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Need Advice on Body Fat Measuring
I have been stuck at the same weight for months, but I have been measuring so I have lost some inches. Now I have joined a gym and will be amping up my strength training routine in a major way just to change things up. That said, since the scale is not moving (which doesn't necessarily bother me), I would like another way…
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Curbing Hunger
Recently, I have seemed so HUNGRY. All the time. Of course, ladies have "hormonal challenges" with hunger, but I don't think that is the reason. I wonder if it is the cooler weather/change of seasons triggering something mentally.... Anyway, I have been trying to get my hunger pangs under control and figure out why I am so…
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Smoothies/Protein Shakes
As it gets hotter, I am less inclined to eat, esp. breakfast. But I love smoothies/protein shakes. Anyone have a recommendation for a high quality protein powder? And what do you mix with it? Or a low calorie/high fiber and protein smoothie? I usually need the fiber and/or protein to last me to lunch. Thanks for…
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Your Most Inspirational Workout Music!
I am looking for some new workout music so I want to know what everyone's most inspirational, "get you moving and can't stop moving" music is on your mp3/iPod. Think outside the box. Go old school. We all know Rihanna rocks but I would love to find something I haven't heard before. Here is my list: Feels Just Like It…
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Kettle Bell Workout----How Count??
I just purchased a low weight kettle bell and a kettle bell workout DVD. I don't see kettle bells listed under exercises here. How should I count? As general strength training? Cardio? Both? I don't have a HRM, btw.
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Love Dogs? Then Do Good While Working Out
This post isn't a question but a suggestion. I work for a humane society, and I would like to encourage fellow MFPers to consider volunteering to walk adult dogs/large puppies at your local shelter. Our adult dog walkers log anywhere from 2-6 hours when they come out to volunteer, and I cannot even imagine the miles they…
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Starting Strength Training...Recommendations??
I would like to start adding strength training to my exercise routine; however, I am just starting out and still pretty heavy and don't want to risk injury. There is not a gym near my home so I would like to find some beginner DVDs to use at home. Any recommendations?? FYI, I have limited space in which to work out, but I…
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VENT: Food Pushers & Passive Aggressive "Friends"
I have only been on this weight loss journey a few weeks, but I have chosen to be very quiet about it around everyone but my husband (outside of MFP, that is). Why? Because I find when you tell folks you are trying to lose weight, it's just, well, they irritate the crap out of you. Either they have to tell you all their…
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Low-Cal Snack Ideas
I am just starting on MFP and I need help with some ideas for low-calorie, NUTRITIOUS snacks that I can easily transport/keep at work. Like many people, I often have the late afternoon (4-6 pm) hunger pains. I know there are all kinds of 100 calorie "snack packs" but those foods seem so processed and I would like to have…
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Share Your BEST "Treat!"
What food item(s), savory or sweet, is your absolute best "treat" or "find" since starting MFP? It could be a recipe you created or found, or something you purchase ready-made, but it should be delicious (non-diet tasting) and satisfying (generous portion and/or very filling) but (relatively) low-calorie. Anyone who says…
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Machine vs. MFP
I have found there is a big difference between what my stationary bike says is calories burned and what MFP says. My bike has 10 different programs of varying intensity (all with hills of some level) and, in 30 minutes, I can usually bike approx. 10 miles. My bike says this workout usually averages around 230 calories;…
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Food Scales
I would like to purchase a food scale to weigh some of my foods for more accurate calculations. For those of you who have food scales, can you recommend one that you have used? I would like for it to be smaller (I don't have a large kitchen or much storage), easy to use, and affordable ($50 or under if possible). I am,…
