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fat knees..?
ok i know you can't spot reduce, but are there any exercises that like help with the fat surrounding the knee area? even at my lowest weight i still had weird looking knees with a little layer of fat i could actually pull, and it dimples when i stand straight. the part i'm talking about is the front of my knees, not the…
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can't stay committed!
i don't know why it's so hard for me now to stick to a goal or get up and exercise. before, when i had more weight to lose, i did it gradually and eventually met my goal (a process that took 2 years). but then after becoming more lenient and over indulging, i gained some weight back in the past few months, while also…
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want to start strength training
can someone point me in the right direction? links to forums or vids? specifically something that doesn't require access to a gym. ty!
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confused about measuring canned foods
okay so this is something i've been a bit confused about for a while. whenever i eat canned foods and measure them, i usually weigh them on my food scale in grams. often the amount in my bowl looks more than the 1/2 cup that is the serving size, and it definitely doesn't look like inside that can there are the 2.5 - 3.5…
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allergy issue = can't find protein bars
i've been trying to find protein bars/meal bars to supplement with as snacks or a meal and it's proving more difficult than i thought. after visiting a few stores i was discouraged to see that nearly all of the protein bars contained almonds or almond ingredients. and i'm allergic (not deathly.. i don't think? but i am…
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is a fitbit flex worth it?
i'm leaning towards buying one and i was just wondering if it's actually helped people towards reaching their goals and what the pros/cons are..? thanks!
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PMS food cravings
okay so 80% of the time before my period starts i get soooooo hungry. always. like a bottomless pit. and crave salty foods & also sugary foods. or a combination of both. i already know the science behind the cravings but omg any suggestions as what to snack on when my stomach becomes a black hole that wants to eat…
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adding protein powder to diet?
i keep seeing mixed reviews on adding protein powder into your diet, but i don't see how it negatively affects your goals if you meet your cal/macro goals? me personally, am not adding it as an every day substitute, but i have seen several recipes throughout various spots on the web, that call for protein powder (like…
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exercise = headaches
90% of the time i workout or run i end up with a headache. doesn't matter the temperature/heat, i still end up with a pressure headache. i drink a lot of water throughout the day/before working out, so i don't think that's it? and it's not like i don't eat a couple of hours (sometimes even an hour) before working out. it's…
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dancing/exercise
when it comes to dancing in general for pleasure or for exercise, what are some videos or youtube accounts you'd recommend (other than zumba, i'm aware of it already!) ? thanks :blush:
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having a hard time with maintenance
i'm getting frustrated. i keep getting different numbers from online calculators/formulas for what my maintenance calories should look like. i'm about 5 foot & 21 years old. so my maintenance is pretty low, which sucks. a lot. but it is what it is. i'm only active/exercise a few times a week, so i feel like my maintenance…
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lost about recomposition
recently i've gained back some weight, which was my goal (although i gained more body fat back than i had previously :neutral: ) and i'm torn between maintenance with where i'm at, or if i should lose a little of what i gained. idk how to get rid of bodyfat without eating at a deficit and lots of cardio, or can you lose…
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problems with diary entries
this is happening so much lately, on top of mfp app crashing a lot, ever since the last 2 updates (idk if it has to do with the updates or not, but didn't notice the issue until after!) but when i go to log something & adjust the amount, it will show the amount & correct number of calories. but when i click add & see it in…
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activity trackers !
alright so i'm finally getting my head out of the gutter & want to order an activity tracker soon. i was looking at fitbit, the fitbit flex, to be exact. is it worth it? i don't mind paying $100+ since i barely buy myself nice things, but before i get the money & go through with the purchase i wanted some…
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having trouble with calorie goal
every time i keep trying to change my calorie goal it stays the same no matter how i update it, regardless of being on the app or on my computer. i'm done gaining weight & trying to update to maintenance but every time i try to save or get started it stays the same. very annoying!! am i doing something wrong or missing…
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too much soy?
how much soy is too much? i don't eat dairy & i've recently started using soymilk (allergic to almonds/coconut :neutral: ) again daily, along with soy sauce. but i know too much of one thing can be a bad thing.. (unless it's money lol) anyway i only use like 1/2 cup or 1 cup of soymilk a day and like a tbsp of soy sauce or…
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searching for stuffed recipes!
i loveee stuffed food. something shoved inside another thing and looking sometimes grotesque but tasting beautiful. what are your fav stuffed foods and ways to prepare them? :smile: (ie stuffed bellpepper/mushroom, chicken, or even snacks raw or cooked, the more the merrier)
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tofu calories ...
okay this might be obvious to some, but consider me oblivious. just recently started using tofu again, is the weight on the package for the tofu as is or is it the same with water pressed from it, calorie wise? after pressing some of the water out i reweighed on my scale & of course got a lower number as opposed to…
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cooking sprays
which ones do you recommend? how should you log it, calorie wise? i don't use them often but certain recipes call for it from time to time, so just wondering
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toe pain from running
it's not just the shoes. i recently bought a new pair of comfy nikes to run in, not too tight, not too loose and not too flat, which was the problem with my previous shoes i was using. it's just that my second toe on each foot (more so my right foot) tend to push against my shoes as i run, causing the toenail to lift a…
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PB2
what do you use it in? ideas/recipes? i've never tried it and i'm open to suggestions of any kind
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yummy chicken recipes needed
what are some of your fav chicken recipes, that are on the low cal side? i just started eating chicken again recently and i like trying out new healthy recipes! big fan of soups/stews, anybody got any go to's?
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low calorie drink ideas ?
water gets boring even with fruit, i already drink a heck of a lot of teas and i don't like soda and i avoid most juices (unless i make them myself) so i was just wondering, is there anything else out there to drink that won't ruin my cals for the day but isn't as drab as water? no dairy pls
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apple cider vinegar
so i've got a lot of skin issues and i hear consuming apple cider vinegar daily may help with cleansing & digestion and greatly aid in helping with chronic skin rashes/conditions. anybody have any experience with making a little mixture of avc to drink? i can't imagine it tastes that great lol, but if it'll help calm my…
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need snack ideas
i'm getting bored of my snacks & need some variety but my mind's at a stall for ideas what are some of your favourites? preferably dairy free & meat free.. (fish is fine though) thanks :blush:
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confused about calorie difference between mix & prepared..
i have a box of fudge/brownie mix that's been sitting in my pantry & i wanna make it tomorrow but i'm just a little confused about the actual calorie count. like i know there's two different calorie amounts, the raw mix and then the prepared mix outcome. but my question is this, if it requires an egg + 1tbsp of olive oil,…
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fav way to cook butternut squash?
i've never really had it and it's in season and i'd like to try it out. what's your fav way to prepare it and pair it with? :)
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what is the best low impact exercise for stress
i really. really. really really. need some exercise ideas to relieve some serious emotional stress or any ideas. for anything. ahh
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when does weight gain show?
how fast does weight gain become apparent when you overeat? is it literally overnight? or the course of a week, when you go over?
