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Best way to burn 400 calories?
I have decided that my new daily calorie burn goal will be 400. I know that calorie burn is dependent on many factors including body mass and exertion, so I understand that I will not get exactly the same results. That being said, I would love if you would tell me your favorite way to burn 400 calories and how long it…
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HRM
Hi everyone. I just received a S12 HRM b-day present. I say heart rate monitor, but it is supposed to have twelve functions (pedometer, stopwatch, etc). This particular model does not have a chest strap, and I don't think there is any way to use it with a chest strap. Does this make it very inaccurate? Also I am not sure…
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Ground Turkey Recipes.
I have 1 pound of ground turkey. I am planning to make a chili recipe that calls for half of the turkey. What should I make with the other half of the turkey? Thanks guys!
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Indian food recipes.
I :heart: Indian food. I was wondering if anyone knew of any good Indian recipes or a sight that has good Indian recipes. I am particularly interested in simplified Indian recipes, considering that most Indian food contains a bagillion ingrediants and takes hours to cook. If you do not have any simplified Indian recipes…
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Workout Schedule.
Okay so I am trying to get on a daily workout schedule. I am training for a 5K and therefore want to run atleast 3 days a week. BTW, I am still new to consistant running and it is very difficult for me. I would prefer to workout every day if possible because it makes me feel good, and gives me more calories to eat. This is…
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Skin Issues
I have this strange rash. It started around my eyes and on my jaw line. It was the same color as my skin, but rough.The one on my face went away. Now there is a large spot on my hip bone and a couple smaller spots around there and on my legs, these spots have a the strange scaly texture as the one of my face, but it is…
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HRM
I realize more and more that I need a heart rate monitor. More than anything I want to track to intensity of my workouts, but I also want to know how many calories I burned. So I looked for heart rate monitors the other day and they were $100 I cannot afford to drop that kind of cash right now. I don't need the mack daddy…
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Labor Day Weekend: 5K Challenge
I would like a challenge to anyone on MFP do a 5k race on Labor Day weekend. That is 16 weeks from today, so I feel like that is a completely doable goal. I am by no means a runner now. I have trouble running for one solid minute. Running has always been my white wale, and I am determined to defeat it. My mother and I have…
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Tasty veggie chili
http://recipes.prevention.com/Recipe/my-vegetable-chili.aspx This makes 6 servings. I froze what was left over, and it heats back up great! I have been eating it with some two tablespoons of fat free sour cream (25 cal) and seven Kashi crackers (65 cals) A serving of this chili (about 1 and 3/4 cups) is only 266 calories.…
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Question for those of you at or close to your goal weight
I have cellulite guys, and I hate it. I was wondering, of those of you who had lost most or all of you weight, who started out with cellulite, did it go away or at least get a lot better. I have lost around 20 pounds now and the cellulite is still there, and doesn't seem to be much less. This concerns me. What helps…
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Meals to prepare and freeze for later.
Hey have found that I never have time or energy during the week to cook lunch or dinner. If I don't prepare food in advance I end up eating out,. I keep my calories in check, but I really can not afford to be eating out all the time. Any ideas on recipes that I can cook on the weekends and freeze for the future.
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Low engergy!
I often feel very fatigued. I also tend to feel foggy headed and have a slight headache. I get plenty of sleep. I have had a ton of tests and the doctors say that I don't have iron definciency, thyroid issues, or diabetes. My exhaustion does not seem to have any correlation to the number of calories i eat or the amount of…
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Salads
I love salads, but I have grown tired of the ones i usually make. Does anyone have some good salad recipes?
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Running Shoes
Can anyone suggest a good pair of running shoes for women. Hell, I have big feet, I could do a men's shoe. The cheaper the better. I really don't have more that about $55 to spend and would prefer to spend even less if that is possible. So really I am asking for a decent pair or running shoes not ones that will feel like…
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Question for experienced runners?
I would like to start a running routine. The problem right now is that I can barely run or even jog at all right now. After only a minute of running I am gasping for air and have to stop running and walk instead. I was wondering if there was anyone out there who started out like me and is now a bonified runner. If so, how…
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Strength Training
I just went to my first Krav Maga class. It was awesome! I feel like I got a great workout. Lots of kicking and punching. I am still very sore in my upper body, and I did the class on Wendesday. My lower body is okay, but it was only my first class. During the warm-up we did some sumo sqats, push-ups and sit-ups. I would…
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Side Planks
I have a question about side planks. I have people do side planks with the arm that supports them straight and I have seem it done with the support arm bent(so their resting on their forearm and elbow). Any thoughts one which way is better/ challenges the muscles more?
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What are your 10 favorite weight training moves?
I would like to start doing strength training. I do not have a lot of time so I am looking for some suggestions on about 10 moves that are the best for all around strength training. I guess I would like to find moves that focus on multiple muscles groups at once so that they are efficient. Any thoughts guys?
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Krav Maga Anyone?
I am thinking about starting Krav Maga classes. I watched some videos online and it looks fun but challenging. I also am interested in it because I want to learn self defense. If I could learn something that would get me into shape and possibly help save my life some day that would be awesome!!!. So has anyone on MFP tried…
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Anyone in the Metro-Atlanta area know of a good Doctor?
Hi. I am having pretty severe problems with fatigue for a while now. I can't blame it on the diet because these problems existed before I started on the diet. Anyway, I recently relocated to Woodstock, GA. I am looking for a good general practitioner or even a nutrition specialist to help me with my problem and be there…
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Technical Help
Okay, I feel stupid because I have been using this site for a while and should have this down, but I am having a problem adding a meal that I just created to todays food. I entered all of the information for the meal, but I forgot to check the add to this meal button. Now searched the database and it does not come up, but…
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Suggestions
I went over in some of my nutrition categories today and under in some. I was wondering how bad this was here are the amounts. Carbs:Over by 36 Fat: Under by 10 Protein: Over by 12 Sodium:Under by 1,178 Fiber: Over by 20 Sugar: Over by 34 I know that it is not too great to be over on sugar by this much, and I have a good…
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To the MFP experts
So I asked this question in another thread, but I don't think anyone saw it. I have heard that as you lose wieght your alotted calories will become less. However, MFP started me at 1200 calories, which I believe is the minimum calories. I am 5"7 and I weighed 180 and now I weigh around 175. I requested that MFP put me at 2…
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Weight loss boosting foods
I saw a bit on MSN about foods that cause weight loss benefits. I am lucky because I find all of these foods yummy. Here is the link. http://www.delish.com/recipes/cooking-recipes/foods-help-lose-fat?gt1=47001
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Question for the ladies...
I need help! I have been trying to run lately, but I have been having a problem: the girls. So far I have not found a sports bra that manages to keep them from bouncing. This is somewhat painful and very annoying. So far the only way i have kept them from bouncing is to wear two sports bras, but that is so restrictive that…
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Nutrisystem?!
I am having a very difficult time with the diet part of my weight-loss regime. This is primarily because I hate cooking and have a very busy schedule! I also live in a household full of people that eat very calorie laiden foods. I thought that nutrisystem might be the solution for me. According to their website it is not…
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Easy and Healthy Recipes
Can anyone suggest a healthy cook book that also relatively fast and easy recipes. I have a difficult time finding good healthy recipes because I am allergic to both beef and pork. I don't have a lot of time so I am looking for recipes that don't require a lot of time and effort to prepare. Also, I particularly like spicy…
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Hello everyone
I am so excited to start towards my weight loss goals. I have been using My Fitness Pal for about a week now and a half now. I have already lost three pounds! This sight is truly awesome. There are so many helpful tools. I can't wait to see where I am in a few more weeks. I love it! I guess some of my motivation for…
