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Vegan Before 6?
After hearing and reading about how veganism has many healthy benefits, I've been toying with the idea of incorporating veganism into my diet. I stumbled across something called Vegan Until 6 and I feel like it would be great for my lifestyle. Most of my meals are on my own except for dinner where I cater to my husband who…
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ITBS/knee pain from running- how to recover?
Hey all, I recently ran a half marathon and had serious knee pain after it. I didn't feel anything all of training and it was my second half, but I had some bad pain on the outside of my knee. I rested up and slowly incorporated running back into my regimen. After a month, I did a 6 mile run and ended up in urgent care…
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Online Sponsors?
Hey everyone. Does anyone have any experience with online sponsorship? I have attended OA meetings in my area, and there is someone I think I want to be a f2f sponsor, but I'm not sure. I'd like to look around for online sponsors, but I'm not sure if there is a "right" way to do that since the website doesn't have a list…
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Gall Bladder Removal and Food?
Just FYI, this may be TMI, but I want to get some input. I wasn't sure where to put the thread and since it has to do with food, I put it in this category. I had my gallbladder removed in 2008. Since then, at least once a day, I eat and immediately have to go to the bathroom. It's painful, sometimes I get cold sweats, I…
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Bikini Competition in 8 months- is it possible?
Hey all! I decided I want to compete in a bikini competition. I'd like to do well, but I mainly just want to prove to myself that I can do it. There is a small one near me in April that I think would be a good show to be my first. I'm 5'3", about 134 pounds. BB.com says that's 25% body fat, but I'm not sure how accurate…
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TOUGH MUDDER!! Tips, advice, and stories?
Hey all!! I registered today for Tough Mudder in Atlanta in April and I am SO excited!! For those who have done it: what are some pieces of advice you'd give to someone doing a TM? Did you wear gloves? Did you dress up? What was your favorite and least favorite obstacle? Does the running portion go by fast? Personally, I'm…
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Wholesome food is not always healthier than processed food?
I found this article today. Now, it is written by SHAPE, whose opinion I usually take with a grain of salt, but I think they make a good point about the fads and buzzwords of today's health industry. Thoughts? The article URL is at the bottom if you'd rather read it from the website... Q: Are wholesome (natural, local,…
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CURLING IN THE SQUAT RACK?!?!?!
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Fitness Myths!
I saw this article online on Shape magazine's website. I usually take magazine info with a grain of salt, but I thought this article was pretty good! http://www.shape.com/fitness/workouts/7-stubborn-fitness-myths The myths are: 1. Myth: Muscle “weighs” more than fat. Reality: A pound is a pound is a pound—unless you’re…
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Running calories vs. walking calories- are they the same?
This is probably a dumb question, but are all calories burned the same? For example, I walked 3 miles today in about 40 minutes and burned about 300 calories. If I run 3 miles (it usually takes about 30 minutes) I burn about 400 calories. Obviously I burn more running than walking, but are calories burned while running…
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Crossfit Question?
So I got an app for Crossfit workouts and today's is 100 pull up, 100 situps, 100 pushups, and 100 squats for time. Is it allowed to split that into 10 rounds of 10 each or does it have to be 100 at a time? Thanks!
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Help me find something!
I'm looking for books! I like airplane novels-- the kind you buy at the airport and can read in a flight. Literary genius? Maybe not, but something that I can get lost in. I like books with mystery or books like Girl, Interrupted. Any suggestions? Not Fifty Shades of Gray.... If you don't have a suggestion in that…
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My Fitness Pal I need you!
I have a question for everyone. What is your favorite food? Healthy or unhealthy! Mine is cheese :) As far as a meal goes, my favorite food is probably a good steak and macaroni! yummy
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Food blogs!
Hey everyone! I recently started a food blog for guilty food made healthy! I have some great recipes and I would love for more people to see them! I don't gain financially from this, so I'm within MFP guidelines, just to cover my bases. I just really like to cook and, so far, the recipes have been hits with my MFP friends…
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Marathons and when to carbo load for a NIGHT race?
I'm running my first half marathon on Saturday, and I know I need to carbo load the night before. However, my race is a night race. Should I just eat carbs Friday AND Saturday? What do I eat Saturday before the race? Any suggestions would be great
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Diet Coke Brownies?
I've heard you can make brownies with a box of brownie mix and a can (or half a can?) of diet coke. Has anyone tried it? How did it turn out? Do you think it would work with another diet soda like Pepsi Max? I'm bringing brownies to a cookout tomorrow and want to know if I can get away with using Pepsi Max (because we have…
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is it possible to burn fat and gain muscle at the same time?
i want to be more muscular and "toned" (i know people hate that word but you know what i mean) but i have this weird idea that i have to lose more weight to burn body fat to see muscle. is it possible to burn fat and gain muscle simultaneously? if so, where do i start? how many calories do i eat, what do i eat, what…
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Oat flour vs Regular flour
I've been looking up some stuff on oat flour since it's really easy to make (oats in a food processor) and it has less carbs, less calories, and more fiber than regular flour. That being said..how do you use it when baking? I read a little that said it depends on what you're making, as some things need more gluten to rise…
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Gym bans skinny people from working out to "boost morale"
seriously? http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/gym-bans-skinny-people-fitness-centers-move-create-friendler-environments-larger-size-clientele-article-1.1098725?localLinksEnabled=false thoughts?
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I'm in a bit of a predicament...
This isn't weight related FYI, i just need some advice. I applied for 2s job in 2 different offices on campus. Job 1: It's a job that a lot of people pushed to get me the interview (not that I didn't deserve it, but it's about who you know when applying for jobs on a university campus). It is a programming job where I…
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Bloated after running?
Does anyone ever feel bloated after longer runs? What do you do to combat that? I went on a 6 mile run on Tuesday and a 5.2 mile run today and I felt huge and bloated afterwards... :(
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First Steps to Clean Eating?
Hey all! I'm just wondering, for all the clean eaters out there, what were the first steps to took to clean eating? I'm getting married in 3 weeks (eeeep!) and somehow have put on 4 pounds in the last week and it's due to my diet I'm sure of it. I decided to eat clean (ish/as clean as possible) until then to get that…
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Killer Buffalo Chicken Pizza! 183 calories slice!
Alright! So I make awesome buffalo dip and it's 139 calories per half cup so i thought, why not put it on pizza and make a meal! So here goes Total Calories: 183 per slice (1/6 of pizza) You will need: 8oz low fat cream cheese 1/2 cup of Franks Buffalo Sauce (or your favorite) 1/2 cup of Fat Free Ranch dressing 1 can of…
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The Double Standard
After reading a thread about a success story I am seriously shocked about the double standard going on here. This person looked amazing. This person looked healthy. And people commented saying "You're a skeleton" and "you're way to skinny" when, in reality, this person wasn't. This person didn't look sick or starved. Flip…
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Wine anyone?
Sooooo I turned 21 about 6 months ago. I grew up in Napa Valley but we moved to Atlanta when I was 15 so I never got to really drink a lot of wine. My parents drink it all the time. My dad had taught me what to look for in a wine. The problem? There are so many wines I dont even know where to start looking! I've been…
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PROOF that exercise pays off!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-9EYFJ4Clo :D
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The Big Day!!
I've been trying to find bride-to-be's on here! I've found a few but this group is awesome! So.... When is your big day?! Mine is May 25, 2012!
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How do I know this is the right way to lose?
I'll tell you how I know! I lost 38 pounds in 9 months. So it did take a while, and it was hard but I lost it. Over my 3 week vacation I gained back 5 of those pounds. It took me 2 days of logging and 1 workout to lose 3 of those pounds. So the moral of the story is: if you lose the weight slowly, it's easier to maintain!…
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Question about Pea Coats?
Ok...so it's not really asking if I could wear it... well, maybe, but I need a new coat since all of mine are huge. The thing is, I'm newly skinny (finally met my goal aftr 6 months of hard work) and I want to show that off. If I get a pea coat, do you think people would still be able to tell? I know this sounds super vain…
