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Primal questions: 80/20 & macros
Hello everyone, Hope you'll doing well. I have 2 questions. First, doing Primal how should I figure out my macros? I saw there's a chart on Mark's blog that shows 0-100 carbs per day and a sweet spot. I'm wondering how to figure out my needs. Second, I read there's a 80/20 rule. So I'm wondering how would consuming bread,…
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Gastric plication patients
Hello, Are there any gastric plication patients out there who would care to share their experience. Thanks!
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Fasting
Salaam aleikoum everyone, Ramadan is long over but is anyone doing any continious and intermittant fasting? Like the Sunnah days? Or prehaps 5:2 or JUDD or any of the other IF methods? Thanks!
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Canned tuna recipes?
Hi everyone! I am looking for ideas on how to use canned tuna other then in tuna salad, salad niçoise and tuna morney(tuna noodle casserole) .... thanks!
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Flax crêpes/ wrap bread in minutes!
Crêpes are very popular in France where I live. But they can be fattening too. I make these since they are easy and quick! Rough guess these are about 35cal per crêpe makes 4 2 eggs, beaten (or use egg whites) 3 Tbs. flaxseed meal 1 tsp. baking powder pinch of salt pinch of any seasoning you want:onion powder, garlic…
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New Elliptical User question
Hey ya'll ... I'm a new Elliptical user. Have a few questions .... 1- I'm beginner, rather overweight ... what's a good way for a beginner to start out? I'm completely pooped after each 30m session, some days my knees hurt so bad I can't walk. Any suggestions? 2- Knowing myself, I need to keep switching it up to lose…
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Chocolate Protein Brownies
Ingredients 1 cup Oat Flour (I ground oats finely in a food processor) 2 scoops Vanilla Whey Protein Powder (I used chocolate protein powder) ½ tsp Baking Soda ¼ tsp Salt 3 tbsp Baking Cocoa 4 Egg Whites ½ cup Splenda (I used 1/4 cup real sugar) 8oz applesauce 4oz Water Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix dry…
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Strength Training with little or no equipment
Hello everyone, I'm looking for a strength training program/routine that I can do in my home or prehaps outside in the yard that requires little or no equipment. I'm work from home and mother to 4 small kids, so I don't have the option of joining a gym now. I'm 5'6 228lbs female, I've lost 50lbs already but I have 60 more…
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Any of the "Fast-ers" heard of the AB he Fasting Scotsman?
Just read this and listened to the audio - quite interesting indeed! http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2012/07/24/3549931.htm
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When did you start seeing results?
Hello all, Just curious when did you start seeing REAL result ... I know weight/measurements change due to water retention, right after eating, menstruation cycle, etc ... When can you be confidant you're really moving along? Reason I ask is ... , few yrs back my first try changing my life and habits the scales where…
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How much protein?
Hi everyone, I've read the book, the site, watched several vids on Youtube, saw the hand/palm measurements, the 100cal foods ....maybe I'm duf but I'm not seeing how much protein we actually need per meal or per day? Can any one help me? I'm 5'6 female 233lbs and my goal is about 72lb weight loss.
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Low Impact workouts worth 3500cal
Hey all, Just thinking out loud here, is any way to do enough low impact excerise per week to burn 3500cal (which is what I've read here equals one pound) Many have said the numbers on MFP are rather high and not accurate when it comes to excerise. I'm trying to figure out a plan, where I mostly do low impact exerise due…
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Bfing older baby
Hey all, I'm Bfing my older baby, toddler I gues you could call her now ... I noticed that there are options for -200cal, -250cal and one option for -200 but it also says -50carbs. Does Bfing take away from your carbs too? Which is best to use? I BFing my 17m frequently for small amounts of time. Longer if she's sick, as…
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Eggs and othe cheaper proteins
Hi, I know this may sound stupid, but has anyone, does anyone eat large amounts of eggs to get their target protein for the day? Eggs for me are about the most budget friendly protein out there. But to get my target protein 100g daily I'd need to eat 15eggs a day. I've never done it so far, but seems really undesirable and…
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Low Carb Buffalo Fries
Buffalo "Potato" Wedges INGREDIENTS 2 Medium Rutabagas - Cleaned and peeled 4 Tbs. Butter 1/2 tsp. Salt 1/2 tsp. Onion Powder 1/8 tsp. Black Pepper 1/2 Cup Buffalo Wing Sauce 1/4 Cup Blue Cheese Dressing 2 Green Onions - Chopped (2 Tbs. Peace and Love) DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400° Line a baking sheet with parchment…
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Any MENA (Middle East, North Africa) users?
Hello, salaam ... Looking for MFP users that are located in Middle East and/or North Africa.
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Rule of thumb
Just read, that a good rule of thumb (formula) for how weight you can lose weekly - take your current weight and divide by 100 to get the weekly amount in pounds. I read this in the Chris Powell book.. Do you agree? Does this seem right?
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I'm new
Hey all, I'm new to the group and Chris Powell's plan/carb cycling. I'm a 33 year old mother of 4. I started my original journey towards health back in 2011/12. Through a low carb lifestyle (model Atkins) I lost 50lbs in about 7 months. I was well on my way ... until I found out I was pregnant and also had a fibroid…
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New here
Hey all, I'm new to the group and Chris Powell's plan/carb cycling. I'm a 33 year old mother of 4. I started my original journey towards health back in 2011/12. Through a low carb lifestyle (model Atkins) I lost 50lbs in about 7 months. I was well on my way ... until I found out I was pregnant and also had a fibroid…
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Breastfeeding an older baby
Hi all, Before my pregnancy, I started my "lifestyle change" in order to lose weight and regain my health. My plan was stalled when I became pregnant, and as a extremely high risk pregnancy was put on complete bedrest. After having my baby, through breastfeeding I found I was able to lose inches and weight loss quite…
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Budget High Protein Foods
Hi, I'm wondering if anyone can give me some high protein foods ... that aren't red meat, soy or protein powders. I need about 100g protein daily. I googled chicken breasts. Here it says half breast is 92g http://www.healthaliciousness.com/articles/foods-highest-in-protein.php, but typing it in on MTP it says half breast…
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Detox before diet
Hi everyone, A question. Do any of you do any type of detox before the actual diet? I know many diets have phases, most of which have this detox first stage. What type of detox do you do? Thanks!
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Club soda
Hi; So I'm basically been able to wean myself off Coke and Dr Pepper with mostly success for a few years now. I won't say I havn't indulged at times, but I've been mostly good. I switched out these drinks for natural mineral/club soda. I recently was told, even club soda is bad for your heatlth due to the carbonation and…
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Breakfast ideas for Primal, Paleo, Low Carb, Gluten Free, Gr
Hello everyone! I am copy pasting these breakfast ideas from a post I added to the No Grain No Pain group about ideas for breakfast ... please feel free to add your own too! I will add recipe links later for those that don't have them yet ... - Almost ... oatmeal…
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jicama hash browns
just made these hash browns for my afternoon snack after inspiration from my pals who were talking about sweet potato hash browns! Hash Browns (Makes 4 servings) Ingredients 1 large jicama 1/2 large red onion 1 tsp. garlic powder (optional) 1 tbsp. olive oil Salt and pepper to taste Find a nice, large, beautiful jicama.…
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Nursing calories
Hi mums! I just had my 4th child. She is now 4m old ... I started dieting after my 3rd child turned 2. I ended up losing 60lbs. Buuuuuuuuut then I found out I was pregnant and was put on bed rest. I ended up gaining alot back. So now my daughter is 4m I'll breastfeeding full time ... so I wanted to know how much should I…
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Tips for easier stressless Ramadan Cooking
Salaamu aleikoum I wanted to share some tips for easier Ramadan cooking but somehow i can't copy paste it here ... so here is the LINK enchallah .. if it helps any of you plz include me in your duas!! http://simplicitybythesea.blogspot.com/2012/07/rammdan-prep-tips.html
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Homemade Flax Milk
Here is an ultra healthy milk alternative ... Flax seed is rich in protein, fiber and Omega3 fatty acids. It also makes smooth, easy and delicious non-dairy milk. In my opinion, the slightly nutty taste of flax milk splendidly compliments cereals and granola, and if you have been drinking non-dairy milk for awhile, this…
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Up for some Challenges?
Salaamu aleikoum everyone, Wondering if any of you are up for challenges to ecncourage us towards our goals? On another Muslim forum I organized a 'Habit a month' challenge where we changed one bad habit into a good habit per month ... maybe we could try that here?
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What is your motivation and inspiration?
Salaamu aleikoum, What is your motivation and inspiration? T he other day I heard a quote from the psychologist and islamic scholar yasir fazaga. it was so vivid that it has stuck in my mind and i keep repeating it each day to remind myself. here it is: "Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your words, they…
