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Help with a food choice
We are going to Sweet Frogs tomorrow, a frozen yogurt shop. They have different types of frozen yogurt, such as No Sugar Added, Low Fat, Fat Free, and Regular. Which one is the better choice? im just counting calories, etc, like normal. Ive heard so many different things as far as do this and that, but stay away from…
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Dating in 2014...WOW!
Im newly divorced and 30 yrs old. What is up with the dating scene nowadays?!?! "Hey how are you, heres a pic of my junk" Seriously, only been a few years since I dated, but have things really changed this much?? Yea, I think I give up!
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Shoe Fitting and Measuring???
I walk about 3-4 miles everyday. Currently I am using just casual sneakers. Of course, they are KILLING me! They just aren't made for walking or jogging. The bottoms of my calves hurt like crap, its muscle aches. A friend told me that I should get fitted and measured at a running store, for my perfect fit. This is super…
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My First 10k Walk!
I just entered my very first 10K Color Walk! Ive been walking many miles a day, everyday, not quite comfortable with running just yet, but super stoked about this walk! Just wanted to share!!!
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Weighing and Measuring Foods
I was reading a post earlier and one of the comments was this: "keep in mind the nutrition facts on things like meat are the macros for the meat PRIOR to cooking. So if you're weighing chicken, log the frozen weight. Same thing applies to pastas and other things that require cooking. The label lists uncooked…
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Using a Digital Food Scale
So, I really don't comprehend math too well, but am looking to purchase a digital food scale. My question is, when something says, X cups, or X oz, how would I measure that? I am assuming that the food scales weigh in grams, but of course, I may be wrong. I dont want to spend a ton of money on a scale, but I do need this…
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I have thrown my hands up!
I have been working so hard, eating the right foods, counting calories, exercising. I have not always been steady at working towards weight loss. I turned 30 in March, so March 1, I committed myself to getting down to business and working my *kitten* off. March came and went, and then had a follow up at the doctor, and I…
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Why eat the extra calories you burn?
So I am new at this so I need some clarification here. MFP has mine set for 1200 calories, which I am usually able to do. Yesterday I burned a little over 500, and ate 42 of those. So in total, 1242 was my intake. I feel guilty for those additional 42 calories. Why does MFP set you to eat the calories that you burn? To me…
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Cooking RIGHT NOW and ran into an issue..HELP ASAP PLEASE!
As the posting said, I just browned ground turkey, was going to make spaghetti, but somehow my noodles I bought have disappeared. Any suggestions on what to do with this ground turkey??? Something easy and simple, and preferably kid friendly! Thanks!
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The Pain of Working Out
I am new to working out, eating healthy, etc., so I am not sure if this is normal. Since Saturday, I have worked out everyday, not major workouts, like 20-30 min of Zumba Core and 30-40 min of walking at a moderate pace. My thighs and calves are KILLING ME! I keep up with my daily routine, thinking that it will get better,…
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Smoking or Not?
I am a smoker. I smoke everyday, about 3/4a pack a day. I want to quit, but am in the process of changing so much, I don't think I could actually do it. I busting my *kitten* working out, etc., doing excellent so far with my dieting, and not struggling with it. BUT working out is difficult, with me being a smoker. For…
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Almost through my 1st Day!
I am almost through my first day of change! I am 29, 5'4", 216 lbs, my calorie goal is 1200 per day. I have had breakfast and lunch and have used approx 900 calories. I am planning a grilled chicken salad dinner. I actually worked out for the first time in probably 10 years today, did Zumba for 30 whole minutes, I am so…
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Healthy Southern Foods? Is there such a thing?
I am from the south, I love flavor in comfort foods. Now, I cannot eat the typical southern comfort foods, fried chicken, cheesy bread, homemade cakes and pies, etc...and I don't feel bad about it. BUT, I would like to find some sites, or books, that have good recipes in them that are healthy. I am a baker and love to…
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New Here...Time to Get it Together!
Hi Everyone! My name is Bridget, and I am 29 years old and very much so overweight :( I came across this site, in hope to find outside support. I am a mom of 2 boys and married. I am a full time student in the medical field and work full time from home. Unfortunately, my lifestyle doesn't allow for face to face support or…
