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Beware of calories burned...
I was using one of those stepper machines today at the gym, the one from Life Fitness. I told me I burned 404 calories in 30 minutes. Yeah, right!! I wear a HRM and I burned about half less than that!!!! This particular machine asks you to enter your weight but it does not ask you to enter your age. So if you are eating…
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Please help me decide
Hello!!! I registered for the National Body Challenge in part just to get the free 30 day pass for Ballys Fitness. I have been using it every day since Sunday, only because my work schedule and my son's school schedule are a little more flexible this week. They talked to me yesterday about the offer for NBC users and said…
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Gutless Gutters Challenge 1/7/09
Good morning!!! :drinker: Yesterday I did interval trng on my stationary bike for 45 mins. I went over my calories by 75 calories so that is not bad at all for me. This morning I did The Shred levels 3 and 1, in that order. I burned 430 calories!!! I am hoping to stay within my calories but I think I can since I burned so…
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steel cut oats
Good morning!! I prepared steel cut oats last night first by soaking 1 cup in 4 cups of boiled water overnight. It yielded a lot!!! I then cooked this morning 1 cup out of that in 1/2 cup of skim milk. These are oats I bought from a bulk bin so I don't know the calorie content. There are some in the database but is that…
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Fitness Ultimatum - any reviews
Happy New Year!!!!! How is everyone?? I am thinking about getting the Fitness Ultimatum from Jillian Michaels for Wii. Best Buy has it on sale for $30 now. Please tell me if it is worth it!!! I hate to buy those games and waste my money if I don't like them. Thanks!!!! :flowerforyou:
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I confess...
I have lost my motivation. I have been steadily gaining since Oct :sad: :sad: :sad: All my fault, have no one or nothing to blame... I had reached my goal of 125lbs in Sep but I finally had the guts to weigh myself this morning and I'm back to 134!!!! Shameful!!!! :cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: Yes, I confess!!!! Exercise is no…
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Prayer request
Please pray for my dad. He is having a triple bypass tomorrow. His situation is delicate. The doctor said that his arteries do not look good especially one. We need all your prayers. Thanks!! :flowerforyou:
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steel cut oatmeal-need help!
Good morning!!! I bought some steel cut oats because I have heard so many good things about it. I was looking for a recipe online and it says it has to be cooked for 40mins????? OMG Is that true?? Please help!!! Thanks!! :flowerforyou:
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Back from my experiment!!!!
Hello MFP Family!!!!! Some of you may have been wondering where I've been. Well, as some of you know me, I love experimenting and challenging myself. I chose October as the month that I was going to step away from this site and see how I can do without counting calories. I weighed myself the morning of Oct 1. My weight was…
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30 Day Shred Challenge - week 4 - Sept 22 -28
I guess I will start this week's thread if that is ok Amanda :laugh: I am not shredding today, I did a great workout on the treadmill. I lost 1.5 lbs. I am .5 pounds from reaching my final goal. Weight: 125.5 :drinker: :drinker: Have a great day!!!!!! :flowerforyou:
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Entering the DANGER ZONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy Monday!!!! Well, what do I call the danger zone??? The last three months of the year. In the past this has been my problem. I start going overboard a little before Halloween and continue until after New Year's. Then of course that leaves me with a New Year's resolution of losing at least 10lbs which I never get to do…
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? for heavy lifters out there!!!
Ok, I am planning on starting to heavy lift again tomorrow. The question is to cardio or not to cardio on days that I lift. I hear or read so many conflicting suggestions out there, don't know what to believe. What works best for you? And if you do cardio on days you lift, do you do it before or after?? Thanks in advance!!…
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For those who have reached their weight goal
I am 1/2 pound away from reaching my goal...I would say I am there already. I am weighing myself on Monday and I will change my goal to maintenance. Any words of wisdom? What has really worked for you?? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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how many calories in a mojito???
I looked it up here and it does not show any numbers for carbs, prot, fat ,etc....a mojito is made with sugar, it has got to have at least carbs!!!! and the rum?? I also tried other sites and the same or was giving me the nutrition facts for a lower cal version. Any of you have the right answer??? I am going out tonight…
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August Alliance '08 - day 22
It is weigh in day and I reached my original goal, 130lbs!!!! :drinker: :drinker: Making good nutritional choices really pays off!!!!! It has not been easy but it can be done when the will is there. I am not sure if I can reach my new goal of 125 but if I can stay at 130 I would be thrilled with that!!! I feel great, I…
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low fat cheese??
I am having a hard time finding a good low/reduced fat cheese that is not loaded with sodium. Any suggestions??? Oh, and they are sooooo expensive!!!! :noway: I am looking for sliced cheese for my husband and son for their sandwiches. Also cheese sticks, cheddar cheese for myself. I don't eat cheese everyday but I like it…
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homemade trail mix
Good morning!!!:drinker: I bought a few ingredients to make my own trail mix. Do you know of a good and easy website where I can log in the ingredients and will give me the calorie amount?? Spark Recipes is too complicated :grumble: Ideas, suggestions... Thanks!! :flowerforyou:
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Tofu anyone?
I love to eat tofu when I go to a chinese or korean restaurant. The problem is I don't know how to prepare it!!!! I've had it in my hands at the grocery store but I put it back because I have no idea what kind to buy and what to do with it. :laugh: Any ideas????? :flowerforyou:
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August Alliance '08 - Day 15
Yeah!!! :drinker: :drinker: I am on my half way mark of my challenge!! It has not been easy but to tell you the truth it has not been that hard either. To recap: this month I am staying away from processed foods, alcohol, sweets...I confess I had one glass of wine with my husband last Saturday. We were at a fine restaurant…
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For non-alcohol drinkers out there...
Ok, I declared August as my no alcohol month just to challenge myself and cut back on unnecessary empty calories...I do not drink alcohol everyday but I normally do on the weekends especially if I go out. I did great last weekend, no alcohol at all!!!! Well, I am going out tomorrow night. What non alcoholic drinks are out…
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So hard to have a perfect balance...
This is what my caloric intake looks like today...I was still under my calorie allowance but I went over on everything except the fat. Do you guys pay close attention to this? How do you create a good balance where at least you don't go over so much. I am not too concerned about the fiber because MFP is very low on that. I…
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OT - question for working nursing moms
Some of you know that my daughter had a baby 3 wks ago. She is a Soldier in the ARMY and in 3 wks she is going back to work and has to leave her baby at the daycare center. She is nursing now and wants to continue nursing for a while. She does not think she can pump enough milk everyday to keep a full supply of milk for…
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August Alliance '08 - Day 5
I am sticking to this!!! It has been great!! I stayed just under my calories. I went over my carbs and protein but not by much, -8 carbs and -1 protein. I did the Jillian Michaels Backside DVD. This video has me sweating like crazy!! I feel so energetic when I finish it!! I also did 30 minutes using my Wii Fit. Fun!!!…
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Got it, finally!!!
The Wii Fit that is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :drinker: :laugh: I found out that Circuit City was going to have them on Sunday morning so I went with my daughter 30 minutes before they opened. There were already 8 people in line to get it as well!!! One was there since 7am!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And they opened at 10am!! CRAZY!!!!! My…
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August Alliance '08 - Day 4
I am still here!!!! I did not have time to post yesterday at all!!!! I did not workout yesterday nor today but I stayed under my caloric allowance and I am proud to say that I have not given into any temptations!!!! I am sticking to this!!! I feel the same way I felt when I started this in January...so motivated!! My…
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August Alliance '08 - Day 2
Good morning!!! Where are you Chubbygirl?? We have not heard from you. I had a really good day yesterday. I did not eat all of my calories but all my food choices were very healthy and I felt great. Today I went out for a walk with my son. His reward is to stop at the park and swing. He loves that. I ran some laps in the…
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August Alliance '08 - Day 1
Hello Hello!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok, this is the beginning of the nutrition challenge I posted a few days ago. It also includes exercise of course, your choice. Goals for the next 31 days: Cut out processed foods, foods high in saturated fats, junk food, sweets, fried foods, etc No alcohol!! Eat lots of natural foods,…
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Need a nutrition challenge!!!!
I have seen many fitness challenges in this site. I have joined some of them. That is great, everyone needs a fitness push here and there. But my challenge is to eat well and stick with it. I give in too easily. I am an emotional eater, happy or sad. I am also a social eater. I also eat out of boredom. I love sweets and…
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30 day shred users
I am about to order the 30day shred from Jillian Michaels. Is it really worth it??? Have you seen results? I am still struggling to lose a few pounds and I need something that promises results in no more than 30 days. I already warned my husband that I am trying something new in August and I will be following a different…
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OT-I AM A GRANDMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just wanted to share with you my joy!!! My daughter gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday morning!! Her name is Natalia Isabel. She weighed 7lbs12oz. She was 20.5 inches long. I was there during the entire labor, it was a long and hard one. But she did it!!! I am so proud of my daughter. I am so excited!!! I will be…
