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The Great SALT CHALLENGE!
Hi Guys, A recent doctor's visit resulted in my recent motivation to DECREASE my sodium and INCREASE my daily potassium in hopes to DECREASE my blood pressure and avoiding a more pharmaceutical method. DID YOU KNOW.... * Each day your sodium intake should be about or under 2000mg? * Each day your potassium intake should be…
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SALT CHALLENGE
Hi Guys, A recent doctor's visit resulted in my recent motivation to DECREASE my sodium and INCREASE my daily potassium in hopes to DECREASE my blood pressure and avoiding a more pharmaceutical method. DID YOU KNOW.... * Each day your sodium intake should be about or under 2000mg? * Each day your potassium intake should be…
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How long does it take you to run a mile?
So I just finished my personal best mile running... 11 mins. I'm kinda new to running and not really sure what time the average person runs a mile or a good goal to shoot for. Suggestions, advice? What's your time? :)
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Chia Seeds
I read a blub in an article about how Chia seeds are an ancient superfood. They expand 16 times in your belly to help you feel full, are a great source of Omegas, and high in Fiber. They have about 60 calories per Tablespoon. So I bought a bag of organic Chia seeds at GNC today... along with a new protein powder jug. Added…
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Juice Plus
My cousin just became a distributor for Juice Plus. He swears it's the best thing since sliced bread, and says I NEED to take these supplements. Anyone ever hear of it? Thoughts?
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Best Motivational Quotes
Hey Guys, What are some motivational quotes you like to think of during your runs/ workouts? ** We can either make ourselves miserable, or strong. They both take the same amount of effort. ** Shut up and Squat! ** I run because not everyone can. ** If it hurts, your workout is decent. If you push past hurt to numb, your…
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TIRED TIRED TIRED OF BEING TIRED!!
It's one o'clock and here I sit soooooooo tired. I eat healthy, and enough. I exercise enough. Most nights I get at least 6 or more hours of sleep. But i'm soooo tired. Like dragging myself through water tired. So what I'm looking for is tips on how you, my lovely MFP peeps, energize yourselves. Of course there's caffeine…
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WHICH SCALE??
I have put up with my bathroom scale for 2 years... hating it every day. Today I had a revelation.... I should BUY A NEW SCALE! lol The one I have was a good one that is suppose to measure body fat, bmi, water percent...etc. i think it lies. In fact, I know it lies because it gives me a different number every time I step…
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BMI CALCULATING
Hey guys.... Yesterday at my gym I had my body fat measured using that little video game controller looking thing. It gave me a BMI of 27. It was post work out, btw, which I'm told affects results marginally. Last night I plugged in my data using an online BMI calculator and got 25.3. What gives? Which is right? I'm 5'5"…
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Kid's Lunches
My kids are such picky eaters that it's difficult to pack them a lunch that is easy to pack, healthy, and something they'll eat. What do you pack your kids? Tomorrow they will find in their lunchbox: 1 Goldfish bread cheese sandwich 1 Snack size Pringles Sour Cream and Onion Flavor 1 Fruit by the foot 1 Presliced Motts…
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Go AWAY belly flab!
I'm 35 years old, 5'5", 163 lbs. My goal weight is 140 - 150. I started at 205, so I've lost quite a bit so far. BUT... my belly is still flabby and I HATE it! I've heard that belly flab is the last to go, and you just have to keep at it until it goes away, but COME ON! I'm only 13 - 23 lbs away from goal and still belly…
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Wheat Belly Wondering???
Hey Friends, So I just heard about this whole Wheat Belly theory. I don't know much, but from the bit of research I have had time for, I'm almost convinced it's something that I need to try. But............. wow...... it's SOOOOOOOOO restrictive!!! Is anyone eating like this? How long have you been eating like this for?…
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Medieval Times Nutrition... MIA?
I'm going to Medieval Times Friday night, and wondering how to journal my dinner. I've requested the vegetarian meal... not info that I can find on the site. http://www.medievaltimes.com/
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HRM vs MFP Calorie Burn Estimates
Hey Peeps, I've noticed that when I wear my heart rate monitor (hrm) to the gym and figure out calorie burn based on my heart rate, weight, age, time, my HRM calculation is always lower than what MFP estimates I've burned when I enter in the activity. I assume the hrm is more accurate since I am entering my own personal…
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Getting off a liquid diet / Food poisoned!
Hey guys and gals, I've been on a liquid diet for a little bit over a day... more like a day and a half. I started the diet based on docs advice after a horrible case of food poisoning.... Thanks Subway! Not! I'm thinking maybe giving it until tomorrow to try solid food. Really, I'm not even hungry. But can't get nearly…
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Poor Dog locked in HOt car
Shopping at the produce store today when I hear this poor creature yipping away. I go to walk around the lot to find an idiot's Ford Focus with a small black lab locked inside. RETARD!!! Dude... it's over 100 f*#%ing degrees out today. You're parked in the sun on black pavement. Even though your windows were halfway rolled…
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8 Day Migraine
Hey Pals, Again I turn to the community of MFP'ers great advice and expertise. I have had a migraine for 8 DAYS in a row. I've suffered from migraines for the past five years, but this is by far the longest ever! It's just getting ridiculous at this point. I've taken my migraine meds as prescribed, and they offer some…
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RAW / Vegan / Vegetarian .... What are you? Why?
This is day 4 of no meat for me. I am trying to add as many raw fruits and veggies as I can, but not drastically changing my diet quite yet. I read a book on how raw food is best due to the wonderful enzymes it provides your body. Eating cooked food forces your body to recreate the enzymes you killed during the cooking…
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Wheat Belly Wondering???
Hey Friends, So I just heard about this whole Wheat Belly theory. I don't know much, but from the bit of research I have had time for, I'm almost convinced it's something that I need to try. But............. wow...... it's SOOOOOOOOO restrictive!!! Is anyone eating like this? How long have you been eating like this for?…
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Pain in the neck!
Ugh... I have a pain in the neck... literally! Had a migraine Friday and Saturday woke up with a horribly stiff neck/shoulder. I made both weekend days rest days... and today hit the gym thinking working my shoulder would help. Tonight I'm awake with even worse pain. I'm not one to go to the doctor for every scrape and…
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Mock Apple Pie.... WHY?! Would you put this in your body?!
Someone just emailed me a "fantastic recipe" for Mock Apple Pie. It takes the only healthy ingredient out of apple pie (the apples) and replaces them with Ritz crackers. EWWWWWWWWWWW!!
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eating back your exercise calories?
my doctor told me i don't need to log exercise calories or eat them back. he said that I'd just lose faster. but on a day like today, i probably burned 600/700 calories with my trainer for an hour...so following doctors advice that will leave me with a net of about 500/600 for the day. that seems too low to me...what do…
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Knee Troubles!
For the last few months my right knee has given me some light pain during working out. I haven't gone to the doctor in hopes that it would just go away. But now i'm afraid it's getting worse! Much more pain and some swelling and stiffness. I'm taking advil, but it's not helping enough. Today on the treadmill it hurt a lot…
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Vitamins / Omega 3's / and B's.... OH MY!
I know Walmart might not be the best place in the world to go vitamin shopping, but sometime convenience wins out, and last night was one of those times. So there I was, standing in the mega aisle of supplements, vitamins, weight loss promises, water pills, metabolism stimulants and everything other pill promising good…
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Help!
I'm going to Medieval Times Friday night, and wondering how to journal my dinner. I've requested the vegetarian meal... not info that I can find on the site. http://www.medievaltimes.com/
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Morning vs. Evening Weight
When is the best time to weigh yourself? Evening weights for me are always a few pounds more. Why?! Also, how often to you weigh in? I have heard you should only weigh in once a week, but I can't help but getting on that scale everyday!
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Juice? Raw? Just healthier choices?
I lost 30 pounds last year. Over the holidays I've gained back 20. :( But I'm back on the wagon and trying to reach my ultimate goal weight of 145. .... Seems like that will be forever down the road. I'm 205 now.... can't believe i even got here. So trying to figure out a healthier life style. But there are so many choices…
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Juicing
I'm starting the new year as a new healthier person! I watched the Sick, Fat, and Nearly Dead documentary and bought a juicer. So far I've only been able to replace 1 to 2 meals a day with juicing. Along with juicing, I'm eating healthier, making sure to record everything I eat, and trying to get some exercise in. This is…
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Raw Diet * Juices * Just making healthy choices?
I lost 30 pounds last year. Over the holidays I've gained back 20. :( But I'm back on the wagon and trying to reach my ultimate goal weight of 145. .... Seems like that will be forever down the road. I'm 205 now.... can't believe i even got here. So trying to figure out a healthier life style. But there are so many choices…
