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Do you actually wash your HRM chest strap?
The directions say to throw in the washing machine every 5 wears. I always rinse mine off after each use--is this sufficient or should I actually be throwing it in the washing machine?
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Being T1 Diabetic & Low Blood Sugar
Being a T1 diabetic sucks. Some days, it's not so bad--obviously life could be worse--but this is my cross to bear so when it sucks there's really not much others can say or do to change my mindset. I had such a great day yesterday... had fantastic endo appointment and hit an 11 lb. loss. I was smiling ear to ear. Then,…
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Going to California Pizza Tonight... OMG!
I just looked at their nutritional info--99% of everything has TONS of sodium and TONS of calories! WTH?! Does anyone have any suggestions? WAAA!
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Bizarre Exercise Question for Type 1 Diabetics....
I began doing kickboxing about a month ago and I absolutely love it. I had been avoiding vigorous exercise because I was afraid of having my levels drop. Since being on MFP I've decided that I will just have to find a way to make it work and stop with the excuses. So now I'm hooked but there's one thing that's really been…
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T1 Pump Diabetics... Need Your Help
Since starting MFP--and especially very recently--my insulin needs have lowered dramatically. This is a very good/very bad thiing. The last couple of days, particularly in the AM, I have had to completely turn off my pump. This morning I went from 71at 9 AM to 32 just a few minutes ago. I am not sure how I am even capable…
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Going over your sugar limit
Is this really going to prevent you from losing weight? I have no loss last week after staying within my calories, doing kickboxing twice, bike riding once, and Zumba once. I watch my sodium intake and it's not that time of the month where I'm retaining water. I'm just wondering if going over your sugar limit (and note…
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Tell me what protein powder you use...
and why. I'd love to also see nutritional info, if you have it, ie, calories, protein, sugars, carbs per serving. I am currently using some leftover Isagenix Protein Shake Powder but it's super high in calories--240 per serving (2 scoops). Would love to hear other options!
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Going for Sushi... Help
My husband is taking for sushi today for lunch for our anniversary. I will just bypass the soy sauce--low sodium or not--but wondered if there was a "best" choice to make with the least amount of sodium/calories. I know I am definitely getting edamame... I love New York Rolls... Tuna Rolls... any pre-advice would be so…
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Best things to eat pre-workout and post-workout for a Diabet
Last week I did my first kickboxing class and got really lucky chosing to drink an Isagenix shake with soy milk before my workout so that when I got home and tested my blood sugar I was at 72--not great but not as bad as I was worried it would be. Well, I was REALLY full from it so only drank about 1/2 and finished the…
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Flat Out Wraps...How Do You Store Them?
I made myself a wrap for the first time to bring to work for lunch. I have to make my lunch the night before. Well I wrapped it in Saran Wrap and today it is WET. G.R.O.S.S. I had to eat it anyways but would love some suggestions on how to store it overnight so that it actually enjoyable to eat the next day!
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Going for the first time to kickoxing...
and I am getting anxious. Partly because I will be disconnecting my insulin pump and it's a crap shoot whether I'll make it through without keeling over. Partly because I haven't done ANY sort of strenuous activity in eons. And have I mentioned I hate to sweat? I know the hardest part is just getting going and that it will…
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Just gonna toot my horn a little...
Saw my endocrinologist today... Best A1C (3 month blood sugar average) in about a year... near perfect blood pressure... and the dr. scale didn't register 8 lbs. more than my home scale and make me feel like a fat *kitten*... CAN I GET A HELL YEAH?! THANK YOU MFP!
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Wanted to share these chicken recipes....
I get the Prevention.com emails and I thought all of these receipes looked fantastic. Though I haven't made any myself yet, I'm sure some and/or all receipe ingredients can be tweaked to lower calories even more. I would imagine because it's from Prevention that they already start off pretty healthy. And the pictures look…
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Zig-Zagging Calories & Exercise
I am about to begin Week 2 of zig-zagging calories and will be adding exercise to my routine, however, I really don't know how I'm going to eat back those calories as I had a hard enough time eating the extra calories week 1. Did everyone who has zig-zagged exercise also... eat back or not eat back their calories... any…
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Zig Zagging--Don't know if this is gonna really work...
I am on Day 3 of Zig-Zagging. My 1796 calorie day. UGH. This was super rough to even eat this many calories and I am really not sure this is going to work at all. I have read soooo many posts on here about it working for others so I keep trying to remind myself of this, but if I have one more week of nothing happening I…
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Is there such a thing as low-sodium chili sauce?
I saw a recipe posted here that included chili sauce. I never use this and the one time I did was shocked to see how much sodium is in it. I'm making an appetizer for a friend's BBQ, who is also on MFP, and don't want to bring something that'll have us both bloated on Sunday. :) Is there such a thing as low-sodium chili…
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On my way to the airport...healthy bfast ideas please!
Before MFP at the airport I'd look forward to Starbucks Latte and Lemon Loaf....YUM!! Now that I know one of those suckera has a gajillion calories I need better options. Any suggestions?
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Need help pre-planning for business trip food...
I will be in Miami on business for 4 days in a week and a half and really need suggestions/advice on how to handle the food situation. There will be zero "extra" time to exercise to try and compensate should I go over calories--I will be working from 7:30 AM til 9 PM give or take. There are breakfasts...lunches...cocktail…
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Help on calculating wine calories...
I'm going to a wine tasting tonight and want to be prepared up front. Is there a way to give a good guess on how many calories a glass of wine has? All I know is there will be 3 whites and 3 reds.
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Steel Cut Oatmeal--BLECH!
I was inspired by these board to make Steel Cut Oatmeal for the first time. Did the slow cooker recipe and sat down to my first bowl this morning that I had added peanut butter, cinnamon sugar and blueberries to. YUCK. What did I do wrong? I used 3 C of water and 1 C 1% milk. The texture is making me gag and it is SO…
