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liquid calories vs. food calories
Does anyone know whether or not you burn off LIQUID calories faster than calories from food...???? ex. a 250 calorie health shake vs a 250 calorie cheeseburger.. would the shake burn off faster. better example... a 100 calorie soda vs a 100 calorie snack (chips, cookies granola, whatever) would the drink burn off FASTER…
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early menopause from PCOS surgery... cant lose weight!!
Back 2 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS and I ended up having en endometrial ablation procedure done. During the healing process I noticed premenopausal/menopausal symptoms happening...hot flashes :devil: , night sweats, decreased energy,:yawn: : low estrogen...(with it already being low from PCOS I developed acne and…
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30 Day AB Challenge
I found this online and decided to give it my all for a full month... who's with me?!!
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PCOS:after surgery=menopause=no more losing weight?!!
Back 2 years ago I was diagnosed with PCOS and I ended up having en endometrial ablation procedure done. :smile: During the healing process I noticed premenopausal/menopausal symptoms happening...hot flashes :embarassed: , night sweats, decreased energy,:yawn: : low estrogen...(with it already being low from PCOS I…
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MIA for a year but I am BACK.
Hey ALL... Let me just start off by saying that event though I haven't been faithfully logging EVERY DAY and I haven't stuck to my exercise routine in over a year I have only gained back 5 pounds. :noway: That being said, my body has turned back to being a FLABBY mess though. :sad: Last year my longterm boyfriend and I…
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picture THIS...
what a great Mothers Day ..
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BACK after a year MIA... WOMEN ONLY
Hey ALL... Let me just start off by saying that event though I haven't been faithfully logging EVERY DAY and I haven't stuck to my exercise routine in over a year I have only gained back 5 -7 pounds. That being said, my body has turned back to being a FLABBY mess though.:sad: Last year my longterm boyfriend and I split…
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Back on track after being MIA for a year.. WOMEN ONLY!
Hey ALL... Let me just start off by saying that event though I haven't been faithfully logging EVERY DAY and I haven't stuck to my exercise routine in over a year I have only gained back 5 pounds. That being said, my body has turned back to being a FLABBY mess though. :indifferent: Last year my longterm boyfriend and I…
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IEP plan.. any suggestions/comments etc..
My son is scheduled to his first IEP plan to enter the program for 4 year olds with autism at our local elementary school. Any moms/dads out there: have anything you think I should: 1. know about 2. include in his plan 3. ask or have: 4. any suggestions 5. experiences you think would benefit me in knowing or misc. things…
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MOM with newly diagnosed autism spectrum 4 year old
Hey all.. my son was recently diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum. It has been a rough few months since his evaluations started. Ive actually gained back 5 pounds since the first evaluation until last week with the final diagnosis. I recently posted in a message to a friend of mine that at first it was VERY emotional…
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easy low cal healthy cookie
EASY LOW CAL HEALTHY COOKIE makes 24 cookies . 44 calories each. :love: ============================== 1.5 Cups oatmeal ( I only had the quaker instant oatmeal and that equals 5 packets) 1 Cup applesauce 2 ripe bananas 1/3 C raisins ( which = 78.074118126 grams for when you enter it into your measurements for your…
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calories burned for interval training ????
ok MFP friends I need a lil help... I do the BOB HARPER BEGINNERS WEIGHT LOSS TRANSFORMATION VIDEO .. IT IS INTERVAL TRAINING . does anyone know HOW MANY CALORIES IM BURNING? I AM NOT PROMOTING THIS VIDEO JUST ASKING A SIMPLE QUESTION... it has pushups, squats, leg lifts, jumping jacks, arm rowing , etc... SO HOW MANY…
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are MACROS really THAT important?!!
Ive been at this journey on MFP for almost 9 months and the ONE question that I cant seem to get past is are my macros really that important or is it the calories that I should be most concerned with??? this is not a "well you need to balance ALL " type of question.... thanks.
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Clothing SWAP needed ... SW FLORIDA
unless GOD blesses me with some size 4s and 5s in jeans and shorts... I cannot AFFORD ($$) to lose anymore weight... even at second -hand/thrift shops... :( I guess the journey for loss STOPS here unless I can get new clothes... its ridiculous how many belts I own to keep my size 6s and 7s UP and ON... by the end of the…
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One thing I will NEVER understand....
why is it they have PULL TABS on cat food but not on tuna fish cans??? :huh: what about you......whats one thing you will never understand?
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what itz your "go to" food/meal/snack ???
today I found a new meal that i can see being my go to ... a 1/2 sandwich and a BOWL of soup.... so full right now....mmmmm for a snack though its usually popcorn or yogurt Ive been finding that fruit its a good munchie for those in between meal times.... edit: and hot tea with silk milk.
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need NEW dinner ideas ( with meat)
lately Ive found myself losing the taste for certain processed foods. ...(ex frozen pizzas,frozen made meals, canned anything really ...with the exception of veggies) .. they are starting to taste like cardboard BUT on the flip side i USUALLY make home made meals...but Im TIRED of making the same stuff over and over…
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PCOS = me having ablation!! anyone else had one???
I am scheduled to have an endometrial ablation in another month...and I am kinda torn about it. When I googled it there was a 50/50 good /bad ratio to other peoples results and i was wondering if anyone else had, had one and did it alleviate your PCOS ?? have you had ANY side effects??? good results??? would you recommend…
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veggie straws/veggie chips....
does anyone know if they are a good substitute for KIDS for snacks or in place of raw veggies (that my 3 year old won't touch) ??
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im thinking of calorie cycling...
but at 1600 for my highs and 1200 for my lows... I would do two 1200 days followed by a 1600 day... anyone have any comments on if this will work.....
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Maintenance calorie /macro question
I recently started maintenance calories... do I worry so much about the macros now?? or the calories are more important?? or do i STILL keep within limits on ALL?? Im a little confused because, now that Ive had to UP my calories I seem to be OVER on my carbs alot due to eating more fruit.. (and peanut butter) Id love any…
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Keep up the good work!!!!
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TO YOU WHO JUDGE....
This morning I came online to log my food for the day, and saw a message from another SAHM (stay at home mother) who stated she was going to unfriend certain people... (aka, ME) because of daily caloric intake... Last time I checked, when I sign in I use MY name, and the diary I log my food into is MY DIARY, and the…
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what to do/eat on the birthday of a loved one who has passed
Today would have been my brothers 42nd birthday...he has been gone 7 years but it doesnt make it any easier. My emotions are up and down up and down. I want to do some emotional eating but Ive stopped myself (so far) I want to eat EVERYTHING carb.... breads, candy, so far I have stopped myself by eating an apple... I think…
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I need a low cal salad dressing recipe
I am out of my light raspberry vineagrette and i wanted to know if anyone out there has a low cal salad dressing recipe...I googled it and most of the ones they showed are oil and vineagr based and have about 350+ cals/serving ... thats a big NO No!!! it has to have like 150 or less per 2 TBSP. any suggestions??????
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SPLURGE DAY ODDITY
THIS IS MORE OF A WOMANS TOPIC..... ( sorry guys) ok, yesturday was my SPLURGE DAY... I ate about 500 cal more than I do on my normal day (the lasagna was worth EVERY bite) but then today it seems it has brought on my T>O>M, BUT I just HAD my T>O>M for 5 days last week..... I DONT USUALLY POST SUCH PERSONAL STUFF BUT I…
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funny friday pics
:laugh: add your own to follow....
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anyone else just reduce cals and not excercize that much???
Look, I know and understand this site is for those of us who are trying to change our lifestyles and be healthier and lose weight in the process BUT is anyone else out there like me doing more of a food portion change and less of an excercize change? Dont get me wrong, I ride bike everyday with my son, we go to the park,…
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please tell me how to...
PLEASE TELL ME... how do you post pictures to a post ...???:ohwell: I read the thread on it but it kinda spoke in computer gibberish and I didnt quite understand..... :indifferent: please explain to me the easy peesy way.:embarassed: thanks... Dawn:flowerforyou:
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unsure WHERE to measure?!!
when I take my measurements im kinda unsure where EXACTLY is the waistline im supposed to measure ... is it up high right under my ribcage or is it where my hipbone starts (like when you put your hands on your hips) ??? also kinda the same question for the hips do i measure down low on my hips or high like where i put my…
