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ow my back
I've been painting my son's room for the past couple of days and my lower back is killing me. I didn't do anything specific to injure it, but I was feeling stiff and sore last night and it's only gotten worse throughout the day. I don't feel like I can run or bike, but I do want to do some kind of exercise. Is there…
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Help me fix my apple sauce
Went apple picking with the kids last weekend and I have a mountain of apples in my kitchen. I made a huge batch of chunky apple sauce and it's soooooo sweet! I can't even finish a cup of it. Any tips on how to de-sweeten it?
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Stupid Fitbit questions
I got frustrated trying to figure out my BF, BMR, TDEE, etc etc etc so I bought a Fitbit Zip (the little one that doesn't track your sleep). I just set it up and I'm reading through their online user's manual, but I still have questions. Do I wear it 24/7? I read that it re-sets itself at midnight to track daily activity,…
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Today I am a runner
I started running again a few months ago after many years of not doing much of anything exercise-wise. Up until today, whenever I started a run, this is what was going on in my head: 45 seconds in: "Oh man, this sucks. Why am I doing this again?" 2 minutes in: "My legs feel like lead. I hate this." 3 minutes in:…
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corn maltodextrin
I'm not used to artificial sweeteners. I drink my tea and coffee black, don't drink sodas or other sweet drinks, and when I want something sweet I go for the real thing -- cane sugar. So when I want to get a quick shot of protein with not a lot of calories, I drink EAS Myoplex Lite and I can taste the artificial sweetener…
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USDA Guts National Organic Law
I'm not a big organic activist or anything, but this article shows that something is seriously wrong with the food industry in the United States.... Joint statement of Consumers Union, Food and Water Watch, Beyond Pesticides and Center for Food Safety U.S. Department of Agriculture Guts National Organic Law; Circumvents…
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going over on FAT
Almost daily, I go over on fat. I eat a lot of cheese and nuts. Occasionally avocado. It's not like I'm chowing down on french fries. Should I be worried?
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Watch out for all those chemicals in your food...
...like di-hydrogen monoxide!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yi3erdgVVTw
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wheat thin freakiness
I just worked my way through a box of Wheat Thins over the course of several days, correct recommended serving by correct recommended serving (16 crackers), and the freakiest thing just happened. There are really EXACTLY eight servings in the box, DOWN TO THE LAST CRACKER! :noway: Did someone at the Nabisco factory…
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Cleanse!!!1!
I just read this hilarious article: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/kelly-maclean/surviving-whole-foods_b_3895583.html When I got to this paragraph I thought of some of the threads I've seen on MFP and I had to share: "I pass the table where the guy invites me to join a group cleanse he's leading. For $179.99 I can not-eat…
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A little worried :(
I've been working really hard the last two weeks to stay within my calorie goal and stick to my exercise program. I've done really well and I absolutely give myself credit for that. I decided not to weigh myself during that time because the numbers on the scale freak me out and I get obsessed. Well, I get obsessed…
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Why drink more water?
<a href=http://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2013/09/why-drink-more-water/279591/Why "Drink More Water?"</a> <i>“40 percent of Americans drink less than half of the recommended amount of water daily,” said Sam Kass, White House Senior Policy Advisor for Nutrition Policy [sic?], yesterday. Kass and Mrs. Obama’s press…
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cardio before weights? weights before cardio?
I know there are different opinions out there, but my question is about maximizing my weight loss. Currently I run 30 minutes 5 times a week and just this week started weight training again after taking the summer off (kids out of school, no time for gym, etc.) I'm trying to fit in 45 minutes of weights at least twice a…
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I did a stupid thing
I let myself get too hungry -- VERY busy morning, no time for a good breakfast. Anyway, on the way back from dropping my mom at the airport and on the way to the office, I was thinking "I need lunch. What to get for lunch?" I considered McD (yuck), then Subbway (better), then decided on sushi at the grocery store, which is…
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calculator?
Every now and then, as my weight continues to drop, I re-check the my BMR, TDEE, etc.. I've bookmarked several sites that have calculators, and I wondered what you more knowledgeable and experienced people thought of this one: http://calorieline.com/tools/tdee Thanks
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more protein, less fat??
Looking over my food diary, I find that I'm consistently going over on fat and I'm not getting enough protein. I have it set to 40/30/30, so 113g protein and 50g fat. I did this with the help of my nutritionist over a year ago and 57lbs ago, but I'm assuming it's still a good goal. I'm looking for food suggestions. I eat…
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Lab animals and pets getting fatter
Wow...maybe I've got the fat virus!? Kidding...I know only I am responsible for my weight battles. But this article is very interesting. Could definitely change perspectives... http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=lab-animals-and-pets-face-obesity Lab Animals and Pets Face Obesity Epidemic Animals in human care…
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Exercise log advice?
I've been doing Daily Hiit Insanity Workout Killer, or whatever it's called (chick with boy body and big fake boobs) and I've been classifying it as "calisthenics" on my exercise log. It sure feels like more than that -- suggestions on how to log it more accurately?
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ego boost nsv
As I was coming home from the gym just now two FedEx guys slowed down in front of my house and checked me out, smiling. That hasn't happened in YEARS. Oh yeah. :)
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Obesity could help you live longer?
I just came across this interesting article. Not saying I'm going to stop trying to lose weight and get in shape, but it does offer an interesting perspective. I watched my already thin father waste away to about 85lbs (cancer), so this definitely jumped out at me. "In study after study, overweight and moderately obese…
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I need a snack
...but I don't know what I want! I'm a little bit nauseated (don't know why), but my stomach is also growling from hunger. Ideas?
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ads like this...
...bug me to no end! http://img.turn.com/img-data//chicos_soslimmingfall2aug_soslimming2/082012b_728_90_SoSlimming_emb.jpg "Hidden Fit technology" HA! Those models are sticks, of course they look slim. Try squeezing my fat *kitten* into those pants, and I'll look like a sausage. That is all. :)
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stalling
I still have such a long way to go and I'm feeling discouraged! I don't need advice on calories or carbs or BMR or TDEE or anything like that. I don't really need any advice, for that matter. I think I have a bit of "new healthy lifestyle fatigue" and I'm letting some old (and bad!) eating habits creep back in. I know…
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Sugars?
Why does MFP set sugar RDA so low? I don't eat many sweets but I always go over. ie I had an orange for bfast and 17 of my 24g for the day are gone.
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Well this is depressing...
I read about this study the other day -- this article explains it well. Click on the link in the second-to-last paragraph to see a revised weight loss calculator based on this study. Very depressing, but good to know. (If it's true and accurate) http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/08/01/dieting-vs-exercise-for-weight-loss/
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Just FYI
Good article with lots of links http://www.bbc.co.uk/health/treatments/healthy_living/your_weight/
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Heart rate monitors
So many to choose from. I'd love some advice! Right now I'm just planning to use it during my gym cardio workouts, but eventually (when most of the weight is gone) I plan to train for a triathlon. How reliable are the monitors without the chest strap? Should I go ahead and invest in a big fancy one, with watch/alarm/lap…
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Heart rate monitors
ack...posted in the wrong place
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Do carbs make you thirsty?
I've been working really hard to lose weight and have lowered my carb intake dramatically. Today I treated myself to one piece of whole wheat bread -- first piece of bread in almost a month! It was delicious, but now I'm so thirsty. I've drunk about three large glasses of water in the past few hours and I'm still thirsty!…
