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use of fit bit
I recently bought a fitbit to help track my daily expenditure. An average day with approx. 45 minutes of exercise (walking or Cto5K) it says I burn 2,000 calories. Does this sound about right? I've been keeping my calories around 1200 which should get me a decent deficit...am I doing this right? How do you use your fit bit?
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Friends with open food diaries
Hi, I am looking for friends who have open food diaries. I like to see what others eat as it gives me great ideas. I am not one to judge what others eat.
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frustrated
I am a very SLOW loser..I am lucky to get 1 pound a month. I have been running for 10 weeks and still haven't lost a pound. I hope to someday be able to post that I've been successfull. I've tried eating little calories, more calories, no carbs. not sure why my body is so resistant.
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5 feet how many calories do you eat?
Hi, I am a shorty at just 5 feet tall. I'm curious how many calories others are eating and how much exercise you are doing. I am a VERY SLOW loser. Thanks,
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Low carb dinner-very good too!
Tonight I made oven baked chicken fajitas and served them in bibb lettuce cups. Even my wife raved about them and she is super picky! The chicken turned out so moist. I plan on making a pan of it and having lettuce wraps for work or southwest salad. Recipe: 1# chicken breasts- cut into strips Peppers ( I used red and half…
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low carb chili
I live in Wisconsin and the weather here is getting cold. I HATE cold! I am looking for a low carb chili recipe. I can live without the beans, no problem there. I was thinking of using mushrooms, onions, peppers, and zuchinni, and possibly ground turkey. I normally would add tomatoes with juice, and tomato juice and spices…
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frustrated beyond belief
Hi, I am so beyond frustrated at this moment. I am on medithin which is a very low carb diet. I have been low carb for about seven weeks. I have been in ketosis for quite some time, yet, I still am not losing any weight. I weigh in each Monday and I am so frustrated! I began exercising last week and I am not new to…
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exercise and soreness
HI I have been doing low carb for about 6 weeks. I've decided to add in exercise. Yesterday, I did 30 minutes on the elliptical and it was tough. I am not new to working out by any means. However; my legs felt very heavy. Is it from eating so low carb?
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Help with food ideas
Hello, I am fairly new to this new lifestyle change and for the most part it is not hard. In fact I am losing weight and feel great! My biggest obstacle right now is breakfast. I've never been one for cereal, oatmal etc.. The one thing I have liked and has worked for me is 1/4 of yogurt with some almonds. I know I cannot…
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crock pot protein
My wife and I just started following a low carb plan. I am amazed how simple it is, and I don't feel deprived of eating. Does anyone have any good crockpot protein recipes they could share. I am a social worker and work crazy hours and my wife does not cook. I'd like to throw it in and go. Thanks in advance, Dawn
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Ideas for low carb soup
Any ideas for a low carb soup? Or, any ideas for make ahead and eat through out the week kinda stuff.
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sweating while in ketosis?
My wife is doing medithin which is similar to atkins. very low carb with no more than 25. She feels like she is burning up..is sweating a good sign? Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated. Thanks, Dawn
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can someone please help me?
Hello, I am not new to this site or to weight loss per se. I struggle BIG time with finding the right amount of calories I need. I am all about the numbers and was hoping someone could help me. For some reason, it is just not clicking for me. Female 39 179 pounds Social Worker so mainly desk work with some very light…
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heart rate monitor
I have a polar FT4 HRM. How accurate are they? I did an elliptical workout today for 35 minutes and it says I burned 450 calories..that doesn't seem right to me.. any suggestions?
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chinese
We are going out for Chinese tomorrow for work. I always get stir fried mixed vegetables.. would it be safe to get just the mixed vegetables and NO rice? I'm thinking of saying lite on the sauce too.
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homemade granola
Looking for some good homemade granola recipes.. any ideas
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breakfast ideas
Hi, I cannot eat eggs..what are some other low carb breakfast ideas. Thanks
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Baked Oatmeal?
I'm not a cooked oatmeal fan..but love oats. I've heard baked oatmeal isn't as mushy..and I could add a bit of milk. Thoughts? Has anyone made it, if so did you like it? Also, anyone have any low cal recipe for it?
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strength/30 day shred ?'s
Hi all, I am not new to working out..I currently workout 5 days a week. I run, elliptical, spin, walk, swim...love my cardio! However, I'm looking to incorporate some strength training. I belong to a gym that has lots of weights but not too familiar with strength training. I need to tone for sure.. my question is.....what…
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addicted to exercise?/Healthy
Ok, so here is a question.. I have found that I am addicted to working out..lol not that it's a bad thing..a couple years ago I would lie around and NOT move..now, I workout 4-5 days a week an hour or more. I love sweat dripping from my face..the sweatier the better:) It's like a natural high for me..not to mention it…
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5 feet tall..calories needed
Hi all, I am a shortie.. 5 feet..looking for others to share how many calories they eat in a day..and if you exercise do you eat more? Can't seem to find the right balance of calories needed a day for weight loss.
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Oatmeal/help!
Okay.. I really like oats alot..however, not a huge oatmeal fan. First, I think I'm cooking it wrong..it seems to have no flavor and a bit mush for my liking.. How exactly should I cook it, and add things to make it tastier?? Would adding a splash of milk after it cooks thin it out some? Dawn
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My rant for the day
So, I've been at this for quite a while, almost 2 years. My weight loss is slow and I mean slow..I am obese..when I started I weighed 195..I am now down to 158. I am short not quite 5 feet. I simply want to cry.. I've been to 2 dieticians, my regular Dr. 3 times, and an endocrinologist who all cannot tell me why I've been…
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spring rolls made with rice paper??
I'm wanting to make spring rolls made with rice paper.. How do I do it? I would prefer veggies..and does anyone know what the rice paper tastes like?? I'm assuming it is good for you. Thanks in advance, Dawn
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very discouraged today! rant
Have made a healthy lifestyle change almost 2 years ago. I've lost 40 pounds very, very slowly. I haven't lost in over 6 months. Went to clinic for check up and blood work and instead of better it gets worse.. First my thyroid was elevated then I got meds for that.. After that my triglicerides went through the roof..took…
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eating more/hungry all the time
After doing the absolute worst thing possible...eating 1200 calories..working out and NOT eating exercise calories back, I decided to try the EMTL. Initially I did gain a few pounds but as of today it looks like the scale MIGHT be budging. I have been pretty consistent in eating 1400 calories a day. However, I find I am…
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washing heart rate monitor strap
My HRM strap is getting pretty gross. How do I clean it? Thanks
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camping food ideas please
Hi Friends, So, the camping season has begun. I'm in need of some healthy snacks or dinners for camping. I plan on bringing cut up veggies and dip along with various fruit. Any other ideas? I have a full camper with a fridge and freezer..Thanks in advance Dawn
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biking calories
I just bought a bike and love it. I wore my polar FT4 HRM and went for a 7 mile ride. It said I burned 368 calories..cool! Now, how accurate is it. Does biking really burn that many calories? Will it help with weight loss?
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will you check my food diary
OMG! I ate a lot of food today..I logged my yogurt and nuts to eat before bed..Freaking out a little with the high calorie numbers as I was used to only eating 1200. I did a lot of working out this week. I bought a new bike and couldn't resist going for a few rides. I tried to to go real slow to not burn too many calories…
