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Top 5
What are your top five "most used" foods when you go to log your calories in your food diary? Mine are: - Mountain Dew - 2% Milk - Land O'lakes Light Butter - Wonder bread - Banana Those are the top five for the past 2 years that I've been on this site. BUT, I've changed a lot of my eating habits since joining. It'll be…
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Need New Friends for Support!
I've been here for awhile off and on. I've never really cared about having supportive friends on here, but I think it would help me moving forward. Age: 25 (26 in March) Height: 67 inches CW: 152 GW: 130-135? Current Body Fat: 34.8% Initial Goal Body Fat: 25% I exercise four times a week doing work outs that combine…
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Help with determining right TDEE number?
I know, I know, yet another question about how to set my calories... but I want to do it right! I've just started at a new gym with a "Case Management" office that helps you set and reach your goals.. It's kind of like having a trainer, but you only see him once a month. You make a plan together and then he checks in on…
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Lunch... for Teachers?
Hey everyone, I'm starting my first year of teaching in a month! I don't yet know when my lunch hour will be or how long it will be... but I know I don't want to eat frozen meals every day! I would love to hear all your suggestions. I also plan to look through other posts on the message boards, but I thought I'd start a…
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Starting Again and Looking for Motivating Friend
Hey Pals, I joined this site about two years ago. I lost about 20 pounds back then. Turns out a lot of that weight loss was actually due to undiagnosed thyrioditis in its hyperactive swing. In any case, I've been a lot healthier since then, but I've managed to gain the weight back. Part of the weight gain might be the…
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Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Explains Why He Hates Fat Chicks
Did any of you see this article today? Absolutely disgusting. Here's a couple quotes. “He doesn’t want larger people shopping in his store, he wants thin and beautiful people,” Lewis said. “He doesn’t want his core customers to see people who aren’t as hot as them wearing his clothing. People who wear his clothing should…
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Help Me Learn How to Cook!!
Hey all, Does anyone have any websites they LOVE for recipes and cooking?? Or advice for a new cook? And a picky eater?? I'm expecting some people to say "go get a cookbook" and/or "find a dish and follow the recipe".. I can totally do that, but I always talk myself out of trying a new dish for fear of spending all the…
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Yoga Suggestions
Hello everyone! I want to try yoga again. I haven't been to a class in at least 3 years, but I remember enjoying it. The DVD I have is totally lame because it's TOO beginner and over-explains all the moves without an actual cohesive work-out. Does anyone have suggestions for me for online yoga videos? I'd prefer ones that…
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measuring calories burned- problem!
Hello everyone! I have hyperthyroidism which I am working on getting properly treated. In the meantime, I've gotten back into the swing of exercising. I have a HRM, but I'm not sure how accurate it is. Because of my thyroid, my resting heart rate is already elevated.. sometimes 90, sometimes 120. SO when I exercise, my…
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kid-friendly songs??
I was wondering if you guys had suggestions for kids songs. i cannot stand any of those kidz bop cds or the likes. i don't think i can handle more than a day of big time rush or any other disney/nickeleon star's music. i OF COURSE have all the classic disney songs :)
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NSV!
I was at the library today and I saw a guy I went out with a few times last semester. i haven't seen him in months and the first thing he said to me was "you lost weight!" it made me so happy :) i've only lost 15 pounds but i guess it's more noticeable than i thought!
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summer fun
I was hoping you would all share some ideas with me! I'm babysitting my 5 year old girl and 8 year old boy cousins this summer and I'm starting to work on fun things we can do together. My aunt doesn't want me driving them around sooo anything related is out- bummer, I know. I have a few things already planned like the…
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Butterbeer cupcakes!!
These are DELICIOUS people!! I just HAD to share! If you haven't had the chance to go the the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and haven't drank butterbeer, get on it! These cupcakes taste JUST like the stuff, possibly better! I'm copying the link because the author does an AMAZING job of explaining step by step how to bake…
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Vitatops, ewwww!
Okay guys, I have been reading for WEEKS about how fantastic Vitatops are. Well, I ordered a promotional pack through Hungry-girl.com and just tried a Banana Fudge one and it was DISGUSTING!! I couldn't even eat the whole thing. What do you guys think?? Do you like them?
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where should i move?
Hey all! I'm finishing my teacher certification in December. I'll be certified to teach 6-12 social studies. Where should I go?! I currently live in Illinois and I HATE IT!! I want out of this state and out of the Midwest. I'm honestly open to moving just about anywhere I can get a decent teaching job. I don't want to live…
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BOTTLED WATER
Do you know where that bottled water you buy by the 24 pack, gallon, or jug comes from?? How about how the plastic bottles are made? Have you ever considered the consequences of producing and selling bottled water? I just watched this AMAZING documentary that made me aware of SO MANY issues I knew NOTHING about. Here's the…
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HRM's calories burned w/ medications
Hello everyone! I was reading a similar topic on another post, but I cannot find it now so I'm just posting my own! I just bought a heart rate monitor a couple weeks ago and it seems to be working just fine to me. After reading other posts, I'm starting to think otherwise. I have been doing Leslie Sansone's Walk at Home…
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Too Low of a Weight Goal?!
Hello all, I was wondering what you guys would consider to be too low of a weight goal. I am concerned about some friends of mine, both on and off MFP, and their weight goals. Besides voicing my concern, I'm not really sure what else to do. What's worse is that these friends are losing the weight and their other friends…
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muscle cramps- help!
Every time I exercise, I get a cramp in my right hip! I usually just work through it, but it kills!! Does anyone know how to stretch out that muscle or help with the cramping?? It's never my calves or any other muscle, only my right hip! Thanks :)
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question!! about calories burning playing game
Hey everyone. I know people are always asking about this butttt I just did my first work out on Gold Gym's Dance Workout for Wii. The default "calories burned" on the game said I burned like 37 calories. Before playing I had to fill in height and weight. I just bought a Sportline S7 (or something) heart rate monitor and…
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HEAVY on A&E
Is anyone watching this?? Or watched it tonight?? What did you think? I am not anywhere close to being as overweight as the people on the show are, but it still gives me motivation that if these individuals can do it, then I can too with much less effort!
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amazon.com trade in program
Hey everyone! I just had to share that amazon.com has a trade in program that i love! you can search for video games, movies, or textbooks that you want to get rid of and trade them in for an amazon gift card! I just traded in 14 items for $129! I'm going to buy a new cookbook (or three!) and perhaps a step aerobics dvd…
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Where to start??
Hey everyone! Here's my question: where do I begin with exercising?! I know being active in general is going to do me a lot of greatness. I've made a habit of going to a gym, but I'm beginning to move towards home workouts. School starts back up next week and I just know I'll make excuses to NOT go to the gym on campus…
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target heart rate
Does anyone know what my target heart rates would be for weight loss and cardio? I am a 22 year old at 5'7'' and about 150 pounds. I'm on steroids for my asthma so I know that increasing my heart rate. My resting heart rate is usually about 85-90! I just got the Polar FS3 and it says my high THR is 168 and my low is 129.…
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meals for ONE/leftovers
Hey everyone! I am a fairly picky eater, but I've began cooking on my own and trying new things. Here's my problem: I usually HATE leftovers and most recipes aren't designed for one person! I LOVE the Hungry Girl website and books because most of her recipes are for one, but other than that I have been stuck with huge…
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Step Aerobics
Does anyone know of a great step aerobics DVD?? I used to take a class at my college rec center, but with my asthma I cannot keep up with it. I wanted to buy a "class" of my own and work at the pace I know that I can without having to deal with a fitness center full of other people watching me struggle (haha). Any…
