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Have you ever wondered...
I just realized in order to lose weight I should understand better how the body gets rid of fat. Found this and thought I would share. http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/human-biology/lost-weight.htm
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OMG Couldn't resist posting
Just came back from a 45 min walk and hubby asked if I had a good walk. I said "sure, I burned about 300 calories!". Then his face went kinda funny and he asked "How many calories are burned during sex?".... so I googled it lol. This is what I found - warning for anyone who wouldn't appreciate some off coloured humour.…
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pimp my green tea
I hate green tea! It tastes awful but I want to try it. Does anyone have ideas on how to disguise the taste?
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What's your proud moment for today?
I struggle with sodium and didn't go over my limit today! Also, I work at a college where all 70 instructors/staff decided to have a pot luck lunch - I brought my own lunch in and didn't eat anything else - big deal considering the food available!
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anyone doing hydraulic circuit program? TZone Vibration?
Just wondering if anyone is using these and what your thoughts and experiences have been using either? How do you record it in your exercise log?
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Anyone using PACE Fitness circuit training? I need help
Hi there. I just spent 1hr at a PACE Fitness centre doing circuit training and I have no idea how it should be logged in MPF. If anyone can provide some input I'd appreciate it.
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freezer food containers
Just wondering what other people are using - I want to buy food storage containers which are 1 cup etc. that do ok in the freezer.
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Question about tracking food
Hi I am currently tracking Calories, Carbs, Sat Fat, Fiber, Sodium and Protein but would also like to track sugar. Is there a way to do that aside from looking at the daily report or are we limited to 7 macros?
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going over on fats because of nuts/avocado
Just wondering...most of the time I go over my % of fats which is set at 34. In most cases I have noticed it's because I've included nuts/seeds etc. or avocado somewhere during the day because I didn't reach my protein level. Should I reduce these and eat more chicken etc. or not pay attention to going over the % of fats…
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New shoes + walking = BLISTERS
So, how do you best deal with them?
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Anyone willing to analyze my data
Hi I've made a chart of the last 14 day totals in my food and exercise logs - Just wondering if anyone would like to analyze it. P.S. I know the sodium amounts are higher and especially for one of the days is OUTRAGEOUS - I went to visit my mom and had a traditional Newfoundland Jiggs Dinner with Salt Beef! Thank goodness…
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Things I didn't know or didn't acknowledge before joining MF
I thought it would be interesting and informative to find out what other people did not know or did not acknowlege when it came to weight loss etc. before joining MFP. For me, I didn't know I should eat protein with every meal (even snacks) because it gives your body a bigger metabolic boost than eating carbohydrates or…
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Anyone with SW 225 willing to share. I find meal planning di
Hi I need help when it comes to family meal planning. I have 2 teen boys and a hubby. I am usually tired when I get home from work and by then everyone (including me) is starving. I Once we've had dinner/supper and the dishes are done I'm ready for bed. So, in the past I ended up cooking things that were fast and easy -…
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Doing it again - it's hard to commit!
Hi I'm new to the site but the battle isn't so new. I lost 63 lbs a few years ago and managed to keep it off for a few years as well. . I stopped weighing and measuring and then got lazy. What do you know, I didn't gain anything back and after a while I guess I forgot I was going to watch what I was doing.Unfortunately, I…
