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POLAR FT4 - Doesn't work anymore, have you had this problem?
Hi! I've had the Polar FT4 for a couple months now - loved it, worked so well - and I believe it made me want to work out more. Anyways, lately when i work out it doesn't read - states, "check your heart rate monitor." Regardless of how much I sweat, and lets be honest - sweat take place between the boobs, shouldn't the…
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Ricotta Cheese - Need Recipes!
Hey All! I just picked up some part-skim ricotta....I can figure out how to use it of course, but wondering if you have any healthy awesome recipes that use ricotta? Thanks! Alex
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What is your weekly workout/rest days?
What is your weekly workout/rest days? example: Monday - legs Tuesday - arms Wednesday - back Thursday - etc Friday - etc Saturday - etc Sunday - etc
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Chicken Sausage or Health Sausage Brand
Hello! I am trying to find a healthier chicken sausage link brand or really a healthier alternative in general doesn't have to be chicken. I like the aidells a lot, but they have too much fat. I like to make healthy spaghetti or throw in bbq'd links with my brown rice. I live in Sacramento (Nor California). I'm thinking…
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Weight Loss - Gluten Free Diet : Celiacs
Hello! I was diagnosed with Celiacs Disease a couple months ago, had my biopsy yesterday, and have officially begun my life as a twenty-something Gluten Free girl. I'm actually super excited about this - less pain, less fatigue, its going to be great! As most of you already know, with Gluten, my body wasn't able to absorb…
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Starting out
Hi! I was told to come here and pose my question to you. I'm a newly diagnosed Celiac, been gluten free for about a month. Just started lifting 3 X a week (mixture of upper and lower each time) and doing active recovery 2-3 times a week with one rest day. I've been eating about 2000-2200 calories a day. (I don't log…
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What is the WORST food and nutrition advice....
What is the WORST food and nutrition advice you have ever received??? :) Alex
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Favorite Pre-Made Lunches and Dinners
Hi! I'm a fan of making a huge meal on Sunday and portioning it out for the five days a week for lunches. Typically I keep my lunches protein high and around 500 calories...I eat snacks throughout the day. I'm running low on ideas. I like savory food - any ideas for me? Remember I need to be able to put them in the freezer…
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I am afraid to eat now...
freaking out a bit, ever since I got diagnosed with celiacs disease last week - the pain is ten times worse...Its got to be me mentally sabotaging myself right? That being said, I'm officially terrified to eat because wether I eat gluten or not i get the horrible aching... has anyone experienced this? I mean the pain was…
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What is the WORST fitness advice....
What is the WORST fitness advice you have ever received??? :) Alex
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Allergy Medications Making You Fat???
Hello! I want to say I do not necessarily believe this, BUT, am interested in what you have to say. STORY: I have HORRIBLE allergies, am on a few pills, and a couple inhalers. About to start shots. I've been on these RXs for a couple years now....during this time, my weight has barely budged, regardless of my eating /…
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CLA for Women
I just read this: http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/mike8.htm I know I can't base a decision to take CLA based on one article from one website - but this looks interesting.... Has CLA worked for you, or the women in your life? I have stubborn fat - would this work for that? Thanks! Alex
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Les Mills Classes - Are they enough?
What are your thoughts? Your results? Hope you are all having a good THUR! Alex
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MFP Tracking with Juicing....
How do you recommend I track juice from juicing fruits and veggies.... Technically I'm not eating the entire piece. Ps. What juicer do you use and love? Thanks All! Happy Tuesday ;) Alexandra
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Morimoto Restaurant - Napa, California
Going there for dinner tonight, anyone been? I want to order healthy (which will prolly be a sushi roll with cucumber wrap) but want to eat a great dish! Thanks! Alex
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two a day workouts....how do we feel about them?
two a day workouts....how do we feel about them? depends on....what? What are your experiences? Thanks! Alex
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SUGAR QUESTION - HELP!
Hello! Obviously moderation is a factor here, but take a look at my diary for today so far (2/26/2013) - (I planned out my work day - breakfast, lunch, and snacks). Problem I'm seeing - I'm already over my sugar limit according to MFP. but its all healthy! Now I do remember hearing that sugar is sugar, regardless of if its…
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Fruit Sugars - Friend or Foe
Hello! Obviously moderation is a factor here, but take a look at my diary for TOMORROW (2/26/2013) - (I planned out my work day - breakfast, lunch, and snacks). I'm already over my sugar limit according to MFP. Now I do remember hearing that sugar is sugar, and to be honest I don't normally eat this much fruit per day -…
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BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN
I want to know the concept or piece of advice that started your weight loss or success...what was the advice or thing that changed it all FOR YOU. Alex
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BEST ADVICE YOU HAVE BEEN GIVEN
FITNESS - I want to know the concept or piece of advice that started your weight loss or success...what was the advice or thing that changed it all FOR YOU. Alex
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Les Mills - Can't find in the data base
Am I not looking in the right place? I do the les mills dvds at home, when I search for les mills - it says "not found" HELP! ps. I'm new
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Filling out my fitness profile
Hello! Bottom Line on Top: I'm not sure the calculated 1350 calories a day is enough for me.... I am 25, 5'6'' and 160, hoping to be 140 - no particular timeline - would like to lose .5-1 pound a week. I work out 3-4 times a week for 30-45 min per day doing the Les Mills Body Pump (full body weight lifting program + walks…
