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Chia Seeds/Upset Stomach
Hello. I've added chia seeds to my water before but this was a while ago and it didn't last long. They became a gelatinous blob that I did not want in my water. This morning I made a smoothie for breakfast and put 2 tsp of chia seeds in it. The recipe is as follows... 1/2 cup ice 1/2 cup dry old fashioned oats 1/2 frozen…
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how much protein is too much protein?
MFP puts my goal at 74g of protein per day and I usually have no problem eating this much protein daily. I recently did a calculation as part of a program my crossfit box started and it's saying I should eat 140g per day. I have never eaten this much protein. I just started crossfit and go about 3x per week and try to walk…
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28 year old new crossfitter looking for motivating friends
Hello, My name is Ashley and I'm a 28 year old looking for motivating friends. I recently started Crossfit and am working on clean(er) eating. I have been a member for a long time and when I logged back in I noticed a ton of my friends hadn't logged in and there is no "presence" on my time line. I'm looking to lose about…
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Bras for bustier ladies
Hi all! I need a new, sturdier bra. I usually wear two C9 bras from Target, however, I just started a couch to 5K and need something for running. I also have a scar on my chest. I got a mole removed because it was precancerous, and the healing process didn't go well. Running makes my lack of mole hurt without a proper bra.…
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Fitbit Charge HR Calorie Accuracy
Hi all, I have a Fitbit Charge HR and was wondering how accurate (in your experience or opinion) the calorie adjustment is on MFP. I am (mostly) sedentary because of my desk job and recently started a couch to 5K program. Last night we warmed up and jogged 1 minute and walked 4 minutes in intervals for an hour and 15…
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30 Day Squat Challenge
I saw some things on Pinterest last night about doing this 30 Day Squat Challenge. I was curious if anyone has ever done it before and if so did you get the results you desired? Also, after doing this what would I have to do to "maintain" the area affected by the challenge. Thanks!
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Just bought a food scale...
I just bought a food scale to log my food more precisely. I was surprised that a banana that I would consider a medium banana is actually nearly 2x the serving size that MFP has listed. Are there any foods that you were logging wrong or are surprised by?
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Can I lose weight while injured?
6 weeks ago I had a mole removed on my chest because it was atypical and the cells were changing. The doctor told me if I didn't have it removed now it could become cancerous very soon. The surgery went off without a hitch, but I hit a bump in the road during the healing process. After they took the sutures out, they put…
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new Fitbits leaked
Has anyone seen the new Fitbits that were leaked? I have a Flex and I like it, but I wanted the Force before they pulled it from shelves. http://mashable.com/2014/10/15/fitbit-charge-hr-leak/ Are you going to be purchasing or upgrading your Fitbit?
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looking for people similar to me
Hi. I have been overweight/obese since middle school. I'm 5'6" and have fluctuated between 175-240. I am looking to be around 150. I am working to get my food intake in check by logging everything and currently do zumba occasionally and frequent the gym 4 days a week. I will most likely go to the gym more often after I…
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weighing food?
I recently realized that I need to start weighing my food. Does anyone have any recommendations on a decent scale? Do you weigh your food?
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what to do at Planet Fitness?
Hello. I have a membership to Planet Fitness and am wondering what other PF members do to lose weight? I usually warm up on the treadmill for 15 minutes and then do the 30 minute room or alternate upper and lower body exercises followed by 30-45 minutes on the arc trainer. I also like to do zumba to break up the monotony.…
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Best yoga leggings/capris
Has anyone ever purchased workout clothes from Fabletics? I am looking for yoga capris. I usually buy them from Victoria's Secret but they have raised their prices on the ones I like the most. I saw Fabletics had a coupon for 50% off your first outfit and was curious if anyone purchases them from there.
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heart rate monitor opinions
I don't own a heart rate monitor yet and am wondering what y'all think and feel about them. I am getting back on track with my food intake and am trying to exercise more regularly. I know not to believe what mfp says I burned and if I'm using a cardio machine that has the capability to tell me how many calories I've burned…
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breathing while running
Hello. I am overweight and can do certain cardio activities with ease (elliptical, arc trainer) but find running to be extremely difficult for me. I think the main issue is I don't think I'm breathing correctly. I breathe through my mouth while running and it causes my throat to hurt and I feel like I get winded faster. I…
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Looking for motivational friends and support
Hello. My name is Ashley and I am 26 and currently have about 50 pounds to lose. I am looking for motivational, fun friends. I am 5'6" and have always been between 170-230. I am hoping motivational friends will be the push I need this time.
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Tricks for staying motivated.. err tips.. not tricks
I have been under a lot of work related stress lately and have been stress eating. After I eat poorly, a lot of times I will say "Well, today is already ruined so I might as well do/eat ______." (I know this isn't the case and I am working hard on changing my mindset.) I have lost around 7 pounds and have been going to…
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T25
Has anyone ever completed T25 and had good results? What do you do after the program is completed? I have looked for reviews online and most seem to be written by someone affiliated with beach body. I would like to lose 70 pounds but kind of want something to "jump start" this process. Also, I would like to go to the gym…
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surprise! I have trouble finishing things I start
Hi. I'm 26 years old and have struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember. I've been up and down all without really trying to lose or gain. I have a major problem staying motivated. I'm a procrastinator who finds it easy to abandon goals. I guess I'm a classic type B personality... I'm really hoping to change…
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large breasted girls - sports bra recommendations?
Hello. I'm in need of some sports bra recommendations. I'm currently 38DD and find it hard to jog or run because my sports bras aren't supportive enough. What brands do you guys recommend?
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protein powder
Hello. I have been making smoothies with old fashioned oats and plain Greek yogurt. Normally I use a small banana, almond milk, and whatever fruit I want or 2 tbsp of peanut butter. I usually drink these in the morning and for lunch on days I have class. I'm wondering if it would be better to make my smoothies with a…
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talking to other people on KIK
A coworker and I are having a disagreement on whether or not it's okay to talk to other people on KIK if you're in a relationship/married. What do you guys think? Do you? Would you be upset if your significant other did?
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fitbit flex
I won a $100 gift card from work and I ordered a fit bit flex with it as I had a HRM that I didn't care much for. Do you guys have a fitbit flex? Do you like it? Dislike it? Just wondering as I haven't received mine yet but am eager to try it out.
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significant other with diabetes
Hello, my significant other was just diagnosed with diabetes. My father has diabetes as did my grandma as well as a couple of my uncles so I know that diabetes is a major risk factor for me and one of the reasons I am on MFP is to become healthier to avoid future health complications for myself. However, my significant…
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How do I know what my macros should be?
Hello. I'm not new here but I am devoting myself to logging and actually trying to care more about the contents of food that goes into my body rather than calories. Anyways... I'm 5'6" 213 pounds. Lightly active but getting back in the gym. I'm looking to lose weight through strength training and cardio. The scooby…
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First obstacle 5K
So, I've never been a runner and am fairly new to exercise as well. I did my first 5K last fall and walked and then did a color run 5K shortly afterwards and jogged most of it. I got invited to join a team for an obstacle 5K called Foam Fest and almost declined because some of the obstacles freaked me out. I ended up…
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quick/freezer meals
I have been searching for a freezer meal that I can eat at work for lunch when I'm in a bind. My work schedule has recently changed so I work 8:00am - 5:00pm some days and 11:00am - 8:00pm some nights. I try to eat dinner before 8 so I went to Target before work one morning and stumbled upon EVOL foods. The Target that is…
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question about one a day vitamins... may be TMI
I recently started taking a one a day vitamin again because I was not getting all of the nutrients I need with my diet. However, when I take them I have a really hard time going to the bathroom.. does anyone else have this problem? Should I maybe take half of one a day? I get all of the fiber I need and drink more than 8…
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NSV I said no to....
PIZZA! I am learning to own my weight and the responsibility for what goes in my body. I wouldn't say that I'm an emotional eater but I do tend to "zone out" and eat without thinking since my schedule changed at work. Most of the week I don't get home until around 9 so when I went home and my boyfriend had ordered pizza I…
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Am I doing enough strenth training?
I'm not noticing a large difference in my weight but I am noticing I look different without clothes on. Haha. I've been trying to go to the gym 5-6 days a week. I warm up on the treadmill or the elliptical for 10-15 minutes. I then alternate between upper and lower body strength training exercises on certain days. For…
