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Protein
I'm trying to increase protein in the simplest way possible. I'd rather not lose any muscle, thank you very much! (I know I will lose some, but I'm trying to keep that to a minimum). I'm having a hard time getting in the amount I want to squeeze into a day. RIght now I'm set at 40% carbs and 30% fat and protein. Other than…
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I need advice - should I get surgery or not?
I have a bunion on my big toe and it's gotten so big that when I wear sneakers, the pressure causes muscle spasms and pain in my foot. This pain IS manageable but sometimes it REALLY hurts! And usually it hurts AFTER the workout, not during. The foot doctor has agreed to remove the darn thing but it means I probably won't…
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sneaky peanut butter
That peanut butter must've been hiding in my cabinet for months because I nearly never got the oil stirred back in! I had to put it in a different container. Used a whisk. That didn't work because it was too thick so I used a fork for awhile. Then microwaved it. Anyone have any ideas for mixing pnut butter?! I'm tempted to…
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Ate lunch, still hungry. drank water, still hungry. Ate ...
I ate lunch, and I was still hungry. Maybe Sushi while starving wasn't the best choice but it looked so good! So I drank my water and was still hungry. So I came home, opened a can of green beans, ate them all, and I'm still hungry. now what?! What do you eat when you are still hungry but you really don't want to consume a…
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Customizing the food diary - what is yours set to?
I just modified my carbs, protein, and fat. I have a history of type 2 diabetes, even in the smaller women, in my family. I was a gestational diabetic twice and was insulin dependent both times. I don't think 55% carbs is right for me. I changed my diary to 30% carbs, 35% fat (olive and coconut) and 35% protein. Does that…
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How do y'all change the percentages in food diary?
I've read where people are customizing the protein, fat, carb percentages. How do they do that?
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Sodium. Why do you care about it?
I have low blood pressure and sometimes have to add salt to my diet. I generally add lite salt for the potassium but my bloodwork said I was a little higher than I need to be on potassium so I use kosher salt most of the time. I can actually "feel" when I'm low, but sometimes I do bother to get out the bp cuff and check…
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OMG. I lost two pounds. ME. Mearlie. Lost. Two. Pounds.
I was going to weight watchers for over a month and gained a pound. They kept telling me to "believe" and to keep coming and it would work. I kept thinking there was something really wrong since I didn't have to count fruit and vegetables. They were also pushing that new gadget, the active link. Thank you SOOO much Weight…
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Hey. Why's my weight loss ticker not tracking?
I lost two pounds, dangit! What's up with that big fat zero? How do I fix that? I put my new weight in but it's not showing. :(
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recipe calculator that delivers a measurement
Hi, I'm trying to find a recipe calculator that you can input a cup of this, a teaspoon of that, then it calculates the whole recipe and gives you the choice of a measurement instead of a serving. Did that make any sense? If not I will elaborate more.
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stupid stir fry! stupid cast iron skillet! stupid oil!
NO. Stupid ME! Veggie mix sticks so I pour about a tablespoon of oil. not enough so pour another tablespoon. AFTER I eat, I log all this into my food diary and good grief! I forgot how high in calories the oil is! I LOVE my cast iron skillet but dang, I'll be using the orgreenic from now on for veggie stir fry!
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what's your favorite gluten/dairy free product
Me? Udis gluten free millet chia bread. Second is hotdog and hamburger buns, also udis brand. I haven't found any other brands that hold a candle to udis yet. What's your favorite must have product?
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Anyone overeat when they are tired?
Man I could NOT stop eating today and I think it is because I was tired. Last night my brain just would NOT shut down and I was up most of the night. Today I tried to eat healthy but started early - I was hungry bc I'd been up all night - and just did not have an off switch. Most days I am perfectly content with my…
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Is there an "Over 40" group somewhere?
Hi all, I tried to properly introduce myself but I'm since re-thinking my strategy. What I meant to say was I'm in my early 40's. I am overweight, almost obese. I am 5'6" and weigh 171 lbs. I am here from weight watchers for several reasons, not just because it's free. (Free does help though!) I have 20-30 lbs to lose. 20…
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New to MFP, 20-30lb to lose
Hi, A couple months back, I had a life-altering few days on the couch when I was plagued with vertigo. That's when I decided that when I'm able to get my head off the pillow, I WILL lose this excessive weight. I don't need to be a supermodel and I don't need buns of steel, but I do have to get back into a normal weight…
