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Those seasoning packets you get at the store
I love those little seasoning packets you can buy at the grocery store. They are convenient and they allow me to add flavor to my meals without adding much in the way of calories. But, OMG, the sodium is crazy high! It's probably also loaded with MSG, I didn't check, but I have to assume it's there too. I just know I'm…
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Opinions on exercise while fasting?
I'm giving IF a try and was wondering if it is better to lift before breaking the fast or if I should schedule it for later when I've had a chance to eat? I know that cardio requires carbs, especially if I plan on an hour or more in a single session, so I'll definitely do cardio after eating, but lifting seems like it…
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Heavy lifting equals weight gain?
I lifted heavy yesterday (Friday) and am quite sore today. I also gained 1.2 lbs overnight. Are these things related? I can't imagine that I am retaining water after sweating as much as I did yesterday. I'm pretty new to the heavy lifting exercises, I've been doing high reps and low weights or cardio only for most of my…
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Whoa! Where'd all this energy come from?
I'm a freakin' Engerizer Bunny these days. I used to have to sleep 9-10 hours a night and then I would have a heck of time getting moving in the morning. I wandered around the house in a fog for about 20 mins after waking up, until the coffee kicked in. Then I would crash again in the middle of the day. One time literally,…
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35 mile charity bike ride-- How to train?
I registered for the Bridge Pedal in Portland, Oregon (Sunday Aug 12) intending to do the 24 mile ride, but I accidentally clicked on the 35 mile ride instead. I've never ridden that distance, however, I do ride 20 miles at a stretch on pretty regular basis (several times a week). Should I ride more, less, none prior to…
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Some Progress, Finally!
I've been using MFP for about 3 months and saw no progress. I know that only 5 pounds isn't much, but my weight is lower now than it has been in almost a year. That tells me that it isn't just a water weight loss or other normal weight fluctuation. This teeny-tiny victory has me feeling great and super motivated! I just…
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Switching Things Up
I've been on MFP for several months now, and appear to have achieved perfect maintenance. Last week, I began adding in more cardio. As a matter of fact, I biked 100.45 miles for the week. I feel sore, but I also feel tighter. I also eliminated some carbs like bread, but I think I may need to go deeper and eliminate…
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My Open Diary
I have food journaled a lot in the past. There have been several times in my life where my physique has been directly tied to my earning ability (it was in my contract with my employer). Working with a personal trainer and watching everything that I ate was nearly mandatory so that I may keep my job. (It was a Coyote Ugly…
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New to MFP
I've been a member of SparkPeople for a couple of years now, but I m enjoying the platform of MFP a lot more. Just to introduce myself, I'm trying to lose around 20 lbs. I used to be a gym rat but fell out of the habit in 2007. Although I didn't really gain much weight, a lot of my muscle turned to fat and I'm pretty…
