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Jorge Cruise THE 100 DIET- Anyone Done It??
A friend and I just finished reading Jorge Cruise's The 100 Diet -- really fascinating book about the way Americans Eat and they way that all came to be. Anyway, I've been on this diet for a week now and am having mixed results. Has anyone out there done this? Any pointers? Success stories?? I guess it is working -- I've…
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Looking for HRM Suggestions
I have used a Timex HRM with chest strap for a couple years now and liked it just fine, but it finally shot craps. So, I could buy a new one of the same model, or go for something different. Does anyone have a HRM they love?? I don't need something super fancy, and don't want to pay a small fortune, but I'm getting more…
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Big Exercise = Big Appetite... HELP!
Okay, I've been trying to hit it hard in the workout department, but with that I've started having a voracious appetite!! It feels awesome to have a great workout and see all those calories burned, but then the rest of the day I'm struggling not to eat them all back and negate the work I just put in. What am I doing…
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Post-Run Foods & General Advice
Hi there... looking for some wisdom from all of you more experienced runners. I've just started running again over the last 2 weeks after taking about a four year hiatus. I've been running 5 days per week, 2.5 miles first thing in the morning. I get up and go without eating or drinking anything beforehand, and when I get…
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Healthy Snack Ideas for a SWEETS Junkie???
Hey, I'm dying here!! I am a self-proclaimed candy-holic and I swear it's gonna be my downfall on this weight-loss journey. Anyone out there have some suggestions for healthy snacks to take the edge off those cravings for something sweet?? Any help would be appreciated! I'm in a rut and need to get out! :ohwell:
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Need: "Healthy" Tater Tot Casserole Recipe
Hey... Does anyone have a "healthy" version of the typical tater tot casserole? I have actually never made this dish, but friends say it's delish, and it sounds like something my kiddos would like. I just don't want to kill my diet on this one dish! Any ideas would be appreciated!!
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Is it Possible to Gain 4 lbs in 1 Weekend???
So I just started MFP on July 1 and I was so pleased to lose 7 lb in just a month!! We had a great couple of days planned with friends last weekend and I did a little cheating...FOUR POUNDS WORTH!! I was so happy Sat & Sun mornings when I stepped on the scale and it was staying low. But come Monday morning, I about passed…
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ABDONDA Success Stories??
So I hit the treadmill this morning with the TV on and I was amazed at all the fitness/weight-loss themed infomercials that were on! Has anyone seen the Abdonda program? Anyone tried it? There were these glamour shots of the most awesome sets of abs on these skinny little women...of course the program boasts these results…
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Loving MFP!!
:love: So I've been using MFP for about a month now on my cell, but just recently checked out the website and all it has to offer. I'm so happy to have found a program that works for me. I need accountability, and I think I've found it with the food diary and weight-loss trackers. I'd love to meet some like-minded people…
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MFP Exercise Calorie Numbers way low?? Or Treadmill Rates th
Okay, so I've been using MFP daily for about 2 weeks now. I've really upped my exercise level and have been using my treadmill a lot. I like to do a variable rate run, where I'll walk at a 4 for a 1/4 mile, run at a 7 for about a 1/2 mile, then back down to a 6, whatever suits my fancy at the moment. The other day I…
