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Is 'eating at deficit' enough?
If you look through the forums there is always talk about 'eating at deficit'. But, really it's more than just eating fewer calories than you burn. It's also about what you eat. Your body needs fuel. You can eat garbage and be at a calorie deficit, but you aren't going to feel good and it will probably hinder your weight…
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Weightloss Implant?
Scientists in Switzerland have developed an implant that measures circulating fat in the blood stream and releases a hormone called pramlintide that causes the sensation of satiety. They speculate that this will basically 'cure obesity'. Seriously? I didn't gain weight because I felt hungry. I gained weight because I…
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I want to be better than her
That girl sits on the couch watching TV and playing games. She eats whatever she wants and binges until she is in pain her stomach is so full. That girl can't be bothered to move her body. She has aches and pains and it's comfy on the couch. That girl is so big that no matter what she wears there is just no hiding it. She…
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Coconut oil is great, but....
Do you really need to add it to things like smoothies and oatmeal? I use it in place of fats (butter) to saute things or pan fry things like pancakes. Are the health benefits good enough to add it to things that I wouldn't normally use an oil/butter in?
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Coconut oil
I was skeptical at first about coconut oil, but after using it for a while I'm sold! Usually I would use butter to cook with, but coconut oil is not only better for you, it is also really easy to use with cooking. It withstands high heat and tastes great. I also started to sautee some things in veggie broth instead of…
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I broke my fibula but don't want to stop exercising...help!
I made a personal goal to work out every day that I eat...so every day. Mostly cardio with some light weight training. But, I tripped on Thursday and landed on my foot wrong and broke my fibula. :sad: I need to find ways that I can work out and get the cardio I need while my leg heals. I don't have access to a pool, but I…
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Do not splenda my pie!
I don't know why, but my bf who is happy to eat ice cream almost every day always tries to get me to make the holiday pies with splenda. YUK We don't ever use splenda, we barely use sugar. But, a friend made pie with splenda one year and he liked how 'fluffy' it was. I told him he is welcome to make a splenda pie, but I…
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Mean girls and the shame spiral...
So, I was doing really well. I was working out and logging my food. Making healthy choices and feeling like I could finally get this weight/health thing under control. I had a few slip ups, but nothing that shattered my confidence. I hadn't had a knock down drag out binge in months. So, what happened? I let something that…
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Cutting carbs and I feel so dizzy...
I'm not following any specific diet, but I have been trying to decrease my carbs. For the last few days I have felt kinda dizzy and shakey. Kinda like you get with low blood sugar, even if I've eaten. Is this normal? Will this pass? My diet log is open if anyone wants to look. I am not carb free, just trying to eat fewer…
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My 'bento box'
<Every day I make a 'bento box' of fruits and veggies to nibble on throughout the day. I still have regular meals, but this helps me get those raw, delicious veggies in. I wash and prep my veggies when I shop so it's super easy to just load up my 'bento box' in the am and go. This works for me, what do you guys do to get…
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Butter -vs- Margerine
Interesting Youtube video. I prefer butter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KG_ybdk1VaE#at=39
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How to burn 600 calories in 30 minutes!
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Nice Macros!
Recently a MFP friend of mine sent me a few links about macro's. I'm working on losing weight and getting fit and for the most part I stay under on my calories. But, I didn't really pay much attention to the other components of nutrition. Most days I was over on protein and under on sodium and fat. I didn't really think…
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Gee.....thanks?
It has been really busy at work lately. And, yesterday the unit was hopping. At 3pm I still hadn't gotten to eat lunch. I went into a patients room to do something and his visitor looked at me and said, 'You are always so busy, you think you would lose some weight.' I just stood there for a second thinking...did she just…
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Now that the holidays are over...
Everyone want's to know what your New Years Resolution is! I don't usually make a resolution, but this year I am. I am resolving to be more selfish! :devil: Yes, I am resolving to put myself first and say no without remorse. Yes, as a matter of fact it is all about me.:bigsmile:
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Do you think that thin people hate fat people, and why?
Recently I have been wondering this, and the news anchor that got an email from a watcher that said she was 'too fat' and a bad role model really made me think it's true. I have seen people be passed over because of their weight, I have had people be downright rude to me because of my weight. I have talked to people who…
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Wow! This little girl is so inspirational.
Little Breanna was bullied at school for her weight. At 9 years old she was almost 200 lbs. In one year she lost 66 lbs through exercise and eating right. what an inspiration! http://abcnews.go.com/blogs/health/2012/12/10/breanna-bond-9-loses-66-pounds/
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NSV!
I have to share this NSV, because it is something small, but so wonderful to me. I have some arthritis, and for the past few years every morning started with pain. I was in so much pain I would have to go down the stairs one at a time holding on to the railing. Well, through a healthy diet and exercise I have lost 30 lbs…
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I'm the Food Genie and I will grant one wish!
Don't you wish there were such a thing as the Food Genie? If I could get one wish from the Food Genie it would be to have potato chips have the same nutritional value as spinach. I'd have chips at every meal! What wish would you ask of the Food Genie?
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You call this 'Storm Prep'?
So, I worked 12 hour shifts all weekend and couldn't get to the store to prep for the storm. So, I gave my bf a list of a few things to get and asked him to get other supplies in case we lose power for a few days. So, I come home last night and he shows me what he got....two bags of tortilla chips and salsa, ice cream,…
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Answer the question.....
Like a politician! :grumble: I'll ask the first question. What are you doing this weekend?
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Hurt my leg-should I get it checked out?
So, yesterday I went to a concert in Boston (RUSH!). They were awesome! But, I really messed up my calf dodging a Boston cabbie! I felt a pop and now I can barely walk on it. I can stand, I can pull my leg forward, but I cant walk a full stride with my leg going behind me. (if that makes any sense) so I can take baby…
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The Torso Shot
I know I'm going to take heat, but I'm kinda curious. What is up with the torso shot? Where is your head? People used to say, 'my eyes are up here' now...what? Your eyes don't matter? I'm not always happy with my head, my hair is unruly and such, but I don't take pictures of just my torso instead. :tongue: I just picture…
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Love your way to success!
This is similar to a post I made before, but I really think that this simple message is important to success. LOVE yourself enough to do what is best for YOU! Know that you are worth the effort it takes to eat right and work out. And, be kind to yourself when you make mistakes, you are human, there are times you will eat…
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Self hate or self love?
When I chose to take control of my health and get fit I decided I love myself too much to abuse myself anymore. And, I have a long way to go as far as weight to lose, but every day when I take care of myself. When I workout, and eat right, I feel like I have reinforced that I am worth better than the gorging til I was in…
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I'm losing fat and can't wait until I can ________!!!
There are so many things that motivate me to get fit, but one of the biggest things is being able to wear whatever I want and feel comfortable. I'm losing fat and can't wait until I can wear whatever I want!
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What is this 'Heavy Lifting' thing I keep hearing about?
I do cardio every day but am really sporadic with any weight training. When I do weight training I do 5 reps of 10 using 10lb weights and basically just do upper body. My legs are already pretty muscular from hiking and carrying around my big self all day. But, I have seen people posting about 'Heavy Lifting' and how it…
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Supplements?
I was taking a multivitamin but ran out a few weeks ago and didn't replace them. This past week I have been really tired and feel wiped out. I thought it was because I stepped up my workouts a little but now I'm wondering if it's because I am not taking vitamins. I honestly don't know what I should be taking. Are there any…
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What foods surprised you?
Since I started tracking food I have been surprised by how bad some foods are (french fries!). Today the Phantom Gormet asked on fb what people thought of turkey burgers and out of curiosity I put it into the log to see how it compares to a beef burger. I was surprised to see that there basically is NO difference in…
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Thanks for Noticing!
I have lost 25 lbs since I started focusing on getting healthy. I exercise every day and I watch what I eat. I still have a long way to go but people are really noticing the difference. Pretty much everyone has noticed but my bf... At least he doesn't say anything about it. I don't like fishing for compliments, but I told…
