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Improving data in food database
Hi. It sure would be great if more people could include actual measures with their food-database entries. In other words, actual oz or grams. A serving size like "1 slice," "1 serving," "1 piece," etc. isn't terribly informative, because these are totally different from person to person. But giving actual measures is very…
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Change cycling regimen? (rest days)
Hi, all. Currently, I ride my bike six days a week, an average of 20 miles per ride. (My maximum, so far, is 51 miles.) I'm debating changing over from my one-day-a-week rest schedule to going mileage-based, instead. I'm thinking I would take a day off after every 75 miles. (Which should work out to every three to four…
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Am I where I need to be?
Hi, all. Eight months ago, I embarked on a very intense (and medically monitored) weight-loss and reconditioning program. Here's where I'm currently at: * 183 lbs (down 110 lbs) * BMI: 26.7 * Body fat: 24% * Skeletal muscle: 36% * Resting heart rate: 61 bpm * BP: I forget the exact numbers, but the low end of the normal…
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Victory!
After having been obese for most of my adult life, I dropped 103 lbs in six months. (I did this under close medical supervision, in a program my doctor referred me to. Do not try this at home. ;-) ) I give MFP mad props for being the tool at the heart of this effort. Thanks so, so much for creating this site and iApp. I…
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How can I have gained a half-pound??
Hi. I wonder if anyone has any insights on how I could've gained a half-pound yesterday? I'm male, 40, 272 lbs. Calories yesterday were: Intake: 1,436 - Exercise: 784 cal = Net: 652 cal (Goal: 1720) Water: 8 cups Carbs: 221 (MFP Goal: 345) Fat: 28 (MFP Goal: 82) Protein: 84 (MFP Goal: 94) I've had all kinds of bloodwork.…
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Anyone else doing HMR?
My doctor suggested that I join the HMR program run out of his hospital (Palo Alto Medical Foundation). Anyone else doing this program, in my neck of the woods or otherwise? boku
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Hi, all. (a bit long--sorry)
I'm Boku! ("Boku" is a word that young Japanese males use to refer to themselves (i.e., "I" or "me") I'm 40, and live in the San Francisco Bay Area with my wife and our daughter. I'm originally from the northeastern US, and I work in the high-tech industry. I speak Japanese and English. I'm new to the dieting thing. This…
