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Keto people: ketosis/startup question
I'm new to the keto plan and I'm on my first day today! Breakfast was two hard boiled eggs, four slices of bacon, a babybel mini, and lots of water. However, I just got scared. I'm getting married in October and I have a menu tasting this Wednesday. Since I will have to eat carbs that night, am I better off starting keto…
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Cooking with sweeteners
Hello people! I was just wondering what is everybody's preferred sweetener for cooking? Specifically, sucralose versus erythritol sweeteners. I am new to keto and learning how to cut out all of those hidden carbs. Thanks for the help!
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Diet pills?
Is anybody out there using any kind of dietary supplements? Somebody suggested it to me to get a little more energy and motivation, but it makes me nervous. Thoughts? Anybody using them with success? For the record, I understand that there are no magic pills and that diet and exercise are the main factors in weight loss. I…
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diary advice
Seeing as I only have 5 pounds to go (yay!) I switched my weight loss goal to 0.5 pounds a week last week. I have been at a plateau for about 3 weeks now and I was hoping that increasing my calories and changing up my workout routine would help. Literally weighing in at the exact same thing every time. My new calorie goal…
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When to change weightloss goal
I have my goal set to 1 pound a week. I am about 135lbs and I'd like to lose around 5 more, but at this point I'm more focused on shape and toning. I'm at 22-23% body fat and I'd like to get down to 20%. I do a variety of workouts, including strength training. At what point should I be lowering my goal to 1/2 pound a week?
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What do you put on fish before grilling?
I just bought a couple of different kinds of fish that come pre-portioned and frozen. Specifically yellowfin tuna and tilapia. I'm trying to avoid marinades, simply because they tend to burn on my george foreman grill. What kind of dry seasoning do you guys put on your fish before it hits the grill?
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HRM advice
I'm going to go purchase a HRM tomorrow at some point, but I'm still trying to decide what kind to get. I know I need one with a chest strap and I'm not huge on booting up my computer to download a bunch of data. I'm simply interested in one that I can wear during my workout, take it off, and have it tell me how many…
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Zumba question
Hello hello! I just joined a gym and they have zumba classes. I love to dance in general and I have heard such great things, but I really don't know much about it. I have a reoccuring injury that involves my knee dislocating when I pivot with my foot planted. It's an old injury and after 10 years I instinctivly move in a…
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Struggling close to goal weight?
Hello all! I'm within 5 pounds of my goal weight and it seems like I've come to a crashing halt. For the past couple of weeks I've only gone UP a few pounds of water weight from TOM (joy). I'm joining a new gym to start taking some classes/strength train and I also started doing couch to 5K almost 2 weeks ago, so I'm…
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New runner needs advice
Hello everyone! I've just started doing the couch to 5K routine and I'm a brand new runner. I've only done the first couple of days of the program but I've noticed that I am constantly sore in my shin area of both legs. It's not a sharp pain, just a persistant dull ache. I'm alright with soreness, but I was wondering if…
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High protein/low carb snacks?
What foods are you guys eating to up your protein intake other than straight meat? I'm already doing a whey supplement, but man carbs are everywhere!! Grocery day is coming up and I'm looking for some fresh ideas.
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How accurate is C25K's calories burned estimate?
Any of you guys use C25K with a HRM or bodybugg? I'm starting C25K today but I spent all of my money on healthy food and now I'm saving for a bodymedia fit. Any help for me while I wait? I don't want to over or underestimate what I'm burning.
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Exercise off booze?
I always hear people talk about alcohol being "empty calories," so does this mean I shouldn't burn them off in the gym? Would that put me in a calorie deficit situation? As I read it I feel like it's a stupid question, but one can never be too sure.
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Switching from very low cal diet?
Hey everybody! I got the MFP app ages ago but I'm just starting to use it as a serious tool for weight loss this week. I just quit a high protein/low cal program because I couldn't afford to keep going to the doctor's appointments and was overall starting to struggle with the diet's affect on my sleep and emotional…
