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Protein Powder Suggestions
I get far too little protein in my diet and would like suggestions on a flavorful protein powder. Something I could add to a smoothie that would boost my protein intake. Brand names would be helpful, the choices are overwhelming and that stuff is expensive. Dont want to be stuck with a huge vat of something that taste like…
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Frustrated with myself.
I am at my wits end. I think I need to just start over. Tell myself it is Jan 6th again and do exactly what I was doing between Jan -April. I have been doing a half assed job the last few months. Starting & stopping the exercise, getting injured, recovering but still not starting again. Not watching my sodium most days,…
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Calories vs. Fat ??
Recently while grocery shopping I was reading labels and had to decide between an item . My question to the group is: Should I choose an item that is higher in calories but LOWER in fat or higher in fat but LOWER in calories? Any thoughts on this?
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Maintenence Calories?
Banks recently posted ( this is an excerpt) this on another topic, and it got me thinking........ Quote : But nutrition is always the biggest factor in fat loss, not only what you eat, but how much. If you're at a healthy weight, eating close to maintenance and keeping a very small deficit is a great way to shred (I.E.…
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HR Monitor in the zone or not?
I have a comment & statement: I currently wear a HRM while I walk ( 5 miles per day) I have gotten pretty good at keeping my heart rate within the "zone" indicated by the information that came with my monitor. This week I have started to add in short ( and I mean SHORT jogs, Like a hundred yards, a couple of driveways, to…
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Cant eat all these Ex cals
Just finished working all afternoon in my yard, wore my HR monitor so I would get an accurate read on cals burned. 3 hrs and 43 minutes, cutting and bagging grass- edging-weed wacking-pruning trees and weeding. Got a nice tan going too. Burned a huge 1680 calories !!!! Up till this point I have not been eating any of my…
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Knees hurt after walking
About 5 weeks ago I started walking early in the morning. I love the hours before the world around me starts waking up.. I walked 3 miles in about 43-47 minutes. I found I really enjoyed it and it didnt even feel like I was exercising. The first week I only walked 2 times, the second week I walked 3 times the 3rd week I…
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Teach me please.....
I have been eating Tilapia about twice a week, can someone tell me how you cook it? I only know how to pan fry in butter, sprinkled with dill weed, 3 minutes per side , splash with lemon jiuce. Very yummy but I hate having to count all those butter calories and would like to try it another way. I am sure I could bake it or…
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Faking it.....
Please bear with me today . I just need an place that I can vent, where no one knows me. Pretty sad really, when I dont feel I can talk to the people in my life and can only turn to an an anonymous message board. Other than my fiance' I really dont want my family or friends to know my business. I just received some very…
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Slim in Six Question?
I am doing Slim in Six ( looks like it is gonna take ME about 6 months not weeks):sad: I have recently moved up to level 2 "Ramp It Up" Can someone tell me if this DVD is cardio or strength training? When I do it my heart rate is way up there but then there is the resistance band section and all those squats & lunges etc.…
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Ramp it Up ???
I have been doing Slim in Six and just yesterday moved to the second level "Ramp it Up" Yesterday I logged it as areobics under cardio since that is what I was doing with level 1 MFP showed I was burning 209 cals in 24 minutes. Today I used my new HRM and for Ramp it up 47 minutes if showed only 128 CALORIES! My heart rate…
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Warning : Feelin' Pissy
Feelin' pissy, weight is UP 1 lb. this week? Seriously? I mean what the ......? And now that I think of it how come I NEVER see any other postings about weight being up. Many postings about plateaus. Doesn't anybody here post when they gain? Talk about blowin' sunshine you know where! Just me venting. Told you I was…
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WTF? First feelings of frustration.
First let me say that I dont normally weigh in at all during the week. Weigh in once a week on saturday. So why did I do this today? No idea. Got on the scale early this morning when I let the dogs out....dont feel at all like I have lost an oz. this week. NOPE !!!!! according to the scale this morning I am UP 3 lbs????…
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Chocolate chip Cookies & weight loss?
Just an overview of my valentines day. Baked chocolate chip cookies for my two sweethearts yesterday. Without any arm twisting, I immeadiately fell back into my old bad eating habits. Ate 4 chocolate chip cookies and 3 diet cokes ....FOR THE ENTIRE DAY ! Not a drop of water, except in the shower. That is only the 2nd day…
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How do I figure my target HR ?
How do I figure my target heart rate? How long am I supposed to maintain this rate to burn fat? Thank you for any help.
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Calorie Count?? Diet Soda Cake
I just finished baking this cake, VERY GOOD by the way. I used Duncan Hines Lemon cake with Diet Squirt & 2 egg whites. Lite as air and better than traditional cake. IMHO I made mine as cupcakes and ended up with 12 very generous cuppies. My concern/confusion comes in to play when I looked in the database for calorie…
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Speed vs. Incline
When walking on my treadmill , with calorie burning being the goal, should I go with a slower speed with a higher incline ? Example: 5 incline @ 3-4 mph or a faster speed with lower incline?? Example: 3 incline @ 5 mph I am currently switching it up and doing a little of each but would like to use my exercise time wisely,…
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Help w MFP Nutrition Goals
I am allowed 1200 cals per day. For those of you in this range could you tell me how many grams of carbs - proteins- fats is MFP giving you? I am OVER on my carbs every day. Not much maybe 10-20 grams. Now I should say that on the advice of the Jillian Michaels site I am that one that changed my carbs to 60grams. I do know…
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Body Fat Percentage ?
Could someone direct me to a reliable source for body fat percentages? I have looked on the internet and according to my findings I am either: 1. Obese 2. Overweight 3. Risky Interesting is that if you go by weight only 170 lbs / 5' 10" / size 12 / 50 yrs old in Feb. I am still not even considered overweight . But I am 40%…
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It might be helpful if.....
I have just spent the better part of 10-15 minutes TRYING to add a banana to my snacks. Plain old simple banana, nothing fancy just a piece of fruit. I was taught that when you are watching/weighing or measuring your portions it's a weight or a measure. Not size. Meaning: what does medium banana mean to you? What is small?…
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Anyone try Hungry Girl Recipes?
I recently found out about "Hungry Girl" cookbooks and website. Has anyone tried any of these yet? I just recieved her 200 meals under 200 calories and they look pretty good. Will try it out, just wonder if anyone has any favorites. Thanks for your advice
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Where do I start?
I just joined this morning. I am turning 50 next month, have sold my business and am now "retired" from the timeclock. Sounds great! Lots of free time, no excuses, except getting started. I had been thin my entire life....until I hit about 40-42 then I started adding pounds here and there. Doesn't help that I owned a…
