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Daily Tip for Today (#4)
Slow down cow poke... Eat a little slower. When you scarf your food down too fast, your stomach won't have time to react to the amount. You won't know you're actually full until much later, when you've possibly already consumed too much. In order to trick your stomach into feeling full, make your meal last a little longer.…
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Heart Rate Monitors
Definitely in the market for a reliable heart rate monitor. Cost is a factor, but don't want something that will break in 6-9 months or become unreliable. Looking for a relationship with longevity with my new monitor. Have heard the Timex Iron Man watches aren't built like they used to be and Polar may not be reliable. Saw…
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Nutritionists
Are there any resident nutritionists on this site? Would love to get expert opinions on lots of common issues. ~katie
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What Do You Watch Most? (Calories, Fat, Carbs, Sugar, etc.)
I've been trying to stay under my calorie goal of 1200, but was recently told the carbs are more important to watch. In order, I try to maintain: 1) carbohydrates 2) calories 3) daily exercise 3) fat 4) sugar 5) sodium Would love to know what other people's dietary priorities are. ~katie
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Mamma Lucia's Bread
Does anyone know for certain, the nutritional facts, on Mamma Lucia's free bread and olive oil mixture, they serve prior to ordering? Need calories and carb count, if someone can provide. I googled it and found nothing on Mamma Lucia's except their popular pizzas and pasta dishes. ~katie .
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Addiction to the Internet and Smart Phones
Is anyone else addicted to their smart phone (iPhone, crackberry, HTC, etc.) Husband makes sarcastic comments like, "hard to believe you're losing weight on this site because you're always on-line"... (He's actually been very supportive, just joking about the paradox.) Wow, what did all of us do before internet? ~katie
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Exercise Calories on MFP
Does anyone know whether or not MFP takes into consideration each person's current weight (when choosing the generic exercises such as cleaning, aerobic exercises, skiing, etc.), so that it calculates the calorie count as accurately as possible? Was wondering that today when I input my elliptical exercise. The elliptical…
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Calories vs Carbohydrate Intake
Which is more important to monitor? I realize watching both is good for you, but I was told today by someone, that the "high protein, low carb diet" is the best way to burn off fat fast. Almost like doing double duty, in same amount of time. Please advise if you have experience with this topic. ~katie
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Assignment
Hey you guys - If you have a moment to do this, then great! If not, no worries... Go through your "friends" list and see if any of your friends haven't logged in for a while (maybe more than a few days?). If you feel brave enough to, send them an email, checking in with them, just saying "hello, how ya doing?" Ideally,…
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Totally Off the Weight Subject
Anyone seeing a good movie this weekend, either in the theaters, cable or renting? Please share. I might see that new Devil Inside movie since Horror movies rock my world. katie
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And other things...
Hey all - I know losing weight is our focus here, but are there other things you're trying to do with your life, possibly simultaneously? I'm trying to teach myself French and sign language (been studying it on/off for a year now.) ~katie
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Daily Tip for Today (#402)
I won't usually tell people to spend money because I'm thrifty myself, but once in a while, a little splurge might do the spirit some good. The tip for today: Guys/gals, go paint your nails or think about getting yourself a new little outfit, workout attire, a new skirt, whatever or go take some time to read something…
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Daily Tip for Today (#2)
"Are you gonna eat that whole bowl of pasta????" Eat small meal through out the day. No reason you can't enjoy your favorite dish, but try to break it down. Spread it out into halves or even thirds and you can enjoy it longer, without the guilt!
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Pants Size and Time
Hey everyone, I don't have an incredible success story to share with you yet. My story's just in it's infantile stage. I've only been active on this site for about three weeks or so. Signed up months ago with good intentions and forgot about it... I weighed in at around 150 lbs and I'm a petite 5'2" thing, so the weight…
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Calorie Burn List
All your movements count. Get up and move around. Don't be stagnant, still water. ACTIVITY: Walking up a flight of stairs (1 min., moderate pace): 9 calories Taking a shower (20 min): 45 calories Taking a bath (30 min): 51 calories Skiing Downhill (1 hour, moderate intensity): 408 calories Wii Zumba (1 hour, high…
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Question about Uncle Julio's Meals
Mexican food, pasta and seafood are my weaknesses. Uncle Julio's is the best in our area and if I ate there as much as I wanted to, I'd be bigger than my house. Does anyone know how many calories (for certain) are in Uncle Julio's main dishes: - Three crunchy beef taco combination - Steak fajitas, served with tortillas -…
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OMG - I Need Your Help !!!
Hey guys - I was checking on the MFP site on my smartphone and saw that I had a friend invite request BUT my too fat fingers for the stupid tiny buttons on it, hit DENY instead of ACCEPT !!! If you tried to friend me and got denied - IT WAS AN ACCIDENT !!!! I AM SO SORRY - please send your request again. I can't remember…
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Uncle Julio's
Mexican food, pasta and seafood are my weaknesses. Uncle Julio's is the best in our area and if I ate there as much as I wanted to, I'd be bigger than my house. Does anyone know how many calories (for certain) are in Uncle Julio's main dishes: - Three crunchy beef taco combination - Steak fajitas, served with tortillas -…
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Join a Group
Hey newbies - One of the best ways to find friends is to join a group! Ours is the Dewars (as in Do'ers, no excuses) and we're close-knit, very ACTIVE, and always looking for the same kind of people (tired of the procrastination) but do a little research (using the search option) for yourself and select as many as you want…
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Top Ten List
Okay guys - List three things you did right for yourself in the last 24 hours. I'll start it off: 1) dusted off my Wii, to begin physical activity; 2) logged my food (although it was bad choices); 3) drank sugar free/fat free liquid, instead of soda or coffee;
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Frozen Prepared Foods
Does anyone have any good ideas about frozen meals? I've started to take them to lunch at work, simply because I can't afford to keep up with my office mates who seem to honestly get takeout and delivery just about every day. It's expensive in my area and frankly, too many calories. This week it's been Healthy Choice meals…
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Daily Tip for Today (#3)
Turn bad food choices into something good - for every bad thing you eat or drink, take that frustration out in exercise. Take a walk during lunch with like-minded co-workers. You're probably not the only one thinking about it but you might be the first one to speak up and lead the group! Get in a half hour early and check…
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Personal Trainers
Has anyone had any experience with a personal trainer? I know of one MFP member that has, but I'm sure there are others. Are they really worth the money and time spent? katie
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Recipes (here)
Quick and easy recipe for baked chicken, legs (bone-in): Buy leg pieces (not full quarter, just the legs in bulk, bone-in.) I like Perdue, but store brand is just as good, sometimes. Watch your expiration date and beware of the quickie sale (they're trying to get rid of it quickly, so you have to cook it that night).…
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Close Knit
I'm officially stealing this idea from another person's thread, to begin one tailored to our Group: I would love to know everyone's name (not only their handle) because we're a close knit group of about 220 or so. :ohwell: It would just be neat to actually get to know some of you and not have to call you…
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We're Only as Good as Our Activity
Hey everyone - C'mon guys, let's start some chatter on this group. I see a bunch of groups around, but when I look at their activity (discussion), it's been anywhere from two weeks to longer, where someone's posted. I really want everyone in our group to be successful so, post questions, post experiences or anything fun!…
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Exercise Equipment (and Other Ways to Waste Your Money)
Alright, we've all probably done it one time or another. Anyone care to share their embarrassing unused Exercise Equipment stories with the group? Or even better, share your Equipment stories, where you actually got something out of it, so the rest of us might be motivated! I'll start it out. Let's see, I've got the…
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Daily Tip for Today (#2006)
Jump start your metabolism by eating something early in the day, possibly as soon as you wake up! Even if it's just a little piece of something, statistics show that people starting off the day with a fuller stomach, as oppose to an empty one, perform better in school and have more energy during the day! (And coffee with…
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Location - What's Near You? (a park, school track, etc.)
Since most of us probably don't live near each other, we can't physically get together and do things as a group. That being said, most of us here probably would love to do something more physically, to give ourselves a good workout and do something productive, that would be really good for us in general. Think about your…
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Motivational Quotes
Taking another good idea from the general board. Does anyone know of a good quote they want to share with our Group? Here's one of my favorites: "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt katie