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Can someone tell me why... a water question!
I have increased my water intake to see if that will help me get off my plateau I seem to be living on... and now I am constantly thirsty. I am drinking at least 3 litres of water a day now and am still thirsty. I am feeling bloated but I heard that drinking water should help in with bloating. And to top it off my scale…
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What am I doing wrong?
Two years ago I successfully lost weight here using everything that mfp has to offer. I followed my calorie count, ate my exercise calories and was feeling really good. Then I hit a plateau that did not want to end despite upping my calories, lowering my calories, eating exercise calories, not eating exercise calories. The…
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Bodymedia and MFP (what to set calories at on MFP)
Just a quick question... what do I set my calories at on MFP? Do I keep them the same as what bodymedia suggests? I am slowly trying to figure this gadget out but want to work with the same numbers across the board. Thank you for any suggestions.
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Anyone having trouble syncing fitbit with mfp?
Hi, I was away for a couple days and wore my fitbit as per usual. I had no problem syncing before I went away but now (4 days later) when I press the button on mfp to sync it doesn't go to the fitbit allow page. What to do? :sad:
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Teff Flour and low in iron foods
I am very low in iron and it was suggested that I try teff flour. How do you use it and incorporate it into "normal" recipes? I am also looking for foods that are rich in iron. I would rather not rely on supplements only and what I am realizing everyday is that it is very important to feed your body with nutrients and real…
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Any women ever gain weight quickly with no explanation?
Two weeks ago I got on the scale and was up 10 lbs in just one week! I am at a loss as to what it could be. I generally eat well and exercise everyday... sometimes I will take a day off, but it is not common. I got on the scale this morning and have not lost any of it. But my scale does the fat % and I was shocked to see…
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Same old story...
Hi all, I really need some help! Since the beginiing of June my weight has been at a standstill and I don't know what to do. Please help! I am 5' 9" and pretty active. I work out almost everyday... I have been doing P90X since the beginning of May. I walk at a good pace 45 mins 4x/ week. I eat most of my exercise calories.…
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Alkaline foods?
I was at a natural food store on the weekend just checking things out and a woman was talking about the imporatance of being "Alkaline" and eating alkaline foods. Could someone please explain this to me? Or send me in a direction to find out more information. I don't want to mess up what has been working for me thus far, I…
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Please explain cals burned cardio vs. strength
I have a question about how to log the calories burned during strength training. Right now I am following the P90X program and am wondering sometimes if I am entering my calories burned properly. I understand wearing a HRM for cardio exercise but am stumped on how to actually calculate strength training. What I have been…
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Some ??? about P90X
I have a couple questions about it! I chose to follow the Lean program because that is what I am looking for, at least for the moment! I started April 2nd, so I am in week 2 now, survived week one! Yes, of the exercises are difficult! Today I burst out in laughter during "Superman/Banana" and kept thinking to myself "I am…
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P90X... can the exercises be modified?
I have noticed a lot of people having success with P90X and am interested in learning more and maybe doing it. I consider myself fairly active and in relatively good shape but I have a very arthritic knee that hinders a lot of activites that I can do. I just completed JM's 30 Day Shred and modified some of the exercises so…
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What if anything are you going to differently in March?
Today being the last day of February and we are having a snow day.... when does spring time start? I guess March is coming in like a lion. Does tht mean that it will leave like a lamb? Here's to hoping since we have no control over the weather. But we can control what we do on our journey to great health and losing weight.…
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Heart Rate Monitor with GPS
I have been seriously thinking of buying a HRM but I walk a lot (Urban Poling/ Nordik Walking) and am wanting something that will also keep track of distance and pace. Does anyone know if such a thing exists? Thank you for any input. Christina
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First NSV!
Today I was working out with the EA Sports 2 nine week challenge and dread when I see "reverse crunches".... today I did all 10 without putting my feet down once! It is a small victory, but a huge one for me to share because my area of my body that I dislike the most is my stomach. I frequently joke that God forgot to give…
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Do I really need a heart rate monitor?
Hi, I have been reading several posts about calories burned and using a heart rate monitor. I am in good health, a little on the heavy side, but fixing that and am pondering getting a heart rate monitor to know how many calories I burn. But at the same time I think that just moving my body (which I avoided at all costs…
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Anyone ever tried the vibrating machines?
I was at a home show last year and stepped on a vibrating machine that is supposed to help with health. It is said that a half an hour of exercise can be replaced by standing on this machine for just 10 minutes! Sounds a little quick- fix to me. I live in Ottawa, ON Canada and there is a "gym" that just has this. Some…
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Help! I ate too much salt!
I thought I was doing a good thing by buying Edamame beans (in the pods)- a great source of protein. A friend told me to steam them and pour some salt on them then bite out the beans from the pod. They were great but I didn't realize how much salt I put on them... and now I have had a litre of water to help with my thirst,…
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Know any supplements for arthritis?
Hi, I have an arthritic knee and am wanting to know if anyone has tried any supplements that have made a difference. I have tried Glucosamine and Chondriton (sp?) with no relief. Now that I am getting more active I have more swelling and pain. I have been told I am a candidate for knee replacement but would rather no go…
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Has anyone done the EA Active Sport 2?
Hi! I have been thinking of buying the EA Active Sport 2 for the Wii to get some exercise. I have seen posts on here for challenges, and I was thinkiing it would be a great motivator. I have never done a challenge before but think this is the year for me to take the bull by the horn. Seize the day!
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Any 40+ year olds wanting to support each other?
Hi! I am a 42 Mom of one, works full time (a day/ rotation at a hospital) and realized my eating was out of control! I was thin once, lost 50 lbs 12 years ago. And magically it found me again! So I am going to lose it again this year... but I need help. My family is super supportive, which I really appreciate. Anyway, I am…
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Enough is enough in Ottawa, ON
Well, I am back at! I am at a loss as to what to do! Any ideas and suggestions of what has worked for others in losing weight successfully. I am a weight loss failure. Please help!
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back in the saddle!
Hi Everyone, I think I have finally figured it out.... this is a journey and not a destination! I kind of let life get in the way and of course when that happens everyone's needs become the priority and I tend too be at the bottom of the pile. Yesterday I cleaned up my eating, started writing what I am biting and already…
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New Year... new me!
Hi Everyone, I fell off the lifestyle change band wagon back in the fall. But am back on it. Started yesterday and feel great with my food choices and getting in exercise again. Anybody else in the same position? kkmama
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Here I am again...
Hi Everyone, With summer came a lot of treats and fun times. And along came several pounds that seem to have found a new home around my middle! It is a new school year so I am thinking I better get back at it, since I want to learn to down hill ski this year and I need to be fitter than I am right now... I know I will have…
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Urban Poling
Hi Everyone, I went to a demo a month ago about nordic walking/ Urban Poling and fell in love with it. I have already noticed a difference in my waist as you really swing your arms and plant the poles down. I find it very rhthmic and have found that I have added a lot of speed into my walk, which helps shed the calories.…
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Frustrated!!!
Hi Everyone, I am having an issue right now. I have been eating clean, watching what I am eating, not depriving myself, although sometimes I have let's say a "heavy hand" when putting dinner on the plates... but generally I feel like I am doing the right thing and eating well. But I have weighed myself only once in the…
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Tickers
Hi, I am having trouble getting my ticker/ signature to show up when I am posting. Please share your knowledge! I am not very computer savvy, let's say! kk
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Help... I need clarification
Hi Everyone! I am stumped and do not fully understand the whole starvation thing. I put down that I want to lose 1.5 pounds a week, which has me eating 1600 calories a day. Then I used the tool to calculate the basal metabolic rate which said I need to eat 1780 a day. Which do I follow? Also I worked out today like a mad…
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Feeling blue
Hi, I was so gung ho when I started here, making sure that I ate almost all of my calories and getting in some form of exercise everyday, even a great walk! But the last two days I have been extremely busy. I am finishing my degree, something I wish I had completed 20 years ago, but am now writing my last two exams this…
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Food, I don't get it, please help!
Hi ! I am pretty new around here and am having a difficult time with my eating. I feel I am making good choices, but I have gained a pound already and it has been only 4 days. I thought I would jump on the scale to see how I am doing, get some direct feedback and I was not happy. I worked out like crazy on Friday, did a 6…
