LauraK216

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Discussions

Shin splints?
I've got horrible shin splits!! I need some tips on how to help cure them!
Steamed Asparagus?
I'm planning to pick up some fresh asparagus tonight and want to steam it. Anyone know how long I should do that? I have a steamer basket for one of my pots, and that's how I always steam my veggies, I just haven't steamed asparagus yet!
Resistance bands
I do a lot of exercises with resistance bands, but I can't find anything in the database to log this. I'm not sure how to find out the calories burned or anything either. Is there really nothing in the database for this?
Lean beef meatball recipe?
I'm looking to make whole wheat spaghetti and meatballs this week, but I need a good meatball recipe!
Dinner suggestions!
I'm going to try out those little mini meatloaf in a cup things tonight, but what should I make for sides? I always do some kind of steamed veggie (probably broccoli tonight), but what else? Brown rice? Any suggestions? What is your favorite low-cal, healthy side?
Calorie question
I'm on a 1200 calorie/day plan, and that works perfect for me. My question is, when my calories are set at 1200, but then I burn say 200 a day, that takes my allotted calories upto 1400/day. Do I have to eat all of these calories? Or should I just always aim for my 1200? I'm perfectly content on the 1200 a day, but I just…
Question about squats & lunges
I agree that they're the devil, but I still do them anyway! I've only been doing them for a few days, but I feel the burn everytime. I read that the results come pretty quickly, so does anyone know how fast you see results doing them? I know it won't be anything overnight, I'm just curious is all! Thanks!
2 questions! Help!!
My first question is, I always, always, always get really hungry at night no matter how filling my dinner is. What are some good things to do to curb those cravings? I do so well during the day, but then I become ravenous at night and I'm trying so hard to lose weight!! My second question is, and I don't know if this…
Hello everyone!
I'm just joined and thought I would introduce myself! My name is Laura and I'm a single mum of 3yr old twin girls. I'm also a college student persuing my Bachelor's Degree! Over the course of the last 2yrs, I have gained a lot of weight and I'm not happy about it! I was one of those people who could eat whatever and never…