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why do people say coconut oil is bad for you?
So, i have about 1 tbs is coconut oil in my coffee every morning. Now, i keep hearing / reading people say it’s not that good for you since it is high in fat. Coconut oil is made of MCFA (medium chain fatty acid) therefore instead of the fat being stored, it is used immediately. So why are people saying its bad for you, am…
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has anyone tried this?
Has anyone tried Amazing Grass Raw Reserve Green SuperFood Powder? was it beneficial? Would you recommend it? why or why not? heres the link for more info http://amazinggrass.com/product/74/Raw-Reserve-Green-SuperFood-30-servings.html
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has anyone ever tried eating Aloe?
Has anyone on here ever tried eating 100% pure aloe? i buy a stalk from the store, gut it, put it in the fridge and use it on my face every night, I have gotten amazing results BUT i have been reading that it’s also good to ingest? Has anyone tried it? Read the link below, if you wish. This isn't the only website in going…
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need pals that eat organic food
Looking for some MFP's that eat organic food. I have been slowing trying to cut all processed, GMO foods out of my diet this past year. Please no rude comments, I have nothing against people who don’t eat organic food I just need more friends that DO eat it. I sometimes have a hard time finding organic foods and could also…
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what protein supplements?
I want a protein supplement that has NO soy in it. Every brand I have found always has some in it. I want an organic protein supplement. I’d rather get the protein from my food but is hard to stay under my calorie goal and still get 110g of protein. I want to cut out ALL gmo foods in my diet that is why I want organic…
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how can i strengthen my shins?
What are some ways I can strengthen my shins? I know you get shin splints because your calf gets too big/ strong and pulls on your shin muscle so I need to strengthen my shins, but how? I do toe taps now but what are other ways? I want to avoid shin splints as much as possible so I need to strengthen my shins.
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knock knee problems, help!
So I have always had slight knock knees. My legs are slightly misaligned and because of this I have inadequate muscle tone in areas that I need to be strong. I also lock my knees back when standing which causes knee pain ( im working on that). I really want to correct this problem. I know I can’t change my knees but I keep…
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exersices to make your hips bigger?
Would working my outer thighs more give the illusion of hips? I have a 36” bust, 25” waist and a 34” hips. Im afraid working my outer thighs might make me look a little odd (bigger legs and smaller hips). I have pretty much no fat on my hips, how can I get more muscle on them? What exercises? If there are none that’s fine…
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protein to fat ratio?
So, I have a question. Today at work one of my coworkers ( lost 80lbs this last year) told me that to find out if the food you are eating is good, the amount of protein should be at least double (if not triple) the amount of fat in the food. Is this true? Now I now you need the right amount of fats and protein but is this…
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will my boobs/ pecs stay this big?
so i have been working out for a month. an hour a day, 5 days a week strength training and cardio. the past 3 weeks i really focused on my pecs, my pecs have gotten bigger, along with my boobs. My bra no longer fits, its very uncomfortable to wear, my tank tops are too small is the chest area. Im not sure if i should go…
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my running form is bad?
I do cardio and strength training 5 days a week an hour a day. Yesterday i ran 20mins straight ( the furthest i have ever gone) although its not very far it was a lot for me. I noticed that about 10mins in, the back of my shoulders right below my neck was really tense, to the point where it was making it hard to take in…
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how long did it take you? (runners)
i do cardio and strength training 1 hour a day 4-5 days a week. i have been runnig for three weeks and still can't run two miles without having to walk. i used to run 1.5 miles 4-5 days a week and then fall came and i got sick so i had to stop. 1 month after beig sick im back to my workouts. I am trraining for a half…
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whats wrong with my shoulder? it hurts
i tried to workout yesterday but it was a complete fail. first i tried to run but every time i took a breath in through my nose my forehead burdened really bad which was causing a horrible headache, it was like i was breathing in -20 degrees air. So i tried to do my arms, the second i tried the machine where you pull the…
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what the hell is wrong with my shoulder?!
i tried to workout today but it was a complete FAIL. first i tried to run but every time i took a breath in through my nose my forehead burdened like a b**ch which was causing a horrible headache, it was like i was breathing in -20 degrees air. So i tried to do my arms, the second i tried the machine where you pull the bar…
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i need real organic brand foods
i try my absolute hardest to eat organic and as many of you know there are a lot of companies that claim to be "organic" . So if you could please list the Organic brands you use, that you KNOW are organic, that would be verrryy helpful to me. my list that im not sure of is; Earth Bound Organinc farm Natures promise amy's…
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i have a short torso. i need to make it look more curvy
im 5"5 120lbs 120 y/o female. Compared to my legs my torso is really short, so i have to wear my jeans lower to make my torso look longer, in the pic im wearing my jeans lower, you can’t really tell (because im not toned) but my hip bones do come up higher than my jeans do. BUT when i work out it tends to really emphasize…
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has anyone tried 9Round Fitness & Kickboxing?
did you like it? i want to take a kick boxing class maybe 2 times a week but still do cardio and strength training on the days im not doing it. Has anyone tried this gym? Did you like it?
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how do you keep up with MYP over the weekend?
i eat very healthy during the week, workout every day. Then the weekend comes and i find myself eating crap food and not exercising. I stay within my calories but im not getting enough protein, fats ECT. Then i have the worst stomach pains on Monday from all the bad food i ate over the weekend. You think the stomach pain…
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sore legs, help
i have been running for 3 weeks now, my legs never really hurt ( maybe the first two days) i was a little sick yesterday but felt i could still workout, only ran for 5 mins and walked for 15mins ( really fast walk), mostly did strength training but this morning my right calf is killing me. So i read that using peppermint…
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im sick but i still want to workout?
i have been working out for 3 weeks now, 5-6 days a week for an hour each day doing cardio and strength training. Yesterday i noticed i was getting sick so i didn't work out but i don't know how long i can go with not working out. I was told that working out a little bit might help get this cold to go away. So i have a…
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im not hungry but i NEED to eat
so i am sick and nothing sound good at all, im not hungry, just thirsty. i have gotten almost no nutrition today so i was thinking about eating a protein bar? It’s the cliff body builder ones, it has 20g of protein, 230 sodium, 31g carbs, 200g potassium, 20 sugars, 8g of fat, it also has a lot of minerals. So since i need…
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what does "bumb" mean?
i keep seeing people comment on others questions saying "bump" what does it mean?
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what are some quick and easy lunches?
this week i have been eating within my calories (im under a tiny bit), sugar, protein( i eat more than MFP suggests for protein) so im not over any intakes. BUT for lunch i have been eating Amy's gluten free mac n cheese. it has 16g of protein, 16g fat, 400 calories 6g of sugar, 86 carbs 640g sodium (ouch) . Along with a…
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my arch hurts sometimes?
it has only happed once this week, but when im running i feel this burning sensation in the arch of my right foot and i have to stop running for a min or two. Once i go back to running it hurts maybe for a second then goes away. I USED To have a bad run, i was running with my heels, now i run and land on the balls of my…
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what are some good slow cooker meals
long story short i have very limited time to make food after i get home from the gym. I go to work at 7am leave at 5pm, get home from work at 6pm workout until 7-ish pm, then go to bed at 9pm. i need some slow cooker meals, please :) i like almost all meat, besides pork, but maybe i don't like it becuase it was never made…
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what is gelatin?
i try very hard to eat organinc but im still new to it. So i came across gelatin and read that is pure protein? but some are saying its only for sore joints? so now im confused. is it organic? gluten free? what is it used for?
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need some helpful friends!
Hello! My name is Sam im 20 years old 120lbs 5"6 im not trying to lose weight, more so be healthy. I have always been naturally thin so when i don't work out i tend too look too thin, but im never underweight.. I currently workout 5-6 days a week for an hour each day. I work as an Inside Sales rep at a big company; I drive…
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i lost 4lbs and i don't know how?
Hello, im a 20 y/o female 120lbs 5"5. i have always been naturally thin, sometimes too thin looking but never underweight ( I had no muscle). So i started off at 118lbs 3 weeks ago, and after a week and a half of working out i gained 5 lbs., it was all muscle not fat (im guessing because muscle weights more and how could i…
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food that are high in protein?
MFP is saying I only need 68g of protein and im confused? i workout 5-6 days a week an hour each day, strength training and cardio. im 5"6 120lbs 20 y/o female who just wants to get toned / healthy, i am training for a half marathon next sumemr..I need some suggestions on food/ meals that are high in protein? i don't like…
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im eating too mcuh sugar, but.....
MFP says im eating too much sugar, but pretty much all (give or take 5g)of my sugar comes from the fruit i eat and some veggies, so its natural sugar. Does it still mean it’s bad for me to be eating more than recommended? For example mine says 39g of sugar every day and today so far i have had 49g. for example, all of my…
