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Calorie zigzaggers
Hey zigzaggers-- I'm on a bit of a plateau and looking to break out of it. I'm considering calorie zigzagging, because it makes lot of sense to me. My questions is -- do you zigzag your net calories or just your intake?
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Challenge week! (6/22-6/29)
Well, we all know it's fast approaching! The end of the month. The time when we step on the scale for the final time in June, look at the number, and determine whether the month was a success. So, let's kick it into gear! We have one week left to show that scale who's boss! This challenege will be our guide to getting…
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Recommendations Wanted!: How to dress-up leftover chili
So, this past weekend I made some really delicious Turkey, Barley and Black Bean chili. Yum! But I made WAY too much. Now I'm trying to find ways to re-serve this chili that's going to be interesting. It was initial served over a baked potato, with a little low fat cheese and fat free sour cream. What else can I do to keep…
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My favorite NSV yet!
I took my measurement today for the first time in MONTHS. Like, half a year. Given, it has been a very effective half a year --- I went up about 6 pounds, and have lost 5 of them. But I've been keeping up on working out, if not on my dieting as much. (I'm all the way back into it now, though! I was moving across state and…
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Are calipers worth it?
I'm trying to determine my body fat percentage, because I'd really like to base my goals on that rather than BMI. But tape measure calculators are worthless, putting me between 20% (yeah RIGHT) and 30% (I really don't think so). And they're all over the board between. So, I'm considering getting calipers, but I know they…
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Cramps and charley horses
Recently (the past couple weeks) I've had some incredibly painful cramps/charley horses. I had one in my calf that was so bad my leg was sore to move and to the touch for days afterwards (felt like it had been bruised). And then, just now, I experience an incredibly painful cramp in my right trap (I get these a lot, not…
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Looking for a dinner recipe...
I'm lookiong to cook something new for dinner, but I'm at a loss! I have all this brown rice cooked up that I'd like to use, but I've already done stir-fry and "fried" rice this week, so I'd like to try something new. What recipes do you have for brown rice + a lean protein (ground turkey or boneless, skinless chicken…
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Why not getting enough sleep is bad....
...or at least one reason of many. Found this article interesting, wanted to share! http://bodyodd.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/06/13/6830029-sleepiness-makes-fatty-foods-extra-tempting
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Frozen food -- out of food, out of time
I pretty much always cook a homemade meal for my boyfriend and myself. However, I'm completely out of groceries, and I don't have time to run to the store and cook tonight. He wants to just get a frozen pizza. I would prefer something with less fat and calories! What are your recommendations for frozen meals for two (or…
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Peanuts vs. Almonds (and other nutty questions)
I bought a large thing of unsalted, dry-roasted penuts to snack on at work when I get hungry. But as it's nearing it's end, I'm wondering if different nuts provide different health benefits. I love all kinds, so I'm open to suggestions! What have you heard/what are your favorites?
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Mexican Cabbage Rolls (Vegetarian)
I'm home from work. I have less than an hour until my boyfriends gets home, and I want to have dinner ready. We have very few groceries in the house. Luckily, I'm good friends with the allrecipes.com ingredients search. I didn't follow any recipe exactly, but I did get inspired to make cabbage rolls. Unfortunately, I…
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Recommended Cross-Training
I'm preparing for a 10k at the end of the month, and today I'm supposed to log 60-minutes of cross-training. Only thing is, I'm not sure what to do! What cross-training fo you recommend for runners? (Also: I suck at cycling. I'm willing to do it if I get consensus that that is the best option, but I am really, really,…
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Recommendations for 10k training program
Looking for a good 10k training program, preferably one that has some built-in strength training so I'm not just guessing a what to do. Have you encountered any that have worked for you?
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On the rise and can't pull out....
I was down to 160 lbs. Then, I started preparing to make a big move to a new city, in a new state, to start a new job. Needless to say, the stress of the situation got to me. I put on 6 lbs. Now, I've been working hard to get back down to 160 (and lower) and I can't seem to shed the weight! I have my calorie allotment at…
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Where to watch Biggest Loser Finale tonight
This show is my motivation. It's corny, but I LOVE it. Of course, the finale's tonight, but I don't have a tv! I watch everything after the fact online. I don't think that I can stand waiting tonight, though! Does anyone know where I could watch the finale live online? Does the NBC website air it?
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I ran 2 miles in how long...?!
I've always been a runner. Ever since I finished the mile in second place in my 2nd grade gym class (behind only a BOY), I've loved running. In middle school, I ran cross country and track. I medaled in cross country (a 2 mile race) with a 15:25 time (by best) and I ran my fastest mile in track at 7:02. Then, I moved, and…
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Runners: Avoiding mental fatigue while running long distance
I'm training up for a 10k and I have my first long run today of 8 miles. I'm dreading it. I run on the treadmill, and I cannot even imagine how I'm going to get through it. It's not really the distance....that'll be challenging, but I know that, physically, I can do it. But I don't have any clue how to push through the…
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Any other runners with foot pain?
Recently, I've started developing a lot of soreness/tenderness around the joint area for the big toe on my left foot. A little research leaves me to believe it is sesamoiditis. Has anyone else experienced this/have any recommendations for treatment? It's proving difficult to find anything geared for it specifically, and I…
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natural skinny vs. working hard
Has anyone noticed that people, in general, are more supportive of thinner people when they think that they are just naturally that way, as opposed to when people work hard to stay that way? It's just my perception, but as I've started to lose weight and get smaller, I've started to get really paranoid about people…
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Self-Compassion vs. Self-Critcism/Self-Indulgence
I found this article really interesting and somewhat enlightening. I'm definitely one of those people who is all about helping others through difficult situations, but I'm not nearly as lenient with myself and am prone to anxiety. My boyfriend sent me this article!…
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Skin problems and weight loss
I'm just throwing this out there as my personal experience to see if anyone can relate --- and if anyone has any advice. I am 23 years old and I have never had bad skin. I'm very lucky that way, never more than a blemish, maybe two at a time. That is, until I started losing weight. I've been trying to write this off as…
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Pull-ups/dips/and other bodyweight exercises
Hey -- Just wanted to get a place for people to throw out some great strength-building bodyweight exercises that they've had the best results with. I love weights, but sometimes you're in a position where you just need to use what you've naturally got. Personally, I love dips and pull-ups, although, admittedly, I have to…
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Half marathon - Support and Motivation!
Hi everyone! I'm just starting my first week with Hal Higdon's 12-week training program for a half marathon. Today, I am running 3 miles. It'll be a feat since I haven't done more than two yet, but I'm determined! Even if it's slow, I'm gonna do it! I'm excited to kick off my training! How's everyone else doing?
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What should I do today?
I'm trying to figure out what my 45-minute gym session should look like today. Yesterday, I ran two miles, did bench presses, squats, and ab work. Any recommendations for stuff to do today?
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Researching P90x -- seeking feedback/reviews
I'm considering getting and starting P90X, but I want some input first. I trust people here on MFP a lot, so I would LOVE your feedback! I've read through some of the previous topics posted by MFP P90X users, but I just want to do a survey of my own. Would you recommend P90X? Is it something that a relative beginner could…
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How do I know when it's too much?
I just want to some other to weigh in on this for me. Today, I took my first Circuit training class. Generally, I do slow work outs....distance running, slow reps in weight training, etc. However, this class was FAST. My heart rate got really high (I don't know what it was, I could just tell) and I would start to feel sick…
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Appetite cycles
Has anybody else noticed an obvious cycling of their appetite? For me, I am 'normal' for a week, then ravenous for a week, then no appetite for two weeks. I'm currently in the no appetite zone and struggling. Last week, during the 'ravenous' phase, I was struggling to get down to 1400-1500 net calories per day. Today, I'm…
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Finding my size in stores -- any advice? (a topic for bra-we
So, I've always had trouble finding bras. I was a 36 DD when I started, and those didn't fit that well. Now that I've lost weight, I'm at a 32 DDD (and the sister size, 34 DD, doesn't fit). Is anybody else in a similar situation with a rare bra size? I'm looking for bras that aren't too expensive, but I don't really know…
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Major milestone!
I'm not ready for before and after pics just yet, but I hit a major milestone! I started this journey at my heaviest ever: I was a 12/14. Yesterday, at the store, the 8s fit perfectly and the 6s weren't far off. I am a 6/8! I have dropped 3 sizes in just about 20 lbs.! I feel awesome! An 8 was my goal size, and I have 20…
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Ugh, feeling gross!
Well, I had my accidental monthly cave today. I thought I'd get through August without a big one, but no such luck. My dad cooked macaroni and cheese for dinner tonight. He usually cooks really healthy, but it was mac and cheese tonight. Well, unfortunately, I've been craving mac and cheese, and, even though I wasn't…
