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How to Increasing my Fiber (recipes are welcome)
Hello everyone! I know know this is a personal subject, but I have been having to rely on laxatives due to chronic constipation. This happened after taking antibiotics for two weeks, and I have been taking a probiotic for a month now. My doctor suggested taking a magnesium supplement, but I would also like to increase the…
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Motivational post about my journey thus far
Hello everyone! I do not check-in regularly, so I wanted to share something personal about my experience in this group. As of this past milestone I have lost 3lbs. I am only about 18% complete with my goal of loosing 17lbs; which is equivalent to 1lb per week. When I first updated my weight, I browsed through the rest of…
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How to lower sodium
Hey guys! My nutritionist would like me to monitor the amount of sodium i consume on a daily basis. Her recommendation was to limit processed meals to once per day. I am a full time college student, so the majority of my lunches are ate at the food court at the university. I enjoy cooking so am open to tips and tricks to…
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Dance Dance Revoultion Workout
I have a question for anyone whom uses DDR as a workout routine. This is my primary source of exercise so it is important that I have accurate data. I purchased a Scosche Mytrek Heart Rate Monitor and used it today to verify that my workout data is correct in the game. I have my correct weight configured but I found that…
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Do you use a fitbit?
I have decided that I would like to purchase a fitbit or similar device to aid in my weight loss. Below are a few things I am looking for the device to have: Heart Rate Monitor Sleep Monitor (not necessary) Pedometer Wi-fi (or bluetooth/usb compatible) ability to upload to a database (android device compatible) Goal…
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Best compliment your friend/spouse/co-worker has said
I think we should get Monday started out on the right foot! :) Feel free to share the most motivating thing a friend/spouse/co-worker or even a stranger has said to you. Last night my boyfriend said "Now that you work out you have more confidence." I'm not really sure how to interpret it, but hey as a woman who struggles…
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Need Nutrition Information For: A.M. Coffee for Tired People
I am looking for nutrition information for: A.M Coffee for Tired People: Whoopie Pie. I purchased this product from Target yesterday but was shocked when I realized this morning that there is no label on the container! My fitness pal does not have it in the database and I am unable to find nutrition information online.…
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Uncomfortable bloating; please help!
After noticing that I on average consume about 15-20 grams of fiber each day, I chose to take a supplement. I started taking two Fiber Well (vitafusion) weigh management gummies (5g fiber total) each morning 5 days ago and have noticed that I have had uncomfortable bloating and gas. Is this normal when you first begin to…
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Munchies?
I quit smoking two months ago and have been having trouble with craving sweets and other snacks. I have been working on substituting chips and other unhealthy snacks with pretzels, popcorn (no butter), and fresh veggies/fruits. I heard that nicotine increases your heart rate and thus your metabolism drops when you quit…
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ALWAYS hungry. HELP
For some reason it feels like I am never full anymore. I have tried snacking healthy and drinking more water but that still only works for about an hour. I do not make time to eat small meals every few hours but have given consideration that this may help. I have not been diagnosed, but believe that I may have hypoglycemia…
