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What is a reasonable goal for July?
We are planning on going to Disney World (yay!) July 8, which is 19 weeks away. What is a reasonable goal for me to shoot for? I obviously won't be able to make my goal by then (65 more pounds), but I'd like to do as much as possible - I really want to be able to *comfortably* wear shorts and a tank top there. I do Zumba 2…
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Measuring cups or scale - which is better?
I almost always use my digital scale to measure food - peanut butter, cereal, rice, whatever it is. I have found that with shredded cheese, for instance, it's almost impossible to measure out 1/2 cup accurately because of all the space in between the shreds, etc. My question is....which is more accurate in relation to how…
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How to divvy up calories?
MFP gives me about 1400 calories per day and I admit, I'm having issues - I can't understand the people who can't eat enough food! LOL I need to eat every few hours or I feel absolutely awful, so I try to eat 5 meals throughout the day - 3 major meals with 2 smaller snacks. But it seems like every time I get past lunch, I…
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High protein meatless options for Lent?
For Ash Wednesday and then every Friday during Lent, we don't eat meat. But I don't want to load up on carbs those days....today I had a rice/bean burrito, which was good, but for dinner I have to feed a picky hubby who's very meat and potatoes-like, so nothing too crazy. Any ideas?
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Good for weight loss?
I just bought this book and I'm really excited because I used to be very big into lifting, and I lifted heavy. I also did very little cardio, and I had a very fit, very low BF% body. Many years later, I've put on 70+ pounds and need to lose it. I love lifting, and I lift heavy and build muscle easily. I know that muscle…
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ISO non-banana protein shake recipes
It seems like almost every protein shake recipe out there has banana - I know it's super healthy and I wish I could eat them, but they make me really sick. Any recipes out there without banana, or that has a good alternative for it?
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Good website for circuit training/full body weight training
Hi all! I'm looking for some good full-body/circuit training lifting routines....I just don't have the money to pay a trainer to design a program for me every few weeks right now and I'm not good at coming up with them on my own. Just curious if anyone knows of any good websites for routines/ideas? TIA!
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I could use some guidance on an exercise routine
I'll try to keep the background brief: Former fitness chick, used to be 20% BF, worked out 6 days/week - old school-style (i.e. back/legs/biceps one day, triceps/shoulders another day), plus anywhere from 25-45 minutes of cardio (usually stairmaster) as well. Fast forward 10+ years, 2 kids & hubby, life gets in the way.…
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Need a low-cal, high protein, low carb dinner idea!
I have about 300 calories left for dinner and am over my carbs for the day....I need something low-cal, but satisfying and full of protein....any ideas?
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I'll just put on my pants...
Haha, made you look, right? Seriously, though, sometimes, that's what I need to do...one little step at a time. Let me demonstrate: It's 8:45, and I honestly would have rather curled up and watch the Celtics than do my 30DS video. However, I told myself: "I'll just get my workout clothes on." "I'll just go downstairs."…
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Meal Planning for the week...what's on your menu?
I like to plan out my dinners for the week so I make one trip at the beginning of the week and there are no surprises - helps me stay on track too. Anyway, I'm looking for ideas, something new to throw in the mix. So what's on your menu this week?
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NSV - you know what's a good feeling?
My weigh-in is tomorrow, and I'm actually EXCITED. EXCITED! To get on a scale! I know that I put in the hard work this week and it will pay off for me (plus I took a little sneak peek, hee hee). It's amazing how I remember how awful it used to feel to step on the scale, that terrible feeling of dread when I knew I had…
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Lemon Chicken?
Does anyone know of a good recipe for lemon chicken? I don't mean chicken piccata or chicken francese - I'm looking for bite-sized chicken pieces in a lemon sauce (kind of like orange chicken) that I can serve with rice. I have a craving, but can't find a good healthy recipe.
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Interesting positive side effect
I've been doing this just over a week, and I feel great so far. Interestingly, I have found one little unexpected "side effect" from the change in nutrition....my skin is SO much better! I suffer from fairly severe rosacea - to the point where multiple dermatologists have said that they've never seen someone my age with…
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1st weigh in....so motivated to continue!
So I know it's only my first week and you lose more the first week or so, etc., but I have to tell you, I lost 5.3 lbs. this week and it feels like 15! My skin is better (I have rosacea and no flares since eating healthier!), I'm not bloated, I have more energy, and I just FEEL great. It wasn't an easy week by any means,…
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1st WI tomorrow, does it get easier?
I've done really well this week, didn't give in to temptation, really stuck to my plan, etc. I did sneak a peek at the scale and I'm not sure I've lost anything, but I'll find out tomorrow morning. Does it get easier? I feel like this 1 week has taken everything out of me and I'm feeling a bit nervous about maintaining…
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Please look at my diary for today
I normally log my food on WW's site, but wanted to see how my day measured up on MFP....would you please check out my diary today and tell me what you think? Today has been a struggle, I'm absolutely starving and just want to eat everything I see, it's not cravings and it's not emotional eating, I am physically extremely…
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HELP!!
I am completely committed to this, and feel like I do a pretty good job of making good choices, but for the past couple of days, it doesn't seem to matter what I'm doing - I'm always starving!!! I'm trying so hard to stay on program and make good choices, but it's getting increasingly difficult when what I feel like doing…
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Just wanted to say...
I'm at the beginning of my journey and have a long way to go. There are many days that I think "I'll start tomorrow," "I can't do it," "This is just how I'm supposed to be," etc. HOWEVER, this site, and, more specifically, these success stories with pictures, are unbelievably motivating. I can't say enough how grateful I…
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First day of 30DS...OUCH!
Oh. My. Word. Just did Day 1 of the 30 day shred and I thought I was going to fall down the stairs afterwards. My legs are complete jello and I needed my inhaler afterwards! 20 minutes of exercise has never been so hard! My plan is to do it 3 days per week, and on the other days doing Zumba for cardio. I have a feeling I'm…
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My plan...what do you think?
Hi all, I'm not new to this site, but kind of recharging and getting going again after a big fall of the wagon. I'm doing Weight Watchers for eating, just because it helps me with portion control, etc. and I've found that when I eat within my daily Points, I'm almost exactly at what the calorie rec is here on MFP. But I…
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Do you do custom or guided calorie goals?
I'm just curious....do most of you go by the guided calorie goal MFP provides or do you set your own?
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Are all nuts created equal?
I hear a lot about people snacking on almonds, but I'm not a big almond fan. I love cashews....are those as good as almonds for a snack and do they have the same nutritional benefits?
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Recommitment
I was doing really well for my first 30 days of P90X and lost 7.5 inches (only 3-4 pounds though). And then all this stuff happened, but that is no excuse! Life happens and I have to learn how to cope with it all. I'm recommitting and will be starting fresh tomorrow (have to go grocery shopping, LOL!). I'm going to count…
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This seems wrong
I just went for a 70 minute walk at a fairly moderate pace. I could talk, but not comfortably. It is super hot here so I was sweating bullets. My heart rate monitor (no chest strap, just the watch one) says that I burned 1184 calories. I find that EXTREMELY unlikely, but not sure what I should enter into MFP. Thoughts?
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Um....oops
Well, my gigantic delicious salad for lunch was a little TOO big, I guess - I'm already at my calorie goal and over my fat goal for the day. I'm planning on getting in a P90X workout later, but it's a weights workout, not cardio so I usually don't eat back those calories. Should I bump the weights and do more cardio? Or…
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Only netted 206 calories so far!!
I think this is where I'm getting into trouble. I ate a good breakfast, a HUGE chef salad for lunch, and one snack so far. I'm going to eat a turkey cheddar hot dog for dinner, on a bun with some fresh mozz/tomato/olive oil for dinner, but I don't think it's going to come remotely close enough to net enough calories for…
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Activity level help?
Hi, I'm not sure where I should be in terms of my activity level for MFP's goals. I'm a stay-at-home mom, so when I'm home I do housework but also do sit (yes, it happens!), and I do a lot of driving around, grocery shopping, etc. I wouldn't say I'm usually on my feet, but I don't sit at a desk all day either.
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Shorts
It's getting hot here in Maine (finally!), but now is the dreaded time of year that I have to search for shorts that don't make me look like one of the Golden Girls and that actually fit. I'm psyched to be down a pants size, but I'm still plus-size, so it's hard to find cute shorts that fit. Bermudas look TERRIBLE on me,…
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This makes NO sense!
Not that I'm complaining about this at ALL, but I just don't get it....maybe someone can help me understand? For the previous 3-4 weeks, I'd been really good, staying at my calorie level and exercising 5 days/week, keeping my carbs low, focusing on eating fruits and veggies, whole-grain carbs when I ate them, and lean…
