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Protein smoothies
I'm looking for recipes for yummy protein smoothies. The gym I go to makes the best strawberry banana smoothie with vanilla protein powder, but I can't find the ingredients they use (other than the protein) and nothing I've tried so far tastes as good as theirs. What do you all mix with your protein powder?
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Charge 2 calorie burn accuracy
Hi. I've had the flex for 3 years and just now upgraded to the charge 2. I've read that the ones that monitor heart rate are more accurate for calorie burn. However it is giving me way more exercise calories than I would have expected. The heart rate monitor is accurate and consistent. I'm just not sure about the calorie…
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Exercising in a second story apartment
Looking for suggestions on what kinds of exercises I can do on a rainy day like today when I can't get out for a walk. I have Tae Bo DVDs, etc, but I live in a second story apartment with fussy neighbors living below me, so kickboxing is out of the question. Ideas?
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TDEE Method
Sorry if this has been overposted. I've been away from the site for a while. In the past I've always used MFP goals and ate back exercise calories. I was thinking of trying the TDEE - 20% method just for simpler logging since I won't have to log exercises anymore. I'll still use fitbit to track my activity but I'll turn…
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I'm back!
I'm back! A year ago this site helped me lose 50 pounds. Then a new sedentary job and relocation caused me to fall off the wagon. I quit exercising and stopped counting calories. I've gained 25 of those 50 pounds back and I feel like *kitten*. So, I'm cutting out soft drinks and sweet tea (well maybe 90% of my most recent…
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Starbucks and Sugar Alochol
Just wondering if any current/former Baristas could give me some info on this. I've searched Google and haven't really found anything. I am extremely sensitive to sugar alcohols, so I figured out quick not to order the skinny lattes. This week I've hit Starbucks almost everyday and I've been getting a tall nonfat, no whip…
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Challenges
Any challenges going on that I could get in on? Some extra motivation and support would really help me out now. :)
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When you feel like falling off the wagon
What do you do when you start to feel your motivation wane? I know part of the problem is the weather. A recent cold snap has me feeling unmotivated to do anything in general. (I hate the cold) I'm not eating over maintenance, I'm just having trouble staying at goal everyday. So what are your tricks to remotivate yourself?
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NSV - Shorts
I tried on jean shorts and even a jean skirt and was not utterly disgusted with my legs. It's been years since I've worn shorts! My legs are, however, pasty white...this white girl needs some sun! :D
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To shop now or not to shop?
Hubby gifted me a chunk of money to go shopping for new clothes whenever I so choose. I've been saving it to go when I reach my goal. I'm half way there and with summer coming I have next to nothing to wear this summer (that fits anyway). I'm contemplating using some of it now just to hold me over to the end. If I don't…
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Vegetarian Wannabe
I decided to give up all meat for lent and possibly afterward going to a 6/7 day vegetarian diet. I'm looking for easy, tasty vegetarian recipes. I'm lazy when it comes to cooking so the simpler the better. Thanks! :)
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How to burn more calories when not exercising
I was looking for ideas to burn more calories during the day when not exercising and found this list. Anyone have anything to add? http://www.nbcnews.com/id/37378884/ns/health-diet_and_nutrition/t/no-sweat-ways-burn-calories/#.UvsRq_ldWSo
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Trying to get back on it
I sprained my ankle a week ago and it has really knocked me off the wagon. The day I sprained it I weighed 1 pound less than before the holidays, but now I am less active and craving more. Hoping to make a fresh start tomorrow. The only thing I got going for me now is I am having to lug around a heavy boot on my right leg…
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Sprained ankle
So I need ideas for exercises that don't involve my legs...
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35 down, 48 to go...with pics
Not much a story to tell here really...I gained weight after I got married, got pregnant, gained more weight and then this past year had a bout of depression and gained more weight. When my 16s started getting too tight I decided it was time for a change. Now my ultimate physical goal is to start training in parkour this…
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Song Title: Profile brings what song to mind?
Crazy B*tch
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30 pounds lost w/pic
The first pic is of me this past summer. I tried the same shirt on yesterday, 30 pounds down, and compared pics. Pictures really show the difference! Now 53 more pounds and that shirt ought to hang off of me. :D
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After a cheat day
Just curious...the day after a cheat day do you try to eat less than your daily calorie goal or just continue on as if you didn't cheat? I ask this because yesterday was my cheat day for the Doctor Who 50th anniversary and my sis and I made all kinds of Doctor Who treats. I've eaten healthy all day, but as usual my…
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Coffee
I'm looking for ways to spice up my coffee without adding too many calories. I usually go for french vanilla creamer and a little bit of sugar, so it doesn't have to be too fancy. I just want something tasty. Ideas?
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I pledge
to stay off the scale for exactly 2 weeks. I have been obsessed with weighing everyday and I know that is a no-no. So right here right now I pledge no weighing for 2 weeks! However if in 2 weeks I haven't lost anything...I will be devastated and just might go postal on that evil scale. Gah...turning down that scale is…
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How do you stay motivated?
Looking for ideas to keep myself motivated. I've had a pretty rough week this week but I'm definitely not ready to throw the towel in. But many more weeks like this last one and I might be. So what do you guys do when you start feeling this way?
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Sugar
I've been mostly focused on calories since trying to lose weight, but I've noticed that I go over my allotted sugar quite often. And it's not on junk food. Like today with lunch I had 1/2 cup of applesauce and that took up 26g of my 30g allowed for the day. So my question is should I really worry about this or continue to…
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Alcohol
So tomorrow night I have a few friends coming over that I haven't seen in a while and they will be expecting to drink lots of alcohol and get totally **** faced and they will be expecting me to live up to my old drinking reputation - drinking games and all kinds of shenanigans.Sounds like fun right? I wish. As much as I…
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NSV: Skinny jeans
I am no where near my goal, but over the last year I had gained about 25 pounds due to depression and today I wore a pair of skinny jeans I have not worn since before my weight gain. Yay me! *silly dance* Next goal: jeans I wore on my honeymoon...
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Water weight
Last night was the first night in over a month that I "treated" myself with a girl's night out, and while I didn't eat the most healthy in the world I made healthier choices than I would have in the past. The restaurant we went to serves everyone the same thing and its all salted to the max. I know I shouldn't have weighed…
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Net calorie goal
Basically I'm using MFP as more of a guideline than actual rules. And also for the inspiration from others. I'm trying to adopt the habit of eating only when I'm hungry and stopping when I'm full and no snacking. I figure this is the best way to change my habits for the better. Most days I burn 500-700 calories in…
