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How many calories does weight lifting burn?
So I was at the gym today and my personal trainer off handly said that you burn 500 calories in 20 minutes weight lifting. Is that even close to being true? :huh:
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I thought I was doing well...
I've been making myself a smoothie in the morning for breakfast. I use 1/4 cup frozen pineapple, 1/4 cup frozen strawberry, and 1/2 cup frozen blueberry. I then put in a serving of greens (biotics research Total Green) and some cranberry juice. I put it all in the comp and just with breakfast alone I am WAY over on my…
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HELP!
I'm back, I quit trying for a while since I wasn't getting results. I have not been able to lose weight with watching what I eat and exercising. I cut out all soda & fast foods for 6 weeks and kept exercising and didn't lose 1 lbs! The only way I've been able to lose weight since having my kids is to cut my calories to no…
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Help with anorexia
I know this is not the right board for this topic; but I couldn't find a board devoted to helping people beat anorexia. To preface this I am not anorexic, my 6 year old daughter is. I am going to call my daughter "N" for the purpose of this post. I am not sure why because she is so very slender and tiny. I am begining to…
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Gnocchi???
I LOVE gnocchi, BUT its high in calories and carbs. Anyone found a good gnocchi recipe that is lower in carb/cal?
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1st tattoo tonight!!!!
I am so excited I am FINALLY getting my 1st tattoo tonight. I have wanted this specific design for 15 years, almost half my life. I'm having the artist add some details for my kids too. YAY!!! So excited! Only 4 more hours! Any adivce? It will be in the middle of my back (think Waterworld).
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Too much sugar!!!
I am getting too much sugar in my foods. I usually eat a metagenics ultrameal bar for breakfast but it has 11g of sugar. I prefer some sort of bar for breakfast since I am a very busy person. I don't have time for a "real" breakfast most days. Anyone have any suggestions for a good "bar" for breakfast?
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What have you lied about recently?
I lied to a patient about not liking dogs. I actually like dog but her dog growls and snaps at people in the office. Why do people bring dogs into Doctor offices?
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I'm in!
I need to get in better shape for all my 5K's this year! I might not be able to do 100 a day to begin with but I am going to kill it as much as I can! :bigsmile:
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Spagetti squash...how to cook it?
I want to use it as a replacement for pasta. Do I bake it and then use it? Do I take it out and boil it like pasta? HELP!!!! :bigsmile:
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What type of underwear???
This Friday past I ran the Electric Run 5K with some friends. I get a frantic call for a friend who had never run a 5K about what kind of underwear to wear. :huh: <<that was me. I told her I only wear thongs so I wear thongs to run. She seemed shocked. I didn't ask what kind she ended up wearing. Sooooo....what kind of…
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Have to eat out today, where should I go?
I am working 10-12 hours today and need/want something healthy for lunch. Any suggestions as for fast food or resturants that serve healthy options? Going home is not an option today. TIA
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Fitbit??? Which one?
So I am looking into gettting the fitbit and am wondering which one you guys/gals use. Is there a huge difference between the Zip and the One ( that made me chuckle to type that, Poor Neo)? Any input from actual users would be nice. TIA
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RUN FOR YOUR LIVES.....Zombie run this Sat/Sun
So I am signed up along with my husband for the Run for your lives 5K and obstacle course this sunday at 10:30. Just looking to see if anyone else is going to be there. I would love to meet some MFP in real life. :bigsmile: If you don't want to post on here feel free to PM me.
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Rugged Maniac tomorow! Anyone else???
So tomorrow is my first 5K and obstacle course. It is in Temecula, CA; anyone else going to be there? I am super excited and cannot wait! :bigsmile:
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MEAL REPLACEMENT BARS
I often eat a multigenics ultrameal bar for breakfast. They recently told me they are very back ordered and will not be available for a while. I am now looking for another meal replacement bar for breakfast. Does anyone have one that they really like? Suggestions???
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Anyone else doing the Rugged Maniac 5K in October?
So I just signed up for the Rugged Maniac 5K in October here in SoCal. I am so excited!!! {{SQUEEEEE}} My 2 y/o and I have watched the video about 4 times now and she keeps saying "Mama, you're gonna get dirty". :laugh: So anyone else doing this one? I am also doing the Run for your lives 5K in October. I am so excited…
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Shoes orthotics
I thought I would post this because maybe it will help one other person out there. I LOVE to run, I love feeling the wind in my hair and the stretching of my muscles, I even don't mind getting winded. BUT my shins were killing me....BAD! I work for a Chiropractor and he told me about a product called superfeet (a sort of…
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What was your food addiction?
I thought it would be interesting to hear about how others ended up here. For my it was mac n' cheese (kraft boxed crap) and Taco Bell. I was a stay at home mom for a while so after I put the kids down for a nap I would make a box of mac n' cheese and eat the whole thing in one sitting. I am still battling Taco Bell…
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Tattoos and weight loss
I would really like to get a tattoo but have been putting it off until I reach my goal. I talked with a local artist that came highly recommended and was told that since I want it on my back that weight loss shouln't affect it. Is this true? Anyone have experience with getting a tattoo while still losing weight? Or any tip…
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How much does a cast weigh??
So I broke my wrist in 3 places on tuesday the 22nd. I did not stop exercising; just am taking it slower and eating fewer calories. I am just wondering how much I should deduct from the number on the scale. Right now it is a plaster cast. This week I should be getting the lighter fiberglass cast. Any exercise tips? I love…
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Period and running???
So I meant to ask this a few weeks ago but forgot (Mommy brain). I like to run/jog on Monday morning, Tuesday evening and Thursday morning. If I happen to have my period on one of those days it becomes bad. Not only am I using a super tampon I am using a super pad and I hate pads. Plus they are awkard to run in.…
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Lower abdominal exercies that work?
Does anyone have a lower ab exercise that works well? I have been busting my butt with very slow results. Suggestions???
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New here, want to say hi!
Hi all! My name is Cerdwin and I am looking to lose 50 lbs. I have had 4 children in 8 years and it, along with my unhealthy eating, had taken a toll on my body. Just recently I found out I am gluten intolerant. This has thrown my meal planning in the wringer. I am having a hard time figuring out what i can and cannot eat.…
