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How many calories in chinese Family Style Bean Curd (tofu w/ veggies)?
This is my fav dish I always order when I get chinese food, but I have no idea what the calorie content is. There's different listings in mfp but they're all different and don't seem accurate. Any ideas?
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Modified Stronglifts ok?
I had a shoulder injury which I have greatly improved thanks for physical therapy. The way I originally injured it was by benching (rotator cuff injury). The physical therapist encouraged me to do weights, but to stay away from benching and overhead presses. If I were to do Stronglifts 5x5, should I simply take out those…
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Free samples- no clue how to log this
This weekend I'm going to a food festival where there will be tons of free samples. How on earth do I log this?? It will probably literally just be bite size servings of things like rice, bars, not really sure what else, just small samples. I don't want to not eat them, because that's the whole point of going is to try the…
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Eating at TDEE, losing a lb a week...can I lose faster?
So like I said, I've been doing well, losing a pound a week eating at TDEE -20%. I'm 5'2, 127 aiming for 107. I'm feeling impatient however, do you think it'd be ok to lose 2lbs a week? Would it actually cause any kind of issue, as long as I go straight to maintainence once I'm done (as in, not long term)?
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Anyone else with IBS?
I've been doing really well with my diet! The problem- dieting exacerbates my IBS symptoms. Not to an unmanageable level, but I figured maybe you guys could discuss what's been working well for you. I have IBS-C, previously I was just taking Colace everyday, but now I've been trying both Colace AND Miralax. I find the…
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More fruits and veggies=bloating!
I bumped up the amount of fruits and veggies in my diet to eat healthier, so far doing really well :) The only problem, now my stomach is bloated every day! For those that increased their fruit/veggie intake, how long did it take to for your stomach to adjust? Being bloated is making me feel even fatter than before…
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What are your favorite ways to consume veggies?
So besides the obvious salad and stirfries, how else do you like to get your veggies in?
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If you eat over your calories for the day, which do you do
A ) Carry the extra calories over to the next day, so that both days end up averaging out to the caloric amount you eat B ) Say whatever, and just go back to eating at your caloric amount the next day I'm trying to figure out which I want to do. Yesterday I ate over, so I just added it into today's amount. Kinda sucks…
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Did I mess up my scale?
I had people over the other day so I moved my scale in the bathroom into a cabinet, stored sideways. Today I put it back down and weighed myself, and it's weighing much higher which I know is inaccurate. I got on/off a bunch of times and it keeps saying a different amount each time. Does it need time to adjust or…
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Alright people who supposedly get full on 1200, how do you do it?
This isn't a thread bashing you, it's me asking how do you manage it?? I get super hungry on that little a day, however I'm wanting to try it again. What are your typical meals? Do you ever feel famished?
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Poll: What have been the most helpful section of the forum/posts/groups/etc for your weightloss?
Just curious, I know some only browse the forum but don't join groups, probably some find the groups most helpful, other might post mainly in a single continuous thread to keep themselves on track, some mostly just use the calorie tracking part and barely the rest... so what about you? What helps you?
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Is it "normal" to feel fat everyday?
What are your opinions- where is the line between Body Dysmorphia, vs the normal feeling of being out of shape and unhappy about it? Curious because I personally feel unhappy with my weight every single day. My BMI is on the upper end of "normal". If I tried not to think so negatively, I worry that I wouldn't try to…
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How do you measure spaghetti?
I'm never sure how to measure spaghetti, the package says something like 1/2 inch think of uncooked but that's ridiculous to estimate. Do you just cook it, and then measure it by the cup-full?
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Those recovered/recovering from EDs, difficult to diet?
Hey just wondering about how other people with past EDs feel about dieting. I am recovered from a past ED. I find that due to all the years of restricting my calories, and then finally being able eat and enjoy my food, that now dieting feels particularly annoying to me. It's hard to not want to rebel and just eat what I…
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Candy in the office, noooo!
Ugh, at the office they keep TONS of candy out everywhere. I'm talking Reese's eggs, tons of different mini candy bars, basically it's like Halloween 24/7! Now, in the past I've had the willpower to turn down the occasional "I brought cookies today!" type of thing, but where there is now candy out daily, this is going to…
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Take fiber supplements to stay full?
Anyone try taking fiber supplements (Metamucil, etc) in order to stay more full while dieting? I was thinking of trying this.
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Ok to use a smith machine for squats and deadlifts?
There's a gym that opened right down the street from my house, and I think I'd like to join. The only thing is it has a smith machine, not a squat rack. Think it's ok to use that instead for squats? Can I do deadlifts on it? I The other gym that's near me which does have a squat rack it kind of gross and annoying to get to.
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Tasty non-dairy protein powders? I need more protein!
Right now I tend to have 1/2 scoop of Plant Fusion protein powder every morning. If I try a full scoop it bothers my stomach though :( Any ideas of other protein powders to add, NOT whey, that taste good?
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Anyone else lack motivation the closer to your goal weight? What helped you get through it?
So annoying... I was losing weight just fine, no issues, and now that I'm like 15lbs away from my goal weight, I can't stop plateauing. And it's nothing to do with measuring, it's just straight up not sticking to counting calories :( You'd think it'd be the opposite, that you'd be more motivated the closer you got... I…
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Every month, I binge for one week. How to feel full??
The week before my period I become insatiably hungry, and don't stick to my diet. The thing is, the rest of the month I stick to it pretty well and its not even a big deal. Every month I tell myself I just won't give in, but I do!. Any advice on how to "plan" a low calorie binge day, or ways of making myself full during…
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How many calories do you think are in a veggie burger and fries?
I ate veggie burger and fries at a place not listed here, what do you think on average the calories would be? (no cheese or mayonaise on it)
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Weights/weight machines for rehabing a rotator cuff injury?
I went to physical therapy for my shoulder, it's much better now but I need to continue the progress with weights/weight machines. Any suggestions of what is good and not good? I know using a row machine is very good for it, but not sure what else.
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Protein powder that won't bother my stomach?
I feel like my protein powder is bothering my stomach, it's pea protein. I can't have any type of whey protein as I am severely lactose intolerant. Has anyone had luck just slowly raising the amount of protein powder they have, and that working out better, or just switching to a different type? FYI I don't want soy either.
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Poll: What do you do for BBQs?
Do you just count up food that is there, bring your own food, or just let yourself eat whatever? I'm bringing food, but then wondering if for a side dish/chips I should just have some of what they ave there, or bring my own side as well.
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Instead of counting calories, exercise/high protein?
Just curious, what if instead of counting calories in maintenance, if you just ate reasonably healthy, but made sure to eat high protein and exercised (cardio/weights) consistently, would anything you eat above your caloric goal simply add muscle instead of fat?
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The dreaded...chinese food!
Occasionally I like to just order a bunch of chinese food and eat it all. I've definitely cut back on it and only do it once in a great while now, however it still sucks feeling the post-chinese food guilt. I'm curious what you lovers of chinese food do: A. Just order what you feel like and forget about the calories B.…
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Thoughts on this article on weightloss?
Kind of a depressing article if you ask me, and I think she's way too quick to dismiss the people who have had success! What are your thoughts? I know obviously people are here to lose weight so I'm sure many will not agree with her.
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Both Leg press and squats? How many leg exercises?
Hi, I'm wondering if it's redundant to do both the leg press machine and squats in the same workout. Also, on lower body days, how many exercises would be a good amount (not too little, not overtraining)? Just getting back into strength training and I want to make sure I don't end up injuring myself, but also make sure I'm…
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Hip thrusts at the gym without being embarrassed??
No offense but I think I would be WAY too embarrassed to do these at the gym! Especially if I'm surrounded by guys... Do you guys do them?
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Bulk and cut vs recomping?
What do you guys think, pros and cons of each?
