecake???
I was! Here's a simple "faux" cherry cheesecake recipe that I just made. It satisfied my craving! Calories: 321 Carbs: 35 Fat: 15 Protein: 6 Iron: 6 Fiber: 1 Mix together: 2 oz 1/3 less fat cream cheese, 1 packet of splenda, and 1/2 tsp vanilla. Spread evenly onto 4 graham cracker squares (two whole graham crackers). Top…
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Just whining
Okay, so I'm here just to whine. I FINALLY came back to the site and started logging this week. It's been forever! I've been diligent with my calories and meals as well as with my exercise. So what happens? I gained a friggin' pound. Ugh. My body seems to REALLY love this weight that I'm at because, even before coming back…
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That just isn't right...
I just went back to the work refrigerator to grab my carrot/celery/dip snack and, sitting right beside my healthful snack that I actually DO enjoy, is someone's Taco Bell leftovers. It's just not right. I swear the burritos were sitting there taunting my poor carrots and celery and smirking at me as I closed the…
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Oil sprayer
Hello! So I just wanted to share a tool that I use in my kitchen all the time. A lot of recipes call for just a tad bit of oil that is supposed to be coated onto food or they use Pam type sprays. I've been using this oil sprayer for years and love it! When I roast vegetables, bake breaded/coated chicken, etc. I use this…
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KFC 395 calorie meal!
Okay, so I know I'm behind in trying the new grilled chicken at KFC but today I decided I wanted a "naughty" meal and craved fast food flavor so badly soooo...off to KFC I went to try the 395 calorie meal for $3.95. OOOOO MMMMMM GGGG! My craving is entirely satisfied! I know, the sodium in it is terribly bad but the…
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Pita Pit
Hi there! I just thought I'd throw this out there in case people haven't yet discovered Pita Pit. It's a chain similar to Subway but a thousand times better! Their website allows you to build your pita and shows you how many calories, etc. are in what you're going to get. If you go to the actual store they have a few more…
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My body says, "NO!"
:sad: Okay, so I've been doing a pretty good job with making sure I pack all of my food during the day, stick to my calories, get plenty of sleep, get up and do my workouts, etc. This week, though, I'm just not into it! I get up and do my workouts but, unlike the prior weeks, my body is giving me the big ol' finger.…
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Jicama
Does anyone have any good ways of preparing jicama? I know it's healthy, I've had it in salads, but I'd like to try some recipes to see if it can be a new veggie that I stock regularly.
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High iron/low cal?
Okay, so I know that I should probably be taking supplements to make sure that I'm getting all of the nutrients that I need every day but, 1 - They tend to make me nauseated, 2 - I forget a LOT, 3 - When we DO take vitamins most of the nutrients actually leave our system before we absorb them, 4 - Once I start taking them…
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Awful day... :(
My boyfriend left this morning to move to Chicago. All I want to do is eat anything and everything I can that'sbad for me. Ugh. This is awful.:cry:
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Netflix and Workouts
Okay, so someone said that Netflix has a ton of "instant" workouts that could be watched on the computer. Can someone let me know how to find them? I keep finding ones that I can rent/have sent to me but none that I can watch instantly. Help! I'd love to do this as a change up!
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Girl Scout Cookies
Is anyone else as annoyed with these evil little things as I am?! I ate 3/4 of a box of Samoas yesterday and 4 Tagalongs today...gave the rest of the box to my co-workers. Generally I can have willpower and have just a little of something but not with these! Bah! I hate the yummy stupid things!:mad: :explode: :devil:
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Chicken change up!
Okay, I know that I've gotten sick and tired of the same chicken recipes that I've been using forever AND I'm also very budgetted (FUMING about what I owe in taxes right now!). Anyway, here's a recipe that's under 500 calories for a serving (includes rice and veggies!) that's made with chicken thighs so it's cheaper than…
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Beautiful hike
Okay, so I decided that I wanted to do a hike today and I just got up and did it! It was awesome. I went to Multnomah Falls which is the tallest water fall in the state of Oregon...and there are a TON of waterfalls here! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multnomah_Falls Anyway, it's 1.2 miles to the top and you have to go up…
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Jog vs. intervals question
Okay, so I've been doing intervals on my treadmill for about a week and have been enjoying it quite a bit. I was told that more calories are burned by doing intervals vs straight jogging. When I would (slowly) jog 2 of my 4 miles my treadmill (and sites) would register that I burned between 500 and 550 calories. When I do…
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Intervals (yesterday's topic)
Okay, so yesterday someone posted this link: http://health.yahoo.com/experts/healthieryou/8471/sizzle-calories-in-18-minutes/ It's interval training to burn more calories. My treadmill only showed about an extra 20 calories burned. Now, I know that exercise equipment can be off but I would have imagined that it would be…
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Rude people...a rant...
Okay, so I have this co-worker who has had troubles and struggles with weight, the same as me, since I've known her (5 years). We've worked out together, talked about dieting, tips, etc. She's actually the one who introduced me to this site though she doesn't use it anymore. Anyway, in the past she's made comments about…
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Bday lunch
Okay, so I'm going to Mongolian Bbq for my birthday lunch with my office. I picked this because I can control more of what I'm eating. Here's the question, though...how on EARTH do I figure out the calories that I eat short of bringing my food scale with me and telling the guy on the bbq not to use any oil?! Has anyone…
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Enchilada bake
Okay, so I'm craving enchiladas and decided to make up a new recipe today. This is what I'm going to have for dinner. I tallied up the calories and what not and 1/8th of the dish has less than 450 calories! Here's my invention: 6 Mission low carb, whole wheat tortillas, burrito size 1 large can enchilada sauce 1 small…
