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Counting Calories & Moderate Carb VS Low Carb High Fat
I'm an ex-Low Carber. I started strict low carb/high fat on March 13 of 2015, and did very well for a couple of months and then found myself slipping a little. Not too much at all, but my weight loss stalled. Then, I lost motivation, and found myself slipping more and more. I have tried many times to get back on track, but…
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Back at it..again. Looking for friends
I've fallen off the wagon....again. And I'm back on it, again. I need this to be the time I stay on it and continue to progress. My best friend is getting married in May (and I'm officiating), and I'd really REALLY like to lose a noticeable amount of weight by then, and continue to lose after that. I find that I'm making…
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HannahMax Baking Cookie Chips
Hi everyone! Last night while I was out shopping I discovered HannahMax Baking Cookie Chips in the Dark Chocolate flavor. I'd never heard of them but they were relatively low in cals and made with all pure, natural ingredients. I figured they would be a good replacement for other, bad sweets I'm tempted by throughout the…
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Green Juice without a Juicer
Hey Green Juicers out there! Has anyone tried making it with a Magic Bullet or a blender? Financially I'm not ready to buy the juicer right now, but I really really really want to get going on the green juicing. Any thoughts? Also, if you have any favorite combinations, I'd love to hear them! Thanks in advance!
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Fitbit one vs Jawbone UP
I've been looking into these two items. I really want something that will not only track my movement throughout the day, and sync with MFP for my food log, but also will track my sleep patterns and give me the best feedback on the overall picture. It looks like the difference is only around $30 So I really want whichever…
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Fitbit one vs Jawbone UP
I've been looking into these two items. I really want something that will not only track my movement throughout the day, and sync with MFP for my food log, but also will track my sleep patterns and give me the best feedback on the overall picture. It looks like the difference is only around $30 So I really want whichever…
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Egg whites make me MORE HUNGRY!!!
So my go-to breakfast most days of the week is egg whites with veggies and either avocado, sliced turkey, ground veggie meat or fat free cheese. I also, from time to time, add in some chia seeds to bulk it up a little. By the time I'm finished my meal, I'm pretty satisfied in appetite and ready to go about my day. But what…
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Natural/OTC forms of antidepressants
Hey everyone, This is completely un-weightloss related, and it's actually for my boyfriend not for myself. But my boyfriend finally found the courage and insight to admit to himself and to me something I've suspected for quite a while; he has a mild case of depression. Currently he's not in a place where he feels ready to…
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HRMs: Sportline Cardio 660 or Polar FT7
I'm ready to purchase an HRM but I'm still stuck on which one to get. While I do a wide range of cardio exercises, the majority of my cardio is done on a stationary bike so the HRM I buy needs to be able to work for that. Both track calories burned which is extremely important for me, but the SC says it also tracks fat…
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Attention Chocoholics!
Attention, Attention! Chocoholics, please show yourselves! My name is Erika, and I am a SERIOUS chocoholic. By not keeping much chocolate in my house, I'm usually able to keep myself from getting my fix. But I crave it constantly. When I do give in to temptation, I indulge in things like Jello Fat Free Sugar Free Cook and…
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Fiber
How much fiber is too much fiber? I know there was a time when everyone was talking about getting in enough fiber because it keeps you fuller longer, or it helps with your digestive system, or whatever. It seems to me, if we lived by those theories, and were eating a couple foods a day that were high in fiber, we'd be…
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Feel Good Music
Looking to expand my music library. Know any good Feel Good Music? It can be anything from fast paced pump-it-up stuff that you listen to during a high cal burn like Rihanna, or just plain ol' good for the soul, emotional, hits deep in the heart kind of stuff like James Morrison. Come on people, I've got pretty ecclectic…
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Motivation/Inspiration
I'm curious what motivates and inspires all of you. I know, ultimately, we're all here to look and feel better, and to be healthier. But I'm talking about those days when you just really have to dig deep to find the strength to eat the right things and drag yourself out of bed. Those days when all you want to do is sleep…
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Fitbit?
Hi everyone, as I'm working on upping my exercise, I'm finding that I don't necessarily trust the read that the machines at the gym give me. I'd like to find a pedometer/calorie (burn) counter/HRM that is more reliable. I came across fitbit, which says that it also tracks sleep patterns. I have a lot of trouble sleeping…
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One can never have too many friends :)
Hi Everyone! I'm Elby. I've been using MFP off and on for a while now but really starting to get serious about it. I'm starting to aqcuaint myself with the message boards and blogs. I love reading about everyone's successes, using them as added motivation, and helping others with their struggles. I'm hoping to "meet" some…
