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Any Asians out there? Let's start a support group!
Hi! My name is Hsin-Hsin ("shing-shing" =) ) and I'm hoping there are some Asians on MFP so we can support and encourage each other! It is so hard to be Asian and overweight, esp. given cultural norms and esp. around our very Asian parents. =) I imagine that many of us feel like humungous hippos whenever we're visiting…
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weight about the same, but body fat decreasing
Hi there! I hope some of you can help shed some light on my situation. Last time I weighed myself and took measurements was on June 3rd. For the past month, admittedly I've been going over calories on the weekends. However, I'm still under my net calorie goal to lose 1 lb/week. Also, I've been exercising about 6 times a…
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thoughts about cardio on primal?
Hi everyone! I'm a newbie to the primal way of eating (2 weeks in), and I know that lifting heavy weights is recommended and chronic cardio is not as favorable. I don't know if I can give up cardio tho - there are just some activities I really like! My hubby and I go 2-3x/week to a local kickboxing gym which we love. We…
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i LOVE skinnytaste.com!! what websites are your faves?
I recently found out about skinnytaste.com through doing a search on the message boards, and it's AMAZING!!!! Such fabulous recipes and for those of you who are on Weight Watchers, you can search for recipes by points. I made the adobo chicken last nite, and just made the avocado chicken soup today. Absolute yummers! It's…
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consult with a dietician - key lessons learne
today i had my first meeting with a dietician named ryan, and i'd like to share with you some things that i learned. there are of course other differing points of view and numerous nutrition resources, but i think these topics are worth exploring/researching... so that we can make the most informed decision about our…
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how will YOU challenge yourself this month??
This thread is all about the challenges and goals that YOU want to meet this month! What would you like to accomplish by the end of May? I'm not going to give any specific challenges, but I want you to think of some goals that you'd like to achieve... so you will be motivated to achieve them. It will be awesome to…
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JM's "Master Your Metabolism"... distilled!
I've been really interested lately in learning more about metabolism works. I'm guessing many of us think weight loss is about calories and exercise, or we think metabolism is all about how efficiently our body burns calories, but that is NOT the complete story. there are so many other factors that contribute to weight…
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the most unexpected NSV, while in China!
I just returned today from a business trip in Beijing, and there are many NSVs that tickle me pink! :) Before going to China, I made it my goal to return more fit and healthier. I really didn't know if I was going to accomplish it, especially given all the eating out and yummy meals/snacks served at hotels, but at least I…
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wanna be a healthy road warrior??
tonight i found this great resource for business travelers on staying healthy: http://www.thehealthyroadwarrior.com. while it's focused on tips for biz people, being a healthy road warrior can apply to anyone who is often on the go -- whether for work or vacation. there is definitely a minefield of challenges while on the…
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100% of weight loss from muscle
I had my fitness check-in at the gym today, and found out that I had lost 5 pounds in the past month. At first I was really happy! I had lost 8 pounds the month before (lost 14 lbs fat and gained 6 lbs muscle), and lost 5 pounds this month. But then my trainer told me that it was all muscle loss. What?? I looked at the…
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laughter is the best medicine - what makes you laugh?
what are things that make you laugh? i love watching the golden girls! these four women always make me laugh out loud. rose: "can i ask a dumb question?" dorothy: "better than anyone I know" :) it turns out that children laugh more than 300 times a day, and adults just 15 times on average. let's surround ourselves more and…
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value of a metabolic test
Today I had my first metabolic test done at the gym to figure out my BMR, and to figure out my maintenance calories based on my daily activity level. My BMR was determined to be 1443 calories, which is close to MFP's calculation of 1383. On the other hand, the maintenance calories were way off, and I found out I should be…
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NYT article on HCG
I was browsing the New York Times website just now, and they posted an article today about the HCG diet and how it has fans and skeptics: http://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/08/nyregion/08hcg.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1&hpw The first time I heard about HCG for weight loss was on MFP, and I know that there are quite a few people who…
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your fave healthy packaged/processed foods?
of course if we had lots of time on our hands, we would cook from scratch :) -- and i do prefer the fresh taste of homemade stuff. but on lazy weekends or days when we're on the go or just don't want to cook, what are your favorite go-to processed/packaged items for a meal or snack? my fave store of all time is trader…
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your favorite fitness gear & gadgets?
I'm curious to learn what your favorite fitness gear are! These are the things I love: -my Polar HRM -Gymboss interval timer - it's so awesome and I use it mostly with the treadmill -Bosu ball - great for strengthening the core -Zumba clothing - my fave brands are Margarita, KOS, and Body Angel -Wicking socks -Takeya water…
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**healthy cravings** - what's yours?
I think it will always be a fact of life that I will crave unhealthy stuff like Popeye's fried chicken and Lou Malnatti's deep dish pizza! But now that I'm adopting healthier eating habits, it's interesting how I am starting to crave certain healthy foods. For example, these days I crave: -baked sweet potato fries (some…
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what's your favorite kitchen gadget??
I love to collect kitchen gadgets! What are yours? Some of my faves include: -Zyliss garlic press -Vitamix blender -Hand blender -Silpat mat for non-stick cooking/baking in the oven -Fasta Pasta for cooking pasta in the microwave - no need to use huge pot of water or to watch the stove! -Microplane zester -Kitchenaid stand…
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pilates reformer vs mat classes
Over the weekend I went to my first pilates class with the reformer machines. It really worked my muscles and it felt like a strength training session! However, they are quite pricey at $75/hour. Have any of you taken pilates reformer classes, and how are they better or different from the pilates mat classes? (I've only…
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taking care of body, mind, and soul
One thing I really want to do this year and beyond is to take care of not just my body but also my mind and soul. Last year was rough as my mom was diagnosed with cancer (with it returning just 2 months ago), and then my fiance and I broke up. As difficult as those times were, I am thankful for what I've learned through…
