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school lunch
many have seen the article about a Chicago school banning homemade lunches. you may want to check out this blog: http://fedupwithschoollunch.blogspot.com/ this is not my blog, i stumbled across it. but this is what the kids in Cleveland, Ohio eat for lunch...things like this. how do you feel about homemade lunches being…
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easy recipes?
can anyone help me out with recipes, links, websites, whatever, to easy, healthy, not-too-expensive recipes? i'm trying to cut back on processed foods, but i usually don't have the time to make a huge dinner when i get home. i'm trying to feed myself and my hubby. i have no issues with cooking more on Fridays or the…
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supplements
just curious if anyone takes any supplements daily. i just take a multivitamin (Whole Foods 365 Brand, specifically for women). anything i'm missing? Omega 3's, B vitamins, whatever?
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the dreaded weekends
i do pretty good during the week...i stay mostly on track because i work M-F and need to bring all my food with me to work. it's too much of a hassle to go out and get stuff, and i don't want school lunch (i work in an elementary school). but over the weekend it's like my brain falls out! is it because i'm home and have…
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running...afraid i'm going to look stupid
so i've always wanted to be a runner, but i'm afraid i'm too heavy to run. i'm mostly afraid i'm going to look completely stupid and idiotic when i run. i'd prefer to run outside, but right now the weather is fickle and i spent most of my time in the gym. i have the couch to 5k program on my iPhone and i'd love to start…
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going vegetarian?
any tips? i'm considering going vegetarian not just for health reasons but also for ethical reasons. i was a veggie back in high school, but did it in an unhealthy way...low iron, not enough protein, etc. thankfully my palate has expanded and i actually eat things like tofu now! any tips or suggestions for phasing out…
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Wii Fit?
does anyone supplement their exercise with Wii Fit, or use it as their sole form of exercise? have you noticed a difference in toning or balance? i'm asking because my mother-in-law is giving me her Wii Fit as she doesn't use it! i am not planning to use it as my sole form of exercise but hoping to supplement on the…
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eating enough?
hi MFPers, i've got a question and i have gotten mixed answers before so i figured i'd ask again. am i eating enough? my weight loss seems to have stalled a bit. currently i'm at about 298 lbs, work out 3-5 times per week for at least an hour (generally 45 minutes of cardio and 20-25 or so of strength training). i have a…
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HRM question
i have a Polar FT7 with the chest strap. i burn around 270 calories for about 30 minutes of hard cardio on the elliptical (HR is in the 150s to upper 160s). however, the machine tells me i burn around 330 or so. i am inclined to trust my HRM, but i feel like i should be burning more calories...i weigh 298 lbs. i thought…
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books?
any motivational books out there that you'd recommend to read?
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iPhone apps?
what are your must have iPhone apps (besides MFP of course!) for weight loss/healthy lifestyles/exercise?
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favorites?
is there a way to add "favorite foods" to MFP? there are things i eat every day and while i know there's a most commonly used/recent feature, just wondering if there was a favorites that i haven't discovered yet. while we're talking about favorites, what is everyone's favorite fruit? mine is pineapple =]
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lentil recipes wanted!
hi everyone! i absolutely love lentils, but have no idea how to cook them or what to use them in. can you share your fave recipes?
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headbands
does anyone have any good recommendations for headbands that won't move during exercise? i've tried those non-slip things, regular headbands, a bandana, plain fabric...nothing works! i hate my hair in my face when i'm exercising.
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motivation collage
has anyone every made one of these? i'm going to make one of things that motivate me, such as a picture of a wedding dress as well as a picture of Cancun, where i'm going for my honeymoon! i plan on placing it on the fridge so i see it every time i want to snack on something.
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am i eating too much? not enough?
so i've got my calorie limit at 1800/day before exercise. i usually, according to MFP, burn 700-800 calories during exercise...this will give me something like 2500-2600 calories all-inclusive to work with. after i exercise, i generally eat what i've burned off, just because i haven't eaten dinner yet and like to have a…
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heart rate monitors
if you use a heart rate monitor, what kind do you use? any recommendations?
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Birthday foods
hi everyone, my husband's birthday is Sunday and i want to make something healthier than cake. does anyone have any suggestions? he likes pretty much all fruits, chocolate, anything sweet...haha. or, if you have a lower fat option for a cake (in terms of substituting things) please let me know! i'm terrible in the kitchen…
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newbie!
hi everyone, so excited to have found this site. it's so easy to use! i'm a 25 year old female needing to lose about 100ish pound although my short term goal is 50 - i'm getting married this summer and need to fit into my dress! i'd love some friends for motivation, feel free to add me!
