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Introducing myself
Hi everyone! This will be very long - I appreciate you reading but will understand if it's too much. I have a ton of questions. I just got tested for hypothyroidism. I haven't got the results back but in the meantime I have been doing a ton of research. Would love feedback and advice.... I am fit, active, rarely overeat,…
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Back after a long hiatus...
Not a hiatus from fitness, just from MFP, but I've been wanting to come on and chat with everyone again. My name is Liza. I just turned 40, love weight training and while I don't love running, I force myself to do it by signing up for races so then I have to train. I'm all about clean eating and being healthy. I live in…
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Looked at old food entries....
I used to eat, on average, between 120-175 grams of sugar!!!!!!! I reduced it to 60-80 grams for a long time after that. No WONDER I am struggling to keep it closer to 29!!!!!! Anyone else have numbers like that? With diabetes in my family, I'm so glad I'm putting an end to that. No amount of running can address the health…
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Belly Fat Cure?
I am not on any kind of diet, but wanted to keep my sugar intake down. I noticed after logging on here that I eat way too much "hidden" sugar!!!! I finally stuck to the recommended sugar intake on here (29 grams.... And I STILL go over a few!!!) and it was HARD! Goodbye Chobani yogurt and Clif Builder bars! But I lost 5…
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Great quote I wanted to share!
During the black out I caught up with some old fitness magazines, and found this quote by Kim Benson and loved it: "The scale can't measure your will, drive, or dedication. The scale can't recount how many temptations you said no to or how many bad habits you broke. The scale doesn't have any idea how many times you got…
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Time for me to get Serious again....
Hi everyone! I am very fit and active (a little less than I used to be because my schedule doesn't let me run as often as used to, but I am definitely no slouch! I squeeze in my workouts very early in the morning..... Like 4:30!) But I have been stuck at a plateau for about a year now. I seem to be bouncing around the same…
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Ummm - how are Burpees not in the database?
I just added them in but I think I put in the wrong caloric burn for them - a minute should probably burn more than 10 calories, I am assuming - so if someone could add them in with a more accurate burn, that would be awesome!!! Thanks!
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I have to stop with those Starbucks iced drinks!
I just logged an iced green tea soy latte. Holy sugar, batman! I don't indulge often, but I have been enjoying them a little too much this summer. My dad just booked a St. Maarten trip for March with the family. Operation "Flat Belly" starts NOW!
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Pickle juice for cramps?
Anyone hear of this? My husband ran his first full marathon yesterday. He is a big runner and finally decided to train for the full and do it, but was hit with leg cramps at mile 19 which slowed him down. He spoke to a marathoner today who told him drinking pickle juice when you cramp up is the cure for that - anyone ever…
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Great article: I'm Not Fat - But What if I Were?
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/04/18/im-not-fat-but-what-if-i-were_n_1435835.html
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Can you keep this up forever?
I asked something like this on my facebook page today. Whatever you are doing now - what you are eating..... the fitness level you have.... your entire lifestyle - do you think you can do this for the rest of your life? When you are old - you may not be able to run a 5 minute mile - but will you still be running? Or…
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Why didn't I think of this? Hubby is a genius!
Sometimes I don't want oatmeal AND a protein shake for breakfast if I do a hard workout in the morning, so I usually forego the protein shake and just have my oatmeal. So what do I see hubby do the other morning? Put a scoop of protein powder INTO his oatmeal!!! Derrr... Maybe everyone does this - who knows. All I know is,…
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EXCELLENT article!!!!!
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/donna-mincieli-pti-rd/building-muscle_b_1269334.html
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Best blog article EVER by Nerd Fitness
Omg, everyone on MFP has to read this!!!! http://nerdfitness.com/blog/2012/02/14/conventional-wisdom/
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Nutritional Myths To Be Aware Of
http://www.dietriffic.com/2012/02/08/nutrition-myths/
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Who wants some fitness motivation?
I have a FB page whe I share motivation and tips. I am not promoting anything or sell anything.... It's just for fun, but I am meeting so many amazing like minded people in the process. It also helps keep me motivated as I continue my fitness goals for 2012. I thought it wuld be great to share for the upcoming new year! If…
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Anyone have fitness/motivation facebook pages?
I thought this would be a good way to share our motivation pages if we have them... I belong to quite a few. Mine is called "Perfect Fit" - because my personal quest is to find the perfect level of fitness for me with my crazy schedule! Here it is if you wanted to "like" it!…
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Need help putting together 30 minute weight workouts
I go to the gym for 30 minutes 3 days a week before work just for weights. I want to put together an effective plan for those 30 minutes... Need a good upper body workout lower body workout And then something for day 3 Can you all help me? thanks!
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What's the most colorful thing you ate today?
My dinner tonite is so colorful! Steamed broccoli, purple cauliflower, yellow pepper, and edamame! What color did you eat today?
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GREAT article on "Starvation mode" (and why most of us don't
My heading meant to say Why most of us doon't need to worry about it happening to us!!! http://fitnessblackbook.com/main/starvation-mode-why-you-probably-never-need-to-worry-about-it/
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Great blog by Equinox!
I just found this and I am loving it! GREAT blog full of fitness tips, info, etc.... Enjoy! http://q.equinox.com/
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Do we have a Tabata thread?
I want to incorporate Tabata back into my life, lol. But all I have are Burpees in my reportoire.... Anyone want to start an idea thread for Tabata drills?
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I did the Warrior Dash!!!
I was so nervous.... I never thought I would be able to do something like this. It was such an exhilarating and amazing experience!!!!!
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Spinoff to super annoying. This applies....
I am sure some of you have seen this before, but I just had to post it. How many forum members does it take to change a light bulb? 1 to change the light bulb and to post that the light bulb has been changed 14 to share similar experiences of changing light bulbs and how the light bulb could have been changed differently 7…
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Everyone... STOP what you are doing right now....
And read this! Best essay I ever read. http://everydaypaleo.com/2011/08/05/you-cant-fix-a-body-you-hate/
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Anyone else obsessed with coconut water?
I hate all kinds except for taste nirvana.... But I am obsessed. I have one everyday, and it has helped my skin, my hair, and my energy level! I used t need an afternoon cup of coffee, and now. I Don't..... They a great for after workouts too! Anyone else in love with coconut water?
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I have been so busy this summer... But I'm back!
hey everyone... I took a hiatus from here. Been s busy. But I haven't been taking a hiatus from my workouts, or from my healthy eating. I missed you all, and hope to keep more in touch on here.... How is everyone doing this summer with their workouts?
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You know what impresses me so much about MFP?
The dversity of the food data base, and how all encompassing it is. Even when I'm away, and stop into what I think is a small, obscure bakery or little cafe for lunch, I will give it a try and key in the restaurant and the dish, and most of the time... It is there! The exact meal and restaurant I am dining at! This has…
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Why don't I see my sodium and sugar in my food log?
When I log my food, my sodium and sugar don't even come up!!!!! Just carbs, fat, and protein. Why don't I see everything else?
