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Best time of day to take Vitamins?
Hi there, I take these supplements every day: - Centrum Ultra Women's (multivitamin) - I am anemic and this gives me a good helping of iron along with other important minerals - B Complex (for converting food into energy and not fat) - Vitamin C (immune system) - Vitamin D (don't get much sun and I heard its good for…
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Anyone have P90X or INSANITY That They Don't Use Anymore?
Hi there :) I've heard lots of good things about P90X and Insanity...although I can't afford the $200+ right now for them. I'm wondering if anyone here has it and either 1) Doesn't use it anymore or 2) Could afford to give it up for a few weeks! If you could send it to me that would be awesome...I would send it back after…
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You All Should Adjust Your Nutrition Percentages!
MFP has us set to monitor our intake eating 50% carbs, 20% protein, and 30% fat. 30% fat?!?! And eating LESS protein than fat?! That is not right for weight-loss. Protein is the building-block of lean body mass and ultimate fat loss. I think all weight loss diets should be high-protein and low-fat. It has definitely worked…
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Healthy Blueberry Honey Oatmeal Cookies (Low-Cal!)
I made these cookies for the first time last week and they are SO GOOD! They taste super-sweet yet each one is only 150 calories. INGREDIENTS: 3 tablespoons light butter, room temperature 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup honey 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1/2 cup whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 1/2…
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Whoa...New Scale. Why Are My Readings This Way?!
So I just purchased an Omron Scale/Body Fat Percentage high-tech thingy that measures the fat in your body from your feet/heels to your hands (HBF-514 style). It was expensive, and rated high in stars on Amazon so I'm assuming that it gives accurate readings. Anyway here's what I got: Weight: 137.4 BMI: 23 Body Fat %: 32.6…
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Can I LOSE Fat and BUILD Lean Muscle at the Same Time? If so
Hi there! I'm pretty new to this site but I LOVE it so far! I've completely changed my diet around and am eating very natural and high-protein. I do a nice variety between cardio and strength every day. Please check over my profile to see what I'm doing to lose weight so far and check a few days of my food log. My question…
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Gotta Look Good for the SPOTLIGHT!
Hey guys...just wanted to say HELLO and that I'm excited to be using this site to help me lose weight! :smile: I started my weight loss journey in December of last year when I looked in the mirror and hardly recognized myself anymore. Since then I've lost 25 pounds but put a few back on...so I decided to join myfitnesspal…
