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Anyone else experiencing back pain?
I was so bummed because I was supposed to start level 2 but have taken a break fro 2 days because my middle back is killing me! I especially feel it whenever I move or jump. I am going to try to work through it today if I can,
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How to get blood out of chicken breast?
Hey guys, when cooking a chicken breast on the stove top, how do you get rid of the blood from the veins? I usually cut up the chicken before and cut out all the bloody parts but it leaves me with no meat. Today I tried cooking the chicken breast whole and cutting it after and there was still blood. Yuck. Any suggestions?…
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Low sodium Crockpot Recipes?
Does anyone have any low salt Crockpot recipes?
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Day 4 done and noticing a difference!
I finished day 4 today and I noticed that my arms and upper stomach are slightly more toned. Woohoo!
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Has anyone been on a cruise?
I am going on a cruise in 2 weeks and am SO excited! I am very strict with my diet and I have great self control so I am not worried about over-eating or anything like that. What I am interested in knowing is if there are healthy food options on board?
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Finished Day 5- Bad shin pain:(
I finished day 5 last night and my shins were hurting so bad from the jumping that I was on the ground in tears by the end. Anyone else having this? I am not going to give up though;) Instead of the jumping exercises, I will just do the punches to keep my HR up.
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Shin pain with 30 DS?
Did anyone else experience shin pain while doing the 30 DS? I just finished day 5 and my shins are killing me! They hurt the worst when I do the jumping. Is it ok to continue with it? The pain got so bad by the end of the video, I ended up on the floor in tears. Now I am sitting with frozen vegetables on my legs. LOL. I…
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Small Success- Pics inside!
Before I started me journey, I had bought a beautiful summer dress. I wasn't sure what I thought about it because my stomach stuck out on top and I almost looked pregnant. The top was also pretty tight on me. My husband told me I looked beautiful and convinced me to get it. Today I put it on and even though I have only…
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How to get through 30 DS soreness?
I am on day 2 but my thighs hurt so bad I can't even sit! How am I going to do the 30 DS today? LOL
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How to eat back exercise calories if...
I am at my max on carbs, sodium, fat, and cholesterol? I would like to eat back at least half of my exercise calories as others have said on here is a good idea to do. I would like to have my net at least 1200 calories after exercise. But on a day like today, my net is at 1031 but I am at my max on everything but calories.…
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? for those who did 30 DS
I am going on a cruise exactly 3 weeks from today. I would really like to tone up some before I go. I am walking everyday and will continue to exercise even when on board but my question is, will doing the 30 DS for 3 weeks give me any improvement or is it a waste of time?
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For those who manually set thair macro percentages..
What do you have your percentages set at?
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Will I gain weight?
I am still learning about this whole "eating healthy" thing. I was eating 1300-1500 calories but found our my BMR is 1917. I am exercising everyday and burning about 300 calories a day. I would like to start eating my BMR as well as my exercise calories so I can make sure that my body is getting the calories it needs. My…
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Is it bad to eat below your BMR?
My BMR is 1917 but I am eating 1800 calories, actually most days I am eating about 1300-1500 calories. Is it bad to eat under your BMR or will this help with weight loss?
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How to eat back exercise calories?
I have read a lot of the posts on here about the importance of eating back at least 1/3 of your exercise calories. I give myself 1800 calories a day but usually eat about 1500. I burn off about 300 calories a day through exercise. The problem is, I exercise at the end of the day and by then, I am already at my limit for…
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Having difficulty eating enough protein...
MFP has me at 135 calories of protein a day. But at the end of the day, I am only eating maybe 50 grams. What can I do?
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Who else is weighing in tomorrow?
Tomorrow morning is my first weigh in and I am so excited yet so nervous! My clothes are not feeling any looser but I am hopeful the scale will show something:) I am hoping to have lost at least 2 lbs. What about you?
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How long does it take the Fitbit to link with MFP?
I used my Fitbit for the first time today and placed it in the base. It is already linked to my MFP account but has been 10 minutes and is still not transferring my exercise data. What do I do?
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Dietician, Nutritionist, or fitness trainer?
I am thinking of getting a fitness trainer but I know that most of them push their own meal plan. I want to make sure that the meal plan I am following is what my body needs so I think I would rather get the food part from a dietician or nutritionist. Can anyone help explain to me the differences and/or share their…
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Close to sodium level but too low on calories, help!
my sodium level for the day is 1500 per my doctor. I am about 300 away but am still 800 short on calories. I still need more of everything actually... What can I eat that is high in calories and everything else but low in sodium?
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Daily weigh in, weekly weigh in, monthly weigh in?
Which do you do and why? I am coming up on almost a week on my diet but I think it would be pretty neat to weigh in every 2 weeks.
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Thoughts on 100 calorie snack packs?
What are your thoughts on 100 calorie snack packs? I always see 100 calorie backs at the store for treats and chips and it looks like a good portion size.
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Looking for friends with over 100 lbs to lose!
I am looking for active friends who have 100 or more lbs to lose. I am very active and love to motivate. My diary is also open. I am hoping to find a few people like me:) Please add me!
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Is it bad to go over your protein?
I am planning my dinner but will be over my protein by 30:( is this ok?
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Do you count iced tea as water?
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Don't know what to eat at....
Bucca Di Beppos:( My husbands parents are taking us out for dinner for my husband's birthday but I don't know what to eat from there. Pasta and sauce are both so high in fat and carbs and sodium..... Suggestions?
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My easy substitute for pizza cravings...
I LOVE pizza. I could literally eat it everyday for the rest of my life! But being as I am controlling what I am eating, I found an alternative! Ingredients: 1 whole wheat pita low-fat marinara sauce (you can also use fat free but it tastes too bland to me) fat free shredded cheese toppings (I use pineapple since I LOVE…
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Are we supposed to eat our exercise calories?!
I have a limit of 1800 calories a day. I usually eat about 1400 or so. But I exercise enough to burn off about 500 calories a day. I know that one pound of fat equals 3500 calories so by creating a 3500 a week calorie deficit in eating, I will lose 1lb a week. Exercising off 3500 calories a week will help me lose another…
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Keep wanting to binge at dinner- HELP
I do so well for breakfast, lunch, and snacks in between but once dinner comes, I just want to eat everything in sight and grab as much sweets as I can! I am having a large lunch that fills me so it's not that I am starving at dinner time, I think it is just habit. Suggestions?
Dr wants me to start weightloss meds but I’m here to show her I can DO THIS.