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Protein
I need to eat quite a bit of protein in order to hit my daily goal. I am having tuna for lunch and my husband picked burgers for dinner. All of this fits into my calories, but I still won't have enough protein for the day. Are there any side dishes I could make that would have lots of protein?
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Mini success
My first weight loss goal was to lose 16 pounds for my friend's wedding. I had a foot injury back in October and was unable to workout, which in my mind, also gave me license to eat...a lot! I gained probably 10-11 pounds from my normal weight. I was a bridesmaid in the wedding and my dress was pretty snug when I went to…
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Need help with Cholesterol
I recently had a physical. All of blood work came back great, except my good cholesterol is low. The doctor isn't very concerned because my bad cholesterol is in a good range, but she wants me to work on improving my good cholesterol number. She specifically said to improve the good cholesterol through my diet, but I am…
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Lifting heavy
I lift weights a couple times a week, but no free weights over 12 pounds so far. I would like to start lifting heavy to build more muscle, but I am not really sure how to get started and I have never used this kind of equipment at the gym before. I have always wanted to try some stuff out when the gym isn't busy, but I…
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TRX
My local YMCA has just started up TRX classes. I decided to try it out two days a week and I really enjoy it. Is TRX body blast considered a cardio or strength training?
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Belly Fat
I have lost 11lbs so far and I am very proud of the changes I see in body...minus one area. I see very little change in my tummy area and the tape measure doesn't lie. I am losing inches everywhere else but have a very minimal loss there. I know people lose weight/fat differently so maybe my belly will be the last to go. I…
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Proud of myself!!!!
Last night my house was crazy busy and I was disappointed because I normally go to the gym on Monday evenings and I didn't think I could find the time to go. After dinner my husband encouraged me to go even if it was only for 45 minutes. I wasn't really in the mood to workout but I decided to go anyways. I have never been…
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TDEE
I would like to use the TDEE method of calories vs. myfitnesspal. I have used a couple of online TDEE calculators and have gotten slightly different results. All of the results seem pretty high. I was hoping someone could help me figure out exactly where I should be with my daily calories. Background info: I have been…
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Breakfast ideas
I could use some help with some ideas of what to eat for breakfast. I don't have a lot of time in the morning because I am trying to get two girls ready for school and out the door so I can go to work. I am particularly interested in ideas that are under 350 calories and have a lot of protein. Please include recipes if you…
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how to log Tabata?
I don't have a heart rate monitor or FitBit, yet. I plan to get one soon though. How do I log Tabata? It can very so much in calories burned according to what I read on the internet. I take a class at the YMCA 3 days a week for an hour a day. The instructor really pushes hard and uses a variety of exerices. Any suggestions?
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trying to stay on track during a business trip
I am going to be leaving for a 6 day business trip at the beginning of July. I will be near Washington D.C. and I have never been there before. I do really good when I am at home, but eating out is hard for me. I plan to take fruit and yogurt for breakfast. I am pretty good at sticking to my plan with lunch. My biggest…
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Aqua Zumba
I have been taking an aqua zumba class for the past 8 weeks. It was a new class at my gym and the first session the instructor ever taught (she usually teaches regular zumba). I have really enjoyed it because it takes a lot of pressure off my joints and I love being in the swimming pool. I can feel it in my muscles the…
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Need to find my motivation
I have worked on losing weight off and on for the last 5 years since I had my second child. I have lost some weight and gained it back. Now is the time to get serious. I am in a wedding in 11 months and I need to drop 30-40 pounds in the next four months before we go pick out bridesmaid dresses. I get very little support…
