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I'm back...again!
I had come back to exercising about 2 months ago..but didn't want to count all my calories again. Well, I only lost about 4 lbs in that time, and decided I should probably be counting what I eat, and exercising too. Last year, I got frustrated, because I just couldn't lose anymore and get to my goal weight. I had lost…
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I'm back!
I've been gone since May from Fitness pal. I had stopped going to the YMCA (actually cancelled my membership--because we thought hubby may lose his job). Well, turns out he didn't...but in the mean time, with all the stress in our life I gained 10 lbs back. I have been so depressed about it--my clothes---which were getting…
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Question about my progress....
Ok, I have been doing MFP for 3 months now (as well as eating better and exercising). I am continuing to lose in inches, but still not much in pounds. So far I am at: Thighs- lost 2" Hips - lost .5" Tummy- lost 4.5" Calf- lost 1" Weight - lost 6 pounds If I have lost that much in inches, shouldn't I have lost more weight…
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10 year Anniversary!
Tomorrow 5/23 is my 10 year wedding anniversary :heart: . Seems hard to believe! But I am still very in love with my husband today as I was 10 years ago...probably more so! We met in highschool, I was a freshman and he was a senior. I had a major crush on him, but we never dated, only remained really good friends. Then, 3…
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For those with a HRM..which is more accurate?
Ok, so I read all the time, those of you who got a HRM, say that the gym machines are way off in their total calories burned. My question is, how does MFP rank? For example, do you see that the gym machines are closer to what your HRM says, or is MFP closer? My gym elliptical says I burn 270 calories in 31 minutes, but on…
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HRM...
I was just wondering if you had to use the chest strap with the Polar HRM? I would love one where I could just wear the watch. Does that exist? If so, is the monitor more accurate when you wear the chest strap or does the watch do just as good a job. I am really ready to buy one, I don't need a fancy one, but I would like…
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back from vacation...
Well, I'm back from my 3 day get-a-way! It was so much fun, and much needed! We were on the go for 3 days straight, which made it really hard to figure how many calories I was burning each day. I did get to the exercise room 1 morning, but their eliptical machine was different than the one I am used to using, and my leg…
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Added a picture to my profile
Just wanted to introduce my girls! Someone had requested to see a pictures of my twins, here they are! Emma (the blonde) and Hannah (the brunette). They were born 5 minutes apart, but still have different birthdays---because it was over the midnight hour. Hannah has been a type 1 diabetic since she was 18 months old. Both…
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Going on Vacation--Need advice!
I am going on a three day weekend get-a-way and I am trying to decide whether or not I should keep counting calories or if I should just "blow it" this weekend. I have been so good for 6 weeks now (never once going over the alloted calories), so now I find this to be a hard decision. What have you all done when you go on…
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Still only losing inches---
Ok, I am in my 4th week now of exercising everyday and staying within my calories range. I have only lost about 2 lbs but I am definately losing more in inches. Which of course I am also happy about! I lost 3" around my tummy, and about 2.5" around my thighs (which I could notice when trying on clothes at the store…
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I LOVE MFP!
Ok, I just have to say, I just love this site! I tried a couple of others, but found my home here. It is so easy to use and you guys have been so helpful! The information I have gotten here has been so great! Also, I am a very organized person, and this is the first time I have put myself on a diet. I love that I can still…
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Starvation mode....
Ok, so I completely understand the whole starvation idea if we do not eat our exercise calories. I LOVE that we get to eat them! Most nights I end up with 100-150 calories left that go uneaten. Is that ok, or do I really need to cover EVERYTHING so I don't go into starvation? I know that the machines calorie count is…
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Weigh in day!!
I weigh in once a week on Mondays. I started the program (exercise and counting calories) three weeks ago. The first two weeks I was so disappointed and my weight seemed to be staying the same. Well, all during this week, I could almost feel the changes taking place in my body. I was hoping that for sure I would lose some…
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Adding a meal to your daily report
I have created some meals in my profile, but can't figure out how to add the to a specific day. Can anyone help?
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Just starting out, now I'm sick!
I'm so frustrated! I just finished my third week of going to the gym 4 days a week and counting my calories, and now I am down today with the respirtory flu! GRRRRRRR! So, now I have to eat a lot less today, because usually I also get to eat my exercise calories....and there is no way I will be exercising in the next few…
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losing more than 1lb a week
I see from another post (how much as everyone lost) that lots of you are losing more than 1lb a week. What is your secret? I just started 2 weeks ago, and I have lost 2 pounds. I'd love to lose faster as summer is coming quickly! My goal is to only get down 25 -30 pounds. Is this possible by June? Do you eat less or…
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heart rate monitor
Where are you guys getting the heart rate monitor that also caluclates calories burned? I'd like to get my hands on one!
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weight of spaghetti noodles?
I am having spaghetti for supper tonight. It says on the package that 2oz is one serving. Well, I don't have a scale at my house, so can someone tell me how many cups that translates to? Thanks so much!
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Heart rate while exercising
I was just wondering if there is a chart somewhere that tells you want a "safe zone" is for your heart rate while exercising? I weight 169 and am 5ft 7" tall and 31 years old. When I Jog on the elliptical macine my heart rate can get up to 156...is this too high...or is is still safe? While I'm on the stationary bike, with…
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Walking while pushing 70lbs in a stroller
I just took a 30 minute walk pushing a double stroller with a 2 year old and 5 1/2 year old (equaling about 70lbs). I'm sure I burned more calories than if I had just walked it myself. Is there anyway to figure it more acturately?
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Question about Fish
I am new to the calorie counting, and to eating healthy. I have a question about frozen fish. I got some gortons battered fish (in the frozen department). I just stuck them in the oven to bake. How nutritious is frozen fish? I know you are supposed to eat fish every week for the Omega stuff, but is that also in frozen…
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Microwave Popcorn
I know, this is not a healthy snack, but it is my downfall! Anyway, I am new to calorie counting, and I am confused by the package. It says, 2 tbsp unpoped is 210cal. and 1 cup popped is 40 cal. Why do the measure the calories in an unpoppped bag? Which number to I go by? Obviously I eat it popped, but is it really only 40…
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Calories Earned
I burned 280 calories today exercising, but on my food log it says I earned 400 with exercise? Why is there a difference?
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measuring salad dressing
How many tbsp are in 1 packet of salad dressing (ranch). On this site, it measures dressing by packets...why not by tbsp?
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Measuring yourself
Is there a place on this site to keep track of your body measurements? Like, stomach size, thigh size? Just wondering!
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New to this site and to Calorie Counting
I have a few questions. I am a stay-at-home mom, who had twin girls 51/2 years ago. I have never needed to go on a diet, as I have always been thin....until I became a stay-at-home-mom. I seemed to snack a lot more and not on healthy foods! Well, over the last 5 years I have slowly gained about 25-30 unwanted pounds. I…
