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Right Size Smoothies, do they work for the busy body?
Hello all! My weight has yo-yoed (however you spell it) since I've been on (and off) MFP. I HAD lost 26 lbs but was unable to work out for a month (long, complicated excuse/story) and gained 10lbs (not that buying world's finest chocolate every day off of my coworkers desk didn't help contribute) but I went from 238 to 253…
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Weight Loss for recovering Bulemics?
I know this might be a pretty controversial thread, So i suggest if this topic makes you uncomfortable, do not comment, just move on to the next thread. Okay, So I've struggled with binging and purging for many years. I am a recovering bulemic, and have brought that habit down to maybe 1-3x a week if that. My weight has…
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Gym Machine Calories Burned Vs. MFP Database
Okay, so when I go to the gym (24 hour) my eliptical (i LOVE THIS MACHINE) says i burn roughly 280 calories (level 10, resistance 10) after 20 minutes, when i log it in MFP, MFP says i burned like 385 (something like that). So which one is more accurate? I would really hate to base my consumption off of inaccurate burning.…
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Losing weight while planning pregnancy?
Hi everyone! I don't think this is what it sounds like. SO... when i got pregnant with my first son, I indulged in my every craving. I had ALOT of salt and vinegar chips, ice cream, and pickles (lol i know, i know) so by the time I was going to deliver (6weeks early) I had gaineda little over 80lbs! and was stomping in at…
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Raw Spinach Vs. Cooked SPinach
Okay, So I know to most of you this is probably a really rediculous question. HEalthy eating is new to me (sorry my shift button sticks) and when im cataloging or planning my meals for the day and I see Raw spinach ( having a signifantly lower calorie count than cooked spinach) I sometimes wonder, and this steers me away…
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Un Supportive Family
Okay, I apologize in advance as this may turn into a RANT. thank you for reading: So I come from a pretty traditionally mexican family. Where almost everything is either cooked in grease or lard. where servings are meant to feed 2-3 people, and you HAVE to "clean your plate" AND accept 2nd helpings. Refusing to do so is…
