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One more try! Maryland Lifting Buddies??
I know this is a long shot but I thought I would try. I am looking for a lifting buddy (male or female) in the Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Maryland area. I am in the process of switching gyms for better equipment so I am open to joining your gym should it have the right equipment. Like I said, I know this is a long shot but…
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Maryland Lifting Buddy???
I know this is a long shot but I thought I would try. I am looking for a lifting buddy (male or female) in the Glen Burnie, Pasadena, Maryland area. I am in the process of switching gyms for better equipment so I am open to joining your gym should it have the right equipment. Like I said, I know this is a long shot but…
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Kindle Fire owners....
Do you have a Kindle Fire? What are your thoughts on it? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
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Need advice on settings
I have my setting on sedentary lifestyle then I just log any exercise I do. I have come to a stand still on losing weight for the past 3 weeks and the only difference is I started back with school and work now that summer is over. I still eat the same and stay within 100 calories of my goal almost every day. Now that I am…
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What favorite food did you give up?
My favorite treat was a Starbucks Frappuccino Vanilla Light in the bottles. I would have one at least five days a week. I would crave them so bad before. Now I don't even miss them!! What was yours?
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Questions for Polar FT4 users...
Do you use a wrist band or chest strap? If you use a wrist band, how accurate are they?? and can I wear either wrist band or chest strap all day to see how many calories burned in a given day with normal activity?? Thanks in advance all!!
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Just an FYI (please read!!!!)
I am not sure if anyone has posted about this yet. I am sure everyone heard about the Ground Turkey recall. But some are not aware of all the brands on the recall list. Please see the attach PDF for the dates and brands. Stay safe my fellow MFP'ers!!…
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I told my 19 yr old neighbor I love him....
My 19yr old neighbor (male) came home to visit his mom yesterday and I havent seen him in about a month or more. He is a close friend to my nephew and ours. When he came over to say hi, the first words out of his mouth were "Are you losing weight?" My immediate response was "I love you" lol. LOVE NSV's!!!! hahaha you…
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What is your favorite breakfast?
I mix my Jay Robb's Vanilla Whey Protein powder in a 1/2 to 3/4 cup of fat free milk. Put that on top of FiberOne Honey Clusters cereal with a sliced banana. Yuuuuuummmmmmmm!!! What's yours???
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Not to get weird but....
I just went back and looked when I started on MFP to add the start date of my journey to my signature. I then realized it was the 20th year anniversary of my mothers death. Okay so not to be a debbie downer a bring up such a life changing event in my life but...I feel like in some way she was helping me and guiding me into…
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Help!!
I have been trying to make a balsamic vinegar reduction. I tried twice now with two different kinds of balsamic vinegar and I cant get it to reduce to a glaze. My instructions just say: Bring to a slow boil and remove from heat and it will keep reducing as it cools down. Seems simple right?? Yeah not working!! Anyone have…
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Want some others opinions.....
So I am trying to watch my cholesterol due to recent blood tests being just above normal level. I am noticing I am always low on saturated fat (less than 10 grams a day) and cholesterol (between 50 and 130 mg a day). However, my fat intake totals are usually close to or meeting the daily goals of 49 grams. I know this…
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Exercise question...
I have plataeud this past week or two. I have started my summer classes for school and they are kicking my butt. I am so busy I have had almost no time to exercise. Not that I exercised every day to begin with but I was more active before the past two weeks. I have cut back my calories to try to make up for the lack of…
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Stevia....Licorice???
I have been thinking about getting Stevia instead of Splenda as a sweetener. I have been reading alittle about it and it seems like it is a better alternative but....I also read it has a black licorice flavor to it. I HATE licorice!! So does anyone who uses it taste a black licorice flavor???
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My First NSV!
Just experienced my first NSV since starting MFP. My once "snug" fitting jeans....I now need a belt to wear them. YAY!!!
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Sugar Grams per day??
I am allocated 36 grams of sugar per day. Does this sound too high or too low to anybody?? I am researching it and finding alot of mixed results cannot get a specific answer. Anyone have any input on this?? Any help would be appreciated greatly!
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Jay Robb's Whey Protein????
Has anyone used Jay Robb's Whey Protein powder? What are your thoughts about it? I am noticing I am not quite near the amount of protein I need and thought this might be a good choice since it has no added fat or sugar like I noticed alot of the powders do. Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks!!
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calories vs. fat intake
So I have a question. I am alotted 1780 calories a day before exercise. I usually only eat between 1200-1600 calories tops. For example today I ate 1350 calories or around there I forget. Anyways I ate almost the full amount of fat and sugar I am alotted for a 1780 calorie diet. This is typical in the past month. However I…
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Hate Holidays!!
Okay so I saved today to be a cheat day because I knew I was going to a BBQ. Now I feel sick to my stomach from eating things I don't normally eat. I don't even want to fill in my diary and see how bad it really is!!!!! Is it cheating if I just skip the diary today??????? lol
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Low Cal almost no fat Recipe: Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes
Shrimp Stuffed Potatoes Ingredients 16-18 Shrimp 16-20ct 1/2 cup white cooking wine 4 medium russet potatoes 1 tablespoon old bay seasoning 1 tablespoon paprika 1 large yellow onion diced (or use 1/2 cup diced scallions) 2 cups fat free shredded cheddar 1 cup fat free sour cream Directions Bake potatoes in oven for an hour…
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Not so sinful chocolate snack!!
Everyone gets a craving for chocolate once in awhile so I came up with this snack for when I am in one of those moods! Really easy to make too!! Ingredients 1 box Jell-O Cook and Serve Sugar Free Fat Free Chocolate Pudding 2 cups of Fat Free/Skim Milk 1 cup Mini Marshmallows 4-8 tablespoons Smuckers Sugar Free Caramel…
