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Bananas - are they really that many calories?
Hello! So I think having a medium banana as a mid-morning snack is very healthy and a much better option than some muffins or granola bars. But when I searched up how many calories are in a banana, I get a variety of answers, anywhere from 25 calories to 185 calories. I think fruit and veggies should, in some cases, be…
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Are rice cakes bad for you?
I had a co-worker today tell me that rice cakes are actually really bad for you. Myself and the girls at the office eat plain rice cakes lightly toasted with peanut butter. Two of the girls at work are gluten-free, and I just jumped on the bandwagon because it's tasty and far fewer calories than bread. But now today I am…
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Yoga gloves and socks
Has anyone ever used these during yoga? Despite washing my mat numerous times (with vinegar) to get the slippery film off, I still find I slip around sometimes. A friend of mine mentioned that she saw yoga gloves and socks, but she hasn't used them. So, thoughts? Are they worth it? I found some online for about $15 for…
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ADVICE NEEDED - "adults" telling me that what I want to do i
I am so pissed. So incredibly mad that I want nothing more than to tell all the people I’m mad at to go to hell, slam a door, punch a hole in a wall… That kind of mad. So here’s some back story for you. I am 22 years old, totally in love with my boyfriend (who is 23 almost 24) of over a year (who is a great guy, my parents…
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Benefit of continuing to use MFP to track food/exercise?
Hey all. So I've been getting really frustrated with MFP recently. I went to put in the popcorn I had for a snack, and there was an entry that said plain Orville microwave popcorn, buttered and salted but not extra, was 25 calories for a whole bag. The bag I ate said 220. Yes it was extra buttery, but that's practically…
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Bubble Tea - help!
Two questions about bubble tea: 1) What on earth is the calorie count? There are a few different bubble tea entries here, and once I ignore all the ones that remove the milk or pearls, I'm still left with a bunch that have calorie count varying from 270 to 400 and some. Anyone have any idea how to figure this out? 2) Silly…
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Book club looking for new members in Calgary, AB!
Hello everyone! I decided to get ambitious and start a book club in my city, Calgary, AB (Canada). It's for women ages 18 to 35, and we have our first meeting tomorrow night (so we're a very new book club). We are only 4 right now, and we are definitely looking for new members. The point is to make new friends, see old…
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Advice for weight training & toning
So this weekend I bought a 5lb dumbell to tone my arms - I have two things I know to do (bicep curl and tricep extension), but how often should I do this? I'm using a small weight a) because I'm just starting out and b) because I want to tone, not get that female bodybuilder look. Any other things I should do? (My focus is…
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Nutritional info for cheeseless pizza - help?
So my boyfriend has a dairy allergy, and therefore had no cheese on his pizza, but I'm having a hard time figuring out the nutritional info for cheeseless pizza. He had a medium New York Deli from Panago, regular crust. Any ideas? Thanks everyone!
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Will you help me put together a healthy menu?
So I think if I get a healthy menu together, it will be easier to eat healthy if foods that are good for me are the only things available in the house. I was hoping to get some help making sure everything I plan to eat is good for me, but I know it might be some work. Thanks in advance to those who have the time to help! I…
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Sliding backwards
So I'm only trying to lose about 5-10lbs, and more than anything I want to tone my arms and legs and tummy. I've started running twice per week on the treadmill at work, and I do yoga once per week, and I tried out some bicep curls and triceps extensions yesterday.I don't want to lose so much weight that I need to buy new…
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Accommodating different calorie goals in a couple
So my calorie goal is 1270, which I'm usually close to (I'm getting better anyway). My boyfriend's calorie goal is about 2300. There are good reasons for the difference (he has an active day-job, I sit at a desk, he works out way more, and has a higher metabolism), but how do you accommodate that in your meals? Usually he…
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Healthy breakfast
I've noticed that my breakfasts often have the most calories and are sometimes the most unhealthy for me. I know breakfast can be the most important meal of the day, so what are some options that aren't quite so bad? I'd prefer something quick I can grab and eat at work, or make in advance, but I still need something that…
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New, and looking for friends
Hello! I'm a 22 yr old female in Canada (EH!), just recently finished university, and I am looking for some friends on MFP. A brief summary of things you should know about me: 1) I have been doing yoga on and off for 3 years now. For the first two years I was really good and went every week (except at Christmas), and then…
