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Graphic designer: Treadmill desk or bike desk
Any graphic designers use either of these (treadmill or bike desk). I work on a laptop doing mostly layout/publication stuff (drop name here, make text edits there) - no line drawing or illustration going on. But still, I’m concerned I’ll be jostling and unable to do my work. But bro this work from home mombod is not doin…
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Need advice: Prepping salads for the week
I work from home so luckily making fresh salads isn’t too big a deal. Some days though, I get really busy, especially when my 3 y/o is wanting more of my time, so I’d love to be able to dump and go with my salads. I usually eat pretty large salads for lunch - 2 cups of spring mix, one small honeycrisp apple, 1/4 of a…
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Best Buy’s from Aldi?
We will be getting an Aldi soon and I’d like to know some things to look out for/try? Just for reference, I am currently trying to shed about 25-30 lb and keep in a calorie deficit, eating around 1200-1450 depending on the day/workout so nothing too calorie dense, preferably. Thanks!
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Cottage Cheese Recipes Please - NO I DON'T WANT TO CHECK PINTEREST, I WANT YOURS!
Cottage cheese is like my new favorite ingredient. It's easily disguised in different types of recipes, and nutritionally, it's AWESOME! I recently made a cottage cheese alfredo, and in the past, I've made chocolate peanut butter protein shakes with cottage cheese and it was soooo rich and creamy! I want to see what other…
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ISO a no fail SUGAR FREE cottage cheese cheesecake
I’m not on keto - I just want something low cal and sugar free. Having trouble finding anything on Pinterest or google and with my recent baking fails using Erythritol and xylitol (excess moisture occurred and weird crystallization at the top both times I tried making a banana bread 🤷🏻♀️) I thought I’d see if anyone had…
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Diabetic desserts for discerning tastebuds
I’d like to bake some cookies or brownies or something for my dad. He’s got cancer and diabetes and consistently just eats sugar like he shouldn’t 😡 I know cancer cells can also feed of sugar so I’m trying to find some recipes to satisfy his sweet tooth without causing multiple problems. He is NOT a health nut though so…
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Favorite cheese puff snacks?
I love my snacks - salty ones anyway. What are y’all’s favorite low calorie Cheeto type alternative? White or orange lol don’t care.
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Loving, but critical husband
I love my husband, and he loves me, but dang that man does not know when to shut up or how to use his words properly. He’s got a heart of gold but he does not know how to say things sometimes. Our baby is 8 months old. Prepregnancy I was like 145/147, which is where I was when we first met. I’m 160/163 right now. I have…
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Cottage Cheese Alfredo | Sneaky Family Recipes
So maybe I’m late to the party with this one but I tested out this recipe tonight and it was fantastic!! https://www.geniuskitchen.com/amp/recipe/low-fat-lite-alfredo-sauce-100488 I marinated two breasts in some Italian dressing overnight and then seasoned with salt, pepper, onion and garlic powder and sautéed them. My…
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Your thoughts on PRX performance rack?
My husband recently showed me the PRX Performance rack. It looks pretty nice and low profile which is awesome. I have been interested in learning to squat with weight and do hip thrusts with weight (total newbie!) and it looks like I’d be able to do that with this system and my husband can do....well whatever it is he…
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Low cal alternative Tortilla chip?
I was going to make some yummy healthy cowboy caviar but I’d like to not kill it with calorie laden chips. Any suggestions? I’ve had beanitos but...eh. There’s beans in the dip. I don’t want to overdo it lol
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Hazelnut coffee creamer has got me depressed 😭
So I recently purchased a super nifty scale that has allowed me to measure things a lot more accurately. So this morning I put my coffee cup on there, zeroed it it and added my cream. OMG I’ve been sabotaging my progress with 200 calories of creamer 😭😭😭 I tried premier protein vanilla in there this morning and it was…
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Looking for other pregnant friends :)
Looking for some friends who are also pregnant! I just seem to be on a different journey than my other MFP friends and it would be nice to see some food diaries, workouts and status updates of other pregnant momma's on my feed. I am currently in my second trimester (14 weeks, 1 day) with my second child. My daughter is 9…
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Not new, just pregnant...
Looking for some friends who are also pregnant! I just seem to be on a different journey than my other MFP friends and it would be nice to see some food diaries, workouts and status updates of other pregnant momma's on my feed. I am currently in my second trimester (14 weeks, 1 day) with my second child. My daughter is 9…
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Numbness, Pregnancy, and Recumbent Biking
Disclaimer, just in case this has anything to do with it, I am 14 weeks pregnant. Just used my new [to me] recumbent stationary bike yesterday for the first time. Loved it! I did 30 min on there to start and burned 190 calories. I noticed my right foot started to go numb and then so did my right butt cheek. I tried to move…
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Pregnancy Protein - Need Suggestions!
Just beginning 2nd trimester so nausea and food aversions have lifted and I am back at it with meal planning and exercising. I am trying to ensure adequate amounts of protein for baby, but options seem severely limited now that baby is on board! Lunch meat is out of the question for the risk of Listeria (unless heated).…
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FACEPALM. People who don't know what they're talking about AT ALL. I'm really just venting...
Small talk in the kitchen with boss's wife as she's heating up her nutrisystem soup thingy. I say, "I started lowering my carbs 2 weeks ago and lost 3 lbs in the first week but now I'm back up (2 lbs) because I've been working out. I know it was all water weight I shed and now it's water weight I'm retaining from my…
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Breyer's Delights? Have you tried it yet?
I've noticed Breyer's introduced their version of Halo Top (which I am in LOVE with). I was wondering if anybody could give a comparison of the two? Halo Top just hasn't gone on sale in a while but Breyer's is so I was wondering if it was worth giving it a shot.
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Well that's going to put a BUMP in the road for my weight loss plans - Pregnancy Calories + Fitness
Just ordered the book Strong Curves yesterday because I'm ready to start building some muscle (and a booty!) and losing some fat (BF% is somewhere around 27%). However, last night, 3 pregnancy tests revealed I was definitely definitely definitely pregnant :D (They're right about it happening when you least expect it! We've…
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Want to start Strong Curves but...
The fact that it is an ENORMOUS book totally turns me off. I just want to get at it and get started!! I mean do I really need to read a whole book? I am one of those that needs a printout with photos of the moves lol. I am a beginner, only doing body weight exercises at the moment, and I don’t know all the proper form and…
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Your favorite, YUMMY, high protein meal prep lunches!
I’d love to hear everyone’s favorite make ahead protein packed lunches! If they can be frozen, that’s even better!
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Hazelnut protein creamer
Disclaimer: You’re not going to talk me out of my hazelnut creamer. It is my favorite and only joy in the morning LOL Wow. Editing because it totally left out the rest of my post ?! I was hoping to add some nutritional value to my coffee on the morning as I don’t like eating breakfast and the nutritional content of my…
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Yummy egg recipe plus my new favorite thing
My new favorite thing (besides this delicious omelet) is topping my eggs with Greek yogurt. Ugggh it’s so good!! Love the extra protein it gives me and it just makes this omelet taste even better Protein packed omelette. 377 calories and 42g of protein. Something about the ham, cheese and Greek yogurt together almost…
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Increased protein, decreased BMs...
I feel like I’ve been posting non stop on here but the more I learn the more questions I have!! Anyway, I’m sorry but this is something I’ve got to ask :s and it’s about to get a little TMI lol....I’ve noticed since I’ve increased my protein intake and lowered my carbs the last 3 weeks, even my post morning coffee potty…
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Ok guys...Realistic Expectations. How long are we talking?
So I've decided this year, I am not going to get lackadaisical when I start to look "alright" but instead I'm going to go all in and do this for an entire YEAR and PUSH MYSELF and see where that gets me. But I'm curious as to what my time frame looks like? Here's some stats + goals: FEMALE 27 5'5" 146 lbs 26-28% body fat…
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Should I NOT be drinking protein shakes??
Ok, so hubby is adamantly telling me I need to lay off the protein shakes because he says I’m not going to lose any of this fat that I have, and that I need to do more cardio. Yes, I do need to do more cardio - I’m not doing any right now until we move in a couple weeks and I can get to a gym and get my treadmill at home.…
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ISO Chili Cheese Dip Spinoff
I used to do the can of hormel chili with cream cheese and shredded cheese (layered). Thought maybe I could do a lower cal and lower carb version by using Neufchâtel cream cheese or maybe even adding some nonfat Greek yogurt to up the protein content? For the chili, a non bean version to keep it lower in carb. Anybody have…
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Tips for Staying Motivated - Sharing Mine, Give Me Yours!
Here are some of my tips for staying motivated and not losing sight of your goals. They're mostly for the ladies (sorry guys). Change can be slow to happen when it comes to our bodies, so it's easy to get discouraged. I find if I can FEEL good about myself along the way, I can stay the course. Let me know your favorite…
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ISO Big Booty :P Weider Ultimate Body Works: Squats vs Leg Press?
I bought the Weider Ultimate body works about a year ago (its similar to the Total Gym from what I understand). But have moved quite a bit since then and never seem to have a place to set it up until now (yay!). Anyway, I am on the quest to get a nice round booty. Thank God I have a good semi curvy basis with which to…
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Squats on my Bathroom Breaks
I just started doing 10-15 squats on my bathroom breaks (I'd say I take at least 6 during my shift) at work (I have a desk job). I haven't started working out again yet (6 month hiatus :s - life has thrown some curveballs) but will definitely be getting back into the swing of things in the next 3 weeks when my family and I…
