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Plexus Products
Has anyone used Plexus products? If so, did it help you crave less sugar and feel in better health / spirits? I understand that calorie deficit is key, but looking for thoughts on these products to enhance / assist efforts. In advance, thanks for your feedback.
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Returning to the Weight Loss Journey After a Maternity Leave of Absence
Good morning, everyone. I previously used MyFitnessPal to lose weight and have returned after giving birth to a beautiful daughter to lose weight and get healthy so I can be the best possible mother. I have 100+ pounds to lose and look for friends who need to lose 100+ pounds or have lost significant weight so we can…
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A Returning Member Looking for Weight Loss Support
Good morning, everyone. I previously used MyFitnessPal to lose weight and have returned after giving birth to a beautiful daughter to lose weight and get healthy so I can be the best possible mother. I have 100+ pounds to lose and look for friends who need to lose 100+ pounds or have lost significant weight so we can…
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Healthy (and Moist) Chocolate Chip Muffins
Healthy (and Moist) Chocolate Chip Muffins Makes 8 servings | Calories per serving 145 | Protein 5g | Fat 8g | Carbohydrates 15g | Sugar 11g | Sodium 85g 3 Large Eggs 1/4 c. Roasted Almond Butter 1/4 c. Unsweetened Almond Milk 1 Tbsp. Vanilla Extract 1/4 c. Granulated Sugar 1/4 c. Coconut Flour 1 tsp. Aluminum-Free Baking…
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Getting Restarted and Looking for Friends
I have found the courage and determination to restart my weight loss journey. I will not explain my story, as it is a convoluted combination of factors that include lack of willpower and genuine health issues. I am back on track, though, and even have enlisted the help of a nutritionist to ensure that I do things right…
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supportive sports bra suggestions for odd size
I want to begin the C25K program soon and have been searching online for a supportive sports bra. The problem is that many of them do not receive great ratings for support or that the highly rated ones don't come in my size. (Go figure that Cacique, a subsidiary of Lane Bryant, doesn't carry 38 band sports bras beyond DD.)…
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exercise when hurt?
My knees and back hurt moderately, so I am hesitant to exercise. At the same time, I am scared not to exercise for fear of loosing weight. I have consumed 124 calories less than my daily goal to compensate in case I don't exercise, but I still mentally feel compelled to exercise despite knowing that my cardiovascular…
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Which Is Better: Higher Resistance or Higher Strides?
I use a cardiovascular machine at the gym called a CrossRamp. It's basically a variation on an elliptical machine. Basically, I noticed today that I burn comparable calories if I use a 4/8 resistance as a 5/10 resistance because, at the lower resistances, I complete more strides per minute, about 20-30 more. So, my…
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38 lbs down
I have a lot more weight to loose, but I wanted to celebrate the fact that I have lost 38 lbs so far. I didn't think there was much of a difference until I put the start and current pictures side by side. Am I just being overly generous to myself, or does my face and waist look smaller?
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high protein diet without the cholesterol
So, I have heard the benefits of eating a higher protein diet to feel full and burn fat. This can be my only option since I must avoid eating too much fiber as it interacts with the Synthroid I take. However, I have noticed that I have problems staying within my cholesterol limits when I focus on eating high protein foods.…
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Does cleaning count as exercise?
I am cleaning my kitchen - polishing the cabinets, cleaning the refrigerator shelves, scrubbing the floor, reorganizing the cabinets, etc. - and see that MFP has a cleaning preset. Is it cheating to count it if I also do cardio (just not as much as usual) and if I eat some of those calories back? I'm predisposed not to…
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caloric intake question
I am looking to bust a plateau and know that I must improve the quality of food. However, I recently have concerns about the quantity I eat. I typically consume just under 1300 calories and burn 400-500 calories through exercise. I looked into the Zig-Zag diet (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm) and…
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question about caloric intake / 7-Day Zig-Zag
I am looking to bust a plateau and know that I must improve the quality of food. However, I recently have concerns about the quantity I eat. I typically consume under 1300 calories and burn 400 calories through exercise. I looked into the Zig-Zag diet (http://www.freedieting.com/tools/calorie_calculator.htm) and it's…
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HELP! - Weight fluctuations w/o loss - getting frustrated
I am getting very frustrated with my weight loss journey lately because the scale is not at all matching my efforts. Okay, there were 2 days out of 10 where I overate at dinner, but I have not been eating more than 1300 calories on the remaining 8 days and consistently burn between 300 - 550 calories per day through…
