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body fat percentages?
I have one of those really cool scales that shows weight, body fat & hydration.. When I first got it, I came in at around a 24% body fat and now it's reading 23.2%. Since I have no idea how this works in the sense of how much is considered alot, a little, marginal, etc... can someone help me determine what kind of range a…
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toning -> loss?
Okay so I'm not losing inches or lbs yet (grrrrr!!) but I can see where muscle is developing underneath - my abs are finally getting some of their definition again, my back is straighter and I'm sure my core is at least bit stronger... so obviously, there's good stuff going on here. AND there's also something comforting…
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Breast cancer article
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100325/ap_on_he_me/eu_med_avoiding_breast_cancer
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counting calories - how exact are you?
Does anyone count sauces - I don't mean topped sauces like salad dressing but rather marinades, glazes, etc. and if so, how do you measure it/count it, etc? Do you count "licks", "tastes", "bites" or "nibbles"? I just licked the spoon from making brownies for my boys (we didn't get a bday cake this year so this is sort of…
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6-8 week slump for newbies??
I have a list of folks on my "friends" page, several of whom joined around the same time I did in January. Now, all throughout March, almost all of those Jan. joiners have gone through some sort of psychological/emotional slump in a pretty significant way. One of the friends and I were messaging about this and wondered if…
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Your Best Guess Collage
The image in my profile pic is a collage of female facial features. Put in your best guesses as to who, what, how many, etc. I may or may not eventually provide the answer. Enjoy.
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What is YOUR favorite 30 minute exercise?
I thought it might be helpful for those of us who are new or somewhat new if people could share some of what their favorite, highest calorie, strength building, fat busing exercises might be. It's easy to see with a fairly reasonable glance that Jillian's 30 Day Shred is one and running is another common workout of choice.…
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It is SO cool....
I've seen a few posts on here now that are more of a personal nature than anything to do with weight, nutrition, or health. I just think it's the coolest thing that folks are comfortable enough to express so openly, and even more so all the love and support that is offered in the responses. I just wanted to acknowledge…
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It is SO cool....
I've seen a few posts on here now that are more of a personal nature than anything to do with weight, nutrition, or health. I just think it's the coolest thing that folks are comfortable enough to express so openly, and even more so all the love and support that is offered in the responses. I just wanted to acknowledge…
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Petite n Flabby - Friday Check In - Week 1
Hey all. I weighed in (groggily - so may be off a little) at 133.8 this morning. I haven't had a chance to measure, so I guess I'll do that this afternoon/evening sometime. I've downed approx. 3/4 of a cup of water, yesterday was 3 (yay for Crystal light!) and I have a new "water buddy". I am getting VERY irritated with…
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Petite n Flabby - Weigh In - Week 2
How's everyone's week been? Anything fun planned for the weekend? Well all - I'm holding steady. Although I've weighed in at 133.0 this morning, I have some intestinal issues the last few days that contribute to bloating and all sorts of other yucky stuff, so I'm not freaking on being "up" a bit. Consistently at 3-4…
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Coconut milk tilapia
tilapia fillet - thawed 1 can coconut milk - unsweetened corn meal black pepper curry powder ginger paprika nutmeg olive oil Put just enough olive oil in a pan to fry with - not going for deep fry here. turn on a low heat to warm up. mix dry spices & corn meal in a broad deep dish (enough to dip a filet into). I don't…
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blood flow, nerves & exercise (shoulders, neck & back)
Hey all.. I'm looking for some tips on really good exercises to help loosen the above. I carry my stress in these areas which have resulted in "permanent muscle spasms", which then puts a ton of pressure on the nerves and vessels, causing numbness, my entire arm and sometimes neck to "fall asleep" (particularly while…
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Judging cals on Shred?
I did a whole whoppin' 10 minutes today (about) w/o weights (body as resistence) - and noticed that its a combo of cardio & strength. How do people count it and how do you all account for caloric burn? (got it on VOD so I really don't know what level it was - I think ti was 1).
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always sleepy (from eating?) - thoughts?
I've always felt like I had more energy and stamina when I ate less and eating made me lethargic, sleepy and well.. frankly - lazy. So, I've been here for a couple of weeks, totally improved my diet, have fallen anywhere from 800 cals to 1800 on a given day (I'm looking for the right "spot") and folks have even convinced…
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For all the quit smokers (and why we gained!)... craving
I want a cigarette so badly right now it's stupid. Constant constant constant fight and its tiring. Chocolate helped for a while - and then I gained 20 pounds. Go fig, right. I will actually still have pissy moods because I don't have a smoke. I think about it as a means to get this weight back off (one of the top reasons…
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appetite, calories and nutrition question
I've been reading and reading and reading, looking to get this "problem" resolved and it's multi-tiered so I've had no luck other than a bunch of "well, I think you should... " or "what I do is...". All that is great and some really good general advice, perspectives etc. However, it's not netting me the information I want…
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hi calorie, hi nutrition snacks for those struggling to eat
I didn't even realize this was so up there until I had one of my "snack packs" today. 1 serving granola pumpkin seed & flax cereal (Aldi - don't remember the brand) (1/2 cup?) 1 serving dried apricots (4) 1 serving dried papaya (4 pieces, I think?) 1 serving dried mixed berries (1/4 cup) (serving sizes are on all the…
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Petite n Flabby: Recipe Challenge (because I'm bored)
We all know where the recipe section is but I thought something a little more interactive might be a nice change and offer even more info to post on the recipe board later. Here's the challenge: Post your BEST recipe here by ... I dunno... Tuesday at noon (to accomodate international time zones!) Over the following week…
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Looking for the right post on...
Meal planning "how to's". I'm sure SOMEONE has posted such inquiries and omg... there's probably 100 pages worth of posts and my searches aren't hitting what I'm looking for! I've never ever planned meals for an entire day much less a full week. I don't know how to start this. Would someone who's been around a while please…
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What it takes to lose a pound
http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_pound.php this is my favorite new educational tool for health/fitness/weight loss. I think it's got EVERYTHING that's a perfect compliment for MFP.
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Petite n Flabby - Shared Weigh In Day?
How would you all feel about having a weigh in day for all of us - the same day of the week - and we post what we're at here? If even just a couple of people do this, it might be enough for us to keep each other motivated. If folks like this idea, what day would we like this to be? I weigh in daily for now so any day is…
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Petite n Flabby - info link!
Happened upon this and its LOADED with information! How's everyone's day been? http://www.caloriesperhour.com/tutorial_metabolism.php
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Petite n Flabby - Mental Check In Hump Day 2/24/10
How is everyone doing today? What is your motivation today? What is your obstacle today? How can this group help you achieve your goals for today? I am sleepy and feeling kind of unmotivated all the way around. Not in a bad mood or anything - would just rather go back to bed for rest of the day and sleep until I can't…
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Aggressive - right & wrong way? (Ms. Impatient)
Hey all - I've been reading up on alot of posts regarding calorie intake and aggressive approaches. I am looking to be on the aggressive side, primariy because for my height, bone structure, what *should be* my muscle tone, etc etc etc - I am in really bad shape. Not only do I need to lose lbs (although not alot), I'd say…
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New and Needing Encouragement from MO
Hello! I just started using MFP a few days ago - I was using another, similar, app - but it wasn't nearly as informative nor free! *sighs* Big thing - has anyone else gained weight when they first started their regimen? I'm really really hoping that this is just a daily flux and not a genuine gain... I will probably weigh…
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Menus
I noticed a few people commenting on developing their menus for next week ... and I was wondering how many people do this, how much of a difference does it make, and how "critical" is is to dieting success? Working almost all the time, I don't really plan my meals but I have been trying to ensure that what I eat is healthy…
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Home-made tomato based veggie soup (extremely low sodium)
8-12 fresh whole tomatoes 4-5 whole carrots - skin on 3-4 red potatoes - skin on 3-4 celery stalks bag of dried bean soup or variety of dry beans (lima, split pea - yellow and green, and whatever else you like) frozen peas & corn (can't find them raw and kerneled and wayyyy too much work for me! so I use frozen on both…
