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Bluetooth Enabled Polar HR Sensors
I'm looking at maybe purchasing one of the Polar HR Sensors that synch to mobile apps. I would find that so much easier than having two devices (the monitor and the watch) to keep fresh batteries in. Plus, I don't care for the beeping of the watch. Which models has everyone had luck with (been looking at the H6 and H7)?…
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New Gym Fear
More or less just ranting here, but feel free to chime in :) I moved in September and now live 5 minutes from a 24-hour gym. Sweet, right? I have no more excuses to not work out. Plus, they include unlimited Bootcamp classes with your membership (and there are tons of times to choose from, several a day). I contacted the…
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In Search of Maintenance Fitness Pals
Hello all! I've been away from MFP (and fitness/healthy eating) for a few months, but I'm ready to get back at it. I'm getting maried next June, and I want to look and feel my very best! I won't be weighing myself at all, but none of my goals are weight-based - mostly just feeling better in my clothes.. and out of them too…
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Baked Spinach Chips
If you get cravings for the salty crunchies, try this one out. Preheat the oven to 275F. Spread out a cup of spinach on a baking sheet. Drizzle on about a teaspoon of olive oil and mix it around so all the spinach gets a nice light coating. Hit it with a little dusting of salt and any spices your heart desires (I like…
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Looking for Fitness Pals in Southern Maine
Hello, I posted with in Motivation and Support, but I figured I might get some hits here too :) I've been living in southern Maine for a little over a year now, and I've had the hardest time meeting people my age. It's mostly the town that I live in (generally an older population with absolutely nothing going on), but I…
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Looking for Fitness Pals in Southern Maine
Hello, I've been living in southern Maine for a little over a year now, and I've had the hardest time meeting people my age. It's mostly the town that I live in (generally an older population with absolutely nothing going on), but I know there have to be younger people in the area. I'm looking for a female friend in the…
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Body Fat Monitors: Are They Worth It?
Back story: I've met (actually exceeded) my goal weight, and have consequently gotten really lazy. I don't log every day, and when I do, it's usually not accurate. I have barely been exercising at all (did today for the first time in over 2 weeks). It hasn't caught up to me yet, but I'm worried it will eventually. Even if…
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Light Bread With No HFCS
I'm looking for a bread that is low calories (less than 70/slice) and has no high fructose corn syrup. I need one that is available in Maine, so Aunt Millie's, Nature's Own, and Oroweat are out. Healthy Life isn't available in stores here, but they do have an option to buy online. I like sandwich thins, but I'm really…
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Home Ellipticals
I'm thinking that I want to buy an elliptical for my home, since I don't have a gym within a convenient distance from me. For those that have one, what's a good model you could recommend? I can't do anything super nice and expensive, but anything under $500 would be do-able. Thanks!
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I Need Help Dress Shopping
I need to recruit some help finding a couple dresses to wear to my senior banquet (May 13) and graduation (May 22). I have terrible, terrible luck every time I need to find a dress to wear somewhere. I have a bunch of dresses in my closet, but none of them seem quite appropriate for either occasion. I have a budget of no…
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Carnation Instant Breakfast + Oatmeal?
Hey, has anyone tried to hydrate oatmeal with Carnation Instant Breakfast or any other protein shake? I'm curious to try it (I'm thinking chocolate-strawberry-banana oatmeal...yum! Plus, it would combine the protein of a shake with the fiber of oatmeal) but wanted to see if anyone else has and how it turned out. If you…
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MIL Can't Eat Enough to Lose Weight
So I need some advice for my future mother-in-law. She's been overweight for about 16 years, since the premature birth of her youngest when she had to spend about a month in the hospital with them (twins). She has been actively trying for about 2 years to lose weight, lost about 10 pounds, then this past fall she had a…
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DVD Exchange Program
Wouldn't it be cool if there was a program or something set up so you could trade workout DVDs with other people? Like, I'm ready to take a break from my Zumba DVDs and try some Jillian Michaels. Does something like this exist or would this be an area of interest if a group was started here?
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Jillian Michaels DVDs
I've heard some good things about Jillian Michaels workout DVDs and I'm looking to increase the intensity of my workouts. Does anyone have suggestions for her DVDs or other favorites they could recommend?
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Macronutrients for Weight Loss
So right now, MFP set my macronutrient goals as follows: Carbs: 193 g (~55% of total calories) Protein: 53 g (~13% of total calories) Fat: 47 g (~30% of total calories) Is this optimum for weight loss? Does anyone customize their macronutrients and get better result?
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Shifting Calorie Goal
Does anyone change their calorie goal day to day depending on their baseline activity? For example, I'm on my feet most of the day when I work, but on my days off I spend most of the day sitting (lazy, I know:tongue: ). So should I set my activity as sedentary on my days off and as light active on my work days?
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Yoga DVD Recommendations
Hey, I was wondering if anyone could make some recommendations for yoga DVDs. I have the P90X Yoga that I've borrowed from my boyfriend's brother, but it's way too advanced for me. I had to quit 30 minutes in 'cause I was exhausted. I would like something that is for beginners but builds up to a more intermediate level.…
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Hitting a Speed Bump
So I've been on MFP for about 2 weeks and I've been doing a good job so far. I've lost 2 pounds and have been drinking a ton of water and exercising almost every day. I'm not sure why, but all of a sudden I'm feeling lazy. I love that the people I have friended so far are amazingly encouraging and helpful, and I would love…
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Adding Up Calorie Balance?
In the past week or so, I've started making a spread sheet of my net calories and the leftover balance. Every day I add that day's balance to the last day's balance, and I keep adding them up. For example, if I had 100 calories left over one day and 100 calories left over the next day, I'd add them up to 200 leftover…
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How Accurate Is My Calorie Goal?
I'd just like everyone's input on this. I'm 23 and about 5'4" and my current weight is 130. My goal weight is 120. I would consider my day-to-day lifestyle pretty sedentary; I have to go out of my way to exercise since I don't get to move around a lot for my job (I'm a pharmacy student doing 6-week internships. Recently I…
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Heart Rate Monitor on a Budget
So I'm looking to get a heart rate monitor so I can get an accurate calorie count when I do Zumba. The only thing is I'm not sure if I can afford a good one. Ideally, I'm on a budget of $60, but I'd spend more if it was a perfect monitor (comfortable, not too bulky). I don't need a tons of bells a whistles, just one that…
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Looking for Support and Motivation
Hi! I'm new here and would really love to connect with some people for support and motivation. I'm looking for other women in their twenties with a weight-loss goal of 10-15 pounds. Just send me a friend request!
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The Last 10 Pounds...Again
Hey everyone! Just wanted to introduce myself. A couple years ago I lost about 40 pounds using a site like My Fitness Pal and counting calories on my own. I gained back about 10 pounds and that's where I've been for a while. I really want to get back to where I was after my first weight loss, but sometimes I lack the…
