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Need help with calorie, fat, and protein intake!!
Hi everyone, I am new to MFP but am familiar with what foods to eat thanks to WW. However, with WW I was only counting one thing- points. Now trying to balance calories, fat, and protein is harder than I thought so I could use some advice. I keep going in the red in protein- is this okay? I mean lean protein (eggs, chix)…
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sandwich steak
When at the grocery store the other day I picked up a package of steak from the meat department that was labeled as sandwich steak. It is very thin and each piece is no larger than the size of my hand. I am having trouble finding a "steak" entry that would match it. Anybody else ever use this type of steak?? Melissa
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A break from exercise?
So it's New Year's Day and I really don't want to exercise. I did 30 day Shred and walk/ran Monday through Thursday of this week so I figure there is nothing wrong with dedicating the day to nothing but football and relaxing with friends. So why do I feel like I am somehow cheating myself? I didn't eat so great last night…
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30 day shred day one- OMG
So I jumped on the 30 day shred wagon since so many others had raved about it and you are right! It's great! Today was day one and I had to really struggle to stay with it- especially during the cardio. If I got worn out I would atleast keep my body moving with a brisk walk for a few seconds rather than stopping all…
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Want to run- Need help getting started
My dad was a great runner in his younger days and my sis picked it up a few years ago and she looks awesome! Now it's my turn! Problem is: I don't know how to get started. Yesterday I walked about 1 1/2 miles and ran 1/10 of a mile about 3 different times. That's all I could handle! I was exhausted! Is this a start? Is…
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Day one starts tomorrow
Considering the fact that I have put on 10 lbs in the past 9 months, I decided I am now truly uncomfortable with my body and ready to do something about it. I would like to lose a good 15-20 lbs. I am not looking to be a size 4, just to be healthy and comfortable in my own jeans! I have two kids that I feel deserve to have…
