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This post is about gas (yes farting).
First off, this post is going to have WAY TMI so you have been forewarned. Okay, when I eat crappy food, I get gas. No brainer there. So I don't eat crappy food now. I've actually been cooking out of the 'Cook This Not That' series for a while now and I noticed several weeks ago that after dinner, I get really bad, really…
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Brestfeeding and Weight Loss
I had a baby last June and I've been breastfeeding her ever since. My current weight is 175 and I pretty much stay there. I can eat tacos and burgers and french fries and I'll still be 175. I can eat chicken breast and salad and health foods and I'll still be 175. So I opt for the good stuff so I don't die of a heart…
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Toddler Nutrition
Okay, I have a bunch of kids but this is about my youngest who just turned 9 months. I have been breast feeding her primarily but want to switch her to formula. I just got some samples of Enfagrow with a letter telling me all about how important DHA is and how this formula has DHA, Iron, Vitamin C and Vitamin E. Now I do…
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Stage 1 Worries
Okay, before I started this program, I lifted fairly heavily for about an hour 3 times a week. After lifting, I would be fairly sore the next day which I took as a good sign. Anyway, I've been doing this program for two weeks and I'm increasing my weight, but I'm very rarely sore after a workout. Is this okay??? I just…
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Stage 1, Day 1 and looking for feedback. . .
Okay, I started the program today and here's what I did weight wise, etc. Dumbell Squat - 15 with 15 lb weights on each side (felt a little light) Dumbell Squat - 15 with 20 lb weights on each side Push-Up - 15 at 45 degree angle Seated Row - 15 at 70 lbs (felt a little light) Push-Up - 15 at 35 degree angle Seated Row -…
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Workout/Protein/Eating Questions
So last week I decided that I needed more vegetables in my diet. I thought that a good way to accomplish that would be to eliminate my lunch time protein shake which consisted of 2 scoops of protein, fruit, yogurt, ice and some almond milk. I replaced that with a salad with chicken or tuna, tomatoes, feta cheese, light…
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Stage 1 Questions
Okay, I have no idea if this is even going to make sense but here I go. I'm confused. So workout A, exercise A has listed: Squat Workouts 1, 2 - 2 sets, 15 reps, 60 sec rest. Workouts 3, 4 - 2 sets, 12 reps, 60 sec rest. Workouts 5, 6 - 3 sets, 10 reps, 60 sec rest. Workouts 7, 8 - 3 sets, 8 reps, 60 sec rest. When I…
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Breastfeeding a 7-Month Old
I had my last baby in June of last year. I've been breastfeeding her and don't want to quit just yet. I've been losing weight and am past my pre-pregnancy weight so that's not an issue. A couple of months ago I noticed that I would eat well for a 3-4 days and then I would notice that the baby would get super fussy and I…
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For all you kettlebeller's. . .
I need some ideas for music to swing to. I like things with a beat and/or 'get your *kitten* up and just do it' type of music.' Things like Amerie (gotta work), or Tupac (you can do it) and Beatie Boys (hot sauce committee) anything like that. What music are you listening to?
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Calling all cyclists. . .
I read somewhere that women that bicycle 6 miles a week are more fit and are able to lose weight easier and keep it off. Is this true? Thoughts?
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Hunting
This is completely off topic but I need some help. My hubby is interested in hunting. He's never been but he would like to learn so I was thinking of something 'hunting related' as a gift for Christmas and to encourage him. Problem is, I know even less about hunting. Sooo, where do I start? Is there a book that someone…
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Nursing and HRM Question
I have a Polar HRM that I love and have been using for a while. I just had a baby 4 months ago and am nursing. I started getting back to the gym about 2 months ago and have been wearing my HRM but I notice that the strap keeps slipping I lose the heart rate periodically. Prior to having the baby, I've never had a single…
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HRM and Nursing - Probably Women Only
I have a Polar HRM that I love and have been using for a while. I just had a baby 4 months ago and am nursing. I started getting back to the gym about 2 months ago and have been wearing my HRM but I notice that the strap keeps slipping I lose the heart rate periodically. Prior to having the baby, I've never had a single…
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Post Baby Body
I had a baby 4 months ago and I'm back to my pre-pregnancy weight but my hips are still seriously wide. I know you can't target specific areas to lose fat in but I'm wondering if this is normal? This is my 4th pregnancy but I can't remember if this changes or not and I'm losing serious inches in my waist but not on my hips.
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Portobello Mushroom Caps
I bought the portobello mushroom caps at Sam's to make a risotto and it turned out that I only needed two of them. They're GINORMOUS!!! At any rate, I don't want to throw out the other two so I am looking for some ideas. I'd like to use them in a side dish that I'll put with a protein (or incorporate a protein into). Can…
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How do I add this to my diary???
So tonight I'm going to a Greek restaurant with the family. The restaurant doesn't have nutritional information available and I've looked for something similar on the website but can't find anything. So how do I log what I'm going to eat?
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For those with children. . .
So I took my 2 year old to the doctor for his checkup and lo and behold, the kid is in the 110% for his height and 20% for his weight - basically, he's tall and skinny. Now he eats ALL THE TIME but I don't keep crap in the house so he doesn't eat crap. He eats fruits and veggies and whole grain granola bars and yogurt.…
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30 Day Shred Weight Question
I just received the 30 day shred dvd in the mail and it suggests to get some weights. What size do you guys recommend? Or I guess a better question would be, what are they used for so I can make that determination?
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Kettlebells Help
Here's a little about my background. I lost 90 lbs and I got to where I could bench 125 lbs. I move a lot of weight. I'm currently 7 months pregnant and I've scaled back my bench to 80 lbs and am focusing on just maintaining what I've got until after I have the baby. I still work out with a lot of weight though, for legs,…
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Kettlebell Workouts
Here's a little about my background. I lost 90 lbs and I got to where I could bench 125 lbs. I move a lot of weight. I'm currently 7 months pregnant and I've scaled back my bench to 80 lbs and am focusing on just maintaining what I've got until after I have the baby. I still work out with a lot of weight though, for legs,…
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Simple Sugar Versus Complex Sugar
Okay, I am pregnant - 27 weeks now. And I've been diagnosed with Gestational Diabetes - AGAIN! After my last pregnancy, I lost 90 pounds, I eat right and none of that mattered soooo, here we go. Anyway, my question has to do with sugar. Obviously, I cut out all of my simple sugars (as many as I can). I use stevia in my…
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I need some motivation. . .
Well, I've lost 90 lbs total. I've worked really hard at it. So I got to my goal weight and I had no additional goals. So I've gained 10 lbs back and I still have no motivation. So I guess I need someone to help me find some motivation. I stick to it for a few days and then give up. I still work out. Mostly I eat right. So…
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Pilates and Yoga
I've recently gotten into pilates and yoga and after taking yoga once a week for the last couple of months I really noticed an increase in my flexibility. I would like to continue but my gym doesn't offer a lot of yoga or pilates classes. Can anyone recommend some good DVD's that I can use at home?
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Post Baby Belly Questions
I've had 3 kids - the last one born in January 2009. I've got stretch marks across my stomach and on my inner and outer thighs. I've reached my goal weight about 4 months ago and am now focusing on toning parts and just generally staying in shape. I would like to flatten this area a bit and slim it down some and I'm…
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Weight Loss and Hormones
I guess this is mostly directed to all of you ladies out there but if there's a man that can help then feel free to hop on it. I've lost 90 pounds and have reached my goal weight. I still work out 5-6 times a week. So here's my problem. Ever since I've lost all of this weight I am having some serious mood swings about one…
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Strength Training
I'm getting ready to stop using my personal trainer and have been searching for a site that shows exercises for strength training so that I can 'group' my strength training together on the days that I do it. Anyway, I came across this site that is incredible. It has videos and a way to target every muscle group so I…
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My massive muscles are getting me in trouble.
Okay, I'm 5 pounds from my goal weight. And I'm actually only that because I'm retaining water for the next week (it's my time of the month). So for all intensive purposes, I'm at my goal weight. Now I've spent the last 6 months strength training twice a week so I'm fairly well built now. Not massive but I have a lot of…
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I need a hug. . .
Normally I do really well. I've lost 35 pounds since starting with MFP and I've lost a total of 79 pounds. in all. The last few days I haven't been feeling it all that much. I haven't been throwing the program or anything but today I've just felt really depressed so I ate some pizza. I'm going to the gym again tonight to…
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Some Random Question
I'm working with a trainer and I've lost 33 pounds in the last 3 months. He's changed my diet several times and so I've only used MFP as a guide and not the rule. So now he's got me doing 3 days at 900 calories with my protein above 100 and my carbs around 50. On the 4th day, I get 2100 calories with 150 grams of carbs and…
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Help understanding the food aspect. . .
Hello all. I'm currently working with a trainer at my gym. He has me eating 1300 calories a day, getting my protein over 100 and keeping my carbs under 100. So I've been doing this and everything is all fine. We work out 3 times a week together for 45 minutes. Before we work out I warm up for 20 minutes on the treadmill. 2…
