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konjac root for weight loss?
i just heard about this product and was wondering if it is safe to use. so far it seems so but i wanted to see if anyone on here has tried it and had any luck. i struggle with binge eating was curious to see if this might help. is it worth the investment?
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how do i overcome calorie triggers?
i stopped logging for a while because the calorie ticker was triggering a lot of my binges. I've been writing my food down in a journal but i really miss logging into MFP. I tried to see if there was a way to hide the calories but I think it's even more important to address why the calories are triggering me in the first…
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how do i cope with losing a loved one without turning to foo
i lost both of my parents this year (my dad passed away close to Thanksgiving) and I'm not sure how to cope with the holidays. I'm afraid that the upcoming weeks of vacation are going to be tough in terms of maintaining my weight and avoiding binges. I've been making progress and I really don't want to undo all of my hard…
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weight training for absolute beginners?
no matter how much i try to muster up the courage, i keep finding myself too scared to wander over to the weight section of the gym. i love doing cardio but the weights are a bit intimidating for some reason (and i'm too nervous to ask the staff for help...). what's a good way to start? any easy routines for beginners? how…
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elliptical calories?
hey everyone i'm a little unsure as to how accurate the calorie count is on mfp. when i work out i tend to go pretty slow and don't sweat much....so i'm not really buying that i just burned 800+ cals. Does anyone have an accurate count for 60 min on the elliptical at a moderate pace w low resistance?
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diary settings
i recently opened up my diary in hopes of being less secretive about my food intake. i know on those days when i really mess up, the last thing i want is for people to see what i eat. i'm hoping this will help get over my shame issues with food and be more accountable. has anyone else had success with this? maybe i can get…
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good day, bad day : (
since joining MFP i've noticed a lot of inconsistencies with my cal intake. it seems like at least 2 or 3 days a week i'll have a major slip up...sometimes eating 2000 cals over my limit (i'm ashamed to say this but it's true). i usually exercise a lot to compensate but i feel like i'm all over the place...one day will be…
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too much fruit?
i've always had a sweet tooth so when i decided to cut out all of the refined sugars and carbs it was HARD. i've managed to eliminate almost all of the sugar in my diet (including most dairy) but i still struggle with eating too much fruit. i feel like fruit is the only sweet treat i can enjoy so i tend to overdo it. does…
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good day, bad day : (
since joining MFP i've noticing a lot of inconsistencies with my cal intake. it seems like at least 2 or 3 days a week i'll have a major slip up...sometimes eating 2000 cals over my limit (i'm ashamed to say this but it's true). i usually exercise a lot to compensate but i feel like i'm all over the place...one day will be…
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eating awareness
my biggest challenge with food has always been slowing down. i've tried just about everything....counting chews, eating with chopsticks, chugging water between bites...but i can never seem to stick with it. for whatever reason, i completely zone out when i eat and can't seem to focus on my food even with concentrated…
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6 ingredients or less!
help! i love cooking but i like to keep it as simple as possible. does anyone have any quick meals to share? salad and chicken recipes would be really helpful (my diet is pretty close to paleo)
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candida friendly recipes with 6 ingredients or less : )
i love cooking but i am LAZY. does anyone have any candida friendly recipes that can give me a break from the usual salad or plain baked chicken? i need to mix it up a bit : )
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candida, gluten intolerance, eating disorders...help!
I'm new to myfitnesspal and am looking for advice from folks who struggle with food intolerance. Over the past few years, I've noticed a lot of weird patterns in my eating behavior. Whenever i try to reintroduce sugar and gluten products, i start to binge eat and have stomach problems. I've been gluten free for about a…
