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Lunch Break Workout -- Help!
Hi everyone. I work at a university and have access to a free staff gym. I have gone a few times, but would like to establish a routine. The gym has cardio equipment, free weights, weight machines, stability balls, and other items. I have mostly just used the elliptical or stationary bike, but I would really like to…
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Small snacks throughout the day
I'm looking to hear about your go-to snacks through the day. Something I can grab and eat. My previous boss used to pre-package snacks in baggies for the day. Ideas I've had so far are: sliced peppers, cheese stick, almonds, ham or turkey slices.
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Ladies, Share Your Goal Weight Bathing Suit!
Here is my dream bathing suit when I get to my goal weight. What is yours?
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5'7" Ladies, What is A Good Goal Weight?
Ladies, I am 5'7" and weight around 211. My heaviest was 223, and my first goal is to get to 160. I used to hover around 167 when I was in high school, but I haven't been lower than that for many years. I have talked with my husband about what a healthy goal weight is for me, and we always disagree. We both agree that…
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New to the Gym
Hi all, After an embarrassingly long time away from being healthy (and gaining all my weight back) :-( I am going to get a gym membership. I am excited because they offer pilates, yoga, and Zumba at times I can participate, but my question for more experienced gym-goers is, would it be more effective for me to just use the…
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Over BMR under TDEE???
Hi guys, Not trying to beat a dead horse with a stick here, but I haven't found a clear answer in the message boards with a quick search. I understand if I eat at my TDEE I'll basically not gain or lose weight, but I have also read that you shouldn't eat below your BMR. I have a lot of weight to lose, and MFP puts my…
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Recipe for Sweet Potato
I just bought a raw sweet potato with the intention of making it for myself, but I realize I have no idea what to do with it. I have had a sweet potato before in a savory way and didn't care for it, but I am starting to like the "yams" from the can covered in brown sugar and marshmallow that everyone makes on the holidays.…
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16 Pounds Down, Change in Face
I started this weight-loss journey at the beginning of the year, and I've lost 16 pounds so far. I took a photo just yesterday and thought my face looked a little smaller. A couple of people have been telling me they could tell I was losing weight just by looking at my face. The first photo is just under my max weight,…
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Rotisserie Chicken Noodle Soup
I like to make chicken noodle soup with a rotisserie chicken. When we bring the chicken home from the store, I take off the skin and then put the meat in a tupperware container. The meat generally gives us three good meals. Sometimes four. I made this for three people. It turned out to be 3 cups/person. 330…
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Strength Training Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was taking a look at some success stories and I kept seeing that a lot of the women started noticing a big change when they started strength training. Getting a gym membership is not possible for me right now, and as far as weights go, I only have two sets of those little 4 lb. hand weights. Does anyone have any strength…
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What to Do with Spinach???
Just as the title explains, I am a little stumped with spinach. I know it is so good for the body, but I don't like it on its own. What are some meal ideas with spinach where the flavor is sort of covered? I'd like to be able to incorporate it in my diet while still enjoying what I eat. :-)
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Fasting For Lent???
So, although I am not Catholic, I have tried to observe Lent for the past few years. I have given up meat in the past, which was soooo hard. LOL. I did not eat fish either, since I considered it meat. This time, I am considering fasting throughout Lent. From what I read, it is not refraining from eating or drinking all…
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Eating Over Calories--Losing weight
I've realized by trial and error that I am consistently losing weight when I eat over my calories by around 200. MFP has me set at 1250, and I understand that 1200 is about the lowest healthy amount for a typical person. Is it possible that my body needs more? I feel bad eating over my calories, though at the same time…
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Should I move to Level 2???
Hello! I am on Day 7 today, but I have not been sore for 2 or 3 days, and I've been getting down into the squats. I've always assumed if I'm sore it's because my muscles have been worked. I went up on weight today too. It's still a good workout, and I'm covered in sweat, but I'm getting a little discouraged because of the…
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Help Explain the Exercise Calories???
Hi, I have understood so far that if MFP says I should eat 1250 calories/day, and I exercise off 400 calories, I should eat those 400 back so my body doesn't think I ate only 850 calories. Right?? What about the goals I set at the beginning of MFP? I said how many pounds I wanted to lose, but I also set how many times/week…
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How Long Did It Take to See Real Weight Loss???
Hi, Just wondering for some perspective. How long did it take those of you who have lost 20-50 lbs. to see real weight loss? I was definitely sedentary before I started with MFP, so I feel like eating smarter and being active should make me drop weight quickly. I don't want to get frustrated and give up like I normally do.…
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Is this Happening to You Too??
Hey shredders! Finished Day 3 yesterday. I found that after Day 1 I wasn't so sore. I thought it wasn't so bad, but I know that I was modifying some of the workouts and taking a couple breaks. Day 2 was harder. I pushed myself a little more, but I had a hard time since I took multivitamins that made me feel nauseous and…
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How Do I Calculate Calories for 30DS?
Hi all! I am going to start Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred today, and I am just wondering how I should log the exercise. I saw people estimating a lot of different numbers and calculations on previous threads. Should I just list it as circuit training? I don't have a HRM. I am 5'7" and weigh 217. Thanks!
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What is Your Favorite Workout DVD???
Hi, I'm mainly working out on the Wii Fit Plus and a stationary bike, but I would love to add an effective workout DVD to the mix. What workout videos are your favorites?? I'd really like to know if you saw any real results. I have 58 lbs to lose for my first goal, and probably 78 overall and I really want to see results…
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Proud of the Start
So, I just wanted to write this for anyone else who has just begun focusing on becoming healthy. I have been making it a goal to get on the Wii Fit Plus every day, even to just check in. Though, I have played games or done yoga on it every time. I'm hopping on the stationary bike to burn off more calories if I really want…
