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Whats Your Favorite Juice Recipe?
This morning I made a concoction with what was already in my fridge....Kale, limes, cilantro, bananas, canteloupe, apples. I was trying to get rid of the kale. It was a little too sweet, but it got me thinking. I don't plan to make this a every day thing, but every so often I don't mind making myself a juice drink or…
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Fitbit or BodyMedia FIT?
I own a BodyMedia Fit, but I deactivated it a couple months ago. Currently, I am a lot less active than I used to be so I want to make sure I am eating the right amount of calories. I was wondering if I should get the Fitbit Flex when it comes out or reactivate my BMF. My only real issue with the BMF is the armband is a…
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How accurate is FitBit?
My boyfriend is trying to maintain weight, but HATES the idea of wearing the BodyMediaFit armband and doesn't like the monthly fee. He thinks its annoying. He can never figure out how much he should be eating every single day so I am thinking of buying him a FitBit.
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How much should I be eating?!?
My objective is to gain muscle and lose the squish while maintaining weight or gaining muscle weight. NROL4W says you should be eating 1.8 or 2 times RMR on workout days, which puts me at 2000-2200. And on no workout days you're supposed to eat 1.6, which puts me at 1780. According to my BodyMedia Fit, even on my rest days…
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Need more female friends who are MAINTAINING!
Hello there! I love the support I get from my current friends, but I noticed that I only have few female friends that are in the same boat as me, maintaining. It's was easy for me to lose weight, but almost impossible for me to maintain. So I need a little guidance. :smile:
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Flat Belly Foods
http://weightlossandtraining.com/flat-belly-foods Flat Belly Foods Getting a flat belly may seem like a difficult task, but it may be closer than you think. When it comes to strengthening and toning your midsection, you have to attack things from 2 fronts. First, you have to get serious about your exercise and fitness…
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Protein Bar Recipes...Anyone got a good one?!
Does anyone have any good recipes for making protein bars? I don't like the ones that are in the stores, and all the ones you can design online are expensive.
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4'11" BMR 1047...I am NOT starving myself
Why do people assume that I am trying to lose more weight than needed? I am short....nothing more than that. I like the way my body looks..I'm hovering in maintenance. No, I will not up my calories anymore than 1200 because maintenance is only about 1300. I post this because I know that there's got to be others out there…
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Allergy to Glycerin and/or Petroleum
So, I recently discovered that I have an allergy to glycerin and petroleum which apparently is in almost everything from processed food to the containers that food is in. That being said, is anyone else allergic to these things? If so, what does your diary look like? I am finding it hard to find anything to eat.
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Peanut butter prices skyrocketing
FYI http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/breaking/chi-peanut-butter-prices-skyrocketing-20111101,0,1645306.story Sharp increases in peanut butter prices have begun going into effect following one of the worst peanut harvests in decades. Kraft will raise prices for its Planters brand peanut butter by 40 percent starting…
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To All Trolls!
Please don't leave me! I enjoy your sarcasm and your blatant honesty. Without you, my day seems bleek. Love, Lenneah
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Can being too fat cost you a job? Yes.
http://www.chicagonow.com/chicagos-real-law-blog/2011/08/not-getting-a-job-because-you-are-fat-you-are-out-of-luck/#/ I thought this article was interesting....not fair, but nonetheless interesting.
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How many tattoos do you have?
Totally unrelated question to fitness or nutrition, but how many tattoos do you have? I have 3. A scorpian on my lower left ab, 6 japanese characters on my rib cage and a rosebud on my spine (no not a tramp stamp, its literally on my spine in the middle of my back)
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What have you learned from MFP?
I posted this on my page, but now I am curious about the rest of you. What have you learned from MFP? It can be anything from nutritional to what you learned about yourself. I have personally learned many things, but the one thing that sticks out the most is the realization that living a healthy lifestyle really is easier…
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Gojee.com
My friend suggested this site and its cool. It suggests recipes based on your likes and dislikes and what ingredients you already have in the house. http://www.gojee.com/
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Restaurants roll out 'healthier' kids' meal options
http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/food/stew/chi-restaurants-to-offer-healthier-kids-meals-20110713,0,4960814.story Just thought I should share this article in case you didn't know. More than 15,000 restaurant locations will roll out healthier kids' meal options as part of a new program called "Kids LiveWell," the…
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Which protein shake do you like?
I bought a whole bunch of protein shake samples online, but I haven't gotten them yet. I have run out of my Pure Protein- Frosty Chocolate and I'm quite tired of the flavor. I am planning on going to GNC tomorrow and buying a small tub to cover me until I get my samples. I'd like it to be low carb and great tasting. My…
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I don't NEED you, I just WANT you
What foods or treats, I should say, have you learned that you really don't need, you just want? For me...I have a couple. And these are foods that I would have nearly every day before joining MFP. Cookies....double fudge chocolate macadamia cookies to be exact. And I don't just mean one....I mean like five. At 450 calories…
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Preventing a plateau!?!?!
Like most people, I fear hitting a plateau. Currently, I am - 1. Zig zagging my calories 2. Upping my fiber to more than the amount listed on MFP 3. Drinking green tea 4. Exercising 6-7 times a week 5. Never eating fruit after 2 pm 6. Limiting my carbs to less than 100 grams a day All this and, I still have a feeling that…
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Anyone trying to lose "the last 10 pounds"
Well really....I only have about 2 pounds left (because I keep going up and down each day) but I know the last couple pounds are the hardest. Anyone else, "almost there"? I'd like to know what you are doing? I've noticed that the closer I am to goal and maintaining, I seem to fluctuate more.
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Looking for healthy restaurants in Chicago
Does anyone have any suggestions? I've been trying to add to my list. I know I can always find healthier choices on most menus, but I'm just curious to know if there were any places in the city that's healthier.
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Coworkers Leave Me Candy....GRRRR!
Before I say anything, I must preface that I work with ALL overweight people and I am by no means skinny, I am a healthy weight. Because I am the "skinny" one at work, my coworkers feel it is their duty to leave candy, popcorn, chocolate, etc at my desk in hopes I will eat it. I actually overheard two people talking about…
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Shirataki Noodles - 1 cup is 40 Calories and Low Carbs!
I have never had them but I saw this and now I am totally interested. http://www.drozfans.com/dr-oz-recaps/dr-ozs-advice/dr-ozs-advice/dr-oz-shirataki-noodles-greek-yogurt-onion-dip-recipe/
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Zig Zagging Calories
I used the calculator to see what mine would be, but I'm curious. Are these NET calories?
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What does a "Cheat Day" mean to you?
Do you eat more calories? Do you eat unhealthy foods? Do you not workout? A combination?!? My cheat day means I will still try and stay close to 1200 net calories but I will eat unhealthy foods. Today I am having a jibarito, 747 calories. For those who dont know what that is....its a sandwich that contains meat, tomato,…
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Trying To Burn Calories at a Desk Job
I need to find ways to burn extra calories during my work day since I have a desk job. Right now, all I can do is take the stairs from the 1st floor to the 11th floor when I get in, walk around the floor and during lunch go on walks. Does anyone have any suggestions on what to add?
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New Person
:smile: Hello....I don't normally join things like this, but I figure I need something to help me get on track. I'm female, 113 lbs, 4'11" and want to be back to about 103 lbs. I know its not a lot of weight to lose, but being a total foodie and living in close proximity to a plethora of great restaurants makes it nearly…
