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I need friends
Hey guys! I need some friends on here haha. I really want to be more active on MFP and help motivate/receive motivation! So mainly just looking for people who are active on here most of the time! Here's a little about myself: I'm 27 years old I have a 2 year old son I am following a Ketogenic WOE as of 3 days ago and I'm…
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Keto friends
Hey everyone, I started the ketogenics lifestyle today and I'm looking to add some friends for motivation/food journal ideas! :)
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Disable exercise calories
Hi there, Does anyone know if there is a way to still track your exercise/calories burned in MFP but disable it from taking them off your calorie goals (under food)?? Thanks! Maura
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weight gain - needing motivation
Hi guys, I just took 2 weeks vacation for my wedding and I weighed in the this morning I've gained 10lb (it's actually been a week since my vacation). I am just looking for some words of motivation on here. I'm really needing it. What helps get you guys motivated? I honestly don't have a problem with working out, I usually…
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Favorite healthy homemade salad dressing?
Getting a little bored with my dressings and just looking for ideas for homemade salad dressings. Would love to hear what you guys enjoy :)
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Fitbit connected but don't see exercise calories or steps
I have my fitbit connected to MFP but I don't see anything in my diary for exercise. Where does it usually show? or do I have to log manually? I have synced it recently too.
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Matcha green tea
I bought some matcha green tea powder. Other than having it as tea with hot water, what are some ways to use it? Maura
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Create a workout plan for me
Looking for someone to put a 30-45 minute workout together for me that I can do at home while my baby is napping 4 times per week. I have 10lb barbells so probably mostly body weight exercises. Thank you in advance!
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First time mom needing motivation
Hi everyone, Im just over 7 month post partum and im having a hard time finding the motivation to lose the baby weight. I had a great pregnancy although I did gain over 50lb. I currently have 25 left to go before im back to my pre pregnancy weight. Im currently on mat leave without a car so im at home all day until my…
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Calorie tracker
Looking into getting a wrist device that tracks calories burned. Looking for some recommendations. Something accurate and not too too pricey. Thanks!
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Youtube workouts
Looking for some good workout recommendations on youtube that I can do at home. Thanks!
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Epicure
Anyone else have a love for epicure products like me? Would love to hear your favorite epicure recipes!
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Protein powder-less protein pancakes
I'd thought I'd share this recipe a friend shared with me for protein pancakes! 1/3 cup of oaks 1/3 cup of cottage cheese 1/3 cup of egg whites Tablespoon of cinnamon Blend and top with berries. They're actually alot better tasting then they sound and would probably be even better with some maple syrup but I'm trying to…
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Coconut oil
What do you guys use your coconut oil for?? What foods do you cook with it? Other uses? Thanks in advance!
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Postpartum appetite is crazy!
I'm only breastfeeding about once a day so that's not the issue but my appetite is crazy!! Any tips on getting my appetite under control or how can I keep myself satisfied without going way over my calorie goal? It's really hard not to eat when I feel like I'm starving.. I'm thinking smaller meals closer together may help…
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New mommy
Looking for mommy friends who are working towards losing the baby weight. My son just turned 12 weeks old and its time to get serious about my goals! :)
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Workouts
Hello mamas to be :) Just wondering what kind of workout routines you guys are enjoying these days? I find it very hard to get motivated these days with such low energy but I really want to stick with it throughout my pregnancy so it's easier to get back into once baby's here. What kind of workouts are you doing? Weight…
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Tracking calorie intake or not?
Hi ladies, I was just curious as to what kind of daily calorie goal your aiming for while your pregnant if any? or are you not aiming for a specific number? I was just curious as I haven't been tracking, I've just been trying to eat healthy and eating when I'm hungry. I'm about 24 weeks along and I've gained about 20lb. I…
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Looking to lower body fat %
Hi all, I'm on a goal to lower my body fat percentage.. I recently went for naturopath testing and here are some stats on me: Weight: Approx 156 Height: 5'9" Age: 24 Body composition: Fat: 27% Muscle: 37% (she told me this was above average) I'm really looking to get my body fat % down to 24 or somewhere around there. I'm…
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HEALTHY MEXICAN SOUP! SO GOOD.
I have to post this recipe because it's SO delicious and so healthy. Fry 1-2 small onions and 2 cloves of garlic in olive oil. Add 2 tsp of tomato paste and 1 tsp of curry powder. Mix and set aside. Bring 4-5 cups of broth to a boil (add salt if desired), add 2 chicken breasts (cut in half) and boil for 12-15 minutes or…
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Bought a food scale... now what?
Just bought my very first food scale! Happy to say I've been under portioning my cheese haha but sad to say I've probably been eating 2x the amount of meat that I've been logging. Someone told me these portions: 3ozmeat, 3oz carb (rice, sweet potato) and cup veggies. Really just wondering what my portion of meat should be…
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What are your favorite gluten free recipes?
Hi everyone, I have just started my first day of my gluten-free lifestyle today. I have been having a lot of weird symptoms which correlate with celiac disease which runs in my family. So while I'm waiting to get tested I've decided to start making these changes to my diet to see if it will help in the meantime. I would…
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Hot Yoga?!
Thinking about joining the hot yoga club in my area! I LOVE yoga and I really want to start doing it on a more daily basis. Just wondering if any of you have tried hot yoga and how you like it?! I'm just worried about getting nauseous, is it something you get use to after time?! Thanks!
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Best international dishes?
I LOVE to cook and I'd love to try something new from other countries! Recently I started cooking chicken pad thai and I'm in love with it. What are some of the most delicious dishes in the world?!
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New to GF.. looking for GF friends!
Hi everyone, I have yet to be tested for a gluten allergy but I've had a lot of weird symptoms/digestive issues going on and I know celiac disease runs in my family so in the meantime I've decided to go gluten free and see if anything changes! Looking to make some new GF friends who can help me through this process! I'd…
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Best at home workouts?
Hi everyone, I am looking for types of at home workouts varying from cardio, core, yoga, online videos.. anything! I have a gym membership at my work but I am only there Monday through Friday so I am looking for some workouts I can do on the weekends. Right now the only equipment I have is a yoga mat & 5lb weights. Any…
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Friends around the same age- 23?
Hi! I'm so sad because I had such a great support system on here but then I disappeared for about 6 months and lost most of the good ones! I would love to have some new friends in my range group! Add me if you'd like :) I am realizing now how much I missed MFP and the wonderful people on it!
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GROCERY DAY!
So it's grocery day for me! Just looking to spice up my grocery list with some different items. I tend to get to the grocery store and forget things I had thought about buying and end up buying the same things I eat over and over. When I get home I look in the fridge and I'm so uninterested in stuff I've already been…
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Back again!!
Hi everyone, My names Maura, I'm 23 and from Canada. I joined MFP a few years ago and successfully lost 30 pounds eating right and working out (I went from 182 to 152) 5'9". I really enjoy weight lifting along with combat & step classes. I haven't been on here regularly for about 6 months but I am happy to say I have kept…
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Gave up Aspartame
Hi everyone, I recently gave up anything containing aspartame, mainly for me it was sweeteners in coffee/tea and diet pop. I've been having mild headaches ever since and I'm just wondering if anyone else has experienced this.. maybe it's some sort of withdrawal symptom or something?