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Carbs go down saturated fat goes up, help!
My last blood test should my triglycerides up about 150 but my LDL and HDL are both good. So my doctor says cut the carbs down. I am very frugal with sugar but my carbs where averaging between 200 and 300 a day. So I am trying to get that down to about 150 a day by subbing more nuts, seeds, cutting out grains, etc. So my…
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Losing weight vs getting healthy
So I have lost over 100 pounds. At first I just cut calories and started exercising. My doctor did my blood at the beginning (just remember total cholesterol being over 200) and after losing about 50 pounds. I ended up with my cholesterol still being a bit high over all with numbers something like this: LDL 130, HDL 50,…
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What is for easter dinner?
I am making easter dinner for myself and my grown children. This year (well starting with last Thanksgiving) I have been healthy enough to make big dinners again after losting 100 lbs with MFP). And they are enjoying the wholesome cooking and their energetic Mom. So here is my list with sudo recipes. Sorry I eyeball…
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The Moment
OK, never posted anything here, never thought I would, never say never. I am down 80 lbs and broke down and went to Catherine's (loved their fit and quality) Plus size clothing store to get a couple of pants as I was down to 2 pair. Anyhow I bought them and after that realized I might not be able to go back to the store…
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Late bloomers to MFP
Ok, here I am 52 years young and on MFP. I was thin as a girl and into my early 20's. After 3 kids and never learning to eat right, exercise, and sleep well my highest weight was 298. I have been on MFP for a year and a couple and am finally getting this down. I eat right (for me that means whole foods, not proces),…
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Women and their cycles and weight loss
Ok, I have been at this for over a year now on mfp and have noticed a definite pattern in my weight loss. during the beginning of my cycle (first 14 21 days) I loss like mad between 8-12 pounds. Then for the last 10 - 14 days I stay the same weight wise or gain a pound or two. Now it all evens out nicely in the end...but…
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eating back your exercise calories - again!
Ok, I know a topic run into the ground...but. Here is my problem. I do not lose weight when I am eating back my exercise calories. I had not been losing weight at the 2 lbs per week (more like 1/2 lb a week or even none most weeks) for the last 2 months of last year. I eat well, keep up my nutrients. I am assuming (I know…
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going vegetarian
Hi All, I have done a lot of research in these 6 months since joining myfitnesspal and for me vegetarian seems the best way to go. I have heart disease in my family and that seems to be the best fit for a healthy lifestyle. Of course I am taking it in steps and immediately I am finding that it is a challenge to get my…
