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Best Keto Cheats?
I am 15 days into Keto. I originally committed to 14 days with a "cheat" on the night of the 14th day. I know the value of cheat meals is debated. For this discussion, I would appreciate if you would not debate whether they are needed - because I know, mentally, I need them! After I ate my cheat last night (Halo Top & pork…
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What do you do with your anger?
Note: posting this in exercise and fitness because that is how I'm trying to address this. I'm a person who typically gets by in life by being able to express my feelings. If I'm upset with you, I will tell you and we can work it out. On the flip side of that, I'm also a great cheerleader, shoulder to cry on, and place to…
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Easing adjustment to thinner soled running shoes?
I recently switched from a traditional running shoes to a thinner soled shoe. My goal is to correct my running form. In traditional shoes I cannot seem to master toe-to-heel but in the thinner soles I can. I know I am running differently - and I can definitely feel it today! Any suggestions for different stretches or…
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A comment on fast food culture
Yesterday, the fridge at work stopped working and I lost some of my food I had brought for the day. I had to go out and grab lunch. I ended up at Wendy's and decided on 4 chicken nuggets and the smallest fry (~450 cals). I here the people preparing my order talking and one woman says, "Is this for a child? Who the f@#$…
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When to push through and when should pain make you stop?
After about 3 months off from working out, including occassional running, I decided to train for a 5K. I've been jogging 3 times a week for a month. Cardiovascularly, I'm improving quickly. I was in great shape prior to my three month hiatus - but I'm having trouble with pain in my ankles and shins. I've been pushing…
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Training for a 5K - Additional Ideas Needed
Good morning all! I have a goal race I would like to run in May and would like to come up with a training plan. I have done Couch to 5K in the past - a problem I have with it is that when I finish, I can run the distance but sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo slow. I understand I will run slower at first but using that…
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Help! I binged and need to calculate cals
My husband surprised me with a trip to my favorite breakfast place in the world. WIthout time to mentally prep, I totally messed up and ate a ton. I want to calculate the calories to show the damage I've done - so I don't do it again! It is an independent restaurant so they don't have any nutrition information available.…
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Saturated fat intake?
My baby is 6 months old. She just started solids but still drinks about 32oz of breastmilk per day. When I eat clean, even if I'm eating enough calories, I feel terrible all day long. Naseauted, dizzy, ect... I get in a good mix of protein, fat, and carbs. When I eat junk food, even if I eat too little calories, I feel…
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Just for fun: Biggest Loser - Lite
I've been watching some Biggest Loser episodes on Netflix. My husband and I have been joking that we need to go on Biggest Loser - Lite. We are both close to our goal weights, but struggling with the last few pounds, and generally pretty healthy and fit. Typically on Biggest Loser you hear contestants say things like, "I…
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Need inspirational friends!
Hi all! I've been on MFP for a few months and my big struggle is consistency. Looking for friends to push me to log daily and be accountable. I'm 31, 5'5" and 161lbs. I have two young kids (21 months and 5 months). I'm busy but committed to exercising. I'm still exclusively breastfeeding my baby so my calorie intake is…
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Help me create tonight's workout!
Hi all! I had planned on going to pilates tonight but my husband won't be home from the doctor in time to watch the kids...so I need a new plan. Help me put something together! Rules: 1. I must be able to do it at home. I have a few dumbells and one small barbell. 2. I want to burn at least 300 cals in 45 minutes or less.…
