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Fit Mixer Slim Protien Shake Disappointment
So I bought FixMixer Slim Protein Powder online, and I am extremely let down with the nutritional stats. When I look for a protien powder, I generally want something between 15-21 grams of protien, low sugar, and between 90-130 calories per scoop. When I read the nutrition facts, I must have read the stats for when mixed…
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Gain After Maintenance Motivation Needed
This summer I finally met my goal weight of 120 pounds. It took me almost three years, but I did it. When I first started my weightloss journey, my original goal was 140-145 pounds. After getting below the 140 mark, I figured I could make it to 130, and then reset my goal to 120 after seeing the results from training and…
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Overcoming Binge Eating
Hi Everyone, My name is Angie and I'm a binge eater. Like you, I've struggled with binge eating episodes throughout my life, and have used food as a tool of comfort instead of sustenance. There are times when my binge eating goes into "remission" and there are other times where it rears its ugly head with such furosity,…
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Attention Coffee Lovers! My Recipe for Skinny Lattes
I've been counting the calories for awhile, and the thought of drinking a meals worth of calories bothers me greatly. I'm a huge Starbucks fan, but I can't tolerate the "Skinny" beverages, and 100 calories plus some of the drinks have are still too many for just coffee. That's why I have created my own version of Starbucks…
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Calories Consumed on A Splurge Day
OK, so I am having a Splurge day today. I hate the phrase "cheat day" as I believe healthy eating is a lifestyle, and if you occasionally splurge, hey that's life, pick up your healthy eating habits the next day. So today this is what I have consumed thus far (I am old school and pen and paper my cals) so I don't use the…
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Confused on TDEE Calculations
Hi, I'm fairly new here and have some questions on TDEE calculations. There are a lot of formulas out there on how to calculate this figure, but I've never been "great at math" and want to make sure I am calculating the right proportions for TDEE. Can someone please help me figure this out? I am currently 2 pounds away…
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Pre and Post Workout Meal Suggestions
Hello, I need suggestions on what to eat before and after my workout to enhance my performance and overall health. I hear that eating protein and carbs before a workout is good fuel and that after the workout ends you should try to eat protien within an hour to feed and relieve your muscles. This is currently some of the…
