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High Protein, low fat food help
I am having a hard time getting the protein I need without a bunch of fat attached. Anyone got suggestions of some foods that are low fat, high protein. Also interested in some cheaper protein powders. What kind do you get, what is the price and how is the taste? Want to start doing smoothies for breakfast so some recipes…
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Fun Facts Game
I will start (Naturally) I will sit there and take hundreds of photos of myself for a new profile pic.. And usually settle on one of my cat. Your turn!! Edited for spelling.
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Starting over... again
I have trying to lose weight since last november (Why I decided to start losing around the holidays I will never know) and have yoyo'ed badly. I started out at 215. My lowest in the past seven months was 193 but I was denying myself certain foods and ended up going on a month long binge. I gained back 7 lbs and lost all…
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Crazy Cravings/Food Combinations
So yesterday.. For some odd reason.. I was craving Maple syrup. And I ate it on everything. Eggs and toast, Spinach and mushroom pizza, Fried chicken, salad... EVERYTHING!! Today.. I am still craving maple syrup but am trying to resist the urge (dont want to "ruin" my babybacks) Anyone else get crazy cravings or have some…
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Who else is a ...
... Giant klutz? Like seriously. Over the past month and a half I have.. 1) Managed to stab myself in the right eye with a very sharp steak knife 2) Slip on a 'non-slip' mat and fall into my garbage can 3) Wack myself in the right eye with a very heavy, very sharp corner of a shelf I was building So to explain... 1) I was…
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Severe Lack of Motivation/Energy.. Need Help!!
There are so many places I could put this but figured here was my best bet.. So the past month or so, I have lost all energy no matter what I do. I dont know what is wrong and it is really scewing with me mentally and physically. Here is what I know from my past dr appointments. 1. I am anemic due to bleeding out three out…
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Energy shots/drinks- yea or nay?
So I have recently found an.. Well I wouldnt really say addiction... But a rather fond appreciation for - energy shots/drinks for a quick pick-me-up/wake-me-up boost of energy. Things like 'Five Hour' (gross but they work), Stacker 2 "Xtra Energy Shot' Mountain Dews new 'KickStart' and Starbucks Energy Drinks. I stay away…
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Granola Recipes?
I am looking for a decent granola recipe. I have wheat germ and almonds that I want to incorporate but I cant figure out a good ratio. Any ideas?
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sleep deprivation and weight loss(GAIN!!!)
OKAY... I know this has probably been asked before but my phone hates me and won't let me search the forums. Please bare with me. The past couple weeks I have had a really REALLY hard time sleeping. I manage to get maybe 4 hours average each day. And I get it an hour at a time. There has been alot of stress in my life…
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Can't drop below 194lbs.. super frustrated!!!
So I have restricted my diet, I go for a walk at least three times aweek for at least a half hour, I try to get at least 6 hrs of sleep and keep hydrated, but for some reason I cant Drop below 194 lbs. This has been going on for he past three months and Im a little tired of it. I just upped my caloric intake to 1700 on mfp…
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Waxing VS Sugaring
So I was gonna sugar my legs tonight for the first time. Was wondering what your experience was with waxing and/or sugaring. Im gonna make my own because it is cheaper lol. What areas have you waxed/sugared? I want to eventually do my arms, legs, bikini and possibly my face.
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looking for a cheap hrm that works well
Im on a pretty tight budget. Wanted to know if anyone has suggestions for a good heart rate monitor. Thanks :)
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Overweight Pets
Does anyone else have a pet who needs to be put on a diet? Mine does. He is a 2 yr old Russian Blue aptly named "Smokey" 1'5" high 2' long 13.8 lbs He is a BIG boy. I tried putting him on a diet a few months ago. But if you went within 10 feet of his bowl (and my house is super small so it happened all the time) he would…
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Hookah!!
I love smoking but havent in about three months now (GO ME!!) Been thinking about it alot though. Wondering if anyone else has smoked or does smoke hookah... I know this is random.. Just cant sleep and was bored lol (Btw.. I know it is bad and isnt helping with weightloss... Which is the main reason I dont smoke much…
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LOOK OUT!!!
Here comes THREADKILLER.... RARRRWWRRRRRR!!!! (But seriously though.. Why does no one comment on my topics or quit talking after I post something?)
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What is your Acne Trigger?
I was riding into town with my guy today and noticed that my skin has cleared up considerably in the past week since I decided to finally get serious about this weight loss thing. I was doing my makeup and only had to use concealer in a couple places and a thin layer of my coverup. Pointed out my clearer skin to the bf and…
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I want to cry and scream and..
Throw and break things. But I cant cause Im an adult. This day keeps getting worse. To much to go into.. But the short version is.. Boyfriend is being an absolute **** (He is hanging out with his "best friend" so no surprise there) This is in my house so I am locked in my room. There is no food in said room. I dont want to…
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Fluctuating Calorie Intake... Good or bad?
I have read some places that it is good to fluctuate your calories weekly. For example Monday:1600 Tuesday:1200 Wednesday:1700 Thursday:1500 Friday:1300 Saturday:1500 Sunday:1600 I heard it is good to keep your body guessing. But is this a good way to do it. I know I have a really hard time keeping on a solid 1600 a day…
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Exercising Alone and Resistance Band Exercises (HELP!!)
So two things. First off.. Exercising alone. Does anyone else feel ridiculous? I think that is one of the main reasons I am not more active. Any way to get over this feeling? I try to do crunches or lunges and stop after a few cause I just feel silly. Guess it would be easier if I had a video to follow... Idk. Second.. My…
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cheesy Egg Scramble
This is my all time favorite way to eat scrambled eggs. I used full fat ingredients because my bf doesn't want me to get any reduced fat things (pain in the butt but I deal) but you can always modify it. :) This is a single serving. Calorie count is for full fat meal. 2 eggs (3 egg whites) 1/2 Tbsp. Half & Half (or skim…
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What is a staple in your house?
Everyone has one (or many!!). What are yours? Mine (Two person home.. I dont eat all this) Pasta Roni Shells and White Cheddar CHEESE!!! Spicy Nacho Doritoes Cottage Cheese MILK! (BF drinks at least a gallon and a half a week) Peanut Butter and Raspberry Jelly Sour Cream Celestial Honey Vanilla Chamomile Tea Nesquik (Hince…
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Thinking about reducing cals but not sure. Thoughts?
The past week I have typically been around 100 calories under my goal. I haven't really been that active and definitely not that hungry. I was thinking about reducing my calories from 1600 a day to 1400 a day. What do you guys think? Is that too few. When I do excersize I almost always eat back all my calories. I have been…
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Mascara Suggestions. Please HELP!!!!
So here's the deal. I got a sample tube of Esteé Lauders 'More than Mascara' from my awesome aunt and fell in love. unfortunately I am down to the last bit and dont have the money to go spend $22 for a new tube. (As much as I want too... My bf would kick my a**). Anyway, I was looking at some mascaras today and became…
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This can't be good
So I have been monitoring my heart rate and blood pressure for a while. And I dont think it is good. My resting heart rate (usually walked around the store for a bit and rest five minutes before taking my measurement) is 95-110 bpm but my blood pressure is usually around 120/70. Before you say it is because I am out of…
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Want my bikini bod back
So over the last two years I have really let myself go. Not intentionally mind you. I was looking over old pics and then took some new ones and HATE what I saw. I really miss this body. This is me now. I am hoping for support on here as I continue my journey because I have almost no support here at home. I have lost about…
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Scared to weigh in
So.. I started this journey out at 205 lbs. I am down to 196 (@ 5'5") and feeling okay. It has been about two weeks since my last weigh-in and I don't want to get on the scale. My boyfriend and other friends (including my bfs mom) said that I look skinnier and I feel skinnier... But the last time I stepped on the scale.. I…
