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Canada/Quebec: ideas for packaged food purchases
Hi all, Joining back after being off for a while. I used to be all local foods and prepping everything from scratch. But once I changed jobs last september, I ran out of time and dropped all my good habits at once. Right now, my goal is to priorize getting back in shape through exercice, which means that I have no time to…
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Suggestions for no jumps, no arms exercises?
Hi! I broke my arm last week. Before that, I was at the gym 3 or 4 times a week; and biking to work at least 2 days a week. I now have to put a stop to all that for a few weeks. I can walk for a bit (no arm swinging), but not crazy fast because it hurts. To help me, I've joined back here and will start logging everything…
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Cardio vrs fat loss
Hi all, I received a brand new HRM for Christmas and I've started playing with it. I noticed that when I work out, and even when I strength train, I always spend at least 85 % of my 'training time' at the cardio levels instead of fat loss. As I am trying loose weight and mass, shouldn't I diminish drastically the intensity…
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muscle soreness
Hi everyone, I used to be able to work out every day. I would vary the group of muscles exercised and it would now. Now, maybe because I'm older, it seems that it takes me about a week of pain after each workout. It's to the point where I've cut down on my activities because well, how would I go swimming when it's hard to…
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The week-end killer.
Hi all, I'm looking for tips on how to respect my calorie allowance on week-ends. I am usually very very good on week days. I work hard at work, work out hard the gym, get home to make supper and then off to do some chores, then physio exercises for my knees, then about 1 hour of rest before bedtime. It works well, but…
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Is there a way to become addicted to water?
Over the last few days, it's been difficult. My 'near' goal was a trip to NYC, which I just came back from. It was my birthday, and I've had a series of celebration and guests. I wasn't all that good... Since Sunday PM, they're all gone. Any excuse seems good since then : I have a cold and cannot really work out too hard.…
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Looking for friends that have a travel linked objective
Hi all, Not sure if I'm posting in the right spot, but I thought I'd try here. I need motivation. Bad. I have 4 months to loose 30 pounds for my Costa Rica trip. Anyone else wants to loose to look good on trip pictures? I know that I'm going zip lining. They'll ask for my weight. I don't want to say 200 pounds. Silly, but…
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Breaking through a plateau
Hi everyone, From Easter until August 1st, this went fairly well and I lost 25 pounds. Pretty classic, if I was good, I lost; if I misbehaved, the scale and measureaments stayed stable. However, since August, I've lowered by calorie intake to 1280, and after my holidays, resumed being 'good'. But nothing. No loss in…
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50 pounds to loose; back from holidays
Hi everyone, I am just back from holidays abroad and have lost a few friends during my absence. I need new ones. Ones that will help keep me on track and comment on my diaries. I have at least 50 pounds to loose, by next Spring. I have already lost 25, since Easter. Of course, I gained 5 back during my holidays, but that's…
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2 pounds up because of TOM?
Hi everyone, I think I've been doing really well here. I signed up after Easter as even with all my efforts to limit the intake, I had gained 5 pounds. Well, since then, I've lost the 5 pounds... and 9 more! I was very happy on Friday at my weight in to see that I was down 14 pounds. It gave me hope. Truly. Then, I ate not…
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Too much fat; too much protein ok BUT too much fiber?
Hi, Every day on this site, I bust my protein allowance. I have read someone that MFP tends to put it too low for exercising people, so I'm not too worried. Same with fat : every day I have cheese : BUSTED! But I often go over on fiber and that puzzles me. Is fiber bad for you? What would be the consequences of too much…
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Good evening!
Well, Easter is over (so no more excuses) and it seems that I can't manage my weight on my own. I'm good with exercice, but a hectic lifestyle (travels, partys, lunches with colleagues, after hours networking, suppers with friends, family receptions) and the bad habit of a glass of wine to unwind are catching up with me.…
