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How do you take your coffee?
Just curious how others take their coffee. I like mine with Splenda and Fat Free half & half.
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Diaper genie, diaper dekor or others... so confusing!
Hi ladies, Just wondering what your opinions are of the Diaper Genie, the Diaper Dekor or if you can recommend any different diaper disposal systems. My SIL had a diaper genie with my niece 10 years ago and that seemed to work great but now I hear that the Diaper Dekor is better. I'm a FTM so this is all very confusing to…
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To have an epidural or not .. that is the question?
I'm sure this question has been thrown out a thousand times but I'm curious to hear from you ladies regarding your thoughts on having an epidural. I'm still undecided but leaning towards having it but I'm honestly terrified of needles and of getting it. I would love to hear what you think about getting an epidural. For…
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Cord Blood Banking
Are any of you ladies banking your baby's umbilical cord blood? I don't know if this is a big thing in other parts of the country, but in New England, they are BIG on it. My doc asked me about it yesterday and I would love to do it but it's SO EXPENSIVE. I've also read conflicting views on it. Some say it's a scam, others…
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How many calories should be eaten in 3rd trimester?
Hi ladies, Any idea how many calories are recommended for the third trimester? My dr. had told me that I should be eating 2,000 in the 2nd trimester but that seemed like a lot so early on. Have any of you ladies heard anything about calorie recommendations from your docs or midwives??
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Skipping lunch
Lately, I've been so busy at work that I haven't been stopping for lunch. I'm also not that hungry. Even when I skip lunch though I make sure I eat at least my calorie goal for the day which is set at 1,200 calories. What are your thoughts on skipping lunch? Okay if I'm not hungry but still eating minimum 1,200 calories…
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Going over carbs
MFP has set my calorie goal to 1,200 daily which I've been netting daily but every other day or so I've been over on carbs (usually under on fat). Will this stall or slow down my weight loss progress? I've been losing weight but very slowly. I'd appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.
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Going over MFP carb recommendation
Hi everyone, I've been staying under my daily calorie goal that MFP set for me but going over the carbs recommendation every other day or so. Will this slow down my weight loss progress even if my calories expended exceed calories taken in? I've been losing weight but at a snail's pace. Thanks in advance.
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eating 1,200 per day and burning 360-700 cals per day
Hi, MFP has set my WL goal at 1.3 lbs per week with a 640 calorie per day deficit (my RMR is 1,840) which amounts to a 1,200 calorie a day limit. I have been eating at least 1,200 calories a day sometimes going over but burning anywhere between 360-700 calories per day depending on time and how much I've eaten that day. If…
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20 lbs. in 6 weeks - can it be done??
Hi everybody, I need a little help ... I would like to lose 20 pounds by August 13th for my wedding. That gives me 45 days or 6 1/2 weeks. I would like your advice if you think this is achievable without starving myself which I would never even consider. I should mention that I'm not overweight (5'6 141 lbs.) so I know…
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wedding less than 3 months away and need to lose 20 pounds
My wedding is 88 days away and I would like to lose 20 pounds. Can this be done? Right now I'm trying a fairly low carb and low fat diet. My daily carb intake is about 50-70 grams. Should I lower the carbs some more? I would really love to reach my goal by August. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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No weight loss this week :(
Today was my weigh-in day so I reluctantly got on the scale having a sense that I didn't lose any weight this week. I was right. No weight loss! Last weekend I went over my calorie goals both Saturday and Sunday - Sunday was especially bad. Could this have caused my lack of weight loss this week? I'm curious since I was…
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chitosan ... anyone heard of it?
I just heard about this natural fat blocker called chitosan and was told to take one of these pills before eating a fattening meal if I were to go out to eat. Has anyone ever taken it? Is it safe? Did it seem to work?? I'm reluctant to take any type of diet pill or fat blocker but was curious to hear some opinions since…
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are heart rate monitors worth the money?
Hi everyone, I've never owned a heart rate monitor and never really considered one until today when I began to wonder if I'm actually burning the calories that are estimated on MFP. I googled heart rate monitor accuracy and found a bunch of articles that say that manufacturers of these HRMs purposely program formulas that…
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What do I log for "Zumba"?
Anyone out there into Zumba? How do you log it in as there is no category for Zumba in the database? Do you just search for dance and use those numbers for calories burned?
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What is the pasta serving size based on - dry or cooked?
I'm very confused. I'm making whole grain linguine tonight and the box (Barilla brand) says 2 oz. is a serving size. However, they didn't specify whether that's 2 oz. cooked or 2 oz. dry. That's a big difference and I don't want to overeat or underestimate my calorie intake. Anyone know whether they mean dry or cooked? I…
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How many calories should I be eating on 1,200 calorie a day
I'm kind of confused about goal calories. My goal for the day is 1,200 calories with a 620 calorie deficit. Should I try and eat 1,200 calories less 620 or is the 1,200 calorie goal already accounting for the 620 calories? If my goal is 1,200 calories then what should my net calories be? I usually burn about 376 calories a…
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Motivating TV shows
Has anyone seen the new (well, new to me) MTV show "I Used to Be Fat"? I'm hooked on this show. lol
