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C25K & C210K support group...
Hi everyone. If you're doing the C25k or the C210K, let us know how you're doing. There's nothing like a bunch of strangers cheering you on to get you motivated. I started on c25k on 3/1. After having to repeat EVERY SINGLE DAY, I switched over to the C210K (iphone app) on 4/8. So far, I haven't had to repeat a single day…
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OMG! Paleo Bread!!
One of my friends posted this on FB and I about fell out of my chair. At $8 per loaf, it's a bit pricey, but what a treat!!! http://www.julianbakery.com/Paleo-Bread/
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Protein Powder = weight stall?
Interesting. I've had this happen before, but had forgotten as it was a couple of years ago. Recently my weight stalled (up, down, up down - but never back to my "low" point). When I started to look into it, it started around the same time I started adding protein powder into my diet. (1/2 scoop in my coffee, making a PB…
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Coconut Crack Bars
Made these today. Had to laugh. 6-8 bars is laughable. If you cut them into bars, they'd be itty bitty. It made 12 truffle size candy shapes - so 2 balls per serving, 6 servings. Regardless, they are pretty yummy! http://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2012/08/30/no-bake-coconut-crack-bars/
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Crunchy Knees
Hi everyone - I'm looking at starting 5x5's so I've just been trying to do the movements at home without any weight - just to try to get the form down. I've noticed with the squats, I'm hearing "crunchy knees." I know when I was running, my aches and pains went away (almost like I was lubing everything and they worked…
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Paleo Recipes - Just found a boat load!
For those of you looking for recipes, I was just browsing for a few recipes and stumbled across this: www.paleoplan.com/recipes Some of them look rather basic, but I wish I had seen this when I was first starting out and not sure what was o.k. or not!
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To Log or Not to Log? That is the question.
So, I'm wondering if I should be logging. I'm finding I'm planning my meals and doing well coming in where I should be, but often under. When I'm under, I find myself trying to add foods to bring up my calories - even if I'm not hungry. I've only been at this for about 2 months, so I'm not sure I'm where I need to be to…
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How do you choose?
So, I had Ribeye tonight. I entered it into MFP... looked funny, then I did a test. Which would you pick? UGH!! Meat - Ribeye Steak, 4.1 oz - 123 calories; 17g protein Ribeye Steak - Grilled (8 oz), 4.1 oz Cooked - 295 calories; 33g protein Home Grilled - Seasoned Ribeye Steak, 4.1 oz - 55 calories (yea right!!); 7g…
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Calories, Macros or both?
Hi everyone. After reading a lot here, 2 weeks ago I adjusted my macros to 25g sugar, 50g carbs, 65g protein, 94g fat (15%c, 20%p 65%f) with my calorie goal between 1300-150 calories. Having been a MFP member for awhile now (years), I find myself worried about not eating enough calories. Pre-caveman (*snicker*), I needed…
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Coconut Oil - Bulk Apothacary
Just curious if anyone has bought Coconut oil from Bulk Apothacary. One of the guys in my office recommended it, but I'm not sure of the quality, etc. Any thoughts? http://www.bulkapothecary.com/raw-ingredients/bulk-natural-oils/coconut-oil-76-degree/
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1 Week - What a Difference!!
For the past month, I had been trying to drop weight (again!) by eating clean (or what I thought was primal/paleo). I wans't doing bad - about 1 lb per week, but I didn't have a good grasp of what primal/paleo really entails. Last Friday I joined this group to try to get more info and ideas. It was then I realized my carbs…
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The Best and Worst Restaurants In America (a Must read)
I came across this link today and thought it was a definite "worth reading!" Some of teh restaurants are not surprising, but I was SHOCKED to see Baja Fresh as one of the worst! http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/44511184/ns/today-today_health/ Enjoy!
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Disney Princess Half Marathon...
Signups for the Disney Princess Half Marathon just opened! The race is Sunday, February 26! Anyone else training to go? I mentioned this to my step-daughter (she calls me "evil step mother" - all in fun of course) - and she loves the idea of doing it with me! So, I'm registering us this week. We'll be making a family…
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TOMATO and JALEPENO recipes?
My garden is exploding with tomatoes and peppers. Other than the standards (canning, spaghetti sauce, salsa), what are your favorite tomato and pepper (jalepeno) recipes?
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RUN FOR YOUR LIFE... ZOMBIES! (seriously!)
OMG, I really wish I lived closer to Boston. I'd run this in a heartbeat! http://runforyourlives.com/ "Escape from the running dead. Protect your brain and run for your life. This is one race where your legs giving out are the least of your problems. Run For Your Lives is a first-of-its-kind event, one part 5K, one part…
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INCHES... why they are so important...
So, I've heard all the hula-baloo about measuring yourself. Yea, yea, whatever. Really, that's what I thought. I've been tracking my inches but not really paying attention. HERE IS WHY INCHES ARE SO IMPORTANT... Weight lost: 10.4 lbs (slow and steady. ugh!) Waist: 37.5 to 35 (-2.5") Belly Button: 46 to 40.5 (-5.5"!!) Hips:…
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Need Advice... Very slow loss
OK, I need help. I'm getting really REALLY frustrated. I've been here since 4/14. I lost a couple of lbs initially, and then another 3 when I did a couple of VERY CLEAN eating days (on those days my calories were below 1000 - but that was 2 weeks ago). While I get that 8 lbs in 8 weeks is 1 lb per week (healthy loss), I…
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NSV - Those strangers may be your biggest cheerleaders!
Yesterday, I went for my normal run. Not thinking much about it, I headed toward the main highway. On this road, on a day like this, we have LOTS of bicyclists who ride the 4 miles into our dinky town for breakfast then head back the 4 miles to their cars. This road is like a roller coaster - up and down hills, curvy turns…
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Idiot Encounter!
I've read many "idiot encounters" (whether it be friends, family or strangers) on here, but had never yet encountered one... it finally happened to me this weekend. I'm about 1/2 way done with the couch to 10k program. One of my neighbors asked me how my running was going. So I started telling her about it. A mutual friend…
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My first NSV...
Let me preface this by saying my husband has always maintained I don't need to lose weight for him. I've always said, " I know, I need to do this for me." He also NEVER comments on my weight (whether I lose, gain or stay the same, he has never seemed to notice or care). I started running (c210K) back on March 1. After…
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Too much? Too little? Thoughts?
Hi everyone, I'm in need of some guidance. Perhaps you can see in my food diary/exercise diary something I can't. I "get" defecit and eating back calories (just so you know). I started 3 weeks ago and lost 2 lbs immediately (to 195). Since then, I got down another 1 pound (194 for a milli-second) and then jumped back up…
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PLEASE STOP! (If you don't know the nutritional values, don
Just a vent here... If you don't know the nutritional value of a food, please don't add it to the database. I just looked up Honey Baked Ham and ended up with 3 different nutritional values. Who does that help - adding something with wrong info? It doesn't help you! AND it can mess up other people who may not think to…
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They might be laughing, but...
I've seen a lot of posts here from people who are intimidated by the gym - afraid people will laugh at them. And, I'm sure there are those that will. BUT... you might be surprised at who you inspire. I started the c25k on 2/28. The first week, I couldn't get through the first workout. Up through week 3 & 4, I had to repeat…
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For all you chocolate addicts...
http://player.vimeo.com/video/13906163 <iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/13906163?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0" width="400" height="225" frameborder="0"></iframe><p><a href="https://player.vimeo.com/video/13906163 Bunny</a> If you know how to embed this, let me know. I've tried a few different ways.
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Easter Recipes! *Help!*
OK, so before I realized what I had done, we're having the family over for easter dinner. Honey Baked Ham is the main course. In my mind, I was thinking scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole, brocolli, rolls, dessert. OH CRAP... I can't do that! So, brocolli will remain on the menu but what other kinds of "sneaky" sides…
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OMG, there's a dent in my leg...
OMG, there's a big dent on my calf - and another one forming on my thigh... OH WAIT... It's muscle tone! Sorry, I forgot what muscle tone looks like since it's been 10 year since I've been active! :tongue: I guess I wasn't expecting to see muscle results so early on (I've been "running" for 6 weeks). Anyone else seeing…
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*stuffed* and still have 611 calories to fill the day... ugh
OK, I get that we're supposed to eat all of our exercise calories. But, it's 8:15 pm, I've eaten another 1/2 dinner (to get my calories up) and I STILL have 611 calories to go. To be fair, it is my own fault. I got a late start this morning, went to the gym and ended up having breakfast for lunch. HOW do you fit it all in?…
