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Major Flaw in MFP and eating back your calories?
One thing I have been wondering is why MFP does not incorporate NET workout calories. Since you burn calories constantly, you need to subtract your baseline calories for that amount of time you worked out right? Lets say someone's basal metabolic rate is 2400 calories a day. That's and average of 100 calories an hour. They…
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Interval training on elliptical
I need some advice on interval training on the elliptical. I'm trying to slim down my thighs and tone up all over. Basically I just want to burn fat. Right now I just do 60 min on the elliptical and I burn about 600 calories. Tips please?
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Easy Slow Cooker Lunch Idea
So I've been making these for a few weeks now, and they make super easy, super healthy, filling, hot lunches! I'll also post the recipes/nutrition facts so you guys can easily add them to your food diary. Here's what I do: 1-2 chicken breasts (whole frozen) + a bag of frozen veggies + chicken broth or water + 1 cup of a…
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Low Calorie Wine
I'll be celebrating a friends bday this weekend. Anyone have any low calorie wines they recommend? Preferably not too expensive ;) I tend to like white zin and whites. not usually reds unless its sweet...
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My New Favorite Healthy Dessert!
1 cup almond breeze (original unsweetened) + 1 truvia packet + 1 Tbsp Hershey's special dark chocolate syrup. under 100 calories and satisfies my sweet tooth!
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Best cardio to compliment body pump?
What is the best cardio to do on days I dont do body pump? I'm looking to burn fat and maintain/ increase muscle. I usually do body pump 2-3 times per week, cx worx once a week, and cardio 3-4. Currently I just do the elliptical for 60 min on cardio days.
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Healthy and Cheap Starbucks Tip
Like most people, I LOVE the Starbucks pumpkin spice latte, but I don't love the calories. I did some research and figured out that if you get a grande coffee, add pumpkin spice syrup and non fat milk you can save lots of calories and about $2. Tastes basically the same to me. You could always get a latte with skim milk,…
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Body pump friends to help me stay motivated :)
I'm 23 and looking to tone up before my cruise in 6 weeks. I'm already a healthy weight and body fat pertcentage. Just looking to keep up with my routine. I do body pump, cx works, and elliptical interval training. I love to try new recipes with lean protein, lots of veggies, complex carbs and an emphasis on whole foods.…
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Is egg drop soup healthy?
Is egg drop soup healthy? From what I've read, it is just eggs and broth.
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Lunch ideas
Im trying to eat a whole foods diet with protein, complex carbs, and lots of veggies at every meal, and I need some lunch ideas. I have a Safeway, Chinese/ sushi place, subway, and Italian place right by my work. I usually try to stay under $6 and I'm happy to pack a lunch. Lately I've been eating: egg drop soup and a…
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New Les Mills CX Works Class
My gym just launched this class tonight. Anyone else try it yet? What did you think?
