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Ways to make my smoothie more filling
Right now my smoothies are just: Fruits, OJ, and Ice. Im not into veggie smoothies so im trying to stick with fruit. What would make it more filling? I guess I could add Protein Powder but i dont really know anything about it.
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Possibly eating too many cals
While weight loss isnt linear, I am confused. Background- SW: 165 CW: 156 GW: 130. MFP set me at 1340. Road Map thread put me at 1600/1800. I weighed my lowest at 155 on 12/13. I was averaging about 1300/1400cals a day. On 12/17 I did the roap map and upped my cals to average 1700 a day and gained weight (by gained i mean…
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Small difference, i think...
this is me at 165, last year: and this is me at Christmas, 156/157:
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Asparagus help!
I have never had it until tonight. I decided to steam it on the stove with some butter. It doesnt really have a taste. Are there other ways to make it flavorful or is it just an acquired taste?
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No loss in 2wk
I started out eating about 1340 cals (eating back exercise cals) and doing Strength/Cardio 3x a week with Pilates 2x a week. I switched my cardio class for cycling. I have not been doing any strength though (and i know i need to get back to that). I read the Road Map thread about a week ago and upped my cals to 1600 on…
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Do you have a certain song...
on your playlist that you have to hear or start/end with? Right now I like Carry Out w/Justin Timberlake and Timberland. I have to hear it at least once during my workout.
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Pine Nuts
Im in OH and I know Kroger and those type of stores dont sell them. Would Jungle Jims or even Traders Joes have them? Im assuming they would be with the nuts?
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Spinning, why didnt anyone tell me?!
How AWESOME it is i mean! I was doing my cardio tonight at the gym and i had been wanting to try Spinning but i thought " theres no way i can keep up" tonight though i jumped in! It was better than running!! The instructor said I peddle with my toes and need to do it with my heel, but that I kept up for a first timer. I…
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Just to make sure im understanding the numbers
background: SW 165 CW 161 5'4 and workout 5 days a week (3 being cardio and strength 2 being pilates). Im a SAHM otherwise. I have my MFP set at 1lbs a week. GW is 130. MFP has me at 1340 cals a day. (which is fine no issues with not eating enough or too much). I know theres debate on eating back exercise cals or not....…
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NSV :)
My NSV is that Im getting better at running. I never did like to run but I have decided to learn to like it. At first i could hardly run through a song. (i alternate running/walking with a song). That was 4wk ago. Now I can run through a few songs. Im hoping to get to where i can run the whole time. I dont plan to run a…
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Dr Physical questions
I know I was suppose to before starting diet and exercise but they didnt have any appointments available until next Monday.... Is there anything specific I should ask or have them test for? Im healthy otherwise so im sure they wont find i grew a 3rd arm or anything but just thought id ask what i should be asking for when i…
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Popcorn
I was asked this since its on my diary almost daily so ill post it here- how to make homemade microwave popcorn: You need kernels. Any kind (yellow or white). A brown lunch bag. NOTHING else. No oil, butter, etc. Put 2 tblsp of kernels in the brown bag. Shake (i do this just to loosen them up a bit). Fold the top of the…
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weight loss evening out over time
I know that sometimes the scale will go up, down and even stay the same. I weigh myself 1x a week and this week the scale stayed the same. (I might have lost 1lb if you dont count my shoes). I will admit to that my food choices were not the best this past week (ex: Burger King) My question is, is it true that while i didnt…
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Classes may vary
I assumed that most Pilates classes (or other workout classes) would be the same but nope, it matters on the teacher. Last weeks Pilates had us using the ball and weights, this week was more like Yoga with posture and breathing. I have to say i felt way more relaxed this week! Anyone else have a class that is different…
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Fitness funny for you
Well i think its funny i did it. Yesterday I went to the gym and decided to try a new elliptical. It didnt have the longer foot pedals or a strap for your feet, so i get in a good rhythm and fell off. Oops. The lady next to me asked if i was passing out and i told her " no, just in my zone and fell off". Anyone else have a…
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One bad day...so what do you do?
Yesterday was a bad day- i had burger king for lunch and 6 squares of Ghiradelli chocolate with the mindset of " Oh, ill be ok" until it came time for dinner and snacks in the PM......i wasnt ok and i had to change some things up. The lesson i learned? I cant just have a cheeseburger anymore and think " its ok" because it…
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The Scary Scale
I weighed myself 11/17 at 165 (analog scale w/o shoes fully clothed). I stared MFP 11/15. I weighed myself at the Y yesterday and it came in at 164 (analog like at DR office w/shoes fully clothed). Is that possible to have lost already?
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torso rotation question
this may be silly, but are you suppose to do both sides in 1 set? and are your knees suppose to hurt when doing it? Im doing 1 set of 15reps at 20lbs. this is the machine where you sit on your knees and you twist side to side. (just to make sure you know what im talking about)
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getting into a routine- need help
I just started working out technically Saturday but really Monday. Im trying to get into a routine but I need a bit of help. Just what exactly i should be doing..... ill give you what i did today as an example: AM: Swimming & Strength PM: I tried a Dance Aerobics class but it was WAY too fast so i walked/ran on the…
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YMCA- anyone else?
I am going to sign up again this Saturday. We had a family membership a few years ago but didnt really take advantage of it (other than the pool). Its actually one of the cheaper gyms for me to sign up at. I was surprised by that! Anyone else go to the Y? What do you do for working out there? (anything youd tell someone…
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one small step
This is my one small success step. Im calling it a success because i had no idea how strong i was. I went to the gym today and well, i cant run worth a poo but i did get on the bike 20mins without stopping! I also did a strength test they have you take before you start your personal workout routine... heres what i did:…
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still trying to balance but now what?
Im 1 week in and im trying to learn to eat better and i think i am a tad better. Today I am under my calories by 148 and MFP says " youre eating too few calories " but im not hungry! I actually have 2 snacks still- the Jello and the carrots w/PB that i havent even ate yet but im not thinking ill even want them. is this…
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When do YOU go to the gym/workout?
Just that- when you do workout/go to the gym? (Meaning time of day). I plan to go early in the AM before 7. Based off reading some of the threads, ill avoid some of the crowds/people who cause issues.
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I do fine until dinner it seems? NEED HELP
Today for example I was doing great on Cals until dinner- Of course its just an estimate because i cant find nutritional info for the Pizza joint im getting, but still. Same with yesterday except snacks put me over. How do you balance everything and not feel hungry? My diary is private but to give you an idea: Honey Nut…
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What to do around the house?
I am going to join the Y later this month but until then, I was thinking of jogging/walking with one of my dogs in the evenings but its dark out- is that a good idea to get started? I know I can get DVDs but i also know I want to be out doing something rather than in front of the TV. When I join the Y, i plan to try and do…
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New (well i think?)
I might of had a profile years ago but didnt do anything with it but thanks to my old highschool art teacher, ive started back up! I need to lose 30lbs, but im not on a time frame to lose it. I have Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Endometriosis so losing some weight is pretty important for my health rather…
