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Fruits/veggies with protein
I ate some asparagus last night and noticed it had some protein. I am having trouble figuring out how to get enough fruits/veggies and protein. What are some good fruits or vegetables that contain protein.
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When you started what motivated you to exercise?
I am going to start walking this evening around 6. I know where I am going. It is about a good level of difficulty for me. Maybe it is just a lot of change at once, I just started dieting, or just inertia, but i have mixed feelings about going. I guess I could listen to my iPod. My doctors told me that exercise will be a…
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What a difference a lb makes
I set my weight loss goal originally at 2 lbs/week. MFP calculated 1200 net calories/day, which is doable but not very satisfying for me. I decided to take it down to 1lb/week and it increased to 1350 (before exercise). That is so much better for me. I am going to see how that goes. :)
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Exercise calories
I just did an hour walk and MFP added calories to my goal. I don't plan on using all of them. Do people eat more? I am just starting. I am estimating amounts, but I am losing. Also, what are easy sources of protein? I was told 60-80g is a good amount for me.
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low cal mixers
I asked this but it was lost in another thread. I drink alcohol sometimes but I like sweet drinks. I don't like cola. Most of the mixers I use are full of sugars and calories. Is there a better alternative? I do like white wine, beer not so much
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Does it matter how often you eat?
My sister keeps giving me diet advice. She works in the health field and never had a weight problem so I guess I should listen but it seems a bit much. She keeps saying I have to eat every 2-3 hours, she even e mailed me a schedule. I don't have a problem forgetting to eat. And she gave me ideas of things to eat which is…
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Is it too late?
I have started to lose weight because my son was following in my footsteps and has a weight problem as a teenager I didn't start having problems with my weight until my late 30s. . I had some tests done beforehand and I had some bad results. I have a fatty liver, my blood glucose is in the diabetic range and my lipids are…
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Is there an ideal macronutrients % target?
I am pretty new. I like the app, but have basically just been calculating calories. I have issues with high glucose and lipids which I am trying to improve with diet and exercise. I tried cutting down on carbs before and I lost weight but my cholesterol went up, I think because I ate more fats. Is it an individual thing or…
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What is a good pedometer for me?
I have been sedentary and am starting with walking. I may stay with that just increasing speed/distance. I don't think I need one that interacts with myfitnesspal. Price is an issue but I would like something that I will use and works well. Where is the best place to buy one? What is a good starting goal?
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MFP friends?
I have 2 friends I know from elsewhere and a couple I met here that I think I have something in common with, but I am not sure what to expect or do. I guess if I start blogging maybe people will respond. I think it will be helpful having any support I can get. I am trying to figure out some of the site features to make the…
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How do I go from couch potato to being fit?
I plan on starting with walking. I am prone to shin splints and depending on my shoes they can get so I can't walk it is so painful. I walk up and down a few flights of stairs at work, sometimes carrying things and I get winded easily. I wish I had someone to go with but everyone is too busy. I have some health issues that…
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Looking for others on prescription med diets
I would like to find others to know what to expect or commiserate with. I started Qsymia 3 days ago and am on a physician prescribed diet. I found some old groups but none that are active. If this is the wrong site maybe someone can direct me to a better place? I am new to MFP and I really like it
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Scale variability
My scale is okay but old. If I move it, I get a different reading, within about 5 lbs. I try to keep it in the same spot. I have 50 lb to lose so in the scheme of things 5 lbs won't make much difference, but it confuses me now when I am just starting. I have been using the weights from the doctors scale but I would like to…
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Hi I am Lori
I am 50 and would like to lose about 50 lbs. I am working with a doctor and dietician. I started a medicine called Qsymia yesterday and a VLCD for a week. They ran lab tests before I began and I got some bad news. My blood sugar is in the diabetic range and my lipids are high. Also, I have a fatty liver. I am hoping those…
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Stomach upset after protein drink
I bought a whey protein powder and have been mixing drinks for snacks between meals. I don't know if it is all the milk (I mix them with milk) or a component of the powder but I feel gassy and bloated afterwards. Is there something I should look for on the label.?Would almond milk be a better choice to use?
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Need support moving into action
I started at mfp in September and have adjusted my goals over time. Since I have read the message boards, I took on the message that I could not restrict foods, just stay within my goals. Everything in moderation. I was doing okay at that and I am losing. Recently I was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. I saw a dietician and…
