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Homemade protein bars?
Could you make a homemade protein bar without using a protein powder? I have seen whole food based protein shake recipes but wanted to try making bars without using whey powder. What ingredients could you add for protein without a ton of calories? Any ideas?
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Losing Quickly In the First Week Question
Ive lost 5.6 lbs in my first week back to MFP (so far, as I started wednesday). This is after having a baby so this part of my journey is 33 lbs of pregnancy weight (in case that's relevant) I'm eating the amount it says to lose 2 lbs per week. Should I be concerned and adjust my activity level now or wait it out since I'm…
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Getting enough calcium
while tracking I've noticed I don't seem to eat enough iron or calcium. I think I can handle getting more iron, but I can't eat a lot of dairy so what are some other foods I can eat that will give me the most calcium for the fewest calories?
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New Mom Here For Support
i am looking for new MFP friends for mutual support! I'm a first time mom as of about three months ago and looking to get to a healthy weight and make over my own habits so that my husband and I can model healthy habits for our daughter as she grows up. I would like to lose around 88 lbs so I have quite a road ahead of me.…
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Help! I need to lower my blood pressure!
Have you successfully lowered your blood pressure without medication? What was most helpful for you in doing so? Diet? Exercise? What specific things regarding diet and exercise? I'm looking for personal experience :)
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Doctor Says "You're Not Alergic, But Don't Eat Gluten..."
So I'm just kind of confused and wondering what opinions or information people have on this. One of my doctors (a rheumatologist) told me it was a good idea to avoid gluten due to the symptoms I have AFTER my celiac test came back *negative*. The nurse told me that meant I wasn't even allergic to wheat or gluten. I…
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Introduction & Questions from a Newbie
Hi, I joined this group today hoping to find some friendly support and offer that back if I can. I want to make sure it's alright for me to join, since I haven't been diagnosed with lupus. I go in for my first appointment with a rhuematologist (I was referred by my GP who thought it would be best if I went straight there…
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NSAIDS (Specifically Meloxicam) and Weight Gain
I was just prescribed meloxicam for arthritis and noticed it has weight gain as a side effect. I know that doesn't guarantee I'm going to suddenly start packing on the pounds when I take it, but I'm super nervous to start it since I've had problems with outrageous weight gain from other types of medication in the past.…
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Ladies, I want to start running: Looking for support...
You know, from a decent sports bra. I feel so lost looking for one. Do you have any brands you recommend or tips for finding a good one? I know I'm going to have to spend some $ but I don't want to waste it on something that isn't going to work for me.
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Instant Coffee?
I couldn't find this anywhere on the boards, so I'll ask. I'm not asking if coffee is good or bad. Here's what I want to know: Is regular brewed coffee better for you than instant coffee? Is instant coffee considered unhealthy in any way (as opposed to regular coffee)? I'm not talking about mixes with anything added...…
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Roller Coasters and Body Size
I am planning a trip to Six Flags for next weekend. It will be the first time I've been to an amusement park since I was a teen. I've felt a little bit concerned lately about my size and riding roller coasters, and everyone I voice that concern to seems to think I'm silly for thinking I would ever be too large to ride a…
