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Stability Ball
I just got a Stabilty Ball w/dvd today but I'm not sure how to list it here @ MFP. Does anyone here have an idea? You know it's the big ball you can sit on, put your feet on, and your core is working at all times just to remain balanced. Thanx in Advanced for any help you may be able to give.
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Activity Level Setting Help Please
I work 5hrs a day 5 days a week in a UPS warehouse. I'm on my feet for the entire shift pivoting, stepping, and lifting boxes up to 70lbs. The average weight is between 25 & 35 lbs. Which activity level should I choose?
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45 Cals for 5min Vigorous Sit-ups???
Can this be right??? Aren't sit-up harder than Crunches?? I wanted to see How Many Cals I would Burn if I did Crunches 2 Min straight but they weren't even listed so I looked up Sit-up. I have to do 5min of Vigorous Sit-Ups just to burn 45 Calories??? Can anyone confirm this?? I'm gonna try to find my HRM while I'm waiting…
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Red Wine??
I've read a glass of wine can be good for your health. I also read it's supposed to be Red?? I only ever drink white cuz red tastes bitter to me. Does anyone know of a Red Wine that is Sweet? Or does that even exist?
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Hips Out Of Place -- How Can I Tell??
My legs toward my hip flexors are very sore & it's a bit difficult to walk normally. I told my friend yesterday and she said It's Very Common for women who've had children for there hips to come out of alignment. I did an exercise video with a Stability Ball but it didn't seem very difficult. The last time my legs felt…
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Is there a Healthy Range for Measurements Out there?
I know there are Healthy Range Guidelines for Weight Everywhere (including Doc's Office), but what about a Healthy range of Measurements??? My main problem area (I THINK) are my Thighs/Upper Legs. I Want to tone them down but I don't wanna become Obsessive and go Too Far. Is there a Place on the Web or anywhere that can…
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Thighs Too Skinny?? -- Help Please
I know there are Healthy Range Guidelines for Weight Everywhere (including Doc's Office), but what about a Healthy range of Measurements??? My main problem area (I THINK) are my Thighs/Upper Legs. I Want to tone them down but I don't wanna become Obsessive and go Too Far. Is there a Place on the Web or anywhere that can…
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Exercise Cals
I sat down for 10 minutes and burned 15 Cals. That means when I exercise I need to subtract 1 Cal for every minute right? I accidently let the timer keep going and my HRM said I burned 21 Cals in 12 minutes so should I subtract 2Cals for every minute to be on the safe side? Or maybe 3??
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How should I log my exercise cals? -- Help Please
I sat down for 10 minute to see what my resting Burn was. I burned 15 Cals in 10 minutes. That means I should subtract 1 Cal for Every minute that I exercise Right? I accidently let the time run and it showed 21 Cals Burned in 12 minutes. So do you think I should Subtract 1, 2, or 3 Cals for Every minute that I exercise?
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What is the Svg Siz e For Grapes?
I'mk getting mixed information for this. I want to eat enough to Equal a Svg of fruit for the day. Do I eat 1/2 cup, 1 Cup or 1.5 Cups? I have the big Red Seedless Holiday grapes. A number of grapes will be excellent. I'll keep using the search engines as well
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Help -- Side dish & Veggie Ideas -- Please
I've finally made my 1st dinner plan. I have 13 Main Dishes with a few side dishes and veggies but I also have a lot of Blanks. Can someone take a look please and give suggestions that are easy to make as well as compliment the main dish? I already Know the main Dishes aren't very healthy but I was trying to use what was…
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My Spaghetti--What Serving Size
I used recipe Builder to enter My Spaghetti. I don't know how many it serves because I don't know whether to measure it by 1C, 1/2C, or Oz. I know the Pasta Pkg says 2oz B4 cooked but once you add in sauce, & Meat I don't think that would be an accurate serving Size. So May I have your opinions please? Should I measure by…
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Is it Ok?
Is it ok to do 30DS more than once in a Day? Once in the Morning and once before bed or are we suposed to just stick to One time a Day?
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Strength Exercise Entry - Help??
When you enter strength Exercises in MFP do they equate to Calories Burned or is it there just to keep track of what you do?
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Boneless Pork Scaloppini - Help Help Help
I bought this cuz I thought it would be quick in easy to cook. Looked online and all the recipes say to "Beat The Meat" I'd really rather not. I just Want to Simmer it in a pan until Throroughly cooked. Since this is very thin I doubt it will take 10 min But I really Don't know. Is anyone familiar with this meat or know…
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Refresher
Just wanted to Re-introduce myslef since I don't post on the boards much. I'm a mother of 2 who started my weight loss & healthy eatling lifestyle change due to seeing a friend lose over 30lbs without diet pills or diet aids of any kind. I live in SoCal. For those members who are also in the same area please feel free to…
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Trader Joe's -- What to get?
I'm hoping to go to Trader Joes within the Next hour and am asking for any suggestions of what to get while there. The WW team leader suggestes an Eggplant & Squash mix, & Bouillabaisse as the topping. She also suggested Chimi Churri but I'm not sure if it's gonna be high in sodium cuz she said it was Spicy. I have no clue…
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Small But Balanced--Help?
I'm working on getting in Over 1200Cals a Day. I'd like to get At Least 1400 but Since I've started MFP I Rarely reach the 1200. I plan on switching to 5meals a Day but I don't know how to make them small. I normally eat meals full of Carbs/Starch with a little Protein/Meat but as I've been advised on this site I really…
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My Workout--Opinions Please
I'm worried about hitting a plateau soon so I'd realy apreciate some help. I go to the gym for 30min Weeday mornings and only use those minutes for Cardio. My Mine Cardio is Bike. I just started to use Elliptical and if no one is there I'l try the readmill. Does strength training help you lose weight or only tone you??…
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Is My HRM accurate?
Ok I got a Cheap ($30) Wrist Watch HRM from Walmrt today and have just tested it. I have no clue how HRM's work so I'm gonna Post the data for all to see so those who DO know can give their opinions. I'm also gona give my opinions after I post the data OK. So for sitting on my butt reading & singing to boys I burned 31cals…
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What's the difference? Rice
My hubby is a BIG fan of White Rice. I read that it is healther to eat brown or Wild Rice. I'm going to buy containers for my food so I don't have any open bags in the cabinet. Can I Mix the Wild & Brown rice in 1 Container or should I have 2 Separate Containers? Are the textures/flavors different with these two types?
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What's the difference?
One Recipe Calls for "All Purpose" Flour & another calls for "Whole-Wheat" Flour. What is the difference. Can I use Whole Wheat In place of All Purpose or do they turn out different textures/effect after cooked? Should I stick to Whole Wheat or is it ok to use All Purpose? Sorry I'm just starting out with REALLY trying to…
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Tomato Soup-- Taste Better?
What can I do to make a can of condensed Tomato Soup Taste Better. I am considering replacing water with chicken soup. What do you all think & any other suggestion are welcome
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Cubed Steaks -- Help Please
I recently purchased 2 pkg of cubed steak both 1/2 lb each. I'd really like to use my gorge foreman grill guz the fat drips down into a tray. How will I know when it is Completely cooked? Also does anyone know a sauce/marinade with commonly used Ingredients? Thank you in advanced for whatever help you can give.
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Striped Sea Bass--Help??
a recipe i have asks for Striped Sea Bass. 4 (6oz fillets) I'm going to Albertson's in So. Cal. I didn't find any on the website but I did find Rock fish which I read was similar or the Same?? Is this true or does anyone know what fish i can use in place for Striped sea Bass?
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Yukon Gold Potatoes--Please Help
I bought these on the spur of the moment but have no idea What to do with them. Any Simple Suggestions with how to cook these, and make them taste good? Also should I cook them all once or one at a time? Seriously I'm useless when it comes to cooking. :(
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Still need 300 Cals -- Suggestions
I've eaten 3 meals today but still need 300 calories to stay away from "starvation Mode". Any Simple suggestions?
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Walking While Pushing A Stroller Help
The closest exercise to this was carrying an infant/15 lbs. In this instant we're not carrying we are pushing uphill or controlling downhil. I've seen plenty of mother's doing this & I have done this with My DOUBLE stroller. At the time both of my boys were over 35 lbs. So how would you measure or classify this Activity?
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The Stairs Whooped Me
I thought jogging up & down the stairs would bore me so I chose the least amount of time that would take to earn an activity point in my weight loss group. That time was 4 minutes. That is a short amount of time but the stairs got the better of me. I kept up the tempo the whole 4 minutes and possibly could have pushed it…
