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how often do you weigh in?
the times when i have been at my worst, i used to weigh myself up to a dozen times every single day and it drove me mad watching the numbers change so drastically. nowadays i dont weigh everyday mostly because i am quite repulsed by myself and seeing the number depresses me. i am really hoping that 2014 is the year i can…
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Modeling questions
i have a new interest in modeling. not really in the sense that i would like to become a model, but just curious about how things work when they hire people. i'm not super tall about 5'6''. i know that generally the measurements wanted for models are around a 24 inch waist and 34 inch hips, but thats for girls who are at…
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Why do lentil nutrition labels vary so much?
This is really frustrating to me because I am never sure how many calories i should be counting. I bought a bag of generic green lentils at the store a while ago. On the label, it says that a serving of 1/4 cup dry lentils is 70 calories. Then a couple weeks ago I bought a bag of green lentils at Trader Joe's, and the…
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starvation mode?
i am SO overwhelmed by all the mixed information about the supposed 'starvation mode.' it seems like nowadays people just throw the phrase around without really knowing what it means. i am still at a loss for understanding exactly what it is, also. i always thought the basic formula for weight loss was burning off more…
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Vegan protein sources that are not too high in fat?
So I have a hard time finding solid protein sources as a vegan. I eat a lot of peanut butter but i know that's not the healthiest thing because it has much more fat than it does protein. i'm not too fond of all those fake burger-type products because of the fillers in them. i want to start maybe trying to cook more with…
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Trouble with eating too much after lunch. Help?
Hi there. So i'm kinda new to MFP. I've had an account before for a long time but i wouldnt use it regularly. So I made a new one and I want to try and use it every day in the new year. My goal is to lose about 25-30 pounds. I dont really have a goal date but I'd like to lose at least half of that by April, and then lose…
