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Looking for friends who have a lot to lose
I've been on MFP for a while now but always welcome new friends to keep me motivated. I know the term "a lot to lose" is all relative to each person's situation but I have over 200 lbs to lose which is an extremely daunting task! Right now I'm trying to stay under 1800 calories and under 150 carbs but it's a challenge. The…
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When your body doesn't cooperate
I thought I had a pretty good week this week. I admit, I'm not the healthiest eater but I stayed under my calorie and carb goal every day but am up 2 lbs this week. I've drank plenty of water and weigh and measure everything. I'll stick with it and probably lose those 2 lbs next week but then that's 2 weeks with no loss.…
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What is your favorite kind of chocolate?
I love, love, love dark chocolate and can even tolerate the 90% cocoa. I usually eat Ghiradelli squares because they are really good and perfectly portioned but want to try something new. Anyone have any recommendations for some good chocolate that isn't your typical M&M's, Dove, Hershey's, etc..?
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What's your 'go to' fast food meal?
My dinner plan got messed up tonight because I am at the car dealer taking care of some issues. I need to stop later and pick up dinner. I have about 1,000 calories so I don't have to stick with salad but feel guilty if I get anything else. Maybe a grilled chicken sandwich from Chick Fil A. What do you usually order when…
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Where can I get BMR/RMR testing done?
I'm not dropping weight like I feel I should be and would like to get my RMR tested because I know it's a lot less than the BMR calculation. I got it tested several years ago at a local gym but they closed and I called around to gyms and no one does it. Anyone know of facilities that may do this?
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Big Mac Casserole
You'll either love it or hate it! I don't remember where I found this recipe, it may be Weight Watchers. I usually eat nothing but ground turkey and chicken so it's a nice change and really does taste like a big mac! It's really easy to make. Big Mac Casserole 1 cup white onion, chopped small 5 dill pickle spears, chopped…
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A cheeseburger made me happy
I eat fast food about 4-5 times a week. I've really been trying to cut back, cook and make more meals at home (even though I hate it). I've been eating well recently although today was a challenge. I was tired, crabby and overall not feeling well. I gave in to my fast food addiction and had a Wendy's cheeseburger and…
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Harsh words from family as motivation?
Just venting. Last year my sister and I talked about going on a certain trip. My sister made up an extensive lie to cover the fact that she chose to go with a friend instead of me. I found out about it and she broke down and told me she lied because the trip would be too physical, a lot of walking and I couldn't do it.…
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Cell Phones while Walking/Running
I just started training for a 5k and want to know what to do with my cell phone while walking/running. I use it to listen to music and am afraid it will fall out of my pocket. I was looking for something that would wrap around the arm or wrist but am not having much luck.
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Fast Food Island
If you were stuck on a remote island and your only option was to get food from 1 fast food place, what would your choice be? I'm thinking Arby's or for you Chicagoan's, Portillo's.
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This seems like an awful lot of work for 1-2 lbs.
I plan out what I am eating for every meal. I grocery shop. I chop, mix, blend, bake, cook, and then the dishes, lots and lots of dishes. I measure, I weigh, I track every thing I eat. I walk, I take the stairs, I move more. I go to bed and do it all the next day. All this for a 1-2 lb loss a week. Don't you feel like you…
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Insulin Resistance and Linking Treats
I know on the insulin resistance diet you are to link 15g carbs to 7g of protein but what do you link to a cupcake? I'm not going to give up cupcakes forever so I need to follow a lifestyle that allows for that. If I want to have cake/cookies/ice cream, etc.. and have the calorie allowance, what protein foods would I use…
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What do you order when out for breakfast?
It's so easy to make breakfast at home and control calories and portions. What do you order at a restaurant that doesn't kill your whole day?
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Mid Life Crisis Car
So I'm turning 40 this summer and my gift to myself is a new car. My last 3 cars have been Nissan Altima's and I was thinking of a luxury car like a BMW, Lexus, etc.. but now I'm thinking I should buy something fun! I want to stay under $50k. I looked at a Jeep Wrangler unlimited but that may really be too young for me.…
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Any beef stew makers out there?
I am new to cooking and usually make only ground turkey and chicken so I thought I would venture into the world of red meat (only on rare occasion) but am not sure how to cook meat. I found this recipe which looks good. http://www.fromcalculustocupcakes.com/the-best-beef-stew/ My question is, it says to brown the meat on…
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Stupid Ice Cream!
Actually, stupid me!! I know ice cream is in 1/2 cup servings so I was putting ice cream in a measuring cup and it wasn't a lot. I purchased a food scale (which is awesome by the way) and realized if I measured out 1/2 cup, which is 4 oz, it's a lot more. This of course is too good to be true. I just looked at the carton…
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Baby after 40?
I have a few friends who are pregnant right now in their late 30's and one friend is 41. Several of my coworkers, friends, etc.. are making a lot of comments about women not having babies that late in life as it is not fair to the child to have such "old" parents and the risks that occur with a late in life pregancy. I say…
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Walk C25K
This is kind of a dumb question since this is a running program but has anyone just walked the whole program? I can't run due to my weight and knees so I want to do this program but just walk at a faster pace when it calls for running. I guess that defeats the point of the program but I like the structure.
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Chopping Vegetables
I hate to cook but am forcing myself to do it since I need to get off the eating out/fast food kick. I know these are dumb questions but can anyone please advise: Do you wash vegetables and then let them completely dry before cooking them? I just washed a green pepper, chopped it up and now it's mush. It takes me forever…
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Chocolatey Strawberry Special K
Just saw this in the grocery store and thought I would share since it says limited time. Looks good, can't wait to try it!
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My New Revelation
I have a lot of weight to lose. I have tried many different diets over the years and always quit after a few weeks because I don't lose weight fast enough. Everyone thinks that people who are significantly overweight should be dropping a lot of weight fast. This is partially perpetuated by The Biggest Loser tv show. In the…
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Does anyone cook on weekends for the week?
I'm hate to cook in general but it's even worse if I have to do it in the evenings. It's so much easier to stop and get fast food but I'm breaking that habit. What are some things that you make on the weekend and reheat during the week that still taste good?
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Insulin Resistance and Calorie Deficits
I have been borderline diabetic for 5 years or more. Through trial and error I have noticed that even if I have a calorie deficit I won't lose weight unless I've had a low carb week. For example, this week I have a 7200 calorie deficit but ate higher carbs and no weight loss. It's frustrating but I know if I would have…
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Can you be "hot" at 40?
What's the cutoff? I know beauty is in the eye of the beholder but can you really be considered "hot" at 40? 45? 50?
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Do you have to eat at home to lose weight?
I'm almost convinced the only way to lose weight is to eat at home and prepare everything yourself. Unless the restaurant has nutritional information, it's virtually impossible to calculate a meal correctly. You don't know how the food is prepared, the portion size, etc.. It's all a random guess. I've got several business…
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Angel Food Cake
So instead of eating the buttercream cake I really want to eat I am going to make an angel food cake. I have a box mix and you just add water. I was thinking instead of water, adding lemonade crystal light to give it a slight lemon flavor. With some cool whip on top. Anyone tried that? Do you think crystal light will work…
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Mourning my fast food ritual
I know I can still eat fast food but I'm trying to limit it to once a week or every other week. On my way home from work I would get an insane amount of fast food and I would come home, plop myself in front of the tv and watch some bad reality tv for the rest of the evening. I live by myself so this is easy to do. I still…
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Does anyone need a free large BodyMedia armband?
I purchased a large band, wore it once and it's just not for me. BodyMedia won't let me return it and I hate to throw it away if someone can use it. I can just put it in an envelope and mail it.
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Do you need to lift weights when you are very overweight?
I'm not sure exactly how much weight I want to lose but it's significant, maybe 200lbs. My doctor and others just say cardio, cardio, cardio to get the weight off. Should I also be lifting weights or is that not important until an initial 100 lbs is off or so?
