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Metformin and IBD
So I was diagnosed with PCOS when I was 16 (that was 17 years ago). I've struggled with weight loss for years and just read several studies that suggested Metformin was successful for both IR and non-IR PCOS...my mind was blown. I'm non-IR. My dr started me on Metformin ER 500mg 2x a day (once a day for the first week to…
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When counting carbs...
When counting carbs to hit your macro target, do you count carbs or net carbs?
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Macros and Calories
OK, so does this seem strange to anyone... Fact: Carbs and Protein = 4 calories per gram Fat = 9 calories per gram Now when I look at my diary, it has 154g of carbs, 180g of protein and 51g of fat. By my calculations, this should equal 1,795 calories [ ((154+180)*4) + (51*9) ] However, MFP says it all adds up to 1,731…
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Hummus Rant
I will start off by saying that I absolutely love hummus and could easily eat my weight in it daily, if given the opportunity. However...I think I will lose my mind if I see one more "Healthy Foods" or "20 Things You Can Do To Be Healthier" article that refers to hummus as high in fiber and protein. CNN had an article…
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? for people that have completed Insanity
I start month 2 this Saturday & I've heard that most people up their calories during the second month. I'm 5'1.5", 133 lbs & 25% body fat. I'm hoping to get down to 125ish & 20-22% body fat. Currently I eat 1,800 calories a day 45% carbs, 35% protein, 20% fat (I ave Crohn's disease, so I really can't eat more fat than that…
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Insanity Fit Test 2 Results
Very happy with these results!! Exercise - Fit Test 1/Fit Test 2 Switch Kicks - 50/65 Power Jacks - 40/48 Power Knees - 80/85 Power Jumps - 30/35 Globe Jumps - 10/12 Suicide Jumps - 15/18 Push-Up Jacks - 25/30 Low Plank Oblique - 25/35
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Crockpot Recipe - White Chili w Lentils & Cannellini Beans
Made a batch of this over the weekend to put in the freezer...delicious + it's a great source of protein, fiber and iron. White Chili with Lentils and Cannellini Beans 2 c dry lentils, rinsed 1 cubed sweet potato 1 c frozen corn 1 c cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed & drained 4 c vegetable stock (6 c if you…
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Peanut Butter Protein Cookies
I found this recipe on Instagram-I think it's from DashingDish.com Peanut Butter Protein Cookies 1 c peanut butter 1 egg 1 egg white 2 T applesauce 1 scoop protein powder (about 1/4 c) 1 c oats 1 c stevia (or any sweetener that measures the same as sugar) 1/8 t salt 1 t baking soda Mix first 4 ingredients (you can…
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Insanity Nutrition Plan
I loooove it. So much better & easier to follow than the P90X plan. It's also easier to adapt this plan to being vegetarian than the P90X plan was.
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Overnight Oats
So I've seen overnight oats on Intsagram but couldn't figure out why anyone would want mushy, cold oatmeal. After giving this a try, it is my new favorite breakfast. It's not like oatmeal at all and the chia seeds make it really thick, almost like a pudding. Overnight Oats 1/2 c old fashioned oats 1/2 c plain greek yogurt…
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P90X Ab Ripper X and Acid Reflux
Does anybody else have trouble with acid reflux from the Ab Ripper X workout? I like the workout but could do without the extra shot of reflux.
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Homemade Pumpkin Protein Bars
This recipe is from bodybuilding.com & it's beyond fabulous! The only changes I made are: substituted domino light sugar & stevia blend for the xylitol, added 1/4 c blackstrap moleasses, I subbed soy milk for the almond milk & I used a non-whey protein powder. Mine end up being 10g of protein each- I cut it into 12 bars…
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Has anyone tried doing Kenpo X with weighted gloves?
I love Kenpo X, but I've been thinking about getting some of the MMA style weighted gloves (fingerless gloves, not like boxing gloves) for it. Has anyone tried this?
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Hardboiled eggs
So I know that hardboiled eggs are ridiculously good for you and super convenient so I've been making a genuine effort to learn to like them. I'm fine with the taste but I have major issue with the texture. So far, I've been making an egg salad by cutting them up and mixing with a little hummus and having that on wasa…
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P90X again...or P90X 2...or Insanity
I'm on the last day of week 8 of p90x and already thinking about what to do next. I absolutely loooooove p90x so i'm trying to decide if I should do another round of it or if I should try p90x 2...or possibly insanity. Idea/opinions anyone?
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Has anyone heard of this diet?
It's called the eat healthy and exercise diet...it's really crazy. I wish I had a nickel for evrytime someone asked how I've lost weight (over 30 lbs) and gave me a totally disappointed look when I said "eat right and exercise". You didn't get heavy overnight, you won't get to your goal weight overnight! There is no such…
