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"Gross" and "Net" calories *burned*?
I was wondering about this in the back of my mind for awhile, and I see very little information about it.... I'm talking about Gross and Net calories burned. How many people here actually separate the two of them, and count only the "Net" burned calories? And how does MyFitnessPal handle this? When I burn 300 calories from…
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Diet pills? A few concerns...
I've never taken diet pills or supplements until now, never believing they actually worked and never being able to afford them, however after coming across some on clearance at the health food store, 80% off, I thought I'd give them a try... However since taking them I've noticed a few things.... This may all be…
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Cracking or Popping in Joints While Exercising ?
Hey everyone =) Okay, I know I have been out of shape, due to several years of health issues I've been mostly sedentary, and I know a combination of that , and my weight can probably put a bit of a toll on my body and joints... I've been working out several days a week, however I notice, a **lot** of cracking and popping…
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Frying in oil affecting calorie counts?
Hello everyone =) I am wondering how much frying something in oil affects the calorie count of foods, and whether or not it's advisable to actually count the calories from the oil? For example.... scrambled eggs, when I look at the nutrition facts , are the calories from the oil required to fry them assumed to be included?…
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Milk?
Looking for opinions here =) Just how "Good for you" would you guys consider milk to be, and when you're aiming for either weight loss , or a long term change in your diet, do you include milk? I used to think skim milk was the way to go, but then I've recently heard a few things advocating raw whole milk as almost a…
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Loose skin, extra "Rolls" and other worrisome oddities...
Hello everyone =) Okay, I have been freaking out about a few things, and before I get too carried away with worry, I was hoping to find a bit of support, answers or hear some feedback on a few "Issues" I'm having/noticing with weight loss.... I guess I may be looking for some confirmation that what I'm going through may be…
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Low calorie mashed potato desserts?
I am looking for ways to make use of mashed potatoes as a base for a dessert, be it candy cookie or cake... hoping to find something lower in calories, and avoiding the use of white flour...... (I still like simple ingredients and can't get used to the typical "health" desserts using things like wheat germ and flax seeds)…
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Ways to "Stretch out" the calories in traditional dishes
Recently I have been in this phase, where upon realizing just how many calories some of my favorite "Comfort foods" contain per serving, I am doing everything I can to stretch out the calories, adding or replacing ingredients here and there so I can still enjoy the taste without the extra calories.... It has turned out…
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Cheats, or "Freebie" foods
I am wondering, if anyone has any foods that they consider either "Freebie" foods, because they're healthy, or perhaps have certain foods they don't count if they are below a certain amount of calories (10 or 15) I know some programs, like weight watchers, has "0 point" foods, that apparently you can eat as much as you…
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Exercise minimums, for those with health troubles?
I have a lot of health problems I have been dealing with lately.... Besides some of the usual troubles associated with being overweight, (Knee problems, asthma etc...) I also have some extra stuff I'm dealing with.... head problems, like dizziness and balance problems, head pains and even fainting spells which I haven't…
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Fast Food?
Hi hi again =) I would like to ask, how many people here, enjoy things like fast food, while on their diets, and with a bit of caution and mindfulness manage to still lose weight? I've been losing weight at a slow steady paste, but whenever I view other's diaries, =x lol there is an obvious difference in the menu's , I…
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Picky Eaters....
Hi hi ^_^ I am searching for any tips or advice I can get for people like me who are extremely picky eaters!!! I didn't get to where I am today by enjoying my fruits & veggies, and super refined junk food is what I grew up on.... Of course I soon learned if I plan on getting to where I wish to be, it's about time I start…
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Keeping track when you have a crazy sleep schedule
For various reasons, it is virtually impossible for me to keep a consistent sleep schedule, for more than 3 days tops... Some days I'm up all night, other times I'm up all day.... sometimes I do more "Napping" than sleeping throughout the 24 hr period... I know I'm not totally alone in this.... Perhaps there are other…
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Friends and Support...
I have something I would like to say here. The entire point of having a "Support system" and one of the biggest advantages of a site like this where people can get together and become friends with one another... Is having someone encourage you when things are going difficult, and to pat you on the back when youre' doing…
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Calorie Cycling
Was wondering how many people here have tried, or had any luck with Calorie Cycling? counting calories per week, instead of per day.... and alternating between high and low days...... to "Trick" your metabolism, supposedly to prevent your body from hitting a plateau and going into starvation mode? I've been trying this for…
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Coming out of my shell
Hello everyone =) I'm 28 yrs old and just started with myfitnesspal about a month ago.... I've lost 12lbs so far, and up until now have been too embarrassed to talk or say anything lol... But I figure it might be nice to have someone to talk to, and I can't stay hidden forever, so decided to muster up the courage to…
