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How do I weigh/log ice cream?
I'm a bit confused as to how I log ice cream. I have an ml option on my scale but I have no idea if that is close to accurate (for liquids). It seems way too big for the amount that it is showing in say grams or ml...sorry if this is dumb, lol
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Non-wheat, low dairy, minimal red meat, low fat, possibly low carb. Ughhhh help please!
I have a few new dietary requirements that are proving difficult for me to learn a better way of eating for my medical issues. I have severe GERD, stomach/bowel issues/ibs so also need to have a low fodmap diet (I can have some veggies on the bad list). I'm borderline type 2 diabetic and Drs have recommended a low carb…
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The Tummy "Overhang" ...Give me inspiration!
My most upsetting part of my weight gain over the past few years (+3 babies, depression, etc) has been the full on tummy overhang. I had 3 caesareans and I have a lot of pain in the area as well and I just hate what has happened to my stomach. Anyone have a tummy overhang and know what I am talking about? I can't even…
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Meals that are 300-400 calories-need ideas.
I am looking for meals (b/lunch/dinner) that are around the 300-400 calorie mark. Obviously they might be largely veggie based but open to anything. Trying to limit my wheat (fodmap/gut issue) but can still have a little bit at a time. I have been eating some grilled chicken, zucchini noodles, salads...would love more…
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Chronic migraines and sinus issues affecting exercise
Hi there, I am trying to get back to exercising a bit-even just walking and have had chronic migraines and sinus pain/pressure. I am wondering if anyone struggles with the same, and how do you manage it. Do you try to fit in very short bursts when feeling a bit better?
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Show me your food prep!!! (Post pics please)
Looking to see pictures of food prep. For the day/week? Needing to figure out how to do it all, and save some time. Plus I like seeing pics of everyone's food! :)
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Metatarsalgia Pain-any shoe /exercise recommendations?
I have pretty bad metarsalgia pain mainly on my right foot and need to find a shoe with forefoot cushioning, and motion control since I overpronate as well with flat feet. I've only begun doing a bit of exercise and now that one foot has really flared up with pain (top and bottom of foot) I cannot think of what I can do…
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Who had the pic of the egg in baked potato? Help!
I'm trying to find that delicious pic of the egg in the baked potato with cheese/bacon on top to show my son options for breakfast. Anyone know what thread it was posted in?? It looked so yummy I have to show my family :) Thanks for any help.
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Chronic Pain=No exercise=Weight loss weekly goal change?
I am struggling with some chronic pain issues and not able to do any exercise except a bit of very mild walking. To say I'm feeling disappointed is an understatement. I have had my weight loss goal at 1 lb per week. 5'2, 178lbs now, 1350 calories. If I exercise during the day, I eat less. If not, I am like famished. I know…
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Potato Salad-how make bit lower cal?
Any ideas on what can lessen the cals/fat from all the mayo? :)
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Preparing for maintenance ahead of time
Hi everyone. In April I decided enough of my sulking, excuse-driven life and started making healthy changes. I am not a dieter and knew that my bad habits were making me sick, and obese. For the first 25 years of my life I was fairly thin. Had kids, got depressed, lazy...anyhow, I'm still 50-60 lbs from goal weight but I…
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Gluten-Free cooking/baking and calorie counting
I can't have wheat . Making it very hard to find things to eat. I have seen some neat recipes like this: glutenfreeonashoestring.com/gluten-free-cornmeal-crepes-with-taco-fillings/ How does one really figure out the calorie content of a recipe? Like the one listed? Find the same ingredients to make up the flour mix and…
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Headbands for women
My long hair is pulled back but I'm fairly sweaty on my head and neck and face. Headbands-will they help? Anyone care to show what ones they like or hate? Pics welcome! Thank you.
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Smoothie recipes to help (my son) gain weight?
I have a young son who needs to increase his calories/fats etc because a medication he is on causes him to lose appetite/weight. Advised to try smoothies. So, I am here to ask-best smoothie recipes/items for this purpose? I know of peanut butter...what else could we make up for him?
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Camping Food Ideas?
Campfire ban on so we are using a small BBQ and campstove. Limited pots etc. Any ideas of food or snacks to eat? I feel I'm going to "fall off the wagon" into junk food heaven on this camping trip and want to be more prepared with snacks, and meals. My kids and hubby normally eat half separate from me due to my inability…
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How do I figure out maintenance calories for a week "off" my diet?
Headed camping for 5-6 days. Am eating a bit more than usual already. Hoping to figure out a number approx for maintenance calories so I can feel better about eating this bit more...and not feel like gaining lots of weight, lol. Any help appreciated!
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Camping for 6 days with a Charge HR (sync/battery)
We are leaving for 6 days and I personally won't have any reception on my phone for syncing. What will happen? Also, is there a way to preserve battery life? It is not lasting 3-4 days but hasn't died on me yet by not charging.. any tips would be appreciated.
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MOMs to 3+ kids progress pics or success stories??
I'm a mom to 4 kids (3 bio). Have about 60+more to lose Have the belly overhang after c-sections, stretch marks...the whole shebang. Curious if there are any moms out their to give me/us some inspiration! Would really welcome any progress pics or success stories!!!
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Describe volume eating for me please.
I like LARGE plates+bowl of salad for meals. I feel more comforted with a lot of food so been choosing protein like turkey burger plus half can salmon plus potato/sour cream, spinach or zukes, gigantic salad etc. I love texture and crunch of items and find that I feel more satisfied after a "time" spent eating versus just…
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Confused-fat loss but muscle definition.
Can someone explain the whole thing about fat loss and muscle definition to me? I thought you can't gain muscle when losing fat and eating at a deficit? I'm so confused. I'm 60 lbs overweight at least. I've lost about 19 lbs so far but seeing more muscle definition in my arms. I'm feeling a bit stronger as well but not…
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Concern over congratulating people who are losing like 5+ lbs a week.
I'm not trying to cause issues but really I don't understand the positive reinforcement so many people are giving to others who are losing weight too fast. Person eats like 900-(or less) to 1050 calories a day, exercises like 1200-1500calories with HRM and does not eat anything back. Hours and hours of exercise and hardly…
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What foods keep you feeling full longer?
I have been eating oatmeal in the Am either with banana or berries and find it keeps me feeling more full longer than say cereal was. I'm curious what other foods help you keep feeling full longer. Would it be say a piece of meat/other protein or more like pastas etc??
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Goal Weight for 5'2, mid-30's, 3 kids...?
I have thrown out the number 130lbs but wondering if this is reasonable or not for someone like myself who is about 5'2-5'3, currently 188ish lbs, had 3 bio kids...first pregnancy went from about 120(?) to 198 at birth, second was about 140 to 197, third was 170 to 198 (ya, all three ended up the same). After the third I…
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My leg fat looks weird as I'm losing weight
Not sure how or where to ask this. I've only lost 15 pounds and about 60 more to go. My leg fat (thigh, mostly inner down to knee) looks more lumpy and strange as I'm slowly losing weight. It's like it looks looser and more "fat-like" then before. Before it seemed just wide/big for part of it (front/sides but not the backs…
