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Protein Confusion
I am 48 years old, 131 lbs, 5'5". Started "working out" about a month ago, and I want to know that I am getting enough - but not too much - protein. About 5 times per week, I walk 30 minutes on treadmill averaging an "8" incline level at 3MPH. Then I work on some of the machines: ab machine at 50 pounds, 3 sets of 25, two…
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Light or Moderate Exercise
So I've been on and off MFP for a few years now, and in the past counting calories and walking for exercise always did the trick. I lost weight and was happy with the results. This time around, I calculated my TDEE and set my daily calories for that, but I am confused as to how active I am (or am not!). I sit for much of…
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Is Biotin the culprit?
I've been on MFP for a few years. I slip every fall/winter and gain about 10-15 pounds, then I start counting calories every February or so. I've studied In Place of a Road Map, so I know what kind of deficit I should have, etc. And every February or so, I start to lose weight steadily. But this year is different. The…
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Any vacation ideas for Virginia/West Virginia?
Next month I will be going to Virginia/West Virginia with my 80 year old mom and my sister. We will be traveling along the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah NP, and going a bit into West Virginia. I've researched the area quite a bit and found some neat places to go, but I'd like some input from you guys. Now, we don't want…
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Question about logging cereal
Okay, so I bought a digital scale and I am logging everything using grams. This is usually not a problem, as I can find a metric conversion website that can handle what MFP can't (when the entry only uses ounces, etc.). My problem is breakfast cereals. I KNOW that I am using more than a cup of cereal on occasion, but when…
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Could use a little guidance
I have about 15lbs to lose. I was on MFP last year and lost the same amount of weight in a reasonable amount of time by calculating my TDEE, etc. I was amazed by how well that formula worked for me. The weight I gained back was due to my lack of maintenance, however. So this time, I went to Scooby's site and did the same…
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Never lifted. Is this a good way to start?
So I am 45 and never lifted in my life. I can't even do a push-up. I am 5'5" and weight 140lbs and want to lose some of my stubborn belly fat and get into better shape. I have been reading a lot about how lifting is the best way to do this vs. just cardio, so I thought I would give it a try. The thing is, I don't have the…
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Am I "lightly" or "moderately" active?
Okay, I understand the whole BMR/TDEE thing now. It took a while to wrap my brain around it, but I've got it. But now I can't figure out whether I am "lightly active" or "moderately active." Here's the rundown: I do an hour of yoga once a week, about 10-20 minutes of zumba every day, crunches here and there, and housework.…
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Where to log middle-of-night snacks?
Every so often, I will get up around 1am or 3am and have a spoonful of peanut butter or a wedge of Laughing Cow cheese. Should I be logging these foods as "tomorrow's" foods or "the day before's" foods?
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Sugar question
I put sugar in my coffee - plain white cane sugar. Two cups per day, two teaspoons per cup. So that's 4 teaspoons of sugar each day. Now, I don't eat that much sugar otherwise, other than natural sugar that comes from fruits, etc. Do you think that if I gave up the sugar I use in my coffee that I would see a change in my…
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Curious about your Sodium intake
Ever since my dad was put on a low-sodium diet, I've been vigilant about the high-sodium content of many foods. And now that I've been eating healthier, I am even more aware of the amount of sodium that I consume. So I was curious about everyone's daily sodium intake. I try to keep mine around 1500mgs. You?
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Water Softener Sodium Content
We have well water, and so we add solar salt, a water softener that removes calcium and magnesium deposits. I have read extensively about the amount of sodium left behind in the water (it is safe by RDA standards), but I am concerned that since my daily intake of water has increased, so have my sodium levels. Would it be…
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Just thought I'd say hello!
Just began here yesterday, but I've been trying my best to eat healthy for about 3 weeks now. At first, it wasn't just an experiment to see how I would feel without gluten, dairy, and high-fructose corn syrup. My headaches subsided, and I lost two pounds at first, so that was nice. But now I am focused on weight loss. I…
