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The smaller I get, the hungrier I get!
I'm not asking for help or anything, just wondering if other people can relate to this: The less I weigh, the hungrier I feel, the more I eat and the slower I lose those last few pounds. I know it's ideal to increase calories, lose at a slower pace, and ease my way into maintenance; but I never expected my body to…
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Info about weight lifting?
In a few years I will be able to start a gym regimen and would like to do some weight lifting for strength. Can anybody point me in the direction of some reliable, fact-based websites about beginner weight lifting? Or some good up- to-date books? I'd like to educate myself ahead of time. Thanks! :]
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Not giving a wedding gift??
A friend of ours is getting married on Sunday and he let us know that they are not registered for gifts, they are just asking for cash to start saving for a house. He has owed $250 to my boyfriend for the past year and after saying he would pay him back numerous times, continues to not do so. My boyfriend has given up…
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Best way to estimate TDEE?
I switched departments at work and I am now super active (briskly walking 8-12 miles a day on top of lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying 10-50lbs frequently). For the past few months, I have not been logging accurately. I end up stuffing my face at the end of the night because I feel super hungry and despite this, I…
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Any good brussel sprout recipes??
I haven't had them in years and my mother would always just steam them. Pretty dull. I like them, but I think I'd like something a bit more exciting than bland, green balls. :\ i'm definitely trying this: http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/roasted-brussels-sprouts-apples-10000001932673/ But I'd love some more ideas. :]
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The FLUFFIEST homemade cupcakes ever. . .
. . . and the lightest, not-too-sweet frosting. It took me a while to perfect this recipe, but I want to share it because they are so darn incredible. People sometimes don't believe they are homemade and my coworkers practically beg me to bring some in. The cupcake: 170 cals 2 g protein 8 g fat 24 g carb negligible fiber.…
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Last week I walked. . . . 39 miles.
I bought a pedometer, adjusted the settings for myself and wore it to work all week. On top of work, I also walk to places in town on the weekends instead of driving. I really didn't realize I was quite that active. Holy crap!! I feel accomplished! :drinker:
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Taking a Break from Losing Weight-Thoughts?
I was thinking of maintaining for about a month to give my body a break from losing weight. I've been in a catabolic state since October and lately all my brain seems to want me to do is EAT. If my brain is pushing me to eat, I feel like I should listen to it and feed myself at maintenance. Is there any evidence to show if…
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Because we aren't adults or anything. . . . (rant)
We have three stations that the my two coworkers and I share. We do slightly different things at each station and the boss doesn't think it's fair to have one person stuck at the worst spot and another stuck at the easiest. It has always been this way, this is nothing new. I broke my leg and was out of work for two months.…
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I beat late night snacking!
I see a lot of people asking how they can stop snacking at night and I thought that my experience may be helpful to some people, so I'm sharing it. While eating late at night does NOT make you gain weight (for real, I promise!!), for some people doing so can cause them to eat a lot more calories than they intend. Before…
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Alfredo Mac and Cheese
12oz (350g) uncooked of elbow macaroni 15oz jar of alfredo sauce 8oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded 1tsp ground black pepper 1tsp salt 1/4tsp ground cayenne pepper 1/2tsp ground nutmeg 1/2tsp oregano 1/2tsp basil 1/2tsp parsley Cook macaronin until al dente, drain and pour back into pot. Toss spices into shredded cheese…
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NSV!!!! My boots fit!
I was getting ready to go out this morning and when I put my awfully salt-stained snow boots on, I realized that they are no longer snug around my calves! And my favorite shirt that always hugged my curves so flatteringly. . .just kind of hangs on me and makes my body look like a rectangle instead of an hourglass. And the…
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People who have been in maintenance for a while. ..
I'm getting used to logging my food daily and it's making weight loss incredibly easy for me but I'm worried about once I reach maintenance. I would prefer not to log in every single day of my life and log my foods. Do you get used to your new way of eating and just keep an eye on the scale, or do you still log food daily?…
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Who is your biggest supporter?
I see a lot of people posting about unsupportive people in their lives who make their goals more difficult to achieve. Who are the supportive people in your life? My boyfriend is awesome. He's even offered to buy me new clothes here and there since I'll be in school starting February with reduced hours at work. He used to…
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Suggestions for Protein Powder?
Which brands should I look into if I want to avoid a chalky or gritty texture? It would also be awesome if it was tasty.
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Spanking Children
I would really like it if people could share opinions about this without bashing each other and arguing. Please, please, PLEASE?? Friend A doesn't spank her son. Personally, I agree with her decision for a multitude of reasons. FriendB said to me, "Can you BELIEVE that she never disciplines him? How is he so well-behaved?"…
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A question for vegetarians....
My younger sister has been a vegetarian for 2 years now and she told me that she's been having serious cravings for meat lately. I suggested she join MFP to track her protein and told her I would find out if anybody could suggest any tips for her. Has this ever happened to you? What supplements do you use to ensure you get…
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My boobs shrunk!
This is an awesome NSV for me. I had gained so much weight that sleeping on my stomach became uncomfortable... but due to asthma, sleeping on my back is difficult and I have trouble falling asleep on my side. I can finally sleep on my stomach without discomfort!! I am so happy.... :drinker:
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Do I NEED to Lift?
I see a lot of people on here talking about losing LBM along with fat and advising people to lift while they lose to prevent a loss of LBM... but if I do a lot of heavy lifting during the day at work, I should retain the muscle that I have, correct? I work in a warehouse that sells after market power sports merchandise and…
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My first NSV!!!!! (sort of)
I was looking for a dress for our company Christmas party and I fell in LOVE with a beautiful navy dress with an ivory top. I went to try it on and realized it was mismarked. It was actually 2 sizes smaller than my dress size. I figured I would try it on anyway just in case... and it fit perfectly!!! I haven't been this…
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Change to "Lightly Active" or remain at "Sedentary?"
I've been out of work with a broken foot and have had my activity level set at sedentary. Even with that and more or less meeting my calorie goals for 1.5lbs per week, I have been losing closer to 2-2.5lbs per week. I return to work tomorrow but will be put to light duty so I am sitting; however, I will be using my arms…
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Possession, jealousy... what would you call this?
Other than crazy. :bigsmile: I catch my boyfriend checking out other girls from time to time and I don't really care. I'll point out good butts to him and say things like "yoga pants, ten o'clock!" But the second I catch a girl checking HIM out... I hate her. SO. MUCH. HATE. SO-MUCH! Because... How dare she! I feel like a…
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Got any pets??
I'd like to see pictures of them!! But really I just want an excuse to show off my fuzzies... :ohwell: This is Tybalt, my first rat. He is VERY old now and I don't know how he's still alive. He's almost 3 years old but I may have to have him euthanized before he makes it to 3. :cry: These little guys are Cato and Milosh.…
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Tips to make eating organic affordable? Pretty please?
Sometimes I break out in hives for no reason. No doctor I have been to has been able to diagnose me with anything. They just tell me to keep a food diary and cut out the trigger foods. They don't listen to me when I tell them it isn't triggered by any food. I switched to dye and fragrance free EVERYTHING. I used vinegar…
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I DID IT!!
The last time I weighed myself was mid-October and I weighed 196lbs (according to a calibrated scale at work!) I've been out of work with an injury and didn't have a scale. I lost my appetite due to some depression from being stuck on the couch all day so I didn't eat as much as I had been. Anyway, about two weeks ago I…
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Ideas for one day per week workouts?
I know, I know... if I REALLY wanted to work out I would MAKE it fit into my schedule... but you really don't understand. I'm recovering from a broken foot that has left me out of work so I can't do much right now and my doctor wants me to take it easy for a couple of months while the bone strengthens. By the time I am…
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Carb suggestions? Pretty please?? :)
Getting enough fat, protein and fiber is no big deal for me... but there really aren't a whole lot of carb-rich foods that I like (aside from cake, donuts, brownies, sugar, sugar, sugar...). I love oatmeal and english muffins are alright... but I'm getting REALLY tired of both of them. Any recipe suggestions with a higher…
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Consistently under 1200 but not hungry... thoughts?
Hello!! Last Wednesday afternoon I started a goal to lose excess weight and maintain healthy eating habits for good. Aside from day one, I only exceeded my 1200 calories once and that's just because I went out with friends and had 2 beers. Every other day I've been under but I don't feel hungry, I feel very satisfied and…
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Trying For a Healthy Relationship with Food...
Hello... I suffered from an eating disorder for a while in high school/early college. I was way too skinny and felt terrible about myself in so many ways. I went through counseling for a couple of years to sort some stuff out and it helped me to overcome my aversion to nourishing my own body. That sounds great and all, but…
