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Old Richard's Simmons' tape- how to count it? (Newbie)
I just did the Tone n Sweat video from back in the early 90's. I loved it when I was trying to lose weight after my third child. I can't find this in the data base nor can I find something similar to list as a replacement. It was about 30 minutes and I used a toning cord and worked legs, arms, shoulders, back, chest and…
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To Change Goal Weight or Not Change Goal Weight
Hello, First a brief history: I am a two time member of our local TOPS IL290 chapter. The first time I joined TOPS, it was probably about 6 months or so after I had had my third child. I first began my own weight loss program doing the Richard's Simmons program and lost about 25lbs. I really wanted to lose that last 10lbs…
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Body Image
Even though I have lost 24 lbs or so since May 2011, I continue to feel and see the same bigger person in the mirror. My pants are looser and I should use that as a guide but I can't seem to shake the "I'm fat" syndrome. Anyone else have this issue?
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sportline HRM watch- accuracy
I received the Sportline HRM watch as a gift and I tried it for the first time tonight. I think the thing is junk as it said that after 45 minutes of moderately paced walked I had burned 550 calories.... I really don't think that is anywhere near accurate. Does anyone have suggestions on getting a more accurate reading on…
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need ideas for non-processed foods
Someone told me that I may be consuming too many processed foods which could be why my weight loss has stalled a little. I swtitched from many of the junk food items I would normally eat to getting stuff like Kashi Granola Bars, Fiber One yogurt, Sensible Portion type chips/snacks, Skinny Cows, etc... I can't just cut out…
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bummed!
I have been on MFP for about a month. Over the first several weeks I have lost about 6lbs. This evening, I weighed in at my TOPS meeting (the only time I weigh) and I stayed the same. Not a tenth of a pound or anything!! I feel like I am staying on track and being extremely truthful with my food diary (to the point of…
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Better to just have the real thing?
I have seen many posts about turkey bacon, turkey sausage, turkey burgers, boca burgers etc.. Is it really any better for you than just having the real thing? I have heard that many of the substitutes have loads of sodium to help with the flavor...not sure if this is really true or not. Lately I have chosen low sodium…
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How many calories over for splurge day?
I was just wondering what people consider a splurge day as far as over your calorie count. I am already about 150 calories over but I am wanting something sweet like an ice cream bar but it would bring it close to 250 over. I didn't get in exercise today so I don't have any of those extra calories either.
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How to count deep fried crappie filets
For dinner this evening we will be having cornmeal coated crappie filets deep fried in peanut oil. Anyone have suggestions for calorie count? I can't seem to find anything that quite matches this. Thanks!
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going below calorie allowance
I have been doing MFP for about 2 weeks. On most days I am under the 1270 calorie allowance and I feel like I am eating healthy and I actually am not hungry (although some days a little heavy on the carbs). Should I still eat even when I not hungry to make sure my body doesn't go into starvation mode and then it stops my…
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30 day shred question
I have read about loads of people doing this 30 day shred dvd. I am interested in it but not to do it for 30 days straight. I just want to add another workout video to my collection for different things to do. Will it be effective just doing it a couple times a week/month? Also, I have had some knee issues and wondered if…
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Protein bars and sugar content-YIKES!
My goodness!! I purchased a protein bar (Clif Builder's chocolate mint- tasted delicious BTW) because I was looking for something as an alternative to some of the things I have been eating for breakfast and I was surprised after I ate the dumb thing how many grams of sugar it contained. It did have 20g of protein and 270…
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Sugar free really good for you?
I am wondering if sugar free is really any better for you than just having the real deal. I have read some things about sugar free and that sugar alcohols are just as bad as pure sugar. I have bought some sugar free fudge bars and some Werther's candies and to be honest, I am not a big fan of the taste. There seems to be…
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Using extra calories from exercise?
I am worried that I won't lose weight like I should if I eat the extra calories added in for the exercise. Anyone have issues with this and how did you deal with it? My mother-in-law says I should just stick to the basic calorie count and not use any from exercising. I am just getting started and have only recorded my…
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Walk Away Pounds 2 mile with belt question
I am new to my fitness pal and just beginning a new weight loss journey. Today I completed the Walk Away the Pounds 2 mile walk that included a belt where you did arm workouts along with the walking. I am unsure how to post this in my exercise log. I have done a search on the message boards and it seems most are putting…
