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ISO friends with daily calories ~1200
Hello! I am looking for friends, preferably with open diaries, who are eating at ~1200 calories per day. I would love to share strategies for hitting macros and staying satisfied to keep each other motivated. Feel free to PM or friend me!
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Small gift ideas for a healthy lifestyle
A friend's birthday is soon. Originally I was going to make her a very special cake, but now I'm thinking to do a gift basket of little things to support her healthy lifestyle. I am looking for ideas of little things you love that help you in your lifestyle/diet/journey. So far I am thinking: Fruit-infuser water bottle…
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What to do next - can't find the right formula to lose
I started at 1450 calories or so months ago and lost a few lbs. Went down to 1410 per MFP after my small loss. Nothing happened. Everyone said I was eating too much. I cut down to 1300 a few weeks ago and am STILL barely losing. I would really just like to find the right balance to lose 1 lb a week consistently. Should I…
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In need of a new digital food scale
My beloved scale (Eat Smart Precision) is on the fritz. I may just replace it, but does anyone have a recommendation for one they love? Must have grams and ounces and a tare function. Happy weighing and logging!
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Help me tweak my efforts - not losing
I have been using MFP for over a year, but have only lost a net total of about 7 lbs. I just looked today and am actually the same weight I was in 10/12. This depresses me greatly (although it is better than gaining). I have become more vigilant with logging, weighing/measuring, and increased my workouts in the past few…
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Need advice to ramp up workouts
My current fitness routine is 30 minutes of strength training with a personal trainer 3x/week (M/W/F), followed by 30 minutes of cardio (usually treadmill or eliptical). I burn about 350 calories (per my HRM). Tu/Th I am not doing anything right now and on the weekends I am not doing any official workout - just normally…
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Runners - 5K prep help needed
I am working my way through a C25K program (Get Running app for the iPhone). I am on target to finish by Halloween and signed up to run a 5K in early November. But the trouble is, I really don't feel quite ready yet. I have not been able to finish the longer runs (2o minutes continuous running is as long as I have made…
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Runners - shoe & gear question
I am a new (returning?) runner - ok I can't even call if "running" yet, but I am doing it (Week 6 of C25K program). I am even signed up for a 5k in November. So 2 questions: 1) I am going to a local shop to get fitted - any advice on what I should know, look for, look out for, etc.? 2) Gear for cooler weather. It is…
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Anyone start out with VERY slow losses?
I am wondering if anyone out there started out on MFP (logging, maintaining a caloric deficit, exercise, etc.), but it still took them a long time to see losses? I am having a painful start - I am essentially down only 3 lbs since the end of July (and I am 200 lbs and have a lot to lose and consistently have a calorie…
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Seeking Advice
I have been on MFP for almost 2 mos now and have not really lost any weight (yo-yoing with the same 3-4 lbs). I am very happy with the changes I have made (measuring, weighing, tracking, thinking about the big picture of what I am eating, getting more active, etc.) - but I am very frustrated with the lack of tangible…
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What to do with unflavored/natural protein powder?
I bought some with the idea of versatility after seeing a post on here about how to bulk up foods with protein - but now I can't find that! I recall it suggested mixing in eggs (I tried that but it did NOT work), smoothies, etc. I did add some to pancake batter. What do you do with plain protein powder? Any good protein…
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Your thoughts on my goals, please
I thought it would be good to set some goals. Here is my first draft. Please let me know your thoughts on what I might add, etc. Thanks! :wink: CW: 203 CH: 5"3" BMI = obese :-( Weight Goals 1) Onederland! (ASAP, lol!) 2) My wedding weight (high as it was!) - 194 3) 180s 4) 170s 5) 169 - an overweight BMI! 6) 153 - 50 lbs…
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HRMs - high readings/cell phone interference?
Just got my new Polar FT4 and took it out for a spin. I am doing C2K and use my iPhone for music, Get Running (C2K app) and Mapmyrun (measures distance and route). I think I might be getting interference from the phone in the HRM. Or perhaps it is just reading high? Even when I first put it on (before I had my iPhone on…
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Looking for friends & support on my journey to get fit by 40
Hello! I am a relative newbie to MFP, just getting serious in the past week or 2. I turn 40 in one year and have decided it is time to get fit and healthy and be in the best shape of my life. When if not now, right? I am a busy mom of 4 kids with a full-time job and have struggled with making time for me. I am starting at…
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Zucchini "Carpaccio"
Just had this at a local eatery and it was delicious... Very thinly sliced zucchini laid in slightly overlapping layers across the plate, drizzled with a little bit of olive oil and lemon juice, sprinkled with a bit of mint and grated Parmesean. Who knew raw zucchini was so good!
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Yummy Thai Chicken Recipe
So tasty, I had to share... wish I could cite the source, but I copied it from a cookbook borrowed from the library about 15 years ago! Thai Chicken Satay 1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast (or chicken tenderloins) Marinade: 1 tsp black pepper 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander ½ tsp turmeric 1 tsp chopped…
