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meatless chicken strips
So I'm a vegetarian and I use meatless chicken strips in my salad. I want to start adding these to my other meals like pasta and quinoa but they are a strong salty taste. Any suggestions to mask this? I know that meat eaters use chicken in their pasta and rice and I'm just wondering if that's also salty or if you flavor it…
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kickboxing faq
I used to do kickboxing at home on a big punching bag stand with gloves and I lost 15 lbs doing that consistently and eating well. I want to get back into kickboxing because it was so much fun and I had good results with it. I am curious if I am simply kicking and punching, squats, jumps, etc without any equipment- will…
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romance in real life vs fairytales
Romance in films vs life- what's the same and what's the difference? I'm wondering if I should really wait and expect prince charming since I have only seemed to find abusive frogs and toads. I know that you should never settle and that is why I am happily single right now. But I'm just wondering what one deserves to…
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Playing hard to get towards the opposite sex
I have an off topic question: We have all heard the line "play hard to get" and I'm just wondering how that worked for you? Taking hours or days to reply back to the person and make them wait, acting busy the first few times he asks to meet, and not showing your interest - are all things I have been advised before but I…
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Shake accountability
Hi there So I enjoy having a protein shake for breakfast and having one in the evenings as well. I am looking to find someone to stay accountable with about this. It would help if you're also having two shakes a day or perhaps I can help you stay accountable on your particular goal. I enjoy these shakes as they are healthy…
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carbs question
This is a newbie question but I'm a bit confused on good carbs vs bad carbs. I hear that limiting your carb intake is good for weight loss and I'm just wondering if that includes fruits and vegetables as well? I have an apple, a cup of baby carrots, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatos, corn, lettuce, berries, daily. I know…
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protein shake at bedtime
Is it unhealthy to have a protein shake 2 hours prior to lying down? My sleep schedule is off so I don't actually fall asleep for about 4-5 hours after my protein shake. I have this late at night after dinner and I find it keeps me away from the junk food and other stuff I was mindlessly eating at night. I have 1 scoop of…
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Food visuals
So I have recently began some hypnosis apps for weight loss. They help if I use them consistently as my cravings seem to go away and I feel like my brain is on autopilot " i should exercise " "no don't eat that", etc. I am trying to take it a step further and I want to gather pictures of food gone bad. Junk food and…
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Primarily use fitness classes
So I'm joining a gym finally and changing up my old routine of weights and zumba at home. I wanted to primarily do fitness classes because that will keep me motivated. Has anyone seen results from only doing fitness classes? I was thinking of Boxing three times a week, Toning ( classes with resistance training) 3 times a…
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Cutting a med cold turkey
I'm not sure which topic this is supposed to be posted under, sorry! I wanted to know how others have felt after stopping a medication cold turkey, particularly a neurological medication. So I have been advised to go off Seroquel and without thinking I abruptly stopped last week! I completely forgot that I should taper off…
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Make getting in shape like your job requirement
So I had the most amazing most motivational idea ever that we should all try. Now celebrities might have the money, the personal trainers, the cosmetic surgeries and all of those resources to get in shape fast but they also follow the same basic principles that are common sense that we already know right? Drumroll: Well…
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late night work shift and keeping healthy
So I need some advice and guidance on a new routine I am considering to start. So I am going to start possibly working a night job from home that will give me the luxury to maybe study in my spare time on the job as well :) Only thing is I am really nervous in terms of food schedules being thrown off. Now I know it's…
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Healthy Habits one at a time buddy
hi there, So I read somewhere that in order to make a healthy lifestyle stick we need to change one habit and stick to it for a week or two before adding in another healthy habit. I wanted to know if people would like to add me and we can each share one habit we want to be accountable for til the end of October and we can…
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easy dessert recipes with basic ingredients
Can someone please recommend some recipes for me for desserts, particularly chocolate? Please note that I can not use nuts as I am allergic and since I live alone I do not have access to a lot of ingredients. I don't mind buying the ingredient if it can be used often in other things, etc. I don't really want to have a…
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please help me figure out how much to eat
Please help me figure out how much I should be eating! I am 5'2, 160 lbs with a small frame , female 27 years old I have a sedentary lifestyle but I workout daily for at least an hour so I track the burn seperately MFP is telling me to lose 1 lb a week I need to eat around 1280 cals whereas Scoobies Calculators ( A site…
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tracking overnight
I'm not sure if this is already a topic so I apologize if it is in advance. So I have a big tendency to eat at night. What time would I track this as? When do you track it for the next day and when does it count for today? I have major sleeping issues so sometimes I don't sleep til 4 am. So far I've been tracking it as…
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results and skin color
Disclaimer: Really really awkward question! So after you have lost weight around your upper thighs have you noticed that the discoloration (from previous friction of your legs) diminishing?
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only cardio
So I am kind of a Zumba high right now and I haven't felt like doing any other exercises for a while. If I eat well and zumba regularly will I still see some definition in my body? I am scared of being saggy if I don't lift weights at the moment.
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help with calories eaten
Hi there, I have been on Live Strong for a while now but been yo-yo with my diet and working out. On My Fitness Pal I've been on it for a few weeks now and no results. I just wanted to ensure that my calorie range is okay, So I am 5'2- 5'3 , 160 lbs , and I am sedentary as in I work from home. I do workout daily now for an…
