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Salad Dressing Takeout Containers?
I think I may be grossly underestimating my salad dressing measurements. If I have a small Solo mini takeout container of salad dressing (clear plastic cup with a lid), I've been counting that as 2 tablespoons - but I really think it's more than that! I think it really might be 4 oz, but that's 8 tablespooons!!! Any ideas?
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HRM calorie burn estimate too high?!
Hello everyone, I recently bought my first HRM. It's a purple GAIAM model and it doesn't have a waist strap. I programmed my personal info in it and it tells me how many calories I've been burning - but these calories seem liek a lot! All this time I've been underestimating my calories burned? Is this accurate? HELP!…
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Tired after 2 ab exercises? Is this normal?!
Hey everyone, So my fitness question is - is it normal to REALLY feel the burn when you're doing your ab exercises? Whenever I am doing circuit training that targets the abs or even yoga that focuses on the abdominals, this is my hardest area - I get easily tired and literally feel like I am going to die after working the…
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Any Wii workout game recommendations?
Happy New Year everyone! I got a Wii for Christmas this year and so far I just have the Just Dance 3! DVD. Does anyone have any good suggestions for some good workout games? I was considering getting the Wii fit component, but it's a little pricey. Is it really worth it? Do I really need it? Thanks! Diana
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20LBS BY THANKSGIVING - WEIGH IN 1
Hey everyone! Did anyone weigh in today? How did you do? What can you improve on next week? I gained weight this week - but it was my own fault! I am thinking of trying to do weight watchers with this simultaneously. Any thoughts? Hope everyone is doing well! We can all do this together!!! XXOO
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20LBS By Thanksgiving - MAIN POST
Dear fellow challengers: I want to apologize for the disorganization with the posts. As I said from the beginning, I have never done a group before and I really don't know what I am doing. I just started this because I thought it would be fun for us to band together and try to lose some weight before the biggest American…
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My amazing Butternut Squash Soup Recipe - 157 calories!
Hello everyone, I am having the most amazing butternut squash soup for lunch today and I had to share the recipe with you. I originally posted it on my blog (ou can see pics there) but I copied and pasted it below. I added curry powder to give it a kick and it really did the trick! enjoy! :-)…
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20 LBS by THANKSGIVING - 9 weeks away! Day 1
Hello everyone, Just checking in to see how we are doing! I think the first few days are always the hardest. I did pretty decent yesterday because I prepared all my meals myself. I am motivated but I am not 100% confident in my ability to do this. The weekends, or bad days, really throw me off! I also just want to note…
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How do I measure something I fried in oil?
Hey everyone, I made fried ravioli's and they were super healthy until I fried them in canola oil. My question is, how do I add frying them in oil to the recipe? I used about 1.5 cups of oil in the pan but most of it remained in pan when I was done. So how do I calculate this? Please help! Thanks
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20LBS by Thanksgiving - HELP w group!
Morning everyone! Okay so how am I supposed to do this group? Just create a daily thread? I've never done this before! Should we have a weigh in day? How is Thursday or Friday? That way, it will give us motivation for the weekend! Diana
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20LBS BY THANKSGIVING - RULES
Thanks for the help and advice everyone ! Okay, here are the 20LBS by Thanksgiving Rules that I have decided upon: The goal of this group is to lose weight and get healthy by Thanksgiving. I am calling it 20LBS by Thanksgiving, which is my ultimate goal, but if you can't lose this or want to set your own goal, that is okay…
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20 LBS by THANKSGIVING
Hello everyone, I have been on this site for a year now and have yo-yo'd in my weight loss, up and down the same 10 lbs. I have no one to blame but myself. I still have 50 lbs to lose, at least. Now, things in my life are changing and I would really like to lose 20 lbs by Thanksgiving. I chose this date for a lot of…
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20LBS by Thanksgiving
Hey everyone, How's it going today? I am a little frustrated, and feel like everyone is losing weight but me. I know it's my own fault. I can't seem to keep my calories at 1200 or even 1400. I am not giving up though and am still trying. I am hoping my doctor clears me for vigorous exercise so I can really start working…
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20LBS by Thanksgiving - Monday
Dear friends, Morning! How is everyone feeling today? How did we do this weekend? What positive change did we make, and what do we want to do better? I am a little disappointed in myself this weekend for going over my calories. This makes me feel like my scale will NEVER budge. But on a positive note, at least I got myself…
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20LBS BY THANKSGIVING - WEEKEND
Morning everyone! Happy Saturday! If you're like me, the weekends are really difficult for you to stay on track. My advice is to just do the best that you can and if you over do it a little bit, then try to do something active to counter balance those calories. Let's make it a goal to do something active this weekend! What…
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HELP I am not losing weight **TEARS UP**
I weighed in this morning and gained 2 lbs! I am SICK over it and don't understand. I haven't even logged it yet, because I am too upset. This week I made sure to stay UNDER my calorie goal and I worked out for 5 days in a row! (Which, I never do!) I don't understand what I am doing wrong!!! I am going to be around junk…
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Is it worth it to get a nutritionist?
Hello everyone, There is a holistic healthcare practitioner nutritionist at my salon and I was thinking of going to her for weight loss. The initial apt is $95, lasts 2.5 hours and includes a total evaluation and plan. The follow up apts are every 4 weeks and are $45. I was hoping to speak to her about health issues, geta…
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Need mfp & twitter friends!
Hey everyone, Would love to make new friends on MFP for support and find new followers on twitter! (Follow me @fairytalefeasts)
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Changing my Daily Goal
Hey MFP peeps, Okay so I have been writing recently about wanting to change my plan and kick start my weight loss! I need to loose 50 lbs, and would like to have 30 of those pounds GONE by the end of the year. Now, I am thinking of changing my daily calorie goal to 1400 instead of 1200. I go over 1200 everyday anyway and…
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Country Stars Favorite Healthy Comfort Food Recipes!
Hey everyone, I saw this in Self magazine so I thought I would share it! Hope you enjoy! http://www.self.com/fooddiet/2011/07/country-stars-comfort-food-slideshow?mbid=enws_0621#slide=1
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Freshology and the The Fresh Diet Fans?
Hey everyone, I have been really struggling lately with my eating and I need to get over this initial hurdle of losing my first 10 lbs. I need a kick start so I was thinking of possibly ordering a meal delivery, calorie controlled plan for a week. (I have a wedding on June 25 and want to feel good!) Does anyone have any…
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60lb to lose, how do I do it?
Hello everyone! I have been on MFP for a while, since October, and I really struggle with my self control and overeating. I keep losing and gaining the same 5 lbs. I am trying to reevaluate things now and come up with a new approach and plan. I have 60 lbs to lose and would really like to lose 25 by my birthday in October.…
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Cancer and Re-Usable Water Bottles
Hey everyone, I am in need of a new re-usable water bottle I can bring to work. I don't like the steel ones because the rim opening of the bottle is too small for me to put a half lemon wedge in. So my question is, what number am I supposed to be looking for on the bottom of hte plastic water bottles? I know that some of…
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Buffalo Wing Sauce
Hey everyone, I have a favorite salad that I order everyday - a buffalo chicken salad. I order grilled instead of battered fried chicken and it comes covered in the wing sauce. I LOVE it, it's so spicy and delicious but I know the sauce is made using some butter. Does anyone have any idea just how many calories are in this…
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Do I really need a HRM?
So, do I really need a heart rate monitor? As of now, I have been using MFP to track my daily walks or exercise. If so, does anyone have any suggestions for a good one that isn't too expensive (or big, bulky and ugly LOL)?
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To my fellow emotional eaters ...
I have decided to finally start blogging about my weight loss journey and emotional eating problems. I posted my first blog today. If you care to join me or comment about your own struggles, please add me as a friend! :-)
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But I don't like snacks!
So it seems like the general consensus is that you are supposed to eat small meals throughout the day - a reasonable breakfast, lunch and dinner plus two or three small snacks to keep you satisfied and prevent a binge. I don't really like snacks though - I'd much rather forgo the apple or almonds and use those calories for…
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Exercise Logging
Hey everyone, Is there a way I can prevent my exercise calories from being added into my daily calories? I don't want to "eat" my exercise calories, but sometimes if I see that I have so many calories left, I forget that they include exercise cals. Any advice? Thanks!
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Brown Bag Lunch Ideas
Survey - how many of you pack and bring your lunch everyday? What kinds of healthy things do you make? How do you keep your salad or sandwich tasting good the next day? Do you make all your meals all at once? Or do you make it each night or morning? I would love some tips! :-) Thanks!
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Need emotional support!
Okay everyone, I need your support! I am really going to try and DO THIS now! I logged my meals yesterday and I did a real workout yesterday for the first time in weeks. I really need to lose weight for health reasons, plus I am going to be a bridesmaid in 2 weddings next year. As some of you know, I do write an online…
