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Jawbone UP user reviews
I'm curious about the Jawbone UP. I wanted to try the Fitbit but they are not compatible with Iphone4, only phones after mine. Seems the UP I can connect manually to my Iphone4. Anyone use one? Are they worth the investment or just another toy that you soon grow tired of? Thanks.
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not seeing results at scale, how often to weigh in?
I usually weigh in weekly on Mondays. Im now considering weighing only once a month. Im such a numbers person (accountant). Ive been doing well with eating and exercising but see the scale either going up or staying put is messing with my mind. Ive recently started lifting weights and I can tell Im starting to get some…
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Introduce ourselves
Hi all, Im Cindy (Cindiva to my friends). Im 47 and from NW Ohio! :flowerforyou:
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need more protein choices
I seem to have difficulty getting my protein in. Im not a huge meat eater in general (carb addict girl!). Any good protein sources for snacking, etc that anyone can recommend. I thought maybe adding a protein shake in my day somewhere might help but looking for food choices that would work too. Thanks :-)
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New, do I have it?
Im new and going to try it. So am I correct that as long as I stay net between BMR and my TDEE cut that I am on track? I should never go below my BMR. Also the calculator suggests 20% cut and doesn't recommend the 25%. What is wrong with 25% when it's still more than I've been eating? Thanks.
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My first NSV
I went to Panera last night for dinner. I had figured out what I wanted to eat. When ordering the kid asked if the chips were ok for the side. Without thinking I said I want the apple. Me....I said apple?? I had plenty of cals to have the chips but when asked I automatically picked a healthier option! That shows me that my…
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What's the craziest diet you've ever done
We've all been there and done that.....get so fed up with our weight that we are willing to try any quick fix, magic pill or formula. What's the craziest thing you've ever done to lose weight? Ive tried several stupid things over the years from pills which left me jittery to say the least, cabbage soup that no one wanted…
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Biggest Loser thoughts
I admit I watch the Biggest Loser...every year I swear Im not going to but it is like an accident scene that you know you really don't want to look but end up gawking as you pass by regardless. Well last night we had it on and my fiance said "This show is terrible". He said, "They are putting these people with eating…
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Beginning weights question about reps
I just started doing a weight circuit at the gym. Im trying to do 3 sets of 12 reps each exercise. Sometimes I can do all 12 for all three sets and others I can do 12, then 10, 8 etc. Is it best to do it that way or lower the weight back down so I can do 12 reps for all sets? Or just lower the weights on the last couple…
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Biggest Loser
I admit I watch the Biggest Loser...every year I swear Im not going to but it is like an accident scene that you know you really don't want to look but end up gawking as you pass by regardless. Well last night we had it on and my fiance said "This show is terrible". He said, "They are putting these people with eating…
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Workout routines and tips
Im going to be starting out doing cardio and weights at a gym. Not looking to bulk up with the weight at this point, mostly toning up while I lose weight. I would love to know what tips you all have for good workout routines...ie...how many reps to do and how many sets, etc. What do you all recommend? Thanks :drinker:
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Measuring meat portions
When entering meat portions here are we to use the raw meat weight or the final cooked weight? My sirloin patty was 5 oz precooked and 3.8 when it was done.
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Help Ive fallen and cant get back up.....
Remember those old life alert commercials? They seemed so campy but man I can actually relate to it right now. Well this has been a horrible week. I started suffering from severe allergies and sinus issues last Thursday and its been downhill for me since. I compensated for my crappy feeling by eating, and often it was the…
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Need protein powder recommendations
Im in need of adding some protein to my diet and looking at supplementing my diet with protein powder shakes. Can anyone recommend any that taste good and yet diet friendly? Thanks....
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Excited for my 5k
Im a couch tater just getting into fitness. I've been walking and have built up to walking about 5k a day now. I just finished 4 minutes faster than I did on Tuesday! I did it in 45 minutes strictly walking only (haven't gotten to running...yet) I have a virtual 5k on Memorial Day I'm walking in and just signed up for an…
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Figuring out exercise calories
Im fairy new and so far only have been doing walking which is easy to calculate. I have a variety of exercise videos I would also like to start using, Slim in 6, Zumba, etc. I was wondering how to calculate the calories on these. Should I just use "General Aerobics" category? Some of these involve resistance training and…
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NW Ohio gal
Hi, I just started MFP couple weeks ago after having good success on WW (lost 20). Im down a total of 26 lbs so far. I have some local friends using MFP so I thought I would make the switch and also save my money! Having good luck with it so far. My goal for the year was to lose 50 lbs. I started my journey Jan 1st and…
