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Caloric Intake, Hunger, "Starvation Mode" and Keto
We've been taught that the body goes into “starvation mode” if we don’t consume enough calories. But is that really true? What if we’re really overweight and have a lot of extra stored calories in the form of fat? And what if our body has become used to using that kind of fuel? Should we really eat when we aren't hungry…
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World Of Beer
Hi, Has anyone heard of World Of Beer (restaurant) and if so, do you know where I can find their nutritional info? Their website doesn't offer it, and a google search yields no relevant information. If there's any help to be had, I'd be so appreciate! ~PP
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IT'S Happening!
I've been on MFP for too long. I think I'm becoming a "meanie"! (GASP!) Not a full-blown "meanie" just yet. But I empathized with the "meanies" this morning in a thread. I identified with the annoyance and frustration… Oh no!
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Stress and Eating
Hi, I'm new here... formal introduction and backstory aside, I need to vent. It has been such a stressful day, and I can't seem to help myself from eating all the wrong things. My husband has been away on a business trip and is flying home tonight, so I'd made a gameplan and a list of things I wanted to get done today so…
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The Challenge Of Being Honest
It's been two weeks since I closed my diary so I could feel comfortable *really* being honest with myself... I think I've gotten a handle on things, and am contemplating reopening it. I'm actually really proud of the past few days in particular, and I feel much more in control and in a better place regarding food. But,…
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I Need Ideas For Salmon
I typically make my salmon one of two ways- a little butter, salt, pepper, lemon and dill, or with a brown sugar & soy sauce glaze... but neither is striking my fancy, so I'm looking for some inspiration. Ideas? TIA :smile:
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Happy VD!
It's almost wrong, how much this amuses me. Happy Valentine's Day!
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Best Valentine's Gift. Ever.
chocolate.covered.bacon.
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Exercise Playlist
I'm re-tooling my playlist... here's what I've got. What's on yours? I'd love to mix it up a bit... Inspire me! Metallica - Wherever I may Roam Mika - Grace Kelly Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping up to Boston NIN - Head like a Hole & Only Madonna - Vogue & Express Yourself Red Hot Chili Peppers - Love Rollercoaster Alice in…
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Barre
I took this class at my gym last week, not realizing how much of an *kitten* kicking (literally) this was going to be. It was the toughest class I've taken to date, and harder than the workout routine the fitness trainer on the floor upstairs had given me. And I LOVED it. Although I had to modify certain moves (knee…
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Nutella is the Devil
I had nutella for the first time the other day. I bought it for a recipe I was making for Thanksgiving (Hazelnut Mocha Tarts) and HOLY *kitten*- that stuff is ridiculously yummy. However, upon label inspection, it is also ridiculously bad for you. The reason I never tried it before is, I figured it was probably akin to…
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New Routine Adjustments
I have recently started working out early in the morning; my 4mo wakes between 4-5:30 for her morning bottle, and I often toss and turn when I try to go back to sleep, so I've started going to the gym instead. I've been a night owl for most of my life, and while I do enjoy getting my workout in first thing in the morning,…
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A much needed NSV
Overall, I am two inches smaller than I was a month ago, when I last measured. I measure my neck, arms, chest, natural waist, pants waist, hips/bum, thighs and calves. Funny thing, I gained in my band size but lost in the cup size for my chest (I expected the cup change since I stopped breastfeeding). Perhaps it has…
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Frustrated
So, I've decided I do not like being on the pill, even though I'm only on the mini pill. Thankfully, it's only a temporary measure until I've had my tubes tied. I've been slowly gaining a pound here and there over the past couple weeks, and regardless my efforts with walking, eating decently and drinking plenty of water, I…
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Pain
I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl 2 months ago, the delivery was easy, and I started exercising within a week of her birth. There was the normal discomfort of weakened muscles, ligaments and tendons, which I expected, and much of it has gone away, particularly in my lower abdomen. Here's my problem: my hip joints hurt…
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Protein Powders?
I want to start making protein shakes, but I have no idea what to buy, which brand is best, which ones taste like *kitten*, etc... I am loathe to just go out and buy a container of something I will end up not using and throwing out. Suggestions/recommendations?
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Pedestrian Etiquette Rant
With the birth of our 2nd daughter, we recently purchased a double stroller, of which I have been making good use. However, I have noticed something that has become the very bane of my existence when out walking... Dumb *kitten* MoFo's not staying to the right when they are approaching oncoming "traffic". I wasn't sure if…
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Reoriented after sickness(?)
I have just gotten over a ridiculous gastrointestinal virus that had me sick for 5 of the past 7 days (oddly, the two days I wasn't sick fell in between days that I was!) and I'm extremely thankful that I am finally able to eat something other than saltines and applesauce. I am also thankful for something else, wholly…
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New
Hi :) My name is Alyx, I'm 28 weeks pregnant with my 2nd child, due in July. This pregnancy is so different from my first... some days are great, but many are so difficult- is it July yet? (edited for typos, new computer and i'm having issues)
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Another small NSV
Around Christmastime I started doing some strength training with the 5lb free weights I have; my MIL had also given us her old 12lb weights, which were too heavy for me. I joined my gym the end of January, and almost immediately started strength training my upper body using weight machines. I pretty much stopped using the…
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A small personal victory
It's not much, but seeing as I gained almost 60lbs with my last pregnancy… I was in Target yesterday looking for some new maternity stuff, including a maternity swim top because everything I have is from my last pregnancy and is starting to get stretched out and wearing thin. Their maternity selection was absolutely…
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Hot Cocoa, Yum!
It's super cold here in upstate NY, so I decided to make some cocoa. It came out so delicious, I thought I'd share! 3 Tablespoons Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder 5 Tablespoons sugar 1c (8oz) fat free half & half 1c (8oz) fat free skim milk 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract. dash of salt. Mix dry ingredients together; set…
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That food you used to hate but now love?
I never liked grapefruit. I tried it several times as a teen and young adult; I tried it warmed with some equal, I tried it cubed up with other fruits but I could not find it enjoyable, or even palatable. I thought it was just one of those healthy foods I would never warm up to, so I stopped trying. I can't really recall…
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Preggo Mamas- sodium intake?
I've been experiencing dizziness when I first get out of bed, tip my head back to look up, etc… and I've noticed something interesting. On the days where my sodium intake is maxed out or over, that day, as well as the next, I don't get dizzy. However, if I'm considerably under, I get lightheaded a lot. My original intent…
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Pregnant and looking to keep weight down
Hello! I joined this because I am pregnant with my second child, and since I was still working on losing the weight from my first child, I really don't want to gain much weight, if any at all. My goal is to eat healthy enough to provide myself and my baby what we need, without gaining weight. Are there any other ladies out…
