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Tips for Major Bloating?
I have been extremely bloated for over a week--all of the classic symptoms (distended stomach, tightness, discomfort) plus it's that time of the month. I'm bloated from time to time, but not like this. Does anyone have any tried and true bloating remedies? I've tried everything from lots of water to peppermint tea to…
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Macros for low-er carbs?
Hi all, I’m trying to eat low-carb for the first time. I don’t want to do anything extreme, but lower than the classic 50%. Does anyone have any good recommendations for where to set Marcos for a 5’2”, 119 lb woman? I’m looking to lose a few pounds and to get used to a more low-carb lifestyle.
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"Lift Weights Faster" program by Jen Sinkler. Anyone do it?
I had a good friend who recommended this program to me after I stopped kickboxing (solo, not spar-style) at a studio. I LOVED it but it was way too expensive. So, in looking for another high-intensity but relatively quick circuit program my friend told me about this. It's downloadable with a ton of circuit training…
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Fitbit Calorie Adjustment
Hi All, I'm wondering what people do with their additional exercise calories on days where they haven't done an actual workout. I'm just curious because on days that I walk 10,000 steps without a workout, I'm given about 350 "exercise" calories, but without the Fitbit connected, I wouldn't have any additional calories.…
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Calorie Adjustment--Please Help
Hi All, I am new to my Fitbit Flex and I'm really confused about the Fitbit calorie adjustment related to MFP. Little background: I enabled negative calorie adjustments and I recently upped my activity to "Lightly Active". I'm 5'2" and 119-120 lbs--looking to drop a few to get back down to my "happy weight" of 114. I've…
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Hoping for some support
Hi Ladies, Let me start with a quick intro about myself. I'm 5'2" and currently around 118-119 lbs. I work out 4-5 days per week, alternating between jogging, Jillian Michael's interval training, light kettle bell training (also Jillian), and Tracy Anderson mat workout. I eat very well. I do not each junk or fast food,…
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New Flex User
Hi All! I recently got a Fitbit for Christmas and am excited to have it linked to MFP. I read through the forums and made some small adjustments like enabling negative calories, setting my activity level to sedentary, and I stopped logging step-based exercises like running. The only concern I have is how many calories I am…
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Boneless meat...converting ounces to cups
Hey everyone... I often see that a serving of boneless chicken, turkey, or fish is 4 oz. I know this measurement is all about weight, but I was wondering if anyone knew how many cups 4oz of boneless meat is....I always heard about 1/2 cup but I've never been quite sure....
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Cabbage Soup Diet Recipes?
Hi All, I'm doing the 7-day cabbage soup diet: http://www.cabbage-soup-diet.com/eating-plan/ And I'm wondering if anyone on here who has done it before has good suggestions or recipe ideas. I made a great sauteed pepper, onion, and spinach breakfast for "veggie day"and I'm interested to know what other people do to make…
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Best Green Tea?
I want to start drinking green tea, but I don't like the generic kind in the store. I've ever tried organic brands like Numi and I think it still tastes a little bland. I would love to get some that tastes like the green tea they serve in sushi restaurants. Anyone have a recommendation?
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Your Experience with a Personal Trainer
So recently I decided to shift my focus away from cardio and more towards toning and sculpting with adding weight training. Since I've never really done it seriously, I signed up for a month of personal training at my gym. Now that its over, I have to say that although we got some good workouts in, it was overall…
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Running and weight GAIN? :(
I am truly at a loss and I could use a little encouragement. Possibly a little commiseration if someone else has experienced the same thing. For about 3 months now I have been running and training for a 5K. I just completed my first race and my average run is at least 30-35 minutes and 2.8-3 miles. I eat well, not perfect,…
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Edamame Calories
How many calorie are actually in edamame IN the pods? All the data seems to be for 1/2 cup shelled. I know it can be that high when they're in the pods. Anyone have a good estimate?
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Muscle Truth or Myth?
Is it reaaaaally true that "muscles weight more than fat"? And if you start doing weights regularly than a weight increase could be attributed to muscle mass?
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SSRI Med Question...
After seeing some recent posts about different SSRI's that people take, it got me wondering people's opinion on something. I take Celexa 10mg/daily. It's technically not the minimum "therapeudic" dose (which is 20 mg), but it seemed to work very for me for the past 3 months that I've been on it. My doc thinks it worked…
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Desserts for 150 cals or less!
This article from Shape Mag has many good desserts for 150 calories or less. Banana Dippers, cookie recipes, Starbucks drinks, etc :) http://shopping.yahoo.com/news/decadent-desserts-that-are-150-calories-and-under-195758034.html
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New Study--Best Diet For Your Heart
Here's the link: http://health.yahoo.net/experts/dayinhealth/diet-prevents-heart-attacks Here's the article: The Diet That Prevents Heart Attacks People at high risk for heart attacks, strokes, and death from heart disease can significantly cut their risk if they eat a Mediterranean diet that’s high in fish, nuts, fruits,…
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Pizza HELP!
I can't for the life of me figure out what the calories would be for pizza with no cheese. I like to eat it original style...sauce, grated cheese, sometimes veggies on top. Anybody know a good resource or general calorie count?
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18 Superfoods
Cool articles on Health Mag about super foods that help fight disease... http://www.health.com/health/gallery/0,,20662664,00.html
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FillingSnack/Meal Idea
Sooooo I don't know if it's the winter or what, but I've been so hungry lately. I need some new filling snacks that won't kill my calories for the day. Anyone have good ones to share? PS: One of mine is Quest protein bars in Apple Pie flavor. Microwave it for 7-10 seconds. Amazing. I just can't afford to eat 2 a day haha
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Dallas Football Stadium--Help Me Out!
Hello Friends :) I'm hoping you football fans (especially anyone from TX) can help me out...I want to surprise my BF with tickets to the ASU vs. Notre Dame game at Dallas Cowboys stadium this coming October. I'm not really into sports, so I'm trying to choose good seats, but I have no idea where a good place to sit…
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DETOX--any reccommendations?
Hi All! I am looking to do a body cleanse/detox (not a juicing fast) mainly for my liver/overall health. Between the holiday drinking and eating I feel like I could use a boost. Any recommendations?
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Any Gluten Free-ers?
Thinking about going gluten free this year (I have Rheumatoid Arthritis and my doc recommended it). Anyone have good resources or recipes to share? I'm a liiiiitle overwhelmed with where to start...
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Quest Protein Bars
These things are like God's gift to protein bars...Here's the basic stats: 1 Bar (Apple Pie flavored--among many others) Cals: 170 Protein: 20g Fiber: 18g Gluten Free, sugar/sugar alcohol free, and only natural ingredients. They're expensive, but the best I've found so far!!
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Crossfit--worth it or too extreme?
So, my soon to be sister-in-law and her husband are RAVING about joining Crossfit. They are pretty consumed by it (referring to their gym friends are the Crossfit "family" and going to Crossfit Paleo dinners) and have now completed swtiched to the Paleo (aka Caveman) diet. To me, the whole things seems a little cult-ish (I…
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Steak Tip Calories?
Does anyone know a good average calorie count for steak tips? They're marinated in Italian herbs, nothing too heavy...
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Halloween Costumes!
I'm going to be a sexy boxer and the bf is going to be Rocky. Here it is: (I really wish I knew how to insert a pic lol) http://www.partycity.com/product/adult+tko+knockout+sexy+boxer+costume.do?sortby=ourPicks&pp=60&size=all&navSet=116870 What are you gonna be?
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It's All Mental...
Lately, I've realized that weight loss and a maintenance of a healthy lifestyle is more about your thinking than anything. I was stuck in a plateau for a while (prob 2 or 3 months) and I was so discouraged. Finally, I took a step back and realized that I was so focused on the exact number of calories I could eat, including…
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What Can I Do...
...at home? I'm going straight to my boyfriend's house after work today (can't go to the gym) and I don't think he has any workout videos aside from P90X Ab Ripper. I may try it. But aside from that, anyone have a good at-home routine I can do without equipment? It's raining, or else I would just go for a run lol
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How do you do 1200?
Just recalculated my goals and MFP gave me 1200 a day. I work out a lot, so I'm not worried about exercise calories, but just out of curiosity...how do you manage 1200 a day? Tips/tricks? :)
