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How to pick a protein powder?
I need to add protein powder to my 9 year old's oatmeal at the advice of his dietician. She didn't recommend any particular brand. How do I choose which protein source? I know I want something without added sugar, fake sugar, flavors, etc. Can I buy just plain protein powder? I don't mind of vitamins are added, just don't…
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Sports Bras. Worst thing in the world to shop for.
My sad, depressed sports bra from high school has finally gave up on life and died a spectacular death. Yes my bra size has stayed the same that long, as I gain all my weight in the tummy and thighs! Pear shaped, yes, I am. I am ~32 or 34C bra size. I hate over-the-head ones- I feel claustrophobic getting them on and off.…
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Make-ahead vegetable side dishes
For normal meals, we typically have either a lettuce salad or a freshly steamed vegetable as the side dish. But we are hosting up to 12 for xmas day, and 8 for ~5 days over Christmas, so I need some ideas of veggie dishes that will feed a crowd and can be made ahead. Like green bean casserole, but less cream of crap soup,…
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Should I even bother to sync my fitbit to MFP?
I am sure most (everyone?) does sync them. I just got a fitbit (BF sales, woot!) and I didn't really get it for the purpose of syncing with MFP. I got it because I wear a watch anyway, so I might as well have one that tells me how much I am moving, to motivate me to move more. I have the Charge. If there are other magical…
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When you weigh yourself.....
What do you wear? Naked? Because dang our house is cold on winter mornings. But I know my pj's weigh a pound or so (I wear lots of layers!).
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Gardening calories
MFP suggests 311 calories for an hour of gardening. I can see that for really hard work- but for your average weeding, harvesting, and planting, that seems way off. I don't have a heart rate monitor to try to track it myself. But I figured others here might have insight. I do garden work for little old ladies in the spring…
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Any other vegetarians, vegans?
I posted in the Find Your Twin thread, but it is getting pretty long, and not many people put their eating preferences in that thread. I am looking for a twin, recipe sharing, and friending each other so we can check out food diaries. About me: 30 years old, 5'8", current weight is 166, and I am looking to get down to my…
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Any vegans?
I am playing around with going vegan (it would be short term just to try to expand my palate, and try new things). I am going to try to do it for a month, then introduce eggs and cheese back in, but in lower quantities. I know that I can't sustain being vegan long term, but I want to challenge myself to try it short term.…
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Excess skin
I got about 50 lbs over my normal (healthy) weight when pg with DD. I gained way too much with the pg because I was eating like crap and not exercising (I was fine with DS- and my body bounced right back). About 25 came off postpartum, and the remaining 25 have been a struggle that I am still fighting. I have about 8-10…
