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Favorite Protein Shake???
Im looking for a good tasting protein shake that is lower in calories, packed full of nutrients, high in protein, low in carbs, and has some fiber in it... So, is there anything like that out there??? What kind of protein shakes does everyone use?
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Sugar??? What is a good daily amount
Every day I seem to go over in my sugar catagory. I log everything I eat and I know you are not supposed to count fruit sugars but what is everyones daily goal? MFP has set mine to 28 g and I am finding it impossible to stay within those limits.
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Tightness in chest...
I ran yesterday, about a mile and a half. Nothing major or our of the ordinary. No major changes in temp or speed or anything. When I was done I felt as though I ran a marathon. It took me forever to bet my heartrate back down and my chest was so tight and it hurt when I breathed. So I guess it was tight in my lungs. I…
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Very Frustrated ~ Not seeing results
I am increcingly getting more and more frustrated with this whole diet/transformation journey Im on. My boyfriend and I have been doing this together which is great and has been great for us to do together but dang it is frustrating me not seeing results. He has lost 14 pounds in 5 weeks and I have barely lost 5. I know I…
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Modified TDEE?
I know this topic is like beating a dead horse sometimes around here but for some reason its one of those things that is hard to grasp but once you do, its like...an ah hah moment and the light bulb goes off. I think the MFP has a lot to do with the confusion. I am 5'10" 156lbs and my BMR is 1497 and my TDEE is 2321 so a…
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Strength / Weight Training Help?
I keep reading about the importance of weight training and strength training. I dont have a gym nearby, well I have a community center, but their machines are pathetic and ancient and Im scared to use them for fear of getting hurt from them not working properly. I have been actively trying to lose weight and tone up for…
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Calorie intake and exercise question.
I don't want to sound like a broken record because I see it on here a lot. I just want to make sure I'm doing this right. So my BMR is 1497 and my TDEE is 2300 or so. So my TDEE -20% is a little over 1850. So...my goal is to eat a total of 1850 for the day. If I exercise and burn say 300 calories then I need to eat so that…
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Looking for lunch and snack ideas
Hi, I'm looking for some yummy snack and lunch ideas that I can take to my office with me. I feel like I take and eat the same thing and I'm getting bored. I'm trying to make up a good grocery list and need some ideas. Anyone want to share their diaries with me so I can get some good ideas? Thanks
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Calorie differences???
I recently got a HRM and today I did a 25 minute bike ride at about 12mph. My HRM said I only burned 145 calories and run keeper said it was 182 calories burned. Then I logged it into my fitness pal and it said it was 220. How and why is there such a difference and what should I go with? I'm not for sure my HRM is totally…
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New and need support and calorie counting help
Hi, I joined on here about a week ago and absolutely love it here. I admit I spend way to much time in here than I should at work...lol. But Im trying so hard to get a grip on this and take charge of my health and my weight this time and do it for the right reasons. I have alway been up and down with the same 5 lbs on and…
