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Supplemental Protein
Everywhere I go, I feel like I see protein powders, protein bars, protein drinks and other supplemental products, which has me wondering whether I should be adding additional protein to my diet. I am a woman in my mid 50s, not looking to lose or gain weight, but wanting to maintain or build muscle (and bone density) as I…
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Which is the perfect marshmallow?
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Body fat percentage: the tale of the tape
So I tried to determine my body fat percentage using the tape measure method. I know there are more accurate methods, but it was easier to access a measuring tape than a DexaScan. I plugged in the various numbers (waist, belly, hip, thigh, wrist, etc.) and got back the following results… I tend to think the Marine Corps…
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Are our casual clothes making us fat??
Had an ad pop up in my Facebook feed for yoga pants that look like dress pants. Showed a woman sitting in a chair with the waistband of her trousers digging into her belly. Alongside was a woman, in her stretchy dress pants with the elastic waist, comfortably rubbing her tummy. The model was relatively slim, but I thought…
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Create a Supergroup
Combine two bands' names into one supergroup. A few examples: Widespread Panic! at the Disco Grateful Dead Kennedys Twenty One Stone Temple Pilots (the names don't have to be consecutive) Megadeth Cab for Cutie (spelling doesn't count) Your turn...
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Remember "The dress"? Now behold "The Shoe"
What color shoe do you see?
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What is your favorite?
Answer and then ask the next poster about their favorite __________ example: What is your favorite flavor ice cream? Coffee Heath Bar Crunch What is your favorite toothpaste brand?
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery (Do we need another selfie game?)
Post a selfie that is a copy...or shall we say "homage"...of somebody else's profile pic. I'll admit, I got this idea from another forum, where people were "SWF-ing"...copying the style and pose of others like in the 90s movie Singe White Female (but not in psycho stalker way). This first one's for you @mandingo627
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What is your favorite song by...
Thought we needed a new game. So answer your favorite song by the given artist or band, and then name another for the next poster to choose their favorite... What is your favorite song by... The Beatles
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Swimsuit woes
I have been feeling a little less than confident with my body lately...which is why the swimsuit pics in my profile are all from last summer. I gained a few pounds over the winter and haven't yet found the motivation to work hard enough to lose them even though summer is already here . So a couple of weeks ago a swimsuit I…
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What about you would surprise us?
If your MFP friends met you in real life what about you would surprise them? I think people would be surprised that I am actually rather short (not quite 5'3"). Perhaps I photograph taller, because I often get comments on my long legs, when they are anything but (everything needs a hem...or high heels...if I don't want to…
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Bowling
According to MFP, if I bowled for one hour it would burn the same number of calories as an hour of walking at a leisurely pace, and more calories than 60 minutes of yoga or Pilates. The question is, does MFP assume I am actually spending 100% of that time actually hurling a 12-pound ball down the lane, or is it taking into…
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Im only interested in sarcastic men
is that weird? not guys who are mean-spirited about it. guys who don't get when Im being facetious or ironic, and who don't share my sardonic sense of humor just don't turn me on.
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Im only interested in wealthy men
is that weird? they don't have do be like warren buffet or bill gates rich. but should be pulling in at least the high six figures $$$. or if they are "old money" and don't have to work, even better. poor guys just aren't that appealing to me. B) I also see no need for capital letters at the start of a sentence.
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Trick or Treat
What are you giving out for Halloween? We've got "fun size" Snickers and Three Musketeers bars. I also have some glow sticks and pencils to give out.
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Pumpkin Spice Overload
In this season of Pumpkin Spice everything, what is the strangest pumpkin flavored item you have come across? Yesterday at Whole Foods, I saw pumpkin spice hummus. Sounded revolting.
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L'Shanah Tovah
Just wanted to extend my wishes for a Happy and Healthy New Year to my Jewish friends here on MFP. Enjoy your Rosh Hashanah celebrations and don't forget to log your apples and honey. And if you should happen to eat an extra slice of challah, don't worry...in another week you'll be fasting for Yom Kippur.
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Do you live in an "active" neighborhood
Any time I go out in my neighborhood, there are always people out walking, jogging, or riding bicycles. Our community fitness center is always busy. Kids' sports are huge around here. I would say that for the most part, the people in my neighborhood are pretty active, and are probably in better shape than the average…
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What car does the poster above you drive?
Because we can never have too many threads where we make wild guesses about the poster directly above us... What car does the poster above you drive?
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What would you change...?
What would you change about your body that diet and exercise can't fix? I would love to have longer legs, and a smaller nose. Obviously the latter can be changed through surgery, but I'm not one to go under the knife unnecessarily. On the other hand, if I should have some sort of accident in which my nose were broken, I…
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Memories of 9/11
On the 13th anniversary of 9/11, I have seen several friends share their memories of that day. I thought we could share them here . As someone who was living in NYC at the time, it still sometimes amazes me that I can remember every detail of that day so clearly all these years later. When the news broke that a plane had…
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It's karaoke night...what are you singing
Welcome to the MFP Karaoke Club. Please let me know what you'll be singing this evening. I'm going to start with a little Pat Benatar (because she is awesome). So many good options...but I'm thinking "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" is the way to go. Or maybe "Heartbreaker." What are you singing?
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Missing the thrill of victory
So now that I am in maintenance mode, I find that I sometimes miss the sense of victory in stepping on the scale and seeing the number go down. I miss the thumbs up from my MFP friends whenever I record that I've shed half a pound. I don't need, or want, to lose more weight...in fact I am now looking to build a bit more…
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What pop up ads are you getting?
I am always fascinated by the ads that pop up when I am on the internet...particularly those that I get here on MFP. Right now I am getting ads for the Infiniti QX 80 (which looks like a lovely SUV), the ubiquitous McDonalds ads, and repeated ads for Gwynnie Bee, a purveyor of plus-size clothing (which are a little off…
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I have been warned
So this morning, after updating my current weight, I received a warning from MFP that my BMI has dipped below 18.5. I think I need to reshift my focus to building some muscle. Of course I don't think I appear underweight. I do have a small frame, but, as much as I want to be happy with how my body looks, I understand it is…
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Which Program Should I Try
After seeing so many informercials...and so many great results here, I am thinking I want to try something new to kick my fitness level up a notch. But I have no idea what program is best for me. I am not really looking to lose weight. My BMI is at the low end of healthy and that's where I like it. I've been brainwashed…
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I am too ________ to _________
Fill in the blanks. I am too ____________ to ______________.
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Fitter than your partner?
Just wondering if most people here are at around the same level of fitness as their significant other, or whether one of you is in better shape, and/or at a healthier weight than the other. In my case I work pretty hard to eat well and exercise and try to stay in shape. Hy husband, while I love him very much, is about 60…
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Feeling Lazy...somebody motivate me
I am feeling lazy this afternoon. Somebody tell me why I should get off my butt and exercise instead of lounging on my couch with my laptop.
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Body Fat and Age
I know there are numerous posts on body fat and hope I am not repeating something that has been asked ad nauseam. I know that acceptable body fat percentages increase as we get older. According to most charts I have come across, for a woman my age (early to mid 40s) 23-26% is considered "slim/healthy", and anything under…
