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Does anyone know?
How much of weight loss (in terms of percentage) is actually fat loss on a normal calorie-restricted diet without exercise? I am only asking because I saw that Lipozene commercial that guarantees 70% of weight lost will be fat. It seems to me that that would be pretty standard for a calorie-restricted diet without…
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Just an opinion: Clean-eating vs IIFYM
First off, I practice IIFYM. That doesn't mean that I don't ever eat clean foods. I try to moderately balance my diet between foods that are good for me with foods that I love (most of the food I eat falls somewhere between the two). Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that people generally eat "clean"…
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Inexpensive, Non-Food Rewards
I've never been able to implement a reward system for myself. My budget is tight so shopping isn't a good option and I love food, but I don't think food rewards are a good option for me as one of my goals is to clean up my diet a bit. Any suggestions?
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Uh oh... I'm 2 calories over!
OMG! What am I gonna do??
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Question about lifting
So you all know I'm still knew to lifting. I was just curious. What is the maximum load one can lift with on a dumbbell? I'm asking because the dumbbells that I have came with 40 lbs, but I can't get more than 4 plates on them at a time. I have some other weights that came with the barbell, but I haven't tried to use them…
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Happy Birthday WendyTerry420!
:drinker:
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MFP helping or showing support, just being awesome!
You're all just a bunch of softies!!!
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Transitioning from 6-a day to IF
So... when I started I believed the hype around eating small meals. After I realized that the metabolic benefits were minimal, I continued to do it just because it seemed to help me manage hunger and cravings. But lately, I really feel a bit out of control, and the 6-meal-a-day method just isn't helping me manage anymore.…
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I need to push for that last 50 lbs
1) What's your current intake of calories gross, on average? My goal is set at 1800 for non-workout days; 2100 for work-out days, but I have a bad habit of faltering and exceeding those goals. I try to make up for it with extra cardio when I can manage to. 2) What's your current average intake of protein, carbs, and fats,…
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King of the Nerds
I can't stand Danielle. Can we please get her off the show? And why is it that whenever the Nerd-off is in someone's area of expertise/passion/specialty, they always fail utterly???
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I still have some questions about sugar
The kombucha mushroom people Sitting around all day Who can believe you? Who can believe you? Let your mother pray Sugar, sugar I'm not there all the time you know Some people, some people, some people Call it insane, yeah they call it insane I play Russian Roulette everyday, a man's sport With a bullet called life, yeah…
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I just wanna say...
This group is really great. It really give us amateurs and newbies a chance to glean from the experiences of you seasoned veterans. Thank you so much to Sidesteel and Sara and to all the others for taking the time to help. You all are amazing!:flowerforyou:
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Happy Bynthday!
Ooops! Sorry for the typo in the title... A long-standing MFP community member may or may not have a birthday today so for her, or him, I present you: Oreo Birthday Cakes!
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Working out with DOMS
If the muscle is already strained, wouldn't working out while sore add to the stress, and possibly cause a cortisol release? Would you recommend working out while experiencing DOMS?
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Opinion Poll for the Gentleman
Help me out. So let's just say, hypothetically, that a woman you know seems interested. She has sent you a friend request on FB and after accepting, you have chatted briefly, but you are still only mildly interested. What should she do to get you more interested? Should she: A. Just admit that she is crushing on you and…
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To the clown!
Let's just say that someone very clown-like has a birthday today! :drinker: *note to mods - This thread does not identify any particular MFP member.
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Eye candy thread
I'm bored... and can't post pics from work!! Show me your dream date for Valentine's day!!
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Fat Blockers Scare Me!
So... I was thinking about this when I saw an Alli ad the other day. Presuming the garbage actually works, isn't blocking fat a bad thing since dietary fats regulate hormones?
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Lifting with Arthritis
I could really use some tips. I know that popping in my joints means damage to my cartilage, but it seems like I can't avoid it when lifting. I know I should take glucosamine, but I'm so bad about taking anything consistently. I figure there must be someone out there who lifts AND has osteoarthritis. All suggestions are…
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cats
Since we already have a dog thread... (I have two myself) you knew a cat thread had to be on its way. This is Fluffy Monster. We got her from a cat rescue. She had been abused so she is a bit skittish, but she does love to cuddle... just on her terms. She can be a brat too, but we still love her!
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STOP THE INSANITY!!
MFP is an awesome resource for anyone seeking to live healthier by improving their fitness and eating habits. However, it is also an awesome source of misinformation. It is important to remember that everyone offering input on the forums is offering opinion. Sure, there are some professionals using these boards, ie.…
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Your WTF moment of the year...
To go along with the "year in retrospect" thread... I thought it would be amusing to talk about those moments in the year that stand out in your mind as the most random. For me, my parked car spontaneously combusted on the 4th of July. And no... it was completely unrelated to fireworks. What happened to you this years that…
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Do you have odd cravings?
Already this morning I have craved ranch dressing and peach mango tea. No I'm not pregnant. Just every once in awhile I desire certain flavors. Does anyone else experience this? What kind of foods do you crave?
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Walking Dead Spoiler *west coast fans stay away*
The governor cried like a little *****! Michonne whipped that *kitten*!
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Brine or dry rub?
This is my second year at preparing the Thanksgiving turkey. Last year, thanks to the advice of my MFP friends, I brined and it was fabulous!!! I've always wanted to try a dry rub, but don't know how to execute the technique. Which do you prefer brine or dry rub? I am curious. Can both be employed?
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I had an erotic dream...
About a co-worker. Interpret.
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My Thanksgiving menu
Just looking for opinions. I'm hosting my first Thanksgiving this year. Is this too much for 8 people? 1 15 lbs turkey Cornbread dressing Mac-n-cheese Mashed potatoes Steamed asparagus Squash casserole Fresh baked bread Whole cranberries Peach cobbler Pumpkin pie Apple-bottom cheesecake
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No thanks... I'm just looking
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This is my daily...
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Our Bleach Cosplay "Hollow"-ween (pic heavy)
So my kids are really into the Bleach anime. We do homemade costumes every year and this year we decided to do a little cosplay. Of course, many of my friends have been patiently waiting to see pics of this so this thread is for them. I'm no seamstress (hand-sewn because my sewing machine is apparently broke) so these…
