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Constantly Cold....all of a sudden!
I am just wondering if anyone else out there has had the same problem I have -I am cold for the first time in 5 years!!! After shedding all this weight I can see now why I was ALWAYS so darn hot! Now, as fall is full upon us, I am freezing, constantly! I know my body is not used to this, since I have not weighed this…
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Question for all you Cyclists/Spinners
Hi There, How do all you spinners/indoor rider's calculate your miles for any indoor riding activity? I noticed on a few threads people posting how many miles they did indoor riding or spin class and I am very interested to know how! Thank you!
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Spin class cyclemeter?
Is there such a thing? I want to know how many 'miles' I am getting during my spin class but I am not sure if there is such an tool? I don't have an iPhone either, I've looked for apps on my blackberry with no such luck :o (
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No/Low sodium ideas
Hello! I know this is a reoccurring topic around these parts, but the search option isn't exactly ideal. Much like many people on MFP I am concentrating on my last 10-20ish lbs and am actively watching my sodium intake. (I am a carb and sodium ADDICT beware.) I did pretty well keeping it below 2000mg a day, but cutting it…
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Protein Powder
Hey all! I need to add more protein to my diet, I haven't been paying much attention along my journey, but my trainer told me to get at least 100 grams a day. I am just under almost everyday, so can anyone suggest a brand of protein powder they use? or flavors etc? I have never done this before! :-) Thank you!
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Gaging Weight Loss Reactions...
Hello! I have lost 70 lbs since January 2010 and I am VERY PROUD :-D So I am wondering if anyone else has had the same experience I am right now... what are people's reactions to seeing you if you have not seen them since before the weight loss? This weekend I saw many people I had not seen since December 2009, when I was…
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Road Cyclists
Any road cyclists out there? My family takes part in a 360 mile ride against ALS, which I've never participated in and now I am considering it, though I'm scared... :noway: I would only be signing up for the 1st day (100 miles) but I have not been on a bike since I was in Jr High and don't even know where to start!
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313 Days - Before & Current Pics
When I first began my journey I wanted to look and feel great for my friend's wedding...which was last night. What a difference 45 weeks, 80 lbs and a new outlook on life can have! :o )
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Ladies...under garment's
Ladies, we've all been there and I need your advice! I have a wedding to go to on Friday.... THE WEDDING that kicked off my weight loss start back in January. I have literally counted the last 45 weeks down until this FRIDAY! So I have 2 dresses to pick from, I won't decide which one to wear until that morning, but I can…
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Any advice for Shin Splints?
Plain and simple, I started to run and bam.... shin splints...any advice?
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When do you Plateau?
It's not a question of if....it's WHEN! Throughout my weight loss journey (started 1/3/10) I have had a few plateau's - the first one came around 25 lbs lost. I had not been exercising yet, so I joined a gym and that kickstarted things again right away. My next one was around 50 lbs lost...I literally HIT A WALL for about…
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Guided or Custom Fitness Goals?
Hey MFPer's! I am wondering how man out there use the guided MFP fitness goals and who customizes them? If you do customize then, what are your goals? ( i.e. 50% carb, 40% protein, 40% fat ) I am wondering where I should be percentage wise with my protein, carbs and fat? Thanks!
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I need to UP my protein and LOWER my sodium
Hi All! MFP has a setting particularly low for Protein, my trainer says I need to be getting 100g a day! Ah! I am usually about 65-80g a day. Also, I am very bad with my sodium also, I NEVER put extra salt on my food, but just in general. And I know the more natural the food is and not processed the lower the sodium, I…
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Anyone know how MFP figures the "If every day were like toda
Anyone know how MFP figures the "If every day were like today... You'd weigh:" ? I'd like to know the formula that goes into this number, I logged into all my meals for today and tomorrow and included the exercise I will be doing and today's "if everyday were like today's" number was great, but after I put in my food and…
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Protein Shakes & Smoothies Recipes
Hey all! Since I have never done this before anyone have any recipes to share? Such as, do you use milk vs. soy milk or flavored? vanilla? almond? Do you use ice or not to use ice? I am thinking of picking up a vanilla and a chocolate flavor and doing these two recipes: A. Milk, yogurt, frozen fruit & vanilla protein…
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Heart Rate Monitors
I ordered a HRM off of Amazon, I went with a Polar, but just realized I ordered the Polar FT7 MEN'S Heart Rate Monitor and I am clearly a woman... will this make a difference or is it just a men's "size"??
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Sodium
Hello! I never really payed much attention to Sodium until joining MFP. I am almost always over 2500 a day though. What are the repercussions on this? or what benefits I would get to cutting down? Thanks!
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Plateau
HELP! Hi Ladies I am sure we have all been here...the dreaded plateau. I have been here before too and given up, but this time I REFUSE! Any help/advice is GREATLY appreciated! I started my weight loss journey in January, at the 1st of the year, topping the scales at 263 lbs. To date I have lost a little over 60 lbs (now…
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Why Doesn't MFP Exchange Strength Training Calories?
I have noticed when I log my strength training exercises it doesn't tell me how many calories I burned? Why is that?
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Over in my protein and fiber
Hi All - I have noticed with my food tracking I am usually in the red zone with just my Protein and Fiber. MFP doesn't "yell" at me like I have seen some people write, but never witness. Thoughts???
