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Chiropractics and Maximized Living
I've always been skeptical of chiropractics because most of the people I know that go to one seem almost cult-ish about it. They claim they go for adjustments several times a week and haven't even had so much as a cold in all the years they've been going, yet I've seen these same people ill during the given time frame so…
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Pointers for creating calorie/macro specific menu?
I'm finding this process to be a tad bit overwhelming. Please share tips that might make creating my menus easier! I'm trying to hit a specific macro (1900 calories @ 40C/35P/25F for now, in about a month the Carb and Protein values will switch). Is it easier to plan the day with each meal/snack meeting these specific…
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Evening snack or squeeze in more calories during the day?
Is the jury still out on this? I'm in the process of creating a new normal, logging my food and exercise, etc, like so many folks here. I'm just concerned with timing of food. Does it matter if I choose to have a healthy snack after dinner/before bed rather than cramming in more calories during the day? The two general…
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Nutrition books geared towards kids?
Summer break is almost here, and this summer's 'learning with Mom' lesson is going to be strongly based on incorporating nutrition and basic 'home ec' type stuff into our daily routine. The kids range from 9-14 years old. I'd like to teach them about balanced diets, proper nutrition, how to make smart choices by reading…
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how important is 100% accuracy in hitting macros?
I've been given a nutrition plan that calls for 25g of protein, 25g carbs, 10g fat at each meal. I'm finding it very difficult to hit these numbers spot on, but the OCD devil in my head insists that I need to make it happen. I do weigh everything I eat, so at times, it gets to the point of having to split an almond in…
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retaining water after bike rides. tips to avoid?
I love cycling. Heck, I'm getting married on my bike, at a biking event, so yes, it's obvious cycling is a huge part of my life. What I hate is the water retention after a nice ride. I go out on a long ride on Saturdays with my team. Come Sunday, the water retention has already begun and it sticks around until Thursday.…
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Hot yoga at home?
We used to have a studio close by that did hot yoga classes. I've never been a yoga fan until, at a friend's advice, I checked out a hot yoga class 'just to see'. I was instantly hooked. I'm not a very spiritual person, but what I experience every time I go to a class can best be described as spiritually cleansing, or…
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knee injury folks, i could use some input
Not quite sure which forum to stick this under, but since the root of the issue is exercise, I guess here's as good a place as any. So, I got a jump start on my new year's resolution and started my workout and eating plan back in October. Made some pretty good progress, and was really into a great routine with a mix of…
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When to consider a therapist for weight loss help?
In theory, losing weight is easy. Consume less calories than you burn, presto! Weight loss! Not rocket science. And yes, it's expected that kicking old habits to the curb is going to be mentally challenging. If it wasn't, losing weight would be a breeze for everyone who attempts to do so. But at what point is it ok to…
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is there a way to ...
Search just the non-user submitted items in the food database? When I do a search for, say, 'trout, raw', I get a wide variety of user-submitted items, but then there is the one that was not user submitted. It comes up as 'Fish - Trout, Rainbow, wild, raw'. Oddly enough, if I do a search for just 'trout', the non-user…
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What the heck? I <3 weight training (progress pics)
I've been up and down the scale for so long it hurts to even recap the repeated failed attempts. In a nutshell, I've spent the last several years damaging myself with whatever methods I could find to lose weight quickly. My 'fail safe' was always Medifast, which for those who don't know, is a meal replacement program that…
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NSV- blood work results!
So a couple months ago I had my yearly exam, complete with full blood panel. My cholesterol was high, as were my triglycerides. The doctor wanted to put me on meds, but told me he'd give me the opportunity to clean up those numbers with diet and exercise before going the medicinal route. Went back for blood work last…
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"this" vs "next"
Suppose it is Tuesday Nov 4 and I tell you I have plans 'next weekend'. Would you interpret that as Nov 9 & 10, or Nov 16 & 17? Now suppose it is Friday Nov 8 and I tell you 'it's scheduled this Wednesday'. Would you assume whatever 'it' is, already happened two days ago, or is going to happen on Wednesday the 13th? What…
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Well now this is a first...
Usually, it takes some crazy crash diet for me to lose anything impressive for the first week of any program I go on. Of course if you cut carbs/calories to very low levels, you're going to deplete glycogen, lose water weight, all that jazz, and have a nice week 1 weigh in. So explain this..... I've done nothing but ramp…
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Burning up!
For the last week or so, I've noticed that I've been incredibly warm, to the point of sweating, even if I'm just sitting here in an air conditioned office. In talking with my trainer last night, I learned that this is a good thing, as it's a sign of my metabolism restoring itself from a slow churn. Anyone else experience…
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Calculating calories in recipe that aren't consumed?
OK, so there is a character limitation for thread subject, so I apologize if that was a little vague. My question here is.....how do you account for stuff you use in a recipe, but don't necessarily consume? Examples: Marinade.... it doesn't all get soaked into the meat, and a lot of it drips out when you are grilling.…
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Questions about the process
Hey guys :) I wanted to give a quick intro/history, tell you where I am now, and ask where I need to go next! Stats 38/Female 5'11 213# 44% BF :( BMR, per Scooby site, using my body fat%- 1730 TDEE- 2379 Daily recommendation based on TDEE -20%- 1903 Dieting history: 210 seems to be my 'normal' adult weight. If I'm not…
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Howdy from a newbie (to this methodology, not MFP)
Hi folks. After getting mauled in the open forums for having the audacity to post about eating more calories to lose weight after previously starving myself on diets ranging from 500-1200 calories a day, several people pointed me in the direction of this group. I just wanted to reach out and say hello, and that I'm glad…
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Revving up slowed metabolism, gaining weight :(
Hey folks :) I'd appreciate some help with my little dilemma. If you want to skip all the details and get straight to my question, skip ahead to the very last paragraph. I'm providing details in an effort to answer questions before they are asked :) For the last few years, I've yo-yo'd my weight, gaining and losing the…
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BodyMedia and the exercise log
Hi there, I've recently synced my account to my BodyMedia. Thing is, this device is notorious for not accurately accounting for calories burned during bicycling due to lack of arm movement. For instance, I've burned 2148 calories on my ride, but the device is only giving me a total of about 700 calories for the ride. Due…
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Upping protein without shakes...Help a girl out, will ya? :)
After an awesome discussion yesterday about my stubborn body's unwillingness to dump some weight (thank you so much for the conversation, suggestions, and civility!), I'm now sitting here thinking how on god's green earth am I going to raise my protein without the use of protein shakes (personal preference, but open to…
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Not a special snowflake, just broken? Could use some advice
I'm very wary to put myself out there like this, because I've seen the hostility on this forum and never want it directed at me. I've seen the '700 calories a day and still not losing' threads, the low carb threads, paleo, hcg.....and can't say that I disagree with a lot of the vitriol I see spewed because weight…
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Another cholesterol question
I'm trying to lower my cholesterol through diet and exercise. There are certain cholesterol-containing foods that actually help lower your cholesterol (salmon, for instance). I've been advised to keep my cholesterol intake below 300mg/day. How do we differentiate between the good cholesterol intake and the bad? For…
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If synced with BodyMedia- should we log our exercise?
I'm having a difficult time understanding how to accurately reflect calories in/calories out now that I've synced my armband to my MFP account. The armband tracks my actual calories burned, which takes into account the exercise I've done for the day. Should I or should I not be logging my exercise now that I'm synced? I'm…
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Heart healthy foods?
These days, my weight loss effort includes something new...trying to lower my cholesterol/triglycerides via diet and exercise. My doc said no need for medication at this point because my levels aren't through the roof, but he does want me to make a concerted effort to lower these numbers with my diet. I go back in November…
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Force yourself to like a sport?
I love watching folks fall in love with running. Even moreso when they start out absolutely hating it, pushing through the hate phase, and eventually becoming a lover of the sport. I'm not a runner myself. Sure, I've done a couple 5k's,even own a treadmill, but running as my fitness routine is not something I enjoy.…
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Is there a true, correct definition of 'clean' eating?
I see a lot of posts about clean eating, and while I have my own ideas on what clean is, I know others take it to a much higher level than I, and others, not quite as far. What is YOUR definition of 'clean' eating?
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doing the macro shuffle, need help please
Hi all :) I've got my macros set, however my love of avocado (half of one in my salad), and the little bit of fat hanging out in my cheese, chicken and beef leave me each day trying to find some foods to fit into my macros which are low in fat. As it stands, I've got 82g of carbs left to fit into today's meal plan, and 67g…
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hubs is on the road a lot, planning help please?
My hubs is in IT and is often on the road traveling to client sites, keeping him away from things like a fridge and a microwave to store and warm his food. We live in NC, and with summer right around the bend, I'm not certain how well a cooler would work out for him, having to leave it in the car in 100 degree weather.…
