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Accidently Deleted Calorie Adjustment
I was entering in my strength training exercises today and accidently hit the delete button on the fitbit calorie adjustment under cardio. How do I get that back? I've tried disconnecting my fitbit app from mfp and reconnecting but it's still gone.
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Limited hip/pelvic ability
Long story short, my two pregnancies destroyed by hips and pelvis. Nearly any physical activity involving my legs has had to be drastically limited. Yes, even walking. While I fight with my insurance to cover PT, I'd like to find some exercises that I can do at home. I'm tired of feeling so sedentary. I'm looking for a…
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Engaging Abs
Two years (and two babies) ago I had decent ab strength. I didn't have a 6 pack, but I did have the muscle under the flab ;) Now, I can hardly even feel my lower abs and have the hardest time engaging any portion. Mind you, I'm 4 weeks postpartum so obviously there is some recovery I need to do. I'm wondering what has been…
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Ripped in 30
My friend and I are beginning Ripped in 30 today. Anyone else want to join in and stay accountable?
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Lower Back Pain
I'm trying to figure out the cause of my lower back pain. I know it's directly related to the sit-ups and push-ups I've been doing, but I'm not sure why... I'm nearly certain I have good form when doing them. Would my back just be sore from working those muscles as well? I don't want to injure my back at all, but I also…
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First Drill Next Weekend
I recently enlisted in the National Guard. Next weekend is my first drill in RSP (essentially pre-basic training) Well, I'm not horribly out of shape, clearly I'm within the limits of their qualification for enlistment. However... I can't seem to do a single full military style pushup yet. Therefor this week, I'm going to…
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Blah! No more lazy!
I've been far to lazy the past 10 months. This has to stop NOW. I'm headed into the Army National Guard, and laziness is not a trait I want associated with me. So this is me, admitting my downfall so I can accept it and move on. I will no longer be the sloth sitting on my couch or lounging in my bed watching Doctor Who all…
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NSV
I graduated from my 3lbs hand weights to my 8lbs hand weights!
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Body Fat/Weight/Body Composition
I'm not really focused on an actual weight goal. It's more of a body composition goal. I want to see my abs. I want to have definition in my arms when I'm not flexing. I want to look as good as I feel. My question is this- at what point to I stop eating deficit and start eating more to build muscle? I've lost 18 pounds and…
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Appreciate Your Kidneys
So I'm drinking loads of water today to help rid my body of the mass amounts of sodium and blah that I consumed while out of town this past week. The result... well peeing of course. So it got me thinking, thank God I have working kidneys. Give your little organs a pat on the (your) back. They are truly doing wonders.
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Bikini!
I wore my bikini in PUBLIC! I've never done that before. I bought it for sunbathing and hot tubbing at home, but NEVER thought I would wear it at the pool. Yesterday I did. It felt great. I'm still not where I want to be, but knowing that I'm smaller than I've been in the last two years (maybe longer) made me feel hot. I…
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Hit a baracade with 30DS
So my downstairs neighbor has complained about "all the noise" so I'm at a stand still (literally) with my workout. I asked my management to fixed our squeaky floor boards so hopefully that will help. But I'm just so peeved. What do they expect me to do? I'm not going to tip-toe around just because the old fart likes…
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Tomorrow is Meatless Monday
What should I make for dinner? Something in the crockpot would be awesome as I'll be at work 7am-7:30pm.
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So Delicious Milk vs Creamer
I was looking at the So Delicous Coconut Milk and the So Delicious Coconut Cofee Creamer. The creamer had more chemical sounding ingredients so I opted for the milk. Not to mention the price was about the same for a half gallon of the milk vs the pint of creamer. Has anyone used the milk as creamer? How does it compare to…
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Birthday Cake
My daughter's 4th bday is this week, and I want to make her one of those super cute doll cakes. Well... how do I do this without loading it up with crap? We're eating better, and really wanting to stay away from high-fructose corn syrup and other controversial ingredients. Looks like I'll be making my own frosting, but I…
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When you workout as soon as you wake up
I know myself well enough to know I simply will not workout once I get home from work. However, I will wake up a bit early to workout. My problem is that I'm then working out on an empty stomach and then I get crazy hungry afterwards. I work a 12 hour shift, so I wake up to workout at 4:30 and don't get home until 8. So…
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Branching Out to Organics
You don't have to convince me buying organic is better for my health, environment, and the general well being. I'm in. I'm on board. My checkbook would disagree. I don't want to use money as an excuse, but I don't want to shock my budget as well. I was raised in a lower-middle class family. Not poor enough for food stamps,…
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Using Protein Powder as Flour
I don't remember where or when I saw this, but I read that you can use protein powder as flour. Is this true? I'm sure it's not part for part... does anyone have guidelines to use?
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The cake is staring at me
It's my coworker's birthday, and so there is cake. I said no thank you when they offered, and even shot down the "oh come on, just a sliver" But now, everyone is gone, but the cake is still here. It's taunting me. lol Not really, but it's there. Right there. Seven feet away. I don't want it. There is nothing benificial in…
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Increased Bruising
Have any of you noticed an increase in bruising since working out? I've always bruised easily due to low iron, so I have been taking an iron suppliment. That helped keep it under control. However, now I'm bruising like crazy on my legs. Nowhere else though. My main workouts are elliptical training, cross trainers,…
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Yeah I see you, jerk
I can't stand the guys at the gym that try to make me feel like an idiot. Yeah, I'm only lifting 40lbs but guess what - I'm PROUD of those 40lbs. There is this guy who has been following me around, watching me do the machines and periodically jumps in and does 5 super fast reps and returns to whatever he was doing before.…
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Women and Hunger
So you notice your hunger flucuating with your hormones? Not cravings, but your actual hunger pains? I've noticed that I'm SUPER hungry today. I don't really want anything specific, but my stomache keeps growling and has real hunger pains. Ugh. I don't want to blow my calories, but I don't want to be hungry all day either.
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No laughing. I'm serious.
How in the world do you shake your booty? I can't seems to do it right in Zumba. I feel like such an idiot trying to jiggle my booty, and it just looks awful. I just can't seem to figure it out. Any pointers?
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Knee Health
What have you done to help your knees? I do a bunch of high impact stuff like Zumba and Jillian's workouts. At the gym I opt for the elliptical since it's low impact. However my knees are really starting to feel it. I want to avoid injury.
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Affordable Organics
Alright. Fine. I want to eat organics. I have avoided them like crazy due to the prices, but I just can't avoid it any longer. But what about those prices?! A gallon of milk was nearly three times as much! The ground beef was $5.99 a pound when I'm used to paying $1.99. My grocery bill will skyrocket, which really sucks…
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Processed Foods
Can you break this down for me? I feel like "processed foods" is a bit of a wide range. Does this mean any food that has been changed from it's original form? Because that is nearly everything.
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They're Heeeeeeere
Girl Scout Cookies! I have successfully avoided buying any, but the wonderful generous co-workers of mine have decided to share them. Agh! I'm avoiding the pantry so I don't even walk by. Help me say no. No to those little devils disquised as cute little girls.
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Peanut Butter
You know how some peanut butters seperate up top? Well, I like a really thick peanut butter, so I was thinking about just pouring out that top layer of oil. Has anyone done this? I don't want to completely screw it up, but at the same time, it has so much fat in it. I was going to pour it into a clean container so I could…
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Low Sodium Premade Lunches
Any ideas for some lunches I can premake to take to lunch? I've been taking Lean Cusine and the like, but it still has a big chunk of sodium. I'm wanting something yummy that can be frozen, or that would keep well for a week or so. I love pretty much everything except fish and seafood.
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I need a kick in the pants
Ok everyone... go ahead and kick my tush. I haven't gone to the gym since Thursday, and haven't done my home workouts either. I've only done some walking around with our little one. No reason, just excuses.
