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Protein Powders...which one and why?
I am looking into using a protein powder for a supplement to a morning shake. Any advice on which ones to buy or not to buy? How do you use it? Also, why to you prefer the one that you use? Is it due to taste, texture, price, performance, etc? Thanks for the help!
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Progressing from P90X?
I admit that I am not very into strength training. Most of my life (well, for about the last 20 years), I have been into distance running and that has been the focus of my exercise routine. Along with this, I have done minimal strength training videos such as The Firm (remember those?) and more recently P90X. I usually do…
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Maintainers-Do you eat just to reach your goal?
The past few nights I have come up significantly under my calorie goal at the end of the night. I am not hungry, but find myself searching around the house for things to eat, just to come close to my goal. I know I have seen countless posts on this on the weight loss forums, but I am wondering about those of you in…
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Any petite women eat over 2000 calories?
I am a 41 yo female, 5' 0 and currently 98 lbs. I want to maintain around 105. I was maintaining pretty well at 105 for about 6 months by eating around 1700 calories plus a portion of my exercise calories. However, I have Crohn's disease and a few months ago I went into a flare and began losing weight as a result. My flare…
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Crohn's Flare and exercise
Hi. I just found and joined this group today because I am really frustrated and looking for advice from others who may have found themselves in the same boat. I am 41 year old woman who was diagnosed with Crohn's at 30. Most of my past battles have dealt with pesky fistulas and abscesses, but over the last several years, I…
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Midwest People-where do you buy wild caught shrimp?
I choose not to buy imported, farm raised shrimp, but I am struggling to find good wild caught shrimp in the grocery store. I usually buy the Kroger gulf shrimp in the frozen bag. The last 3 bags I have bought have been very disappointing. Small shrimp, some just pieces and some did not look worthy of eating. Considering…
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Building muscle vs. building strength
It appears to me from reading many posts that these two things are not the same. However, it's difficult to get a clear idea of exactly how they differ because most of the threads on the topic are filled with heated debate. I am not wanting to start yet another of those threads. I am just looking for someone that can give…
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Share your HIIT workouts
Just looking for examples of HIIT workouts. The more specific the better...Thanks!
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Ladies in Maintenance...how many calories?
Just curious what most women are eating in maintenance. I know it will vary a lot depending on size, age, etc. But I'm just looking for comparison numbers. If you can include your weight, age and exercise habits that would be great. I am 41 and weigh about 105 lbs. I have been in maintenance for about 8 months at 1600…
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Who's running their first marathon this year???
Hi runners. Planning on running my first marathon on May 5th. Training has been tough, but rewarding. Just looking for stories from others who are training for their first as well. How is your training going? What kind of milage are you doing? What are your time expectations? That sort of thing. I am tarining with a…
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Compression socks
I have never tried them, but am thinking of getting a pair before my upcoming marathon. I have noticed a very large range in prices on different brands on Amazon. Does anyone who wears them or has tried them have any comments or advice on brands to buy or not to buy?
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vegetarian curry recipes
Anyone have any they would care to share? Anything with vegetables and sauce will do.
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What are you getting your SO for Christmas?
Unfortunately, I can't answer this since my husband is on here (occaisionally...) But I am curious to see the different answers...
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Swwet potatos for Thanksgiving
Anyone have a recipe for a casserole or side dish of sweet potatoes they would like to share? I love sweet potatoes, but the traditional casseroles most people bring are waaaay too sweet for my taste. This year I am making it and am hoping for a winner! Sorry for the faulty spelling^^ :smile:
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Clean eating and staying focused
I have observed that when I eat relatively clean, healthy foods, I am able to focus better. Not only on health and fitness, but at work and in life in general. When I eat a bunch of crappy processed stuff, it seems that I lack the ability to stay focused, am scatter brained and have very little motivation. I'm not sure…
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Almonds vs. other nuts
I am always hearing of the health benefits of almonds just about everywhere I look. Do they really offer any benefits over other nuts like pecans, walnuts or cashews, or is this just the results of a successful campaign by the almond industry?
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Eggplant recipes anyone?
My neighbor brought me a box of eggplants that he got at a local Amish produce auction. My usual uses for eggplant are marinated and grilled, breaded and fried or in lasagna. I have yoga class tonight and will be getting home kind of late, so I am looking for something quick and easy to make for supper and would like to…
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What's your ultimate "light" dinner??
After a weekend of gorging, what is your ultimate 'light" dinner?
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Do you track your water and why?
I am just curious to see the reasons why people do or do not think it is important to track water when tracking calories and exercise. Personally, I do not track my water because I don't think there is some magic number for how much water I should drink that correlates to fitness or weight loss. I stay hydrated. I drink…
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Tips for taking consistant measurements?
Anyone have any that they have found particularly helpful? I take my measurements once per month and I want to make sure I am not cheating myself by measuring differently every time. Sometimes I wonder.
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need help from the young gals
Help! I'm looking for an idea for a birthday gift for my niece who is turning 18. She will be starting college in the fall. I'm clueless in this area, so I thought you all may be able to help. Looking to spend in the $50ish range. The more specific you can be, the better! Thanks everyone!!
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Runners: Any suggestions for slowing pace?
I know this may sound like an odd question, but does anyone have any tips for slowing your pace for longer runs? I have noticed a natural increase in my pace lately, but the problem is that I can't sustain it for a long distance. My half-marathon pace has always been in the 9:35-9:40 range. Recently, my natural pace is…
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Runners-what are your favorite socks?
Do you buy special running socks? What kind?
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Garmin Forerunner 405 Question
I occasionally experience this problem with my forerunner 405: I will be in the middle of a run and the display just starts flashing the time and the battery life. The device continues to track my run so I can get my info at the end, but I can't see my time or pace as I'm running. I have tried to hit the "training" button…
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muscle cramps (not soreness)...question
I have been experiencing a lot of cramping in my legs and feet (mainly calves and quads). It happens mostly at night and also during my yoga class in certain stretches. I know this is typically a result of dehydration, but I don't think that's the issue because I drink a ton of water and eat plenty of fruits and…
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Ever see nutrition info & think "No way that's right"?
Last night I picked up takeout from Aladdin's Eatery. I got the Jasmine's Favorite with chicken mishwi. It was a standard styrofoam take-out container of rice and beans and four grilled chicken tenders (I ate it for two meals). MFP database said one order is 300 calories. This seemed suspiciously low to me so I tried to…
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5 ft women...where do you buy jeans???
I recently dropped a few pounds and all of my jeans are a bit too big. I am only 5 ft tall. I went shopping the other day to the usual jeans places ( Gap, Banana Republic, Ann Taylor) and nothing fit!!! Everything was too long. (And get this...Gap does not make short (ankle) jeans in a size 2. Only 4 and above I was told.…
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What are YOUR macros?
I am wondering if my macros could use a tune up. I am usually over on fat and under on carbs and protein. Not sure if I should change what I'm eating or adjust my goals. I am looking to lose a few more pounds of stubborn fat and achieve a lean, muscle look (not necessarily build muscle). I was wondering what everyone else…
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Converting food vs. fat to fuel...question
For those in the know, is there a difference in how many calories the body uses digesting food and converting it to fuel vs. converting stored fat to fuel? I understand that a pound of fat provides 3500 calories, but is there a difference between eating 1 lb of fat and using 1 lb of stored fat as fuel in terms of energy…
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FYI...Yoga: calories burned
I have been using the MFP suggested calories burned to log my weekly yoga class. But I suspected it to be really low for the type of yoga I do, vinyasa yoga. MFP was giving me about 130 calories/hour (weight=116). So I looked it up on a different website that estimates calories burned and there were options for various…
