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Have you changed your original Goal Weight? Up or down?
Hello my fellow Maintenance friends, When I discovered MFP and began my weight loss journey here in July 2014, I was trying to lose those final stubborn 10 pounds. I had struggled with a 20 pound gain over the course of a few years and had been able to drop 6-7 lbs on my own before MFP. I never expected I could lose the…
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Guacamole Recipes Please!
Hi all, Looking for some healthy and easy guacamole recipes. Thanks! Jean
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Is this group still active?
I’m a full time caregiver for my Mom and also trying to take care of my own health and other family members. Anyone else in this situation? Would like to support each other and share here. Thx!!
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Back to Weight Loss after years Maintaining
Well, I’m officially back to weight loss after years of maintaining. As a caregiver round-the-clock it’s been challenging. But not impossible! Need to lose about 5-7 pounds for first goal of 135. And then go for another 3 pound loss to get to 132. Anyhow, plan to get back to daily exercise here at home - and work it into…
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At home ab toning ideas?
Hi Everyone - I have physical limitations but want to get my tummy muscles looking more toned. Have heard crunches not good for you. Looking for easy or simple at home ways to tone abs. Thanks! Jean
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Need Ideas for ‘Lunch’ Bag Foods
Hello everyone, I’ve been in MFP since 2014 and successfully lost the 12 pounds I goaled for. Recently hectic caregiving responsibilities across 4 households has knocked me off my pattern and I’ve leveled out about 5-7 pounds over goal (which is 130 pounds). Looking for ideas for packing my day of food in advance and…
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Weight Creeping Back
Hi my friends, Well, after getting to goal weight 130 back in 2014, I’m back up 5-7 pounds. Here’s my challenge: I am caregiving across 4 households and not focusing on my food intake the way I need to. Thinking of taking my food with me in one of those insulated lunch bags and looking for ideas from you guys. Trying to be…
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How many calories in NY Bagel?
Hi everyone, I live in the NY/NJ area where Bagel Shops are very common. Question is, how many calories are in a typical plain bagel from one of these deli/cafes? Thx, Jean
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Need exercise suggestions with recovering Achilles
Hello Everyone, Have been limited in my exercise by a bad Achilles. Out of the camboot but still have to be careful. Any cardio suggestions? Running and too much walking not an option... Thx, Jean
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Bathroom Scale Recommendations
Hi there, My bathroom scale is kaput and I need to get a new one. Any ideas for good scale under $50? Thx, Jean
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How to Log Movie Popcorn?
Hello my MFP friends, Wondering how everyone handles logging movie theater popcorn. I've been to 2 movies in past week and got a small unbuttered popcorn each time (just can't go to movies without popcorn...) My question is, how do you log it? I estimated using the MFP database, but was wondering if there's a better way?…
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Dinner date tonite - what to order?
Hello my MFP friends, Going out to dinner tonite and am looking for advice on what to order. Getting tired of ordering salmon ... Would love to hear other ideas :-). Here's link to menu: https://www.facebook.com/PJFinnegansNJ/app_117784394919914 Thanks! Jean :)
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Low cal brunch ideas? Going out to brunch and need help!
My eating out anxiety continues... Need ideas for lower cal options? What should I order? Thx! Jean
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Need new home scale - any advice?
My 'Eat Smart Precision Bathroom Scale' just died :-(. Need advice on what scale to replace it with - nothing too expensive though ;-) Thanks all!
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How often do you weigh yourself?
I'm new to this and want to know what others do... I've been weighing in once a week. Is that about right? Thx, JC
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Which day of the week do you weigh in?
I've been weighing myself on Sundays, but am thinking of switching to Fridays before the weekend dinners out, etc... Though, I must admit by weighing myself Sundays, it keeps me in check on weekends... Would love to hear what others do. Thanks, Jean
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Need help - what to order at Japanese restaurant?
Going to dinner at local Japanese restaurant (Mt Fuji near Mahwah, NJ) and don't know what to order that is low cal ... Any advice is most appreciated! I didn't want to mess up my weight loss and I get sooooo tempted in restaurants :-( (my weakness). Thought if I planned in advance I wouldn't get tempted by menu items ;-)…
