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Question for weightlifting experts!
Hi all, middle aged, post-menopausal woman here. After a long period of illness last summer/fall (chronic leukemia) where all I could do was lie around and lose muscle mass, I got back into a workout routine two months ago. I know that at my age I can’t really expect to gain a lot of muscle, so my main goal has been to…
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Fitbit question -- exercise calories
I've done a search of past posts and can't find an answer to my question, so please bear with me if this has already been discussed. I just got an Alta HR and started using it today. I went to a cycling class earlier, which I used to just log in MFP as "Spinning." When I went to the MFP app to log it, I see that the Fitbit…
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I'm back!
I went away for awhile...couple of months at least. Needed to take a break from all the drama. Also needed a break from the tracking. The good news is I haven't gained any weight. The bad news is I've been so very busy and stressed out I've been subsisting on coffee and snack-y foods. Time to start planning, cooking, and…
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Exercise routine reboot
Hi all, I've been so very sick for the last several weeks. Cold? Flu? Pneumonia? Don't know -- spent most of Monday at the doc seeing specialists and having tests done. I'm on antibiotics and Prednisone and feeling much better. I'm still not back 100% though. A flight of stairs wears me out and I have to stop and rest…
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The Food Babe is a raving lunatic
I love Jezebel. Good for a chuckle: kitchenette.jezebel.com/the-food-babe-is-a-raving-lunatic-1685840128
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Quest Bars
After hearing about them for months I finally went to GNC and bought one today. Biggest waste of $2.99 ever. I can't even finish it. Blech.
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Lift how often?
I've been wanting to start a weight lifting routine with a trainer. My problem is time. Currently I work out (30DS or other DVD) between 5:00 - 6:00 am, 3 days a week while my kids are asleep, and then run or bike one morning per weekend. If I replaced one weekday workout and my weekend workout with weight lifting, would…
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Justin Bieber
Shoulda known the pecs, biceps, quads weren't real...they even gave him a big boy peepee. :o :p defamer.gawker.com/unretouched-photos-calvin-klein-gave-justin-bieber-a-p-1678469833
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Fitbit problems
I've had a Fitbit since September 2013 and I love it. Problem is my THIRD device is malfunctioning. The company has been great about replacing them for free when they stop working, but I'm getting sick of this. It's the cheapo version -- the Zip. Should I upgrade to a fancier version or just try a different brand…
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Holy WOW Max Brenner!
My boss took the department to Max Brenner for a "holiday fiesta" and I ordered the Strawberry Hazelnut Crepe. It was heaven. Heaven heaven heaven. I knew it had to be a gajillion calories but that's ok. Out of curiosity I've looked for the calorie content and I can't find it. Anyone have any idea? The Max Brenner "banana…
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Just a silly gripe
Didn't have time to prepare lunch this morning, just ran out to Panera and brought a bowl of chicken noodle soup back to the office. I got three pieces of chicken, about half a dozen pieces of pasta, and one carrot. The rest is broth. I'm going to be hungry in half an hour after drinking my bowl of chicken juice. :\
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Jezebel on detoxes
Haha I love Jezebel! (On my phone so can't do link, sorry) http://jezebel.com/reminder-that-detox-cleanse-is-a-crock-of-*kitten*-1667272420?utm_campaign=socialflow_jezebel_facebook&utm_source=jezebel_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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Hear ye hear ye
Just putting this here for personal accountability. I've made an executive decision: I'm going to eat at maintenance through the holidays. I've gained and lost and gained and lost the same 5 lbs for a couple of months now. I'm worn out. I'm giving myself permission to eat 1700 calories a day rather than 1400. I'm going to…
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Dr. Oz
OK I really need to get back to work. But first... http://www.salon.com/2014/11/13/pseudoscience_promoter_dr_ozs_twitter_qa_was_a_magnificent_trainwreck/
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This made me LOL
so I had to share
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Silly Q re: 30 day shred
After no working out for 7 weeks (very sick), I started 30 day shred last night. I'm so sore I can barely move. Are those 30 days supposed to be consecutive or can you take a rest day now and then? :D
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pepper tastes funny
I'm eating a red bell pepper and it has an odd plastic-like flavor. It's just a regular pepper from my grocery store, came in a plastic bag, washed it this morning. Blech. :\ Anyone else experience this?
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"Is Staying Thin Easy? It Doesn't Matter" -- from Jezebel
Not sure if this is the right place to post this, but I found this interesting... http://powderroom.jezebel.com/is-staying-thin-easy-it-doesnt-matter-1593337311?utm_campaign=socialflow_jezebel_facebook&utm_source=jezebel_facebook&utm_medium=socialflow
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nooooooooooo
I had my lunch all planned out. I measured a delicious salad with peppers and grape tomatoes and sugar snap peas and blueberries and baked chicken breast and balsamic vinaigrette...about 400 calories. I had a meeting at work and they catered lunch...I decided to save my salad for tomorrow and had half a tuna salad sandwich…
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I'm hungry *pout*
Going to whine a bit here...please bear with me... My entire support network is out of town this week: husband, mom, both babysitters. I work full time and I've got my kids enrolled in an all-day gymnastics camp 8:30-6:00 (mom guilt is strong this week). I didn't have time to exercise today and I'm going to be putting the…
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hahahahahahaha
http://theoatmeal.com/comics/dieting_pie_chart Can someone please put the proper html codes on this? damn interwebz
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Do you burn more calories walking in high heels?
Well you should! :laugh: :wink: :laugh:
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Scale app?
Someone should invent an app that turns your phone into a digital food scale. I'm at a conference and I have no idea how many calories my bran muffin has. Obsessed much? LOL
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My seven-year-old really showed me... HA!
Years ago I decided that sugary breakfast cereals were a no-no (because let's face it, they're so yummy, my kids will eat the whole box in one sitting), so I decided that I wouldn't buy any cereal with more than 10g of sugar per serving. I don't remember where I came up with that number...honestly I think I heard a friend…
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Dumb question
When you go running and it's very hot (89F) and humid (55%), do you burn more calories? Please say yes.
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general frustration and "set point" insight?
I'd like to share with you my recent email correspondence with my dietitian. I've actually dropped another 1.5 lbs since my last email to her, which makes my loss since April 1 a whopping 2.5 lbs. FYI...I had lap band surgery two years ago. It's pretty loose so I don't have a lot of restriction. I'm 5'3" and 48 years old.…
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Why Dieting Doesn't Work -- WATCH THIS
I wish I knew how to post live links here. I've tried basic html but it doesn't work. Anyway...watch and listen and share! Lots of interesting information here! Mindfulness, awareness, knowing your body and hunger...that's become key to me. Changing our relationship to food is the first step in battling the obesity problem…
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Calling all runners -- HALP!
About 6 weeks ago I was running after a tough weight training session and OW! My calf muscle tightened up into a knot and I spent the next couple of days limping. I've been stretching after every run but I still get a twinge now and then. Today, after no pain at all for several days, I hopped on my treadmill and after five…
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questions about muscles...
I had a one-hour strength training session with my trainer this morning and he was commenting that while I'm pretty strong in every other area, my lower abs are still pretty weak. I wonder if it's because I had two pregnancies followed by two c-sections? The second one was seven years ago. Can muscles fully recover from…
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Danger!
Do not buy the new "Pure Protein Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Soft Bake" bars! They're sooooooo good and irresistible, I ate three of them today. 190 calories a pop. I feel a little sick and I'm not having dinner. Tsk. Live and learn.
