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Finding my "sweet spot" for loss...
My weight has been stuck for a long time now. I started paleo/ primal in November. I have Hashimoto, switched from Synthroid to Armour in December, I have a hunch that my hormones are out of balance. I lost 12 lbs, in the first four weeks but it know it was from not having carbs. 50 yrs old female, 5'4", sedentary - office…
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Newbie looking for Advice ...
I am female, 50, 5'4" and weigh 167 lbs. my goal weight is 150. As with many the last 15 or so lbs have been challenging. I've been on a primal diet for 70 days. I have cut out sweets and processed foods 10 years ago, so I basically removed wheat, grains and legumes. I eat about 1300 calories a day, about 65 grams of gross…
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Typical Shopping List
Here is a general list of the types of food that I regularly purchase and eat... This is by no means an exhaustive list of the whole foods that I eat, but these are the foods that I eat most often. These are foods that I like....if you just stick to the outside edge of the grocery store, you’ll find most of your whole,…
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Looking for Ezekiel Tortilla Wraps in SC
Maybe not the right forum to ask, but I am in search of these tortilla wraps, they sell the bread at my local markets but I can't find the wraps. Anyone in the Charleston area that know if these are sold at the Traders Joe's or Whole Foods. I can order them on line but I need to buy bulk, 12 packs of 12 count. thanks in…
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Hormone and Success, is it possible?
I am 47 and I hit the 105 day mark this week... logging and posting everyday.. 5'4", CW160. GW 140. I lost 50 lbs 8 years ago, now some has crept back, wanting to get off 20 lbs.. In March Dr upped my Synthroid to 125 mcg, body is still adjusting to that I guess. I started March upping my calorie intake (1260-1360),…
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New HRM- Polar FT4-
I am kind of kicking myself right now. I purchased aPolar FT4. Since, I am a novice when it comes to this, I was looking for a user friendly one that told me my HRM, calories burned, progress. I work on the elliptical, walk and use weights, and will pop in a DVD now and then. No hardcore runner, or anything like that. I…
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My Journey -Day 65---my path is going in circle- not forward
First, I want to say this is not a pity party.. I learned when facing challenges and difficult times it is best to right your thoughts out and once they have been purged, I am able to move on and focus on the positive.. I want to say congratulations for those who are successful, that each day is a new day toward a new…
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Weigh before or after?
MFP friends, Do I weigh food before or after it is cooked? making lean hamburger on grill tonight... it may shrink some, but what is the proper weight to calculate? thanks...
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Does Morning Cardio Burn More Fat?
Cardio in the morning or later? This is an often discussed questions among gym goers. Some believe that doing cardiovascular exercise first thing in the morning, even before breakfast, will burn the most fat. However, I have also came across articles which are contradictory saying cardiovascular exercise anytime is just as…
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Scale doesn't tell the whole story-
There are two types of tissue that make up your weight. These tissues are fat and muscle. When you initially step on your scale after a couple weeks of weight training, it may appear that you are losing only about a pound a week or you might be gaining weight. The weight scale does not accurately represent what is taking…
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Oatmeal good or bad?
Ok, this question has been bothering me for awhile. In October a local health food store was offering free 40 min sessions with a nutrionalist. I was seeking some guidance so I took an appt. I shared with her that I had been struggling with weight loss, I had been still recovering from surgery (emergency female) back in…
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HR - Keeping in Zone
I posted earlier that I purchased a Polar FT4. At set up it had my resting HR at 80. My HR Max at 173, then it calculated the "zone" I should stay (65%-85%.) 113-147. I notice that during work outs on my elliptical, I have a really hard time staying in that zone. I try really hard but I am always over 85%. It was usually…
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Workout Plans for Free
I have been struggling to develop a workout plan, one I know I would stick to and that could be done at home without having to pay for a gym membership. I found the a great website, Fit Click, http://www.fitclick.com/workout_plans It offers thousands of free workout plans to choose from. Simply find one that suits you,…
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any experiencing hair loss?
Anyone?? In 2003, lost 50 lbs with 6 months, I know that was too fast and not healthy for my body, my skin looked shallow, my face ash, and most importanty I experienced hair loss. Clumps, I would find it on my bathroom counter, on the floor, on my clothes... I stopped coloring, and cut my hair short to not make it so…
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Restaurants and Sodium
was out running errands today and while hubby and I were out we stopped at a popular mexican restaurant for lunch... I knew what to stay away from and what would be the healthier choices.. Chips and salsa were sent back to kitchen, so far so good. I selected Grilled Mahi tacos and black beans. Seemed smart... Now it has…
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Weight Loss After 40....
Great article, thought I would share...... :smile: http://health.yahoo.net/caring/weight-loss-after-40-why-it-s-so-hard-and-what-works Side Note: how can I make a website a hyperlink, so anyone can click it and not have to copy and paste? Not sure why it works on some postings and not others>.
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Why I haven't seen any loss......
When I joined I didn't read the "newbie" postings... as I see now that was a mistake. I have been doing this since Dec and not seeing much of a loss.. I joined a 5 lb loss challenge in January and although this is the end of the first week, again, nothing significant. I even exercised 4 days... What I think I did wrong...…
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Calorie Cycling
has anyone tried or had much success with calorie cycling. Mix it up. Eat high on your caloric range one day, low on the range another day. Eating a different amount of calories everyday but staying in range for the week or month. Don't let your body get accustomed to what you do. You have to confuse it to keep you…
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New today
Hi everyone. I stumbled upon this app on my droid today. I use to track my calories on my apple apps.. Almost 7 years ago, I lost 50 lbs.. some has crept back so I am going back to what worked the first time... Tracking, community forum motivations.. I want to get down maybe 10 lbs.. but to maintain, I need your help, your…
