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FitBit Zip will not sync with MFP
It was working fine yesterday. I disconnected the sync on both sites and reconnected and still nothing. Anyone else?
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Ladies: How much do you gain around that time of the month?
I generally make it a rule not to weigh myself 3 days before or into my period, but out of curiosity, I did this morning. Of course, I was a bit bummed out to see I was 3lbs heavier than my last check-in....
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Good, low-cal snacks for an energy boost?
What are some good ones for the middle of the day? I find I crash around 4 all the time.
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Best Exercise Videos for Small Space
Hey everyone, I am a New Yorker dealing with the confines of big city real estate. I'm looking for some really great exercise videos that I can do in a pretty small space....Any tips? Thanks!
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What's the one thing you refuse to give up?
I know this has probably been done before...but in your diet journey, what's the ONE thing you absolutely refuse to cut out as far as food? For me, it's Half and Half in my coffee.
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Can you change your original weight on MFP?
I started MFP about a year ago, and thought I lost weight, I gained it back, and then some. I'd like to track my progress from my current weight. Is this possible?
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Battling PMS (Please, More Snacks)
Hey everyone. Well, ladies, really. Totally PMSing right now, and when that's the case, I always am craving food. I just want to eat everything under the sun! Cheese, bread, etc. Any tips for some filing snacks or thing I can eat throughout the day that are low-cal and will help curb my appetite during that time of the…
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Earth Shoes?
Hey everyone, Have any of you tried Earth Shoes, the ones with the reverse incline? I'm wondering if they'll help me with my posture. Also, I have flat feel, so I'm wondering if they'll work for me. Most people say for flat feet the heel should be raised....
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Best Core Exercises--Back and Leg Problems
Hey everyone, So I have been having some back and leg problems and have just been prescribed anti-inflammatories for the next month. I will also be having to see a physical therapist. My doctor said I should definitely concentrate on some core exercises as well, particularly pilates....do you all have any suggestions for…
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Cooked oil vs. Uncooked...any scientists?
OK, if I roast veggies with olive oil, does it all get absorbed into the veggie, or does some of it evaporate? Does its calorie content change?
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What's the difference between "light" and "vigorous" effort
I'm not sure ever how to classify what I'm doing. What sorts of chores would you put into each?
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Shirataki Tofu....Thoughts?
I used it for one of the Hungry Girl recipts (Fettucine Hungry Girlfredo) and I was underwhelmed. Thank god they didn't taste how they smelled...but I had trouble with the texture. Anyone have any good experiences?
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Unexpected NSV :)
So during my lunch break today, I decided to go on a brisk walk. Not only did I get a good burn, I ran into a friend who I didn't realize works in my neighborhood. Since the weather is so nice, we have a lunch break this Wednesday under the Brooklyn Bridge. If I'd just eaten in the office, that never would have happened :)
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Coffee.
I remember reading in "Skinny *****" that coffee actually halts the fat burning process. Does anyone have information that is for or against this? I mostly drink green tea, but I started drinking coffee when I was fourteen and still treat myself with it sometimes!
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Feeling a bit defeated...
I checked the scale this week and I went up a pound! But two days ago it said I'd lost a pound. Am I flip flopping? Is my scale working? I admit I did binge a little this weekend, but I did the same last weekend and still lost weight...
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Healthy Sushi Choices?
Hey everyone, Looking for some healthy sushi options at a lunch meeting I have. I usually like pan-fried pork gyoza and spicy tuna rolls, but I'm afraid those aren't very diet friendly....any ideas?
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Recording my Walks?
Hi everyone, I'm wondering if anyone is in a similar situation as me and what they've done. I have listed myself as "sedentary" because I work at an office job and am seated most of the day. However, I'm also a New Yorker and I walk about 20-40 minutes every day. I've been timing my walks and adding them to my diary on top…
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Best Time of Day to Weigh in?
Hey everyone, I'm just wondering what is the best time of day to weigh yourself? I know our weight fluctuates throughout the day, and can get confusing. So what's the most accurate? I usually do it first thing in the morning, but I notice if I wait until the afternoon, I go up a little bit. I just want to make sure I'm…
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Low Calorie but FILLING?
Hey everyone, I feel like I'm never quite full these days. Can anyone suggest some snacks or meals that are filling but also low in calories?
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Too much protein?
Hey hey, What are the adverse affects of going over on protein? I know I can utilize it by exercising, but today I"m over by approx. 9 grams.
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Low Sodium Snacks?
Hey everyone, Looking for suggestions for some low-sodium snacks. I'm a salt addict, and not really looking to replace my favorites with fruits. Anyone have some great suggestions that aren't too sweet?
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Trying hard not to weigh in too early.
So I've decided to make Mondays my weigh-in days. I'm a few days away and I just can't wait to see some change. I'm really having trouble NOT stepping on that scale too soon, because I want to see the best results possible. I actually measured my waist yesterday just to see if there's a change. I may have actually lose 1/2…
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What low-calorie foods have surprised you?
All this dieting and database searching has caused me to come across some low-calorie foods that I simply never knew were that low-fat/low-cal....Do any of you have some you'd like to list? For me: Sweet potatoes: only about 100 calories... Shrimp: only 3-12 calories a piece!
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Work Dinner Tonight! Help!
Hey everyone, Going out to dinner tonight (my boss is treating :) ). She knows I'm on a diet and purposely chose a place that's not pasta and cheese (like she normally does). We are going to a nice tapas place...but that probably means BREAD. I'm a bit concerned about my calorie intake tonight. Any tips? This is the main…
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Mini exercises...staying fit throughout the day....
Hey everyone, A lot of us have super busy schedules...and I'm wondering, when you can't set aside time to workout, what to you do to compensate? Any little mini-workouts? For me: Take the stairs at work (9 flights!): burns approx. 45 calories. Walking: this may not count, but I live in NYC and part of my commute is about…
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I'm new, be my friend!
Hello, I actually found out about this site when looking for some sort of progress counter through my iPhone. I realized I could also log into this site as well. I recently had a birthday (my profile picture is from then) and I realized that I want to stop shlubbing around and feeling unhealthy. I'd like to get to a weight…
