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Bloating & Distention
I get a significant amount of abdominal bloating and distention with most everything I eat, regardless of whether or not I eat a large or a small meal. My BMs are not "regular" (at the risk of full disclosure): Often labourous and infrequent. A dietician suggested more fibre ... check. A doctor told me it was OK to use…
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When you carry all your fat in your belly...
...are there certain exercises that assist/deter weight loss from that area? Yes, you cannot spot reduce. In an ideal world, though, the last 20lbs would come off from the gut/hips. I've lost 68lbs in the past 15 months, but the stomach is ... well, it's troubling. My main forms of exercise now include interval running…
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When you carry all your fat in your belly...
...are there certain foods that assist/deter weight loss from that area? Yes, you cannot spot reduce. In an ideal world, though, the last 20lbs would come off from the gut/hips. I've lost 68lbs in the past 15 months, but the stomach is ... well, it's troubling. My main forms of exercise now include interval running 3x/week…
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POLAR FT4 - HELP!
Where/how do you find the information on the fat % of calories on the HRM to add to the personal trainer website when completing your training log? Also, I'm an android phone user, and I can't find the Polar Beat app ... anyone know if it is available to android users? TIA.
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The "last" 20lbs
I've been a part of the MFP community for 14 months. In the last 17 months, I've lost 64lbs and over 65" overall. Now, I am struggling. We all have personal setbacks, but I have been 9-11lbs from my 1st goal weight for a couple of months now, putting me about 20lbs from my overall goal, which I aspire to reach by November…
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One month in to Year Two ..
.. which means I've been at this MFP game for 13 months. In that time I have lost 62lbs, over 60" and have gained a whole new perspective on life. Well, let's not kid ourselves; some days I'm still working hard at that part! I joined MFP when I was 2 months post-partum with the intent of watching myself shrink as I watched…
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Parents that Feed their Children Vegetarian Diets
I am currently trying to educate myself further and I feel like going vegetarian is going to be the best course of action for myself. I am Mama to a 15-month old and while I understand that children and adults have very different nutritional needs, I am curious to see if there is anyone who feeds their child(ren) a…
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365 Days, 62 Pounds & 60+ Inches Later ...
February 3, 2012 I logged into MFP for the first time to "try things out." It's been -- without any embellishment -- one of the best things that could have ever happened to me! When I started on February 3, I was 198lbs. This was my highest recorded weight, save for my pregnancy weight which was 225lbs. 9 months pregnant.…
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SUCCESSFUL MEN, Look no further!
I'll be short & sweet in my call for help: My father finally agreed yesterday to give MFP a try and I could barely contain my excitement! However, he's yet to log anything on his own and I feel like he may need to SEE IT to BELIEVE IT! My dad is a couple of years shy of 60, 5'6, 225lbs and had his second heart attack…
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FitBit & MFP - Need some clarification, please!
I just want to ensure that I have my MFP set up properly to work with the adjustments that the FitBit calculates. I've got my activity set at sedentary. I only use FitBit to count steps etc. on its own & I log my sleep to track my patterns. I use MFP for everything else -- any exercise, I log (and include the start time or…
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Quick FitBit Q
Does the FitBit Ultra unit tally steps (and other data) by day or by week? It's 20 minutes past the hour and it's still showing my steps from yesterday. I've synced it already. Just wondering if it is supposed to go back to 0 at midnight, or if it keeps a running tally throughout the week? I've tried resetting it, but it…
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Continental Shift Workers?
Hi :) I work in the healthcare field which, as we know, is a 24/7 business. I've been on maternity leave since Nov/11 and will be returning to work next month. I work a rotating day/night continental schedule and I'm trying to plan ahead, in my head, how I will adjust to the grueling schedule yet again ... this time with a…
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P90X & Weight Loss
I'm 3 days into P90X and I'd be lying if I said I wasn't struggling with some of the sessions. I was looking for a way to regularly incorporate strength training and, although only 3 days deep, it seems to be working for me (in that I've done it the past 3 days.) Forgive me if I seem uninformed but, really, that's why I'm…
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Tell ME about YOU!
Hi everyone! I'm looking for those with similar stats to myself to share their successes with me. I've reached a bit of a lull and am calling out for some motivation: pics, text, stories ... anything! I'm 5'5, currently 174lbs. My highest weight was 225lbs @ full-term, and I joined MFP in February at 198. Right now, my…
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I don't have a lot of friends
.. on MFP, and that's fine! I do, however, enjoy snooping around and learning from others either at my level, below, or above. I do fall off the proverbial wagon. I do make poor choices occasionally and recognize it. I do move on from those decisions in an attempt to make better ones. I do keep my food log open and…
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Desperately Seeking Website!
HELP! One of my MFPs had posted the link before and my computer crashed and I can't find it via Google: It was a chart that predicted your weight(loss) per week based on information you put in about yourself. And it went on for ages and ages. I know there are a few out there, but this one I really loved and it was serving…
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LAS VEGAS RESIDENTS - Running, programs?
Hey guys, I spend a lot of the year in Vegas and am headed back for another 15 days in September. I've started running 3x / wk since my last visit in June and I'm looking for any tips to combat the heat to be able to keep up with my program. Also wondering if there are any outdoor programs or drop in classes in the…
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Sundried Tomatoes
In search of your favourite uses &/or recipes including sundried tomatoes.
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Scale fluctuation
I understand that the scale is not the only way to measure success -- I'm losing a significant amount of inches and my endurance has improved. I do still watch the scale. It can -- and will -- fluctuate anywhere from 0.2lbs to 3lbs day to day. This seems like a lot to me. Is it really possible to be yo-yoing so…
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Everyone talks about how great they look sans-LBS ...
so let's talk about how you FEEL! I see lots of threads with before & afters/durings photos & I'm blown away at how complimentary and congratulatory everyone is. The support here is amazing. What I`ve yet to come across, though, is a thread talking about how you FEEL now that you`re more active and, as a result, have shed…
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WALKERS - 100 Mile Challenge - June **2nd Group**
Herb posted a challenge for walkers .. 100 miles in the month of June. Unfortunately his group filled up due to an overwhelming amount of people who wanted to participate. I loved the idea so much, I've decided to make a second group for the same challenge for those of us that missed the cut and still want to participate!…
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Seeking Insight - Cal vs Exercise vs LBS Lost
Hi everyone! I hope I've put this in the right place to get some help from someone who is perhaps quite a bit more knowledgeable than myself. I'm currently 181lbs. My goal is 150lbs-ish. My settings on MFP that I am following dictate for 1200 cal/day intake and 610 calories burned/wk with exercise with a goal of,…
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Food for thought with thanks to the ambiguity of language
http://www.rodale.com/10-food-label-lies?page=0 An interesting read.
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Calories per meal
Hiya guys, I've been using MFP and really focusing on my intake/output since February now, and I've got a question that may seem silly to some of the veterans ... Does it 'matter' how many calories you have per meal? I mean, let's say your goal is 1500cal/day, and your breakfast is 200, and lunch is 300, but dinner is more…
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Any other bloggers?
Good afternoon, MFPers! Looking out for anyone else who is blogging their way through their journey. I've just started to do so and am interested in following some others for that much needed motivation & support. If this sounds like you, please friend me so I can lurk your words :) All the best!
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Herbal Magic?
Morning :) I'm at the beginning of the 3rd week of my Herbal Magic program. Is there anyone else out there who is following their meal plan / supplements? I've lost 5lbs so far, which is right on par as they said it would be anywhere from 2-2.5/wk. Curious to see if anyone has had success with them, or any other thoughts…
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8wks post-partum & brand new to MFP!
Hello from Ontario, Canada! Gave birth to our first child, a beautiful little girl, 8 weeks ago & looking forward to being in a bikini again by summer! Good health, good food, and hopefully some good friends along the way. I'll be logging my meals and my progress, but likely not my activity (regularly) because I barely sit…
