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To eat or not to eat ???
Need some food for thought if you will :) My goal calories using TDEE-% is 1520 all though I think I am calculating my workouts wrong and it might be higher :/ I am usually satisfied between 1400 - 1600 (I zig zag some days) However today I did not get my full planned workout in thanks to my DVD player kicking out on me 33…
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Low calorie - filling snacks requests
Hey everyone - School will be approaching soon and I am trying to keep an eye on my 8 yr old's calorie consumption and activity. Sadly I believe genes are not playing in her favor. She is a twin and her sister is a string bean and she is well..over weight. It seems to be getting worse rather than better. Before anyone…
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Odd question - thoughts?
Ok - so generally I have my work outs Monday through Friday (weekends when my kids are not home) My favorite is Zumba - lights weights and or resistance twice a week. (already did those) I have a wedding to attend this evening (blah who gets married on a Friday?!?!) - it is going to be 100 degrees today so I am not looking…
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Why progress pictures are important.
So months into your journey..you lost some pounds. However you still see the same old heavy you in that mirror. :( Happens ALL the time!! I have to date lost 38 pounds but still feel fat & gross every time I look into that mirror. I have been periodically taking pictures of my journey. Shown here (if I did this right!!) is…
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Lawsuit against I can't believe it's not butter!! Eeek
So after seeing someone comment on a post that ICBINB spray actually has a ton of calories per bottle - I did a quick search and oh my..should of known better right?!?! http://www.fooddive.com/news/labeling-lawsuit-over-i-cant-believe-its-not-butter-reaches-crucial-decis/122855/ Just some FYI for those that swear by it…
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Best 20 to 30 minute workouts {DVD or Youtube}
Hey everyone At the end of June my work out sessions will become limited and must be short but sweet. i need something to give me the best burn for my time. i can not run on a treadmill (tear ligaments every time!) I can not stand Jillian Michaels (but I do have most of her dvds..shred etc I just do not like them or her) I…
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Estimated burn and logging...
So I know that everything (food included) is just an estimate. What i am wondering is..does everyone log the calories the HRM / machine/ MPF says you burned or do you deduct what you would of burned if did not work out first before logging it. Example: I burn about 100 calories an hour if I just sat on my butt playing FB…
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PLEASE stop saying....
For heaven's sake...Please stop saying muscle weighs more than fat!! Sorry for this stupid vent.... been hearing it everywhere..on here - on facebook - face to face etc. Muscle takes up less space than fat however one pound of fat and one pound of muscle both weigh...ONE pound!!! LOL This is why it is important to measure…
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Why I hate working out (comeplte vent only!LOL)
OK so I have to vent..and can not do it on facebook or even to my husband..they do not "get it"!! So I have picked up this great habit..it is called exercising :) I work from home..so you would think I have more time than anyone else right?...Wrong!!! I run an in home daycare (6 to 8 children Mon through Fri 10.5 hrs per…
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Worst diet advice!!!!!!
Ok so I put this here as just starting out...all those "know it alls" come out of the wood work. Your co worker, neighbor or even friends suddenly become nutritionists with all the answers to your weight loss problems. The worst advice I have received thus far (and I actually laughed right in the woman's face :/ ) was: "…
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Hip Hop Abs DVD issue - (or BeachBody issue)
I mix in hip hop abs dvds with my Zumba. I ordered straight from Beach Body..got my DVDs and none of them worked in my dvd player. Checked them in my computer (do not know why) and they work there. Called them - they sent me a whole new set. Dvd worked on Monday - then did Zumba and now the same DVD I used on Monday in the…
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Help with hubby's cals -
OK..so my husband is still thinking of doing the juicing diet (fruits & vegs - due to previous post I need to specify LOL) - it is confirmed he wants it for quick loss which I suspected all along. He has not started yet but only because he has not had time to get the items and do the juicing which is time consuming. This…
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Husband wants to juice!!! - I prefer he did not!!
Ok..so maybe I am uneducated on the topic....but I find the whole juicing thing more of a fad diet than anything. You do not eat..you drink and you lose tons of weight (only to gain it back when you start eating again...which you will!) So..my husband who had tried it before...(note tried it - and stopped..you would think…
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uggg yet another TDEE question {let me apologize now!}
I did a search to find the answers to my questions but did not quite find what I am looking for. So if this question has been beat to death I apologize...I hit the 6th page and said forget it I am asking LOL I am losing weight (so far) steadily so that is not my complaint.. OK - I started TDEE-20% on 4/2/13 ~ my BMR is…
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Not sure where to put this - My husband Sucks! LOL
Sooo My husband FINALLY decides he wants to do something about his weight. I have mixed feelings on this as to ensure he does it right and healthy..I will be doing most of the work :/ (I am the cook in the house) He weighed himself sunday night while we were discussing him starting on Monday..297. I told him to weigh…
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Not reaching your calorie goal?? More common than you think!
Every time someone posts "I can't eat 1200 calories..how can I eat more?" They usually get the response "well how the "bleep" did you get fat to begin with?!?! Here are the reasons for this: We (because I was there too!) may not necessarily eat every second of the day, however the food we chose previously was very high in…
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Straight cardio burn or mix in toning?!?!
I still have (want) about 35ish pounds to lose. I have been doing Zumba mixing in circuit. Then straight Zumba for awhile. I tried hip hop abs (liked it and it kicked my behind!) on Monday. Was going to do that every other day and Zumba in between for a nice cardio burn. I knew I worked my thighs and arms with hip hop as…
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Food for thought -A different eating Disorder
A commercial came on saying something about dangers of orthorexia.. Never have I heard of it so I googled it. I know a lot of people like to eat clean (no argument there I understand why)..I did not know though that some have an actual illness in regards to it. A lot of people will joke / be arrogant etc in regards to…
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Want to be accurate with your calorie burn??
For those that are concerned about the accuracy of their calorie burn..I HIGHLY suggest you invest in a heart rate monitor (one with chest strap) Just an example: Most people doing Zumba log it under the ones below...using my stats..40 minutes of Zumba under each gives me the following: Dancing - aerobic - 282 Aerobics…
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Quick pain right side of chest above breast
First before I begin I am NOT looking for medical advice, I was not overly concerned when it happened but as the hours go by and I analyze my day (as I do all the time!)..it kind of got me thinking and slightly worried. :/ Doctors is closed so I am kind of looking for some ideas of what it may be and I am all set with…
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Number over load!!
I love data...I do but it becomes a massive mess in my brain if there are too many variables. I started the TDEE - 20% a few weeks ago. Going well however not sure if it would continue to work so I made a spreadsheet tracking cals - fat - sodium - carbs and protein as well as my net cals for the day (and week). I got too…
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long term workout effect - question
OK so I lead a VERY busy life with limited time to work out..and by work out I mean AT HOME. Due to family / work etc if I joined a gym I would not be able to go until the weekend. If I tried to go during the week it would be a rushed mess! So I workout Monday through Friday between 11:30 and 12:30. (if I can I try to get…
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Husband starting calorie counting - help with prot / carb ?
Ok so apparently I (and his back pain) inspired my husband to get on the health train :) So starting Sunday (have to revamp the kitchen) he will be counting calories to lose weight. Let me rephrase that.. I WILL be counting his calories LOL Once he has adjusted - he can do some but I will handle breakfast / lunch &…
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Comparisons - Zumba and Hip Hop Abs?!?!
I have been mostly using Zumba and have had good results so far with it. I do however want to mix in something else so my body does not get bored LOL I tried Hip Hop Abs Cardio today and while it was fun..I did not burn as many calories as the zumba for almost the same time. I also did not "feel" like I worked out after.…
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Pictures and old clothes...speak a thousand words!
So to date I have only lost just under 22 pounds. It is a lot to some..but not to me. But what is worse..I am still in the same size clothes so it is discouraging when i get dressed every day LOL On some days I see a change and I am super duper excited all day..then others I see nothing! Well I took the advice of someone…
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Guilty pleasures & self control
Ok so I am bored..my husband is on his way from a business trip so killing some time...so I am sure some may benefit from this post..some may start craving bad stuff..for the later I am sorry LOL My guilty pleasures: fried dough & Dominoes bread bowls Self control (ya right!) - it is called avoidance: NO BEACH lol and no…
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Anyone have the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale
Just curious on your thoughts of the Fitbit Aria Wi-Fi Smart Scale
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My Plan : quitting smoking!!!
Ok so I have read a lot of posts on here about quitting smoking and the ugly thought of stalling my weight loss or worse gaining. To be honest that scares me...a lot!! Far too many are saying they either are not losing anymore since quitting or that they gained even though they tracked and exercised. At first...I was…
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Ridiculous posts!!
So I have seen lately as I am on the board more, these absolutely ridiculous posts. I respond like a damn fool then think about it and realize these morons have just signed up to post absurd questions for example : I am 5'4 105 lbs and I know I am fat but by how much...or I am 190 lbs trying to get to 140 but can't…
