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Now how am I supposed to log that?
I just came back from a chinese banquet dinner. I worked out today, ate light, and had 1,000 calories allocated for it. Well, the jumbo prawns covered in mayo with and caramelized pecans I can estimate, same for veggies or a tiny bit of fried meat, lobster, beer, soups and noodles. But it was the deep fried sweetened…
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If I hate yoga, will I hate pilates?
I've never tried it, but I've tried yoga several times, always with best intentions of liking it, but I hate it. I would rather run 3 miles. I just don't have a personality for it. I see the fitness offers all the time to try pilates, and not quite being sure what to expect, wanted to ask here first. Will it give a good…
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Great FREE documentary on iTunes - Weight of the Nation
A multi part one. Motivational and educational. Besides some things that I knew, it also discusses some things about weight and metabolism and our satiation mechanisms. Very helpful. For example, I did not know that 2 people of the exact same weight can eat the exact same lunch, but the person who was always that weight…
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It does not fit anymore :(((( I really wanted to wear it.
I just bought this dress. I love it. It is gorgeous. But it is too big and I can't find a smaller one anywhere. It is sold out everywhere online. Normally it is a great thing when something is too big, but I feel so foolish now. Why didn't I buy a smaller size? It was cheaper too. Now it is gone. :( ((((((((((((((
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WHOA, 800 calories left... what to choose?
Buttermilk pancakes from scratch? Margarita with few Pop Corner chips? Bottled beer? What decadent thing should I treat myself to tonight? I don't have much food in the house. I wish I had a piece of cake right here.
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This has really pushed my button!
I am not a "fat acceptance" kind of person, but this is going too far. I hate it how advertising is pushing the boundaries of what we are to consider beautiful human body with "photoshop gone too far approach". This is a Banana Republic ad. Neither food industry nor fashion or beauty industry is promoting a healthy body…
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Fast food places do you frequent and what do you get there?
Being on a health kick has eliminated small restaurants that do not post calories, and pushed me towards places with calories posted, which mostly tend to be chains. I am a bit bored with my selections and looking for fresh ideas. So I mostly get Pret -- small 290 cal sandwich (or half baguette sandwich) and lentil and…
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Whyyyyy? What is happening?
I've been on my fitness kick for a month. Exersizing and running a calorie deficit. I've been loosing weight very steadily -- I always waited for 3 days of consistent weight before recording it ( I wanted to make sure it is not water). I lost 11lb. I was thrilled. Than for the past week I've been up 2-2.5lb every day! Now…
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Should I log my commute?
On one hand, it is my routine. I have always been doing this. On the other hand, it is 3 miles per weekday (the walking part of my commute). 0.5 miles to the train to take to work, 0.5 miles from the train to the office, 0.5 miles to buy an acceptable lunch, 0.5 miles to get back to the office after buying lunch, 0.5 miles…
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You know you've gone too far in your diet when...
You are watching "Man vs. Food" and you feel "I could totally eat all that RIGHT NOW!" add yours below:
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My city is NOT sabbotaging me, its the opposite. :)
I can't manage to make my own lunch, and I buy lunch and breakfast out every day. I am lucky to be working in Manhattan -- I am still able to be under my calorie goal. For breakfast there are fresh fruit cups, fat-free yogurts with nuts, etc. For lunch.... I can walk to 5 Prets, there are more of them than Starbucks. There…
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How do you keep from giving unsolicited advice?
When someone you know starts a diet of protein shakes and one meal a day for 1,000 calories total? I know that is going to fail, but saying something would be discouraging. This comes after a failed nutrisystem diet. None of them last long. Why are people so hell bend on a diet of eating primarily one thing, be it crappy…
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Please help! How many calories do you think this is?
I'm having it for lunch and would like to at least ball park it. Any experts here who can venture a guess? It is cumin lamb over hand-ripped noodle in hot chili oil.
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What is the cutoff weight/age for running?
It really works for me (though I'm having some pain in the part where my foot is connected to my leg). But it does wanders for weight loss and fitness. But, would it be a good idea for my mom who is 57 and probably close to 200lb. I know that running is great, but it can't be for everyone -- if someone is 400lb, they…
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What slightly embarassing things you do for your goal?
That you wouldn't tell anyone in real life? I have one. I realized I like to watch TV shows or videos on youtube like this one http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXNe3LHlVxU&feature=youtube_gdata_player about very obese people while eating my low calorie lunch. Makes me feel better and more motivated. That's probably not very…
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Lost 5 lb in 10 days! And in a healthy way
Netting about 1400-1500 calories a day. I followed key points that my fit husband gave me (he got them from reading science articles) 1) If you eat less, you must exercise or your metabolism will slow down. You must exercise at least every other day. 2) It takes 20 minutes of continuous cardio for your body to start…
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I love this NYC anti-soda commercial
They are running those on TV in New York rather frequently right now: anti-soda commercial http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62JMfv0tf3Q They have another one, with fat, but that one is not for the faint of heart to watch. :) Maybe it will make some people think before they buy soda for their kids.
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I don't want to be "that girl".
You know, the one that keeps going on about calories and diet when out with friends for dinner. I used to find it incredibly annoying, and now that I am making this progress and am pretty obsessed with fitness, eating right and all that, it will be tough. I need to go out, eat whatever I will be eating, have a drink and…
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Exercise alternatives for a small apartment?
I am a full time working mom, so most days I can only exercise after baby goes to sleep. I have a treadmill, but I am looking for alternatives so that I don't run every day and give my legs a break. Which fitness video or routine does not require much space and bulky equipment? (no room to store it). I am thinking of…
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My forbidden desire
Lady M green tea crepe cake! I LOOOOOVE this desert more than anything. And I can't even imagine how many calories that is. I found a recipe on a new york times blog: http://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/15/magazine/15FOOD.html?pagewanted=all I want it. As a treat on special holidays. Valentine's day, Birthday, a major…
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I love New York City menu calorie display laws!
I buy my lunch out almost every day and it makes my life so much easier to have calories displayed right on the menu! I am able to keep to my goal pretty easily. A lot of fast food places offer healthy options -- Cosi, Pret (pret is growing like crazy, there are 5 within walking distance from my office) and smaller chains…
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Need to loose weight for the health of my future baby.
We are thinking about baby #2 and I know I need to be fit to give him the best start I can health wise. There is a strong correlation between maternal weight at the time of the conception and long term health of the baby. I was 130 before my first pregnancy (my optimal weight) but I gained almost 70lb! I am 160 now and…
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Setting your baby with habbits for life
From the day he was born, one of our priorities was to give him good nutrition and instill healthy eating habits so that he does not have to struggle to "unlearn" bad behavior or preferences, like I do. I hope to make being healthy natural for him. 1) BM exclusive until 6 month old - no food crossed his lips until than. 2)…
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Great filling warm snack with a kick
Lets all contribute to this list, for those of us who are tired of raw carrots and celery: My fave right now -- roasted fennel. It is warm, not bland, and you can eat a pound of it if you want. Very low on calories. I add 2 spoons of red wine or balsamic vinegar (now that has calories that need to be watched) and it is a…
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I just had a 422 cal breakfast and I am hungry
I just had a nice and tasty yogurt parfait: 100 cal Fage non-fat yogurt 120 cal slivered freshly toasted almonds 20g 33 cal cheerios, 9 g 64 cal 1 tbs honey 105 banana The thing is, when I have a 410 cal almond croissant from Pret and coffee, I am not hungry until late lunch time. I know I can have a croissant instead, but…
