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Anyone?
Does anyone carry an empty applesauce cup and a tablespoon in their purse? I’m thinking it would be a good idea. I probably won’t actually measure with them but set them next to my plate for serving size reference.
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Cal goal after loss
Today I weighed in. I dropped 2 pounds. My calorie goal stayed the same. Shouldn’t MFP lower my calorie goal as I lose weight?
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Pregnancy health
So I just found out recently that I am pregnant with #2. I want to try to be healthy. Since I am overweight to begin with I thought, I will try to not gain much weight. I am 6 weeks and was thinking 2000 calories during the first trimester, 2100 during the second and 2300 during the third. The problem is that I get really…
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Hello
Hi! I'm 32 and I had a baby a little over a year ago. I am finally back on MFP, and glad to be back. I know what has to be done, I just struggle with motivation sometimes. My short term goal is to lose 15 pounds, then I'm at pre baby weight. Then I have two more small goals of 15 pounds. My way to do this, is 1. log…
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Sharing Recipes
Hi Ladies! I just started watching my calories again. I cut out excess sugar, and am happy to say that I already feel much better than I did even 5 days ago before I started. Anyhow... I got started with my husband. I am excited that he is starting to watch what he eats as well. So I have an at home motivational buddy. My…
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Now ... is a luxury
I am just wondering... is there anything that most people consider routine that you now would consider as spoiling yourself, or a luxury now that you have a baby (babies)? For me it's taking a bath and shaving. Normally all I have time for is a 5 minute shower. I have never really enjoyed shaving, but I feel so good…
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Status liking
Dear Friends, Why is it that I can comment and like some people's status and others I can not? I want to like all of the positive things. But I'm just not able to.
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What are your goals?
Hello ladies! I am back on MyFitnessPal after 18 months (9 being pregnant and 9 postpartum) I am starting slowly. My goals are: - try for 10 glasses of water a day - workout... 3 per week at least 30 minutes - Go for a quick walk each day even if it's only 10 minutes - Lose 5 pounds I have 15 pounds left of pregnancy…
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New in this group
Hi everyone. I have a beautiful 9 month old daughter. She is starting to eat more food, I am hoping to eat less. I am looking for a few good friends to help motivate me. My pre-pregnancy weight was 205. My weight right before baby was 235. My current weight is about 215. I weigh in once a month. I enjoy walking, gardening…
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Hello :)
Hi everyone. I am not new to MFP. I have been here before. However, it has been a while. At least 18 months, I was pregnant, now my beautiful daughter is 9 months old. The weather is nice, and I am ready to slowly lose some weight. I am starting small. I am starting with drinking plenty of water, at least 10 glasses a day.…
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Mango-Lime sorbet
This recipe was an experiment that turned out awesome. If you like the combination of sweet and tart flavors, you'll love this! 1 cup frozen mango chunks 1/3 cup coconut milk 2 tsp fresh lime juice Put all ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth. Super easy, super clean! Variation, Try with 1 cup…
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Welcome Back
Hi everyone. I am not new here, I have been on and off of this site for about 3 years or so. Maybe I'm being rude and self centered, but I'm welcoming myself back. And telling my story. This year has brought a lot of changes. Career changes, and plenty of emotional ones! I was pregnant early in the year (February), then 12…
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Looking for Beef Veggie Stew Recipe Please
Does anyone have a good recipe for Beef Vegetable Stew? I want to make it next week. But I am not sure if I should use beef broth or tomato soup. Please share your recipes!
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Good Books for Lifestyle and Diet Change
Dear Friends, I am looking for a good book. I know how to loose weight and be healthy, I have just lacked motivation. All year I have posted about my lack of motivation. I am looking for a book that addresses your mental outlook on eating healthy and forming healthy habits, not really a diet or recipe book. Please list…
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Ranting
I have a problem. That's why I'm here. I have learned to stuff down my emotions with food. Mostly when I'm bored. But how I learned that I don't know. First I want to say that I have great neighbors. They are friendly. And on really hot summer days, like today, they let us use their pool. They had some friends over. Then…
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My NSV
I had a Non-scale victory last night. I don't remember the last time I was able to do this... My husband and I went out to dinner for our "date night". We had planned to go to a delicious sea food restaurant, and I had looked up the menu and planned what I would eat. But the wait was 1 1/2 hours. So we said we'll come back…
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Bleeping
I can write the work **** on my own page. However when I wrote the word ****ake mushroom on a forum post, it bleeped the **** out of it. I think that's funny! :D
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What's for breakfast?
Got a great recipe? Share it! I had a great version of scrambled eggs! I suppose it would be considered Italian. 2 eggs 1 cup baby Spinach 1 clove garlic (minced) 1/4 cup pasta sauce 1 piece light string cheese 1 Sandwich thin roll. Spray your skillet. Saute baby spinach and garlic on low heat. Beat the eggs. You can…
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Lent- Any thought to what you are doing?
Lent is a great time for reflecting on our spiritual and physical health. Anyone who is Christian and celebrates Lent, please share what you plan to do or sacrifice. 1. I plan to give up beer. I love beer, it is my favorite alcoholic drink. I don't think I drink heavily but I do have 2-3 beers per week. 2. Spiritually I…
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What is your favorite part of the weekend?
I enjoy sleeping in. And spending more time with my husband. Sometimes on weekends I am able to get a full hour of exercise in, which I usually don't have time for during the working week. What do you like about weekends? Happy Saturday! :)
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Did I really burn that many calories?
Ok So I just got my Turbo Jam workout in the mail and loved it! It was fun! But I have a hard time believing that I really burned 190 calories in the 15 minute Learn and Burn Session. I also know that a Heart Rate monitor would help. I have the band and the watch to my heart rate monitor here at home... however, I left the…
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Turbo Jam
Hi Friends. I am excited. My husband just ordered the Turbo Jam Dvds for my birthday! I am wondering if anybody else has tried them. How do you like the workouts? Do they have any workouts that can done in 30 minutes for time challenged days?
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Fall Acorn Squash Recipe! My husband even liked it!
1 Large acorn squash 1 box Roasted Garlic Cous Cous (4 servings) 1/2 pound ground beef or ground turkey already cooked 1/2 cup Craisins 2 Carrots 2 Celery Stalks about 1/4 Cup chopped onion 1. Cut squash into quarters, and scoop out the seeds. 2. Pour enough water in the baking dish to cover the bottom. Put squash in…
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Freezer Guru Advice Please
Ok for any people who are freezer gurus: I have an abundance of cherry tomatoes, and would like to puree them and make them into either tomato sauce for pasta or into salsa. Do salsas and tomato sauces do well in the freezer? Will they be extra watery when resurrected from the freezer? What sort of experience do you have?…
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Shaklee Convention
Who is here in Vegas at the SHAKLEE convention??? This is my first time, and I am so excited
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NSV for me!
I just completed my 2nd 5k! I'm proud of myself because I used to hate running. But here since I've started with MFP, and I don't belong to a gym, I found that running gives me the most bang for my calorie buck. So anyhow here were my times. Riverbank Run 5k- May 2012- 36:06 Color Run 5k- Aug. 5, 2012- 31:02 I don't really…
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Calorie burn Questions
I just spent about an hour and a half in the garden. I did not wear my heart rate monitor and was wondering if anybody has worn their HRM during gardening and how accurate the calorie burn calculator on MFP is. I did work up a good sweat, but it says for 45 minutes somebody with my build would burn 242 calories. Thanks in…
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What is your favorite summery salad?
I have two favorite summer salads. #1 Spinach with a a tablespoon chopped onion, 1/2 serving of pecans, and 2 small sliced strawberries, drizzled with some Newman's Honey Mustard #2 1 cup cooked couscous, 1 large cucumber chopped, 1/2 cup chopped onion- dressing is juice from 1 orange and juice from 1 lemon with a splash…
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St. Patty's Day Jello Shots
1 Large box Sugar Free Lime Jello 1/2 (4 oz) Cup Jameson or other Irish Whiskey Juice from 1/2 Lemon (makes about 1 oz lemon juice) 2 cups boiling water 1 1/2 cups cold water Whisk jello into boiling water, and stir for 2 minutes Add Jameson, lemon juice and cold water. Stir for 1 more minute Pour the mixture into small…
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Fitness gadget advice?
I want to get a new fitness gadget. I really want a BodyBugg to help me track calories burned, but those are a little out of my $$$ range. Please share what gadgets you are using to help track your physical activity, where you found it and the price ranges.
