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A Work In Progress
Well, I'm not where I want to be...YET! But I know I can and will get there. My entire life has been one big ole yo-yo diet. Lose, gain, lose gain. I could blame by weight on carrying my two children, but the truth is, I weighed that amount before I ever got pregnant. In Feb 2013, I decided I needed a change after…
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Running Faster and Farther
I have been running since February of 2013. I ran my first 5K in April (36min), my 2nd 5K in September (34min) a 10K in October (1hr 15min) and yesterday I ran an 8K. It took me 62 minutes to do the whole 5 miles. I am happy that the first three miles, it took me 32 minutes..so a new record! But then it took me 30 minutes…
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Who is good at calculating nutrition info?
I need help with this recipe. Is there a website to calculate the info? I want the prepared nutrition info.…
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Cheat Day?
I stated low carb on Dec 1st. I am not asking opinions on low carb. My question is....I have a cookie exchange Satruday the 14th. What are your feelings on cheat days? I have read they are fine...in fact they may even be beneficial, but I have been working hard and the scale is finially moving (a little!) and I am worried…
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Zumba
I read somewhere that 60 min of Zumba burns anywhere from 600-1000 calories. Is this true? I mean I know its hard to get a specific number because of different moves, intensity, etc, but just wondering if its safe to say that an hour of Zumba burns approx 800 calories?
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Best Approach
From experience, would you say it is more effective to loose weight via calorie counting or low carb? I have been working out and doing low cal but a friend works out and does low carb. We are both loosing, but I am finding it hard to keep motivation.
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Low Motivation
How do you get through the workout days when you are utterly and completely at a loss for motivation? Today I didnt complete my 3 mile run...instead I did 2.3. I was struggling..BAD! I was thirsty, my stomach hurt, my body ached. I think I have just been over doing it. I figured I am not going to be too hard on myself…
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Protein Shakes
I just bought my first jar of Optimum Nutrition Whey Protein (double rich chocolate). Now I need some info/ideas. I have been drinking it after my runs (3 days a week). I have added peanur butter (which was good), I tried adding a banana (which was gross!) How can I make these yummier but keep the cals down?
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Low Carb/Sugar Fruit
What fruits are better for you? I brought an apple this morning to work for a snack and when I logged it, it was like 30+carbs and like 11g sugar so I havent eaten it yet. Because of that apple, I would be over in carbs and sugar for the day. Are there any fruits that you know of that are better than others in regards to…
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Fish Oil Pill
Do you take one? Which is a good brand? I have heard some have alot of crap in them.
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Low Carb Ideas
What are some of your favorite low carb foods? I keep going over in carbs which I am thinking is part of why I am not loosing. I have been counting calories for 3 weeks and this past week the scale showed no loss :( I am eating between a minimum of 1200 cals a day. I have done pretty good with the exception of yesterday in…
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Liquid Eggs
Are these better for you than regular eggs? I work at a hospital and I like eggs and turkey sausage when I work on Saturdays mornings. The cafeteria prepares liquid eggs but you can also have them scrambled on the grill. The liquid ones taste so good and I wanted to know if those are ok....?
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Quick Added Calories?
This is probably a dumb question, but when you see quick added calories, what does that mean? Is it just food they didnt want to log?
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Protein Shake Help!
I have never done protein shakes but want to start mainly for a post-workout snack. I am thinking of getting the Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Whey in chocolate (duh!). How do you make them? Do you add milk, is soy or almond milk better? Do you add fruit?? Help!
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Darn You Girl Scout Cookies!
Erg!!!! So upset with myself...I said I wasnt going to buy an this year and I did today from somone at work...now sitting here at work at 10pm, I just dug in after saying I wasnt going to do it (was going to save it for a splurge day) not to mention its late and thats not good to be eating like that so late...and sadly…
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Absolute Fav Dvd's
What are you adbsolute favorite DVD's? I have been having a time struggle with getting to the gym (between work and family) and am commiting myself to doing SOMETHING every day! BUT I can only do the 3 DVD's I have so many times before I want something more. The ones I have now are all Jillian Michaels --No More Trouble…
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Special Event Splurge??
So my sons 5th birthday is this weekend (the 20th) and we are having family over on Sat the 21st for pizza and cake. My question is, I am on the 17 day diet (currently on day 15 with a 9.5 lb loss!) and I keep wondering if it is okay to stray one day? I have been VERY strict and kept to the diet but I would love to have…
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Time to not eat
Is there is a time you will not eat food past? I have not been eating after dinner for the most part BUT I do shift work and work in a hospital until 11pm some nights and like tonight its almost 8:30 and my stomach is growling at me! I pulled out some carrots to munch on but am wondering if I shouldnt be eating this…
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17 Day Diet
I wanted to try this diet just to work on food tolerance as well as to jump start my weight loss. I started MFP last year, lost 21lbs, stopped around the holidays and gained back 11 lbs up until today :( I am not motivated. But I was thinking if I could jump start my weight loss, maybe that would be motivation....??…
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Womens Multi Vitamin
Do you take a daily vitamin? Which one works well for you? I have tried womens one a day and it always made me feel nauseas (sp?). Looking for a new one to try!
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Need a Recipe for Taco Soup, asap :)
I need a healthy taco soup recipe? Want to make it for dinner tomorrow so I need to go to the store tonight. Also, do you serve anything else with it? Thanks in advance!
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Public Food Journals
Do you have a public food journal that you dont mind sharing? I am having a hard time with meal choices and wanted to see what others daily food intake looks like! Thanks!
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I think I found my motivation again!
So I started strong in Sept 2010, lost 21 lbs and stopped working out around the busy holidays and was struggling with motivation. I went here and there (I work a wacko schedule) but nothing consistent. I have gained back 5lbs within a few months but am holding steady. For the rest of the month I only work night shifts, so…
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Belly Fat Recipes
Does anyone use recipes from "The Belly Fat Cure" book?
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Shakeology
What are your thoughts? Good or bad? A friend of mine is a beach body coach and suggested it. I am leary of spending so much $$$ on a 30 day supply, but I would like to try it. Wish I could try it before I buy it!
