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Syncing with FitBit
Hi! After some time off, I'm trying to get back on track with my eating habits. I have my Fitbit set to sync with MyFitnessPal...but it's not actually syncing. The last time I used the app, it was working fine - any ideas? When I go into "apps" it shows that it's connected...
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ISO healthy pasta recipes!
I'm looking for healthy pasta recipes! I'm on a soft-foods diet for the next week or two (issue with my jaw) and I'm trying to plan out meals for my family. My daughter will eat anything with pasta in it, so healthy pasta (with lots of soft, cooked veggies in it) would be perfect. THANK YOU!!
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Family/Kid Friendly Dinner Ideas
Hi! I'm looking for some inspiration for dinner ideas. I have a 4 year old and we all eat dinner together (no cooking 2 or 3 dinners here!). She's a fairly easy to please kid - I'm so lucky! My real issue is finding meals that are quick to make (30 min or less OR can be made in advance) that will be both healthy and good…
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HRM vs FitBit
I've had a Polar HRM for years and really liked it. I need to replace it after it met an unfortunate end. Several friends really like their FitBit. For those that have used both - which would you get? What are the pros/cons of getting a FitBit over a new HRM? THANKS!
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Trouble syncing with FitBit?
Is anyone else having trouble syncing their FitBit with MFP today? I figured out how to sync mine a few weeks ago and have been having success the past 2 weeks. But today it shows my activity as 0, even though I'm at 9000+ steps today. THANKS!
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popcorn??
I need some help. I am making popcorn for me and my daughter. We make it ourselves (not microwave) so I know exactly what I'm putting into the popper. The problem comes when I try to figure out the nutritional information for it. The counts come out differently if I just count the amount of popcorn I measured out + the…
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FitBit Calories?
Hi! Thanks to the advice from folks here, I took the plunge and got a FitBit. I really like it so far, and hopefully it will be the missing piece to get me motivated to lose weight. So, my question...I am making an effort to be more diligent in logging my food on MFP. I also feel like the FitBit gives me a good sense of…
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Green tea vs. water
A friend recommended an exercise plan to me and I'm going to give it a try this week. She had success counting calories and following the exercise plan - she said she skipped the diet included in the book. I'm planning on doing the same - tracking calories here and doing the exercise plan only. That being said, I flipped…
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Cutting out sugar
I saw a piece this weekend about a diet plan where you basically just cut out all sugar. The "expert" said you could lose 4 pounds a week by simply eating 15 g of sugar or less a day. Now, this seems ridiculous to me. And, because I was watching it on an airplane, I couldn't go back and write down the name of the person or…
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What's for lunch today?
I can't figure anything out...what are you having for lunch today?
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Losing the bloat/looking thinner?
I'm hoping someone can help me. I've recently gotten back on track with my eating and exercising. As much as I want to lose weight, I'm really focused on setting a healthy example for my daughter. The question? I have a large function next weekend. Obviously I'm not going to lose more than a pound or two before it (which…
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Battling Afternoon Hunger
How do you battle afternoon hunger? I have always been this way - in between lunch and dinner I am HUNGRY. Growing up I would eat a second lunch when I got home from school. And now, in my (late) 30s, I still get so hungry in the afternoon I need to EAT. How do you battle this? Or, perhaps, how do you work this extra meal…
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30 day shred question
Hi! I've been doing the 30 day shred and have a quick question. Two weeks into doing the dvd my knee started bothering me. I don't know if I hurt it while doing the DVD - I haven't been doing the DVD every day (more like 3 or 4 days a week with some treadmill days mixed in), and when I did it on Friday, I paid extra close…
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Portion Sizes
As I'm working harder at getting healthy, one of the things I realized is that while I generally eat healthy foods, I eat WAY too much of them. My portion sizes are way too big. For example, once I weighed the chicken breasts, I realized that one chicken breast is actually 2-3 portions! So, my question - for those of you…
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Snack Ideas?
Can anyone share your favorite snacks? I'm in a rut, and I need to try new things! I like carb-y snacks - like pretzels and popcorn - but I want to try new things! THANKS for the ideas & inspiration!
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Meal Planners...
For all of you who plan out your meals for the week...what are you going to be making for dinners this week? I am stuck in a rut and need some ideas! So far I've got tilapia and lasagna roll-ups on my list, but that's it. THANKS!
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Low(er) sodium lunches
After being more diligent with my food logging, I am sort of horrified at how much sodium I am eating. No doubt this is contributing to my non-weight loss. So now I'm looking for some lower-sodium choices for lunch. I eat lunch at home, so I can cook something, but clearly canned soup and sandwiches aren't cutting it. I…
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Healthy Passover Ideas
Hi! Passover starts Monday night, and I'm just getting back on track with my diet. Does anyone have ideas for healthy meals during Passover? Most recipes are really rich and high in fat. For those who don't know, during Passover you can't eat anything made with grains (wheat, barley, rye, spelt) or corn/legumes/rice. That…
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Soft Foods
Long story, but I am on a "soft foods" diet for a couple of weeks due to a jaw issue. Other than soup and pasta, does anyone have ideas for healthy & tasty meals? I don't eat eggs (I know, eggs would be a perfect choice), which is complicating matters further. I know to steam my veggies (I usually eat all my veggies…
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BeFit in 90
A newbie question...last night I read a lot here about why you should strength train. And I found the "BeFit in 90" videos on youtube. I just completed the Day 1 workout. Aside from the horrific realization of just how out of shape I am, I have no idea how to log the workout. Anyone done these videos before? THANKS!
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cooking & oil
I'm in the midst of making breakfast and I have a question. I'm making some hash browns (well, shredded potatoes). I measured out the potatoes and the oil and cooked them. And when I was done, I put them on a paper towel to get any extra oil off. I logged it as the amount oil that I measured, but with what's left in the…
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workout help
A newbie question...I posted this on the fitness board, but I think this might be a better place to ask. Last night I read a lot here about why you should strength train. And I found the "BeFit in 90" videos on youtube. I just completed the Day 1 workout. Aside from the horrific realization of just how out of shape I am, I…
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How long before you started to notice the changes?
I always hear people talk about how much better they feel when the start exercising regularly and eating right. As much as I need to lose weight, this is the biggest motivator for me to make these changes. When did you start to notice a change in how you feel? I've made some big changes to how I eat and I've been really…
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cardio & strength - does order matter?
A quick question - if you are doing cardio & strength, does it matter which order you do them in? My plan for tonight is 30 min on the treadmill and one of the strength/weight routines that you pull out of Self magazine (wild and crazy night in my house, right? :) ). Is there a benefit to doing one first over the other? Or…
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Healthy & quick lunch ideas?
Hi! I'm trying to plan out meals for the week, and I am out of ideas for lunches. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so I don't have to worry about portability, but I do need things that are quick (or can be prepped in advance). Ideally I would like to feed my daughter the same thing as I'm eating - she's not a very picky eater, but…
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Hi from a Newbie!
Hi! I'm Mara from Fairfax, VA (just outside Washington DC). I'm a stay-at-home mom to an amazing 3 1/2 year old, and as she's gotten older, I've gotten heavier. I've been playing with the app for a few months on and off, and I'm ready to commit to actually losing some of this weight. I need to be healthy for my daughter…
