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Liquid/Soft Food Diet Food Suggestions
No, Im not going on a crazy fad diet :) . I am getting a wisdom tooth cut out in a few days. I am looking for some healthy, nourishing, satisfying liquid or really soft food ideas to get me through the few days following. Any ideas other than protein shakes (which I will do), pudding, yogurt :) Cheers.
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HELP - Recipe/Meal Websites with Calories
Hi There - Can anyone lead me to a good recipe/meal website (outside of what I find on MFP) that includes calories. I am to the point that I am bored to tears with what I eat and lean to the same 6 or 7 meals over and over and over again. Since a personal chef is not in the budget I (although wouldn't that be nice :) I…
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Marathon training -Advice on the mental push through.....
Training for my first full marathon. Physically it is going awesome, but.....I feel like my brain is starting to tell me that I can't do it. My long run on Sunday wll be 36 km (approx 22 miles) and I really need some tips and advice from all the marathoners out there :) Cheers!
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Is Slimfast the only way....
To get some pre-run carbs (and not too filling) into me when a training run is going to happen over suppertime? I was reading labels and trying to find something decently high in carbs for energy - and all I could find that fit the bill were the meal replacement bars (which was kinda funny as I am using them as a snack to…
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Help me push through...Running
Training for my first full marathon. Physically it is going awesome, but.....I feel like my brain is starting to tell me that I can't do it. My long run on Sunday wll be 36 km (approx 22 miles) and I really need some tips and advice from all the marathoners out there :) Cheers!
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Tomato and Shrimp Rice Noodles
In my searvh for pre run meals I made up this one....love it. This is a great base recipe that you could do so many things. Use the best quality extra virgin olive oil you can to enhance the flavor. - 200 Grams Raw Shrimp, Tail on - 120 Cals - 125 grams cherry tomatos - 23 cals - 75 grams President's Choice Thai Rice Stick…
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Running and Weights - Suggestions
Hi There - I am presently training for my first full marathon (beginning of Spetember) - I am training with a group which has me running 5 days per week. Here is a basic type of schedule (this is from memory as I don't ahve my scheudle in front of me - so I may be a bit off on distances): - Sunday Morning - long runs…
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Running - Q for those of you who train for fulls/halfs
Hi There - I am in week three of training for my first full marathon. I have joined a running clinic so have a schedule for running (presently 5 times per week of varying distances - at about 40 km per week now). I was wondering, when you have trained in the past, do you notice a bit more belly/hip "fat" (for lack of a…
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Figuring out running cals burned
How accurate do you find the calorie's burned estimates when you plug in weight, time, and distance? Thanks!
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First Full before 40 - Keeping a promise to myself
I made a promise to myself when I took up running 6 years ago that I would run a full by 40. I turned 39 a few weeks ago and the first thing I did – sign up for a full marathon in September. I am elated and terrified all at once. I also signed up for a training group, so here’s hoping I don’t break that promise to me :)
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Logging on vacay...yay or nay
Going on a hot holiday to an all inclusive resort. I have worked really hard logging and exercising and close to my ideal...really just to the point of toning up a bit. When I go on vacay I don't log. I make some healthy choices, never eat to feel stuffed...just satisfied. And, of course, there are the drinks (rum punch…
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Can someone explain Stronglifts 5x5 to this wet noodle?
I am the wet noodle, which is how I lovingly describe my arms. I keep seeing all over the boards about Stronglifts 5x5 and people doing this. What is it? Do I need to buy a program? Can I do it at the gym? Is is a total body strength/muscle program (meaning should I incorporate other weights into it)? Will it help me to…
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T.o.m. And bloating....suggestions, ladies?
So, going on a hot holiday in 10 days....9days of wearing a bikini. Unless some miracle happens I am looking at the good old tom bloat and cramps for 4 of those days (not fun in a bikini). So, looking for any tips from the ladies of helping with the bloat and cramping. Some months I retain 5-7 pounds :( . Thanks in…
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Bloating and weights/core exercises
I am trying to fit in more core and weight exercises into my weekly workouts. I do 40-50 mins of cardio, 6 times per week and generally do 2 days on 1 day off in terms of core and weights. Today was an off day with weights/core. When I began my cardio workout I had no bloating whatsoever (in fact I was starting to see the…
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Most effective midsection exercises
Hey. Looking for your favorite midsection excersises to trim up the hip area softies (ok muffin top).
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Pushing Through Christmas
I knew this past weekend would be difficult - multiple Christmas parties (actually found it tougher than actual Christmas). Anyone else out there pushing through the next few weeks becasue they have a vacay coming up....We can motivate each other!!
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Tofu Shirataki Noodles (House Foods) - Yay or Nay
Just wondering your take on these if you have had them. We are not vegetarians but eat veggie meals a few times a week (not tofu though). I found the Fettucinni Hungry Girlfredon on Hungry-girl website and was thinking of trying it. I am sure I would like them, but just wondering about my kids. Thanks!
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Letting go of the number to become a stronger leaner you
Really trying to let go of the magic number I have dangling in my head .... You know that silly 3 digit number that you think will represent the perfect you. That number you think represents reaching your goal. Trying to shift to the stronger, leaner more muscley me. But having that number just seems to represent that…
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Freeze Dried Fruit
At costco this weekend I picked up a box of the kirkland freeze dried fruit. Each box has three different flavors in individual snack bags - Apple, apple and cinnamon and bananas/strawberries. The apples bags are 35 cals each and the strawberry/banana bags are 40 cals each. The only other ingredient other than the fruit…
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Gaining and trying to lose - the logic
Hi there - For the last week I have been getting more serious about weight training - so I now typically do about 30 mins of hard cardio and about 40 mins of weight training 5 to 6 days per week. Some ab work every day and I alternate arms and legs every other day…..really trying to tone up. My weight loss has been slow,…
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Bullying? Really?
http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/sports/Parent-Accuses-Football-Coaches-of-Bullying-After-91-0-Win-228712141.html Painful to watch, perhaps. But bullying?
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Do you dread eating out now?
I have become so obsessive with weighing and measuring and portions, my cals/macros, etc. that when I am invited to go out for lunch I just hate it, becasue I can't calculate it with my method. So, I look at the menu in advance, determine there are very few menu items that are appropriate (moreso that I think I can kinda…
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What is a GRAZE Box (no "codes" here)
I googled it - am I missing something? I am really trying to understand what the hoopla is about. :)
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My wedding dress won't fit
As I work to get the last 15ish pounds off and tone up to reach my goal I realized this morning that after 16 years of marriage and two pregnancies my wedding dress would be 1-2 sizes too big to where I am right now, as I weigh 20 pounds less than I did on my wedding day (I wish I could try it on but it is in storage about…
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What's your favorite light side with salmon?
Just wondering - I typically have it with a lighter side (ok - salad) becasue I find salmon heavy and filling itself. So, what is your favorite light side with poached salmon? Need some salmon inspiration. Thanks!
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OK Canadians - Our Holiday Season is Gearing up...
Just want to give a shout out to my fellow canucks - since our Thanksgiving is less then a week away, then halloween, then Grey Cup week (its in my home city this year - uggg the drinking and parties), then christmas parties, then christmas, then new year). Just want to to say WE CAN DO IT! No new year's resolutions…
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400 cal Tex Mex Salad (serves 1)
This has been added to my families list of make every week meals they thought it was so good. This is a vegetarian option, but my family doesn't care for avocados, so I swapped that for cooked chicked breast (both would be good if you need the extra cals/protein). 1/2 Cup Black Beans, Drained and Rinsed (used primo) 1/2…
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Diet Pop Cake Questions - Regular Pop question
Hi There - Just wondering if anyone has used a regular pop rather than diet pop in the cake mix / diet pop recipe. Made the Diet version last night (used fresca and duncan heinz moist deluxe lemon) - one recipe made 24 cupcakes and oh so light and fluffy (and 85 cals each). But, I realized swapping diet for regular pop…
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Veggie Pasta Bake (serves 4)
I should call this Costco Veggie Pasta becasue every single ingredient I buy at Costco :) This is my new go to pasta dish that my family loves and I get more veggies in them. This is a great base recipe that you can add any veggie to (I would love to use portobella mushrooms, accept 75% of my family of 4 hates mushrooms)…
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I lost my dancy class rythym when I started to run :(
In my 20s I took "dancy" areobics classes and I will say I rocked at them - I could do the steps, I added in all the extra moves - I had rythym. As I recently learned - 10 years have passed since that time. I have been really focussing on running - still go to the gym, but my cardio is on machines (other than running).…
