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The only scale for me is a food scale!
I've decided that this time around (and there have been many times around) I was not going to measure my success of my diet by the number on my scale. It's the first time I've done something like this but I wanted to try a different approach. So many emotions are tired to that stupid number on the scale. Elation when it's…
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weighing beef ribs/nutritional value
I'm trying to figure out if I should remove the meat from the bone after cooking or do I leave the bone in when weighing? The calorie count says for "Beef, rib, back ribs, bone-in, separable lean and fat, trimm" and is 306 cal for 3 oz. Is this for 3oz when weighing with the bone in??
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Calories in smoked pork ribs
I'm going to a BBQ this weekend and smoked ribs are on the menu. I'm trying to work out the possible calories of that meal so I can save room for them. When I look at the database on MFP for ribs it's all over the place and I'm wondering if the calories per oz includes the bones or not?
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Running my first 5K
I've been training for 12 weeks or so now, doing something similar to the couch to 5k training. Other than I've discovered I have a bit of a breathing issue, I get something that that the ever reliable Google search describes as exercise induced asthma. Of course, as I haven't bothered to get this checked out by a doctor,…
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Running out of steam
I'm on week seven of a running program where you walk/run to 5k. I'm really struggling with chest congestion and fatigue. Is it normal to feel this way? It takes me at least a day and a half to recoup from it where I feel like I'm breathing normal and my energy starts coming back. It feels like a very bad chest cold, lots…
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Picking running shoes for a first time flat footed runner
I just started running today. A friend and I are doing a run walk program to train for a 5K this fall. I've never been a runner, always a walker so my shoes are more walking specific. Right now I'm just wearing a pair of sketchers. I've just spent an hour researching online what the best shoe would be for a flat feet and…
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Dieting for 24 hrs and still no weight loss, I QUIT!!
I'm so frustrated and I can't figure out what I'm doing wrong. I log everything I eat except fruits and vegetables because really, they're practically calorie free and WW tells me I don't have to. I've tried everything and nothing works! It most be my metabolism! 7am- followed Atkins 8am- turned vegan 9am- did a fast…
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Achieved Goal, feeling dissappointed
A couple of weeks ago I reached my goal weight....actually, I exceeded my goal weight by 2lbs. Yeah me! But after the initial HOORAY I found myself being more critical than ever. I adjusted my goal to lose more because all I see are the lumps and bumps that still remain. I guess I don't really have a question to ask, I…
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Goal!! So excited this morning
Today I weighed in at 1 lbs under goal. I started my diet last March after going on vacation and discovering that nothing fit, that all the pictures of me looked horrible and I just felt awful. I'm 5'5" and weighed in at 182lbs, the highest weight I've ever been with the exception of being pregnant. I set my goal to lose…
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Need suggestion for Ab workout videos
I'm only 2.5 pounds away from goal and I've successfully lost weight using MFP and walking. Now it's time to tone up, especially because I booked a cruise for our family and I have two months to be bikini ready! :happy: I can't afford the gym right now, so if you could please recommend a video on youtube that would help…
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Have you become a food/dieting snob?
I'm sitting here watching the food network (yeah, I know, I'm a glutton for punishment!) and I'm watching a show where they are making muffins that after baked are rolled in butter until it soaks in and then rolled and rolled and rolled in sugar so it has a nice thick coating of on them. I used to LOVE food like this but…
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New clothes are keeping me motivated!
I decided to approach my weight loss journey a bit differently this time around. I usually hang on to all my clothes ( I have clothes in my closet that cover a 30-40lbs swing in weight) and rarely buy new clothes because I know I'm still looking to lose 10-15 more lbs of weight, so why waste money on clothes that might not…
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Staying motivated as you get closer to goal
I'm quickly closing in on the weight that I usually get to when I get derailed. I hit that 150 mark and when I look in the mirror I love the person I see. I feel sexy and thin, clothes hang well on my body and I lose my motivation to stick with it and keep going to reach my goal of 140. It would be one thing if I just…
