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Looking for some new (and easy) vegetable recipes
I'm trying to eat more veggies, but I never know what exactly to do with them. Right now pretty much all I eat are baby carrots with hummus, spinach in my omelets, and occasionally spinach salad. I like asparagus, but don't know how to do anything but grill them and my grill broke :( I also like broiled brussel sprouts,…
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My before and during...about 2/3rds done
Ok, so I've never posted before pics, but here goes... Until my junior year of HS I was around 155 and more or less happy with how I looked. My activity level lowered a bit my junior year, and then a few serious ankle injuries all but stopped my activity. I used to play competitive basketball year round. . Anywho, I…
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Question about fat grams?
Ok, so I'm not worried that I'm getting too much fat, and I realize that (good) fat is necessary for any diet, but I'm just wondering how much is needed? I have my calories set at 1,500 and I can't remember the fat percentage, but it's set at 58g. So is this enough? I usually get between 45-65 grams, but should I be eating…
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What do you put in your omelet/ scrambled eggs?
If I have time I usually eat an omelet most days, either for breakfast or lunch, but I always have the same thing- 3 servings egg beaters (9 T), 1 whole egg, spinach, and feta and/or goat cheese. Recently I've added some diced red bell peppers too. Don't get me wrong, I love this combo; it's actually one of my favorite…
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Dark chocolate stuffed strawberries!
While grocery shopping today, I came across Philadelphia dark chocolate cream cheese indulgence. So of course I had to buy some lol. Anyways, I already had some strawberries and whipped cream, so this was the result: I just mixed 1 T dark chocolate with 3 T whipped cream, cut off the ends of the strawberries so they'd…
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Thinking of cutting my hair like this...thoughts?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/47556730@N04/
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What should I log this exercise as?
Ok, I do 5 minutes on the exercise bike, then one set (10 reps) of about 20 different exercises, then hop back on the bike for 5 minutes again, and so on until I've gone through my little circuit 3 times. What should I log this as? Thanks
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What to eat at Sumo's?
Ok, so I'm going to Sumo's in a few days and I have no idea what I should eat there and I've actually never been there before so... And, I don't eat meat except for seafood... What are some at least semi-healthy food ideas? Thanks!
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Not losing...
So I've eaten 1,200-1,500 calories the last 30 days (usually closer to 1,200 and except 2 days I went over to about 2,000) and since I gained weight last week I weigh the freaking exact same as I did 30 days ago...this is so frustrating!!!!! I haven't been exercising hardly at all due to an injury, but what gives?!?!?…
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Looking to buy a cheap-ish exercise bike, but what kind?
Ok, so these are 2 that I found that are small-ish and in my price range, but I have no idea how to tell they're good or not? Help! Lol. The highest I want to pay is $200, but I'm really looking for something closer to $150. What are some good brands/ models? I have a small studio apartment, so I need one that's not too…
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Has anybody tried any Jackie Warner workout DVDs?
I saw some of them on Amazon, and they look like they'd be pretty good workouts. They're also getting better reviews to all the Jillian Michaels DVDs, which is what I was looking for in the first place. I've never tried either one of them. I'm also more advanced and use heavier weights, like 10-15 pound dumbbells instead…
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Anyone in the Wichita, KS area? I need a workout buddy :)
I'm 22, and I work full time and also go to school part time. I just joined the YMCA and am looking for someone to workout with. I'm looking to lose at least 15 pounds and trying to start weight lifting and running again.
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Question about dark chocolate
Dark chocolate is supposed to be healthy for you in small amounts due to all the antioxidants, but how dark does it need to be? I know the general rule is the higher percentage the better, but have you ever tasted 85% dark chocolate? Ewww! :sick: I just bought some Ghirardelli 60% and it's pretty good. A square is only…
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P90X Calories Burned and Logging in Diary
I'm starting P90X today and am not quite sure how I should track this in my exercise diary? I googled it and supposedly it burns about 600 calories per workout, so I was thinking of just tracking it as cardio and burning 500 calories (I think 600 is a little overestimated, at least at the beginning :wink: ) What did…
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Help me pick a new haircut!
Ok, so my profile pick is what my hair looks like now. I've been planning on growing it out, but now I'm not sure. What style of haircut do you think would look best on me? I'm going to get it cut today, at least a trim, but am wanting some more opinions on how I should cut it. I like these two, but... Anyways, any ideas…
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40(ish) pounds down and face pics!!!!
I was just looking through some old pictures and realized just how different I look now, especially in my face. I weigh around 160 now and am guessing that in the old pic I weighed around 200+. I'm still hoping to lose about 30 more pounds, but wanted to share :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/66261758@N07/?saved=1
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Critique my ''diet''
Ok, I'm not really on a diet, just trying to eat healthier. I have my goal set to lose 2 pounds a week and I eat back at least some of my exercise calories, if not all of them. I don't eat meat, other than fish/seafood and am trying to eat more protein. I allow myself little "cheats" every now and again, like some ice…
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Has anybody tried adding protein powder to plain Greek yogur
I've added vanilla protein powder to vanilla regular yogurt, but I prefer the texture of Greek yogurt. I've never bought the plain Greek yogurt, so I'm not sure if/how this would work, but I have some chocolate protein and some cookies and cream protein. Has anybody tried this? I'm hoping for something that's at least a…
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Five Fingers Question
I recently started the C25K and I've rediscovered my love of running. I've thought about trying five fingers for a while, as I prefer to do everything barefoot. I ride our exercise bike barefoot and if I lift weights at home I prefer to do it barefoot. I've even ran on the treadmill barefoot, but the texture hurts the…
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C25K questions
I just started the C25K program today. It's so hot outside (110+) so I run on a treadmill. I set the incline to 1% and walked at 3.5mph and ran/jogged at 6.5mph. I'm training for my first 5k in October. Anyways, I was just wondering if I'm setting myself up for failure since I started the running portion going at 6.5mph?…
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Looking for a 24 hour gym in Wichita KS
I just moved back into the area and will be going to school in the mornings and working 2nd shift, so I'm looking for a gym that's open 24/7 so I can workout whenever I can get the time. So far the only one I've found is Anytime Fitness, and I used to go there and don't really like it. My mom was telling me about a gym…
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High protein banana pancakes!
I just made a batch of these and they were so good, and I just knew I had to share with everyone. I got the original recipe from smartfoodandfit.com, and tweaked it a bit) 2 TB rolled oats 1 scoop vanilla protein powder (I used Jay Robb vanilla) 1 tsp splenda (the recipe called for a packet of stevia, but I only had…
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Vacation in NYC...how to not gain weight?!?!?
So I'm going on vacation to NYC for 10 days, and I'm ok if I don't lose weight, but I definitely don't want to gain any wieght. I also don't want to completely limit myself or anything. I'll be staying with family in Brooklyn and doing things all over the city, so I'll be walking a ton. Right now I'm planning on buying…
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How many servings of fruits and vegetables do you eat per da
I used to eat 4+ fruits and 2-3 servings of vegetables, but now I find myself struggling to get in 4 total! Right now it's more because of my current living situation, and not so much that I just don't want to eat them though. Anyways, this just got me wondering how many servings everyone eats? What are the main fruits and…
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Good protein bars?
Are there any good protein bars around 150 calories or less with at least 20 grams of protein?
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Question about carbs...?
Ok, so I was talking to my mom today and she mentioned that I might be eating too many carbs. I eat oatmeal and fiber plus bars daily (usually only 1 of each) and I also tend to eat a lot of fruit and yogurt. I almost always go over on my carbs by 20% or so, but I rarely go over on my fat, and protein is usually within 10…
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My very first NSV
So I've never really considered anything non weight related to be a victory for me before, but I just had my very first nsv. I had an uber stressful day and really just wanted to go buy a pint of Ben and Jerry's strawberry cheesecake ice cream and eat the entire thing tonight, even though eating an entire container makes…
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Looking for a recipe for breaded and baked green bean "fries
I love TGI Fridays green bean fries, but they're soooo unhealthy, so I'm wondering if anyone has a healthier alternative? Sometimes I just bake fresh green beans with a little Pam spray and some seasonings, but I really miss the crunchy breading too. Any ideas? Thanks!
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HELP! I've lost all motivation to eat right and exercise!
I didn't really watch what I ate over the holiday weekend and ended up "falling of the wagon," so to speak. Anyways, I just can't find the motivation to get back on and start eating right and exercising again. I have no willpower to say no to anything that I'm craving and I can't just eat a little bit and be satisfied. I…
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Help with picking kiwis!
Kiwis are one of my favorite fruits, but it always seems like I either get ones that are soft, smushy, and yucky, or the ones that are still kind of hard and taste sour, even a little bitter sometimes. How do you pick a good kiwi?
