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The most uninformed award goes to...
I'm no expert, but I know enough to spot when someone needs an intervention on diet/exercise before they get hurt. This topic isn't to poke fun, but just go "WOW HOW DID THEY COME UP WITH THAT?" I had an ex who insisted that 2000cal a day was for really tall people. She was 5'4". So she said she would eat 1000 calories (no…
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10lbs...30 days
I've been working out and eating well since January 2, and have lost 13lbs in 6 weeks. I didn't lose anything for two weeks because I was in bed with a cold for a week and too weak the week after to do much. So I probably could have lost 4 more. Sad. I did watch my intake while sick so at least I didn't gain in those two…
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Alternative to push-ups?
Hey! I have tendonitis in my wrists that is flaring up more and more these days--I perform with an all-adult marching band colorguard and we are in training for this year's parades--and I need to work on my upper back, chest, and arm strength. What kinds of exercises would be good to substitute for push ups? I can support…
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Lower sodium/cholesterol protein and iron?
I'm struggling with creative ways to get more iron and protein. My macros are set to 40% carb, 35% protein, 25% fat. I tend to go over my fat slightly and that's ok with me. I'm just trying to lower my carbs and increase protein intake. My issue is that I only eat chicken, eggs, tofu, cheeses, and seafood for my protein…
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suggestions for shoes?
I recently purchased a pair of Asics gel nimbus running shoes and I think they are making my feet and knees hurt more, not less. I can't even walk in them without being in pain. My left knee has a jagged tibial plateau from a fracture 2 years ago, so I need stability and support to help cushion that (basically the jagged…
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Lowering daily calories
I've been tracking and logging for a month now, but my plateau has hit. I was eating/allowing 1580cal/day, that combined with my workout regime I was getting about .5lb loss/week. I'm not displeased, I'm usually full and I eat things I enjoy so I don't feel the need to have cheat days. I'd like to up that to 1-1.5lb…
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Food and energy after a run?
new year, new goals! I am about 95% recovered from a broke tibial plateau from july 2013, and just joined a new gym that has lower-impact treadmills. So, I'm planning on training for a 10k this year and maybe a half marathon next year. 2 issues/questions: I'm only putting in about 3 miles a day, 5 days a week right now.…
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Advice from doctor--any good?
A member just posted about hypoglycemia, and it got me to thinking... The last time I saw my general practitioner was about 6 years ago. I see a gyno every year, and have gone to an urgent care clinic for illnesses because I broke my leg last summer (late at night), I got really bad sick 2 years ago (I kept thinking my…
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Vegetarian Reuben
This could be made vegan by getting veganaise and adding some ketchup and capers/diced pickle relish. So, I had a craving for something savory, so I made one of my fave sammies--a reuben. Technically it's a reuben wrap! 1 Flat-out wrap (100 cal, 9 gram protein, 8 g fiber) 1 serving tempe (140 cal, 16 g protein, 7 g fiber)…
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Major Changes
I'm reaching out to the MFP community for some much-needed support right now. I recently got out of a 2.5 year abusive relationship. In that time, I gained weight and changed a lot about myself to make my partner happy. Never again. I'm getting back to the old me. I love being active, she didn't. She didn't enjoy hiking or…
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PT/Rehab and Weight Loss (and a peeve with my gym)
Hello! I broke my leg over the summer and am just now able to get back into the gym and work out. PT is a waste of money, my Dr. just wants me to either swim 4-5 hours a week or use a stationary recumbent bike for about the same. Cyclical, low/no impact. Elliptical is also okay. No running yet. Weights are advised, as long…
