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Protein powder....do you need it?
So I see a lot of people on here using protein powder. I have never tried it and wanted to find out some information on it. I'm trying to shape up, tone my muscles, and lose more weight if possible. I run and lift weights as well for my normal exercises. My question is how do you know if you need protein powders? What's…
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Guys...do you wants bones or meat??
Guys-I'm curious...I'm 5 foot 4 and trying to figure out a goal weight that will be healthy, and look good as well. lots of pics here show people that are total muscle, some are overweight, and some are 'average' for lack of better words. So my question is...would you rather have a super skinny girl or a girl with some…
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How did you get your INSANITY results...
So I finally bought the set of INSANITY dvds today. I want to do it, but I didn't know it was every day, I thought it was every other day. My question is this-for my normal exercise routine I will lift weights (circuit training on my home gym) and either run/walk on the treadmill. I really don't want to go backwards with…
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SUGARS ASPARTAME fake vs. natural sugars
What's the "best' sugar for your boday? hahaha....and Don't say none! :) I'm looking for something healthier than plain white sugar. Also, does it make a difference in your cooking/recipes?
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Hard BOILED EGGS...GOOD or BAD?!?!
I'm just curious as to what others think of eggs...I don't eat a lot of them because I've heard of high cholesterol and all...but do you think of them as being good or bad for you? I occasionally hard boil and eat them to increase my protein since I do weight lifting, but I don't know how many I can eat and still be…
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I'm a SWEET LOVER! :)
So As long as I've been doing this 'fitness thing', I still love my sweets. I've been trying to turn my goodies into healthier things and I know tons of people are here...so my question is this: When you get a craving for something sweet, what is your 'go to' item? This week, for me it's finger jello...What's yours?
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ASPARTAME.....Good or bad for you?
I hear all these things about aspartame being bad for you...and after suffering headaches 3-4 times a week for over a year now, I'm wondering if this is causing them for me. What's your thoughts about this fake sugar?
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I have headaches...who eats organic fruits/veggies?
I have had headaches for over a year now. I have them usually 3-4 days out of the week. I've been to the doctor and tried a bunch of medicines...anti depressants, muscle relaxers, blood pressure medicines, and more. Nothing has worked. The muscle relaxers worked for a little while, but now my headaches are coming back.…
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What's your BIGGEST MISTAKE??
What's been the biggest mistake of your life.....ever do something you wish you could totally forget or go back in time and change...and do over or do differently?
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COLOR RUN-how do I find one?
These color runs sound like a lot of fun, how do I find one in my area??
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Rude people....learn some manners!~
I can't believe what I heard a group of teens talking about yesterday. While I was waiting for my kids to ride a ride at the amusement park, I overheard a group of 5 teen boys commenting on a large lady. She was obviously overweight, but so what. She was taking her child out of the stroller so they could ride the carousel…
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I've lost 16 pounds after 6 months.......BIKINI FINALLY!!
http://s1144.photobucket.com/albums/o500/curvykim78/ I've lost 16 pounds since I've started MFP in January 2012. I have more to go, but I don't know how much more I should lose. I finally bought a bikini and this is where I am today. I'm a work in progress and currently swimming, running, and now lifting. I can't wait to…
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Darn pics wont load
Why can't I get my pics to load here? I'm having a dumb moment and can't figure it out. :(
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Ever wonder WHAT IF??
Have you ever sat around and wondered....WHAT IF? How different would your life be if you went to a different school, picked a different career path, married a different peron, didn't have kids, bought a different house, etc........WHAT IF?? Is it a good thing to wonder or are you going to drive yourself crazy wondering...
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STUPID SCALE!!! I'm getting soooo mad!
I've been on MFP since January 2012. I log my foods and exercise as I should, yet lately I'm getting so frustrated with myself. I started at 1200 calories and was there forever. I lost about 15 pounds, but I keep gaining and losing a pound or two. I've upped my calories to 1533 after a long (7-8 week) plateau. I am now…
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Anyone have a good meal kids will actually eat?
I'm trying to make my grocery list, but I'm tired of eating the same things all the time. Does anyone have a simple meal or idea for dinner? I have 3 picky kids and one with food allergies. (egg & peanuts) I can make him something else if needed. Any ideas? Thanks!
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5ft4 ladies...What's your calorie number?
I need help ladies...If you're close to 5 ft. 4 inches, please tell me what type of lifestyle you live. How much do you eat, what's the number of calories you eat in a day, how often you exercise...and what's your goal weight? Help me out! I'm at a plateau at 1200 calories and somethings gotta give!~
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BMR and TDEE How do you figure it out?
No matter what I set my goals at, how many pounds I want to lose in a week, how much I exercise, etc. MFP only gives me 1200 calories a day, yet I'm not really losing anything. I stay within my amounts and I'm not moving the scale anywhere. I'm wondering if I'm eating the wrong amount of calories in the day. How are you…
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Why am I shaking after weight lifting?
I've been lifting weights (circuit training) on my home gym for a month now. I do it 3-4 days a week, usually 3 with walking or jogging in between days. i usually eat breakfast before I do my exercises. My question is, even when I do the lifting/circuit training for 30 minutes, when I'm done and head to the shower, my legs…
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HEALTHY BREAD IDEAS please
Can you guys give me some ideas for a healthy type of bread to eat? I usually buy Natures Own butterbread, but I think I need something more filling. Any ideas?
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What SONGS get your butt movin??
I need to put some new music on my MP3 player so I have something good to exercise to. (Running and circuit training.) So my question to you is what do you listen to while you are exercising? What gets your booty movin?
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This chicks sore from lifting...rest or keep going?
I've been weight lifting for about 2 weeks now. I'm super sore today from my workout yesterday. Is it better to work through the soreness and keep going or should I take it easy and skip the weights today, maybe walking on the treadmill or a rest day? I'm trying to figure out what works best...and open to ideas. What do…
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I run a daycare/busy mom.....wanna be friends?
I am a mom of 3 kids, ages 3, 12 and 13. I run a home daycare so I stay busy. I'm looking for some more people with similar situations as me for friends and support. Feel free to add me if you'd like to. :)
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What to make with leftover baked chicken?
I had to cook a whole chicken the other day so it wouldn't go bad...now I don't know what to do with this chunked up chicken. I was trying to think of healthy ideas, but all I can thing of is chicken fajitas. Thought of chicken & noodles, but noodles are high in calories. Any other ideas? :)
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New to circuit training...how do you log it?
I started with my new exercise machine today. I did 45 minutes of lifting, butterflies, curls, rowing, leg presses, etc. I went on to log it into my exercises and all it wanted to know was how may sets I did. I did 3 sets of 8 for each thing, but I did them several times. How can I figure out how to log it correctly? I…
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Ladies who lift weights
Ladies, please help me. I'm new to the weight lifting thing and just bought a home gym. Can you tell me any good books or exercises I can do to build/tone muscles- especially my arms. Thanks and good luck with your goals! :)
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LOVE Peanut butter...need a substitute
I LOVE to eat peanut butter...but it has so many calories! Jif has 90 calories in one tablespoon! UGH I was wondering if anyone else has a good idea of what I can use as a substitute for my peanut butter cravings.
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SPINACH?!?
So I finally tried some Spinach last week...and I actually liked it. I've put it in my tossed salads and used it in my lunch wraps. What else do you make with it? If you have a good recipe, can you please share it with me? Thank you and good luck! :)
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What's your reward when you hit your goal weight?
I'm trying to figure out what I want to do for ME when I finally reach my goal weight. I've debated another tattoo, maybe some racy pics for my other half, another Coach purse........I just don't know. What are you going to do to celebrate when you reach your goal weight?
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MOMS & DADS....what's your car and do you like it?
I'm a married mom of 3 kids ages 3, 12 & 13. I'm tired of the soccer mom minivans...I'm on my 4th one now. My question to you is what type of car do you have, do you like it, and would you suggest it to someone to buy or not?
