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How much have you fluctuated from 1 day to the next day?
I weigh weekly, but this week I've been getting on the scale almost everyday. It is scary to think my weight fluctuates this much during the week... I mean I really hope it is just fluctuation and not a big gain. I weigh on Thursdays, Saturday I was down 1lb and Sunday I was down 1.5lb (total from Thursday). Sunday I went…
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Your creations!
Show us some of your proudest creations!
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More protein less fat and carbs?
So most nutrition guidelines have your daily protein intake as a percentage of total calories ranging from 20-30%. So with an 1800 calorie diet, it's somewhere around 100 grams a day. However, there's also the general rule of thumb that says you should eat anywhere between .33 and 1 gram of protein per pound of weight.…
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Thanksgiving Feasts
First Turkey of the season... Rubbed it down with olive oil and tony chacherez, hence the modeling on the skin.... Also injected it with TC's jalapeno and butter injectable marinade. It was juicy and tasty. I serve it whole until everyone is ready, then take it back to the kitchen, cut off the legs and breasts, then slice…
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Two small NSV's last night
So, I have had season tickets to North Texas Mean Green basketball for several seasons... Last night was their first game of the 2011-12 season and I had a couple NSV's... First NSV: There's a large stairway going from the sidewalk up to the entrance of the Super Pit. As I got to the door to enter, I turned around and…
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Weight Training days off and push-ups
So this week I started weight training. Very simple to start out, 20lb dumbell and I run through several upper body exercises. I've also gotten in a routine where I'll run through 4 different sets of crunches with a set of push-ups in between and would really like to continue that... My question, on the day off between…
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Butt toning exercises?
So a friend of a friend has lost about 36lbs and while they never had much of an *kitten*, with the weight loss it seems to be saggy/drooping. They hate that look and would really like to fix it! What are some good exercises I can tell them to try that will tone and lift their bottom? ;)
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How do you join PETA...
I can't find the website for PETA (People for the Eating of Tasty Animals) and would really like to join! I think there's room for all animals right next to the mashed potatoes!
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Jogging NSV
Just jogged for 2 miles straight! That's the first time I've jogged that far continuously since 7th grade football! May actually be ready for my first 5k by Christmas!
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NSV - Dr's visit
My lower back was killing me, so I went to the Dr. My blood pressure is usually somewhere between 130/85 to 140/90... Just borderline enough that the Dr hasn't prescribed anything but is looking at it closely... Well after 3 months on MFP and 24lbs lost, my blood pressure when they checked was 110/70. The Dr even took it…
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Traveling :(
Traveling sucks when I'm trying to stay on my diet... I'm good for the first day or two, but then going out with the group to restaurants I don't pick I end up not sticking to my plan! However, I'm back on track and after gaining 2lbs during the week of travel, I weighed in today and am back down those 2. Yeah!!! Now I…
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MFP Recommended Calories?
So I've lost 13lbs since I started MFP near the end of April... YEAH! But I have noticed I'm typically eating less than the recommended calories (nearly 2200) and still typically lose only 2lbs a week or so. With the holiday weekend I haven't eaten nearly as well, but stayed within my daily caloric goal (some days I had to…
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What fast foods have you found that keep you on your diet?
So I'm a bum sometimes and forget to pack my lunch, or leave it in the fridge, or just really want to go out at lunch. I have found a few items on the fast food menus that I can have and keeps me on my diet. I usually make sure that I don't eat too many calories before I visit the fast food joint, just to make sure I don't…
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4wks in and doing well
I have tried losing weight my whole life, from pills to Atkins to weight watchers... All of them have worked for a short time, but I never had any long term success. MFP has been really helpful in my renewed attempt to lose weight. I'm into week 4 and have been doing well, down 10lbs already!!! Having used the weight…
