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How do I add a food that isnt "recent, my food", etc?
I can't figure out how to add a food I've never eaten but which is absolutely in the database. How?? I have to pick one of those but none fit ... a common food I haven't entered.
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New Here. A quick Introduction.
Hello everyone. It's been awhile since I've logged onto MFP and I did so, specifically to search for a group that was utilizing the Beck's CBT approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. I'm happy to have found y'all. I'm surrendering to this approach because for me, it's literally all in my head. I have no…
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Myth or Fact? Simple Math: 3500 calories = one pound? Eat
So many folks have posted information on MFP about whether to eat their exercise calories or not, and I provided my answer but never previously provided the WHY behind my approach. I hope this information helps answer that question in part, but the other question it addresses is whether the simple "calories in versus…
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PB2 Recipe Contest Ends Today
For all of you PB2 fans, submit your recipes to the Bell Plantation folks (deadline today!) and you may win PB2! They're making up a cookbook from these fan favorite, tested recipes which may be the best thing about this contest. Can't wait to see what everyone does with PB2 that I haven't thought of! Check 'em out on…
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Can You Fix a Food for Me? Help!
I've "upgraded" my laptop to Windows 8 and since doing that, many features of the MFP website are unavailable -- one of those is that I can no longer correct a food that's been input incorrectly. I just entered a food "TrainerRobin Pink Grapefruit Flesh Only (grams)" but inadvertently entered the serving size as 100 grams.…
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Great Restaurant for Healthy Eaters w/a Cool Website Tool
Just returned from Jason's Deli -- a great place to be as good (or as bad) as you want to be and still enjoy a delicious lunch. The best part may be the restaurant's website. It has a feature where you build a meal (much like Chipotle has) where you add all of the items you've eaten,with a quick click of the mouse, and it…
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If You Could Choose ONE Food that you Can't Diet Without ...
In the interest of keeping this thread super helpful to everyone, but concise and to the point, tell us the ONE food or drink that is the MOST helpful to your staying on track, calorie and nutrition wise. I can't wait to find out what your little "gem" is! Maybe we'll all add it to our food repertoire, too!
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Almond Joy Cocktail
Delicious and not many calories!!! My new favorite: To a glass full of ice (I use a 12 ounce glass): --1 shot of chocolate whipped cream flavor vodka (67 calories per ounce) -- a half shot (or maybe a little more) sugar free coconut espresso syrup (zero calories) -- a splash of sugar free almond espresso syrup (zippo…
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An Email Response that Might Help Some ...
I just answered an email that I got and as I was writing it, I thought that for some it might be helpful. So I'm sharing here: Hello, you asked me why it's a bad thing to lose lean body mass. vs other kinds of body mass. Think of it as though the lean body mass (your bones, organs blood, and muscle tissue, etc.) are your…
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Weight Gaining with Age: Quick Tips Video
Here's a link to a quick video on Runnersworld.com's site, with a few tips about how to avoid that dreaded weight gain that comes with age: http://www.runnersworld.com/video/1,8052,s6-22-0-6,00.html?&cm_mmc=nutrition-_-5112011-_-nutrition-_-VIDEO: Avoid Age-Related Weight Gain
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What is YOUR Wagon?
Let's see if I can explain this one -- it's one of the two revelations that helped me transition from a lifelong dieter to someone who made a genuine lifestyle change four years ago. For years, when I'd diet, it would last for months and I'd have good success in losing weight but then I'd fall off the "wagon" and eat…
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The Five Most Overrated Exercises
This is a great article and since I couldn't recap it properly here, or write the same thing any better, I'll just provide the link. It's worth 5 minutes of your time to read: http://www.livestrong.com/article/435124-5-most-overrated-exercises/?utm_source=maynewsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=110510
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TrainerRobin's Question re Calorie Burn
Okay, I've answered a number of questions on MFP. Now it's my turn to ask y'all for your feedback! :laugh: The advice I'm looking for is reputable academic/medical studies/research on the issue, not general opinions. Being from the fitness industry, I get (and give) plenty of that. I'm looking for some specific…
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Mocktail -- Colorado Bulldog
Okay, if you don't like Colorado Bulldogs (aka a "Dirty Mother"), close this topic because it'll probably gross you out. If you love 'em. Read on. This is one of my favorite cocktails and probably had something to do with my weight gain. LOL. It's one of those cocktails that gives me "fat pants." But just now, I went to…
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Good News for Runners
If you are like me, and constantly hear non-runners caution you against the damage you're doing to your body from running, check out this new article from NPR. It's good news! http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112556135
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Just Tried a New Product: Mio Liquid
I saw the commercial on television and saw it yesterday at the local Walmart. Its the new Mio Liquid Water Enhancer. I picked up the Berry Pomegranate flavor and just tried it. Zero calories and tasty, but what I like the best is the ability to squirt just a little into your water or a lot. I might want it stronger for a…
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I'm going on a "Scale Diet" -- want to join me? LOL
I am one of those people who weighs themselves every day and it's not a problem -- I' okay with seeing fluctuations up and down and stay focused. But just for the sake of knowing I can break myself of this habit and just to see if it makes any difference, I'm going on a "Scale Diet." Effective yesterday, I am committing to…
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Sometimes the 3500 calories = a pound Rule doesn't apply!
Just to make y'all feel better about any slow progress you might be facing, I'm going to share my experience from my 7 day February vacation (February 16 - 22). In a nutshell, in those 7 days, I gained 9.4 pounds. Yep. Really. But my calorie surplus was about 4804 for that entire seven day period (yes, I tracked…
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How Good Are you at Choosing the Healthiest Foods? QUIZ
I think I'm pretty good at this, generally, but I did miss a couple here. If you haven't see the NUVAL nutrition labeling system in your nearby grocery store yet, look for it. It's awesome. At the NUVAL website, they have a quiz ... it's the green banner that says "nutrition by the numbers." Give it a try and report back…
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Mounds Bar Martini
C'mon. We can't ALWAYS be good. If you like Mounds bars, you'll love this little number. Yummo! My NEW Favorite!!!! Yummo!!!! Hungry Girl's Mounds Bar Martini One 25 calorie packet of diet hot cocoa mix 3 ounces of Vodka 2 ounces sugar-free coconut espresso syrup 2 tablespoons fat free Reddi-whip Directions: Combine cocoa…
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Heart Rate Monitor Watches
I have been getting several questions about Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) watches, so instead of replying to each of you separately, I just summed up my two cents worth in a blog post. Hope it's helpful to those of you considering the purchase of this fun, new (and helpful) toy! :flowerforyou:…
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Sharing Recipes -- Is it possible?
I've entered several recipes and was hoping that since I went through every step of the process to make them public, that they might be, but my sister was looking for them and I tried to help her, and we can't find the at all. Of course, they're still on MY recipes, and I double-checked then all to ensure I had checked to…
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Clean Eating -- What's That?
Because so many folks have asked, here's the quick and dirty on eating "Clean." "Clean eating" is a term most commonly referring to a diet that emphasizes whole, unprocessed foods and is low in saturated fat, added sugar, sodium, preservatives, artificial colors and artificial flavors. Foods included in clean eating are…
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Clean Eating Egg Salad
Nutrients Per Serving entire recipe/one cup) : Calories: 170 Calories from Fat: 30 Fat: 3.5g Saturated Fat: 1g Trans Fat: 0g Protein: 17g Carbs: 18g Dietary Fiber: 3.5g Sodium: 528mg Cholesterol: 106mg This healthy clean-eating Egg Salad is the perfect school lunch! It’s hearty, tasty and takes no time at all to prepare.…
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Workout/Lifting Apps?
I have found one app that I like for lifting/resistance training (JEFIT),but I'm wondering if you have any others that might be even better. What I like about JEFIT is that it actually has a little exercise demo so my clients can see the move to do on their own, without me. I also like how it tracks your weight, reps, and…
