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Best hiking dogs.
We have a small pack of rescued babies at our house. Prissy Posh broke her leg when she was two and we had to put a pin in it....Plus she's a pomeranian and not very athletic. Ellie, a Jack Russel/Pointer mix, is 12 now. She used to be able to catch a frisbee in her mouth and go on runs... now she prefers to snuggle. I'm…
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Gluten free and low sugar diet for postpartum
I should be delivering my first baby any day now and I'm looking for a turn-key diet that works with breastfeeding, but will also allow me to lose weight. I want to know exactly what to eat and not have to think or plan beyond getting groceries. I'm going to have my hands full with other things. I will also be treating…
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Pregnant and gaining weight
My OBGYN wants me to gain 25 lbs for this pregnancy. Mfp won't let me set my goal for higher than a healthy normal bmi. Is there a way around this? I've gained two pounds so far and am 17 weeks 5 days.
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Friends for petite/small framed women!
I'm attempting to get down to 110 or 115 pounds from 126. (I will see if 115 is a good weight for me when I get there) I was diagnosed with PCOS about a year ago and I'd like to get to a weight I know is healthy for me. I haven't exercised consistently in a long time and I will eat really well for about three or four days…
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Can't eat in moderation
I've learned that I'm just not able to do things in moderation. I know I'm the type of person who will eat a whole pizza, a whole carton of ice cream, a whole 6 pack of beer or an entire bag of goldfish crackers. I know I CAN eat properly all the time, but I know that will most likely overeat when I feel deprived. I will…
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Upper body issues
When I do bicep curls, tricep kickbacks, rows.... pretty much anything upper body. I feel it in my shoulders rather than anywhere else. How do I target other muscles? My shoulders are getting plenty worked, but all the other muscles aren't being targeted.
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Body Fat. So confused...not even sure what to ask
I'm at a point where I want to lose fat and gain muscle. I don't care if I lose anymore weight, but I don't mind if I do. I want to get down to a 20% body fat. I'm currently 124 lbs and 27% body fat. I exercise regularly, but my body fat doesn't seem to be going down. I don't know what to eat/how to reduce body fat. Can…
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Erratic sleep pattern
I don't start my new job until Tuesday. After years of working crazy 12 hour days, I loved having the rest. However, in the last couple of weeks, my sleep schedule has gotten later and later. I slept until 2:00 p.m. yesterday and I am just now getting tired. It's 5:30 a.m. I realize most people are getting up at this time.…
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Couldn't sleep...What's the best thing to do?
Wrong place! Sorry!
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Exercising a lot and feel like I'm starving
I'm having trouble staying under calories. I always do well until after my exercise class and then I do nuts! Also, I am trying to reduce body fat, but my scale says my body fat percentage has gone up. Plus, I just took a recent picture to compare from June until now and I'm not seeing a huge difference. I think any…
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NSV... quit smoking... cleaning up my act... FINALLY
No cigarettes since last Saturday! I'm also taking a break from alcohol until I get this no smoking/diet thing under control. Now, it's time to get this diet under control. I've been having crazy sugar and fat cravings since quitting. Serious junk food problems over here. Also, today I felt nauseated and just plain…
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my UP jawbone band doesn't count calorie burn well
I understand that MFP calorie burn is somewhat high...But I seriously think my UP band is off. It will tell me I burned 71 calories in a zumba class or 400 on a 2 1/2 hour hike when MFP puts me closer to 400 for Zumba and 800 for a hike that long. It's super discouraging to be dripping sweat and panting to be told I burned…
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body fat vs. pounds
Hi all! While I'd still like to lose 5-13 pounds since I have a small bone structure. (I like the way I look when I'm smaller.) I'm considering changing my goals from losing weight to losing body fat. This is so confusing though. Losing weight makes sense...less calories in plus calories burned=weight loss. But body fat? I…
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Healthier Potato Salad
Serves 4: 25 Fingerling Potatoes Red onion 6 hard boiled egg whites Handful of dill 1/4 cup fat free miracle whip or plain yogurt 1/4 cup mustard Paprika Boil potatoes and eggs. You dont even have to peel the potatoes. Smash potatoes with yogurt and mustard. Stir in chopped egg whites, roughly chopped dill and diced onion.…
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Abs not sore....
I have tried pilates, abs 300, ab workout videos. Hardly anything makes my abs sore, but my back WILL get sore. What's up with this? Is it a bad form thing? A weak back? Also...Is there a way to work my abs? They are one of two areas that REALLY bothers me.
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Barre3- Calorie burn?
I want to start taking a weekly barre3 class at my local studio. I have no idea how to input this workout as it seems to be a little bit of cardio, yoga, pilates and of course barre work. At this point, I'm not going to wear a heart monitor....Too expensive. Any general ideas how to enter this exercise on MFP? Just looking…
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Favorite post workout snack
What's the perfect balance of foods for after a workout? Any suggestions?
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Job disappointment
I received a job where I was in charge of marketing and development with a non-profit organization in NYC. I made the move from OKC to NYC to figure out if this job would be a fit with the support of my husband who stayed in OKC. After a few months there, I figured out that the turn-around time for this company was not the…
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Advil PM or zzzquil makes me hungry
I often have trouble with anxiety and need a little help getting to sleep. I will take an advil PM if I'm hurting or zzzquil if not. Problem is, I always get so so HUNGRY after I take it... Does anyone else deal with this? How do you make sure to not binge?
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Feeling insensitive and I need advice.
My mother in law has been diagnosed with breast cancer. My husband and I of course want to spend as much time with his family as possible during this difficult time....which leaves me feeling insensitive cause.... it's ruining my diet. I know... I know...it's trivial. We go to restaurants where all they have is fried…
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negative calorie adjustment. Jawbone UP
I just got a Jawbone Up yesterday and synced it with MFP. I chose to click the negative calorie adjustment on the settings. According to the UP adjustment, I only have negative 140 in calories.... According to MFP I burned over 450. I know I burned more than 140. I did Jillian Michaels 30 day shred, booked it hard on the…
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Rewards for working out/losing weight
I've noticed that extra food, treats, a "free weekend" have been major motivators for losing weight or working out hard. What's a good motivator/reward for working out... I want to stop using food... it's slowing down my weight loss.
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Calories burned per day/week
I weigh a little less than 125... What should I set my burn rate at? How much exercise do I need per day to lose .5 to 1 pound a week? Do I eat my exercise calories back???
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Shrimp pasta salad
This sounds interesting, but it's so so good! Serves 1 1/2 cup whole wheat or garden spiral pasta 6 large cooked shrimp 1 dill pickle 6 black olives 1/3 cup peas 1/4 medium red onion 2 TBSP fat free miracle whip or mayo Serve cold
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Healthy and Hearty Golaush with or without the noodles.
Right around 250 calories with 3 ounces beef and without the noodles... really filling. Serves 1.... 3-4 ounces ground beef 96% lean 1/2 Bell Pepper 1 clove garlic Pam Spray 1/2 cup diced tomatoes...no salt added 1/2 cup black beans....no salt added Salt and Pepper 1/2 cup cooked whole wheat noodles(optional) hot sauce to…
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And the midnight binge begins.
Anyone else have problems not bingeing at night? I seriously have no will power and I find myself feeling deprived/sorry for myself if I don't indulge.
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Jawbone Wristband
Anyone own a Jawbone Wristband? Is it something worth investing in? What are the good things/drawbacks with using one? Is there another device you like better?
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And... I set back my diet last night.
Apparently, French onion soup without the croutons and cheese, with the combination of champagne and beer, was not a large enough dinner. Before I could know what I was doing, I ate two lean pockets, a handful of sun chips and a half of can of bean dip. Darn MFP for making me accountable for my actions...AH! In other news,…
