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Favorite go-to meals?
My favorite, right now, is jasmine rice, ( which I cook a big pot of at the beginning of the week ) avocado, black beans and a big dollop of garlic humous on top
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Hi There - Ready for reset
Hello and thanks for reading :flowerforyou: Ive had a little success and a lot of confusion around how much I should be eating. I am 167 and 5' 7 Scooby puts my BMR at 1464 and TDEE at 2013, which seems to fit my fitbit's calculations. ( It has me burning anywhere from 1900 - 2400 depending on activity that day. My weight…
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Go-To Beauty/Grooming product?
I'm a make-up artist by trade and love getting dressed up/made-up. I'm living in a very small town now, I'm a busy mom and try to workout quite a bit, so don't really have a reason to even put on mascara most days. I'd love to know what your favorite go-to products are? ( Men too ) Mine: Benefit Hoola Bronzer ( SO pale! )…
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Build your own Squat Rack?
Have any of you had any experience or success building your own squat rack for at home lifting? If so, recommendations? Designs you like? Thanks :flowerforyou:
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What's in your bag? Personal/Gym Bag
Purse: Lipstick Wallet Protein bar Gym Bag : ( before I worked out @ home ) Towel Water Gym shoes
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Your Screenname...
How did you come up with your screen name / user name? Mine is pretty straight forward, however I see some really different names and wonder where they came from :happy:
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What's for dinner tonite?
Hi ! I'm in a serious rut. Looking for some ideas. I'm curious as to what you all are cooking for dinner? Thanks :happy:
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Deadlifts and Squats
Good Morning! Im compiling a strength and lifting routine today and have a question regarding squats and deadlifts. Does personal preference come into play when choosing, say, between a clean deadlift or Stiff-legged? I've watched demos and there are slight differences and conflicting opinions on the sites. And squats, I…
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Hill Walking/High Incline on Treadmill
I was wondering, does hill walking, or setting my treadmill to the highest incline, count as a resistance or muscle building excersize? My common sense says it must because my legs burn but everything I ever read about treadmilling says its strictly cardio. Thank you for your responses in advance, any input would be very…
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Sample Lifting Routine?
I purchased a weight set and workout mat and have been researching on bodybuilding.com for lifts and excersizes to do. Its a little overwhelming because I have yet to find a beginners workout. What are your favorite and most effective, muscle building moves? I have been doing 3 x6 and 1-12 for the 3 I have learned so far.…
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Do you have a workout song that really gets you going?
Im more of a classic rock kinda girl but when im working out, I like have these pumping on my mp3. I find I can put in the extra effort, push a little harder, step it up a little faster or do one more set :happy: * Work B---h by Brittany Spears * Cant Believe it - by Flo Rida * Crazy - Pitbull What are yours?
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Evening Eating Weakness !!
I am finding I have no problem eating healthfully, lots of fruit, veggies etc all day, being active and accountable, but as soon as 7 pm comes I feel almost obessed with food. All of a sudden EVERYTHING looks delicious, and it becomes a willpower struggle!. I would like to know if Im alone in this or have you experienced…
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Using Dumbells/Weights while on treadmill
Can anyone give me some info on whether or not using weights and/or dumbells ( 10-12lbs ) while on treadmill is a good idea? Forgive me is this is redundant or ignorant but Im new and any info would really help me out ~ Thanks so much!
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Ketogenic-low carb diet??
I was up the whole night researching ( lol ok googling ) diets that look like I may be able to follow them. The Ketogenic one looks appealing. Im going to try it short term because I can only imagine what the high fats will do to my cholesterol etc. For those who haven't read about it, it works on the theory that if you…
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Travel Advice with Keto Eating?
Im leaving on Wednesday for a 7 day trip and Im feeling a little worried. Im really good with my keto at home and do most of my own cooking. I haven't even tried take-out yet etc yet in my 2 weeks on. Have you travelled and been able to stick to plan? I have no desire to fail, it means the world to stay committed, as best…
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Lets get real - advice on caloric intake
Good morning... Ive been doing some reading on daily caloric intake and 1200 is getting a huge rap. I am currently at a stall. Of course I was thrilled when I lost the original 10 lbs but not a budge of the scale in a week. Now - I KNOW about being patient and doing this 100%, but Im really beginning to think Im not eating…
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Travel Advice with Keto Eating?
Im leaving on Wednesday for a 7 day trip and Im feeling a little worried. Im really good with my keto at home and do most of my own cooking. I haven't even tried take-out yet etc yet in my 2 weeks on. Have you travelled and been able to stick to plan? I have no desire to fail, it means the world to stay committed, as best…
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Keto - Wheat intolerance?
I was thinking....and forgive me if this is in any way repetitive. I searched and couldn't find an answer on the forums here. Is it an allergy per se, or intolerance, do you think, that makes us lethargic and sleepy when we consume a carb/bread/wheat diet? I am still in awe over all the clarity and energy I have by…
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zzzzzz Mornings?
I am so full of energy and don't nap or "chill" anymore because this way of eating fuels me so perfectly, however, my mornings are tough. Does anyone else feel absolutlely zonked in the morning before they eat breakfast? Im on day 11 of keto. Is it just an adaptation thing? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss…
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coffee whitener - sugar free
Im wondering if reduced sugar international delight is safe for my keto? It has glucose, but I think a small amount. Would it be ok in small amounts just to flavor my cream? Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
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HIGH CARB Contraband...need support
My moms BF just dropped off my favorite treats, cinnamon buns. They have sat there all day, gave one each to the kids and I cant keep my mind off of it. Im in full ketosis and worked so hard the last 10 days to get where Im at. Please remind me what will happen if I eat one? It will knock me out of ketosis right? Im not…
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Can someone explain carbs vs net carbs?
Ive been researching, reading, tweaking, living, breathing keto for the last 8 days and Im unable to figure out what NET CARBS are? Am I missing something and its right under my nose? Ps Today is day 8 and I feel very good. I seemed to have ( for the most part, aside from a cold ) pushed through the unpleasant non-stop…
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YESSSSSSSS!!!!
Whoo hoo Happy Dance! 3 lbs down !!!!!!!!!!!!! Its a VERY big deal to me. Ive not budged a stinking pound in 2 months! If its water, Im totally ok with that, its just a positive start :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile: Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Calorie Counter
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Day 4- After dinner weakling!
Good morning everyone :smile: It is day 4 of trying to switch over to Keto. If you look at my diary, I tend to do pretty well throughout the day, its the after dinner hours that seem to throw the game off. Im going to really give it my all, all day today. Am I alone in the evening battle? Look forward to to your responses,…
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Sweetener on Keto?
Ive heard conflicting info on this. Can I use Truvia to sweeten? or is that a no-no? Thanks! Created by MyFitnessPal.com - Free Weight Loss Tools
