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Cooking From Scratch- Help!
Hi Everyone! This topic is requesting help on COOKING FROM SCRATCH and ideas for staying within your calorie allotment while preparing foods. I've run into the problem of moving to an area where pre-packed, pre-made, convineince, etc. foods are practically non-existant. With the exception of yogurt, bread, chips, and some…
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High blood pressure?
Does anyone have high or pre-hypertension blood pressure? Other than medications what ways will help lower blood pressure? I just got back from the doctors office and my blood pressure was 128/94 and he said "hmm, that's high for your age and size" and suggested we check it again next visit. I should also mention that I…
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Spin class/stationary bike vs. biking?
I just recently got a female city bike (the kind where you're sitting In a more upright position?) so I can commute in my city between 7-10k and do any shopping/errands/etc. And it is KICKING MY BUTT! I find myself winded so quickly as large parts of my area are uphill. Additionally we're dealing with 20-25 mph winds…
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Delicious pitcher drink recipes?
I am tired of drinking black tea with sweetner. Anyone have a delicious recipe for drinks? Like something refreshing or even fall inspired? Preferably something that can be made in a big pitcher batch? :)
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stairmaster- stair stepper
how does anyone do this thing for longer than 5 minutes- no really....
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How to clean Blender Bottles?
Okay, so... we've all been there. We mix up some protein powder in a shaker and then forget to wash it until the next morning. Right? Well, HOW THE HECK do you get the nasty rank sour protein smell out of shakers????? I have like 5 bottles i have done this to and have a blender bottle graveyard that i refuse to touch. :P I…
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Anyone LOSE weight after eating alot of carbs?
I'm a vegetarian and have been my whole life. Whenever I eat foods high in protein I have stomache pains, bloating, constipation, etc. and when I eat over 45grams or so of protein my weight stays the same. When I eat low protein and high carbs-pasta, breads, potatoes, etc. I lose! And the constipaton and bloating goes…
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Shaven or Unshaven?
Well? To specify ladies and gents.... Legs? Arms? Pits? Back? Face? Situation? Chest?
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Cheddars casual cafe
Today I have to go to cheddar's for lunch. Something that really urks me about cheddar's is that because everything is made from scratch they can't guarantee nutritional information. So I essentially have NO idea how many calories I'm ingesting. If anyone's been to cheddar's, any suggestions to not completely screw my day?…
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My mistake with "Heavy Lifting"...
Surely I can't be the only one to have made this mistake.... I hope... Okay, so... With all the talk of "lifting heavy" and women need to lift heavy, etc. I figured I would post my experience. I have been on MFP for almost three years, I have lost around 35lbs and gone from about 32%bf to 19%bf. I started "lifting heavy"…
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Whats your Top 5 FAVORITE foods?
I'll start with mine- 1.) Ice Cream 2.) Cheesecake 3.) Pan Fried spicy tofu 4.) Pan Fried spicy veggie Dumplings 5.) Spaghetti/Pasta in general Now you go! :)
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Celsius NEGATIVE calorie drink?
http://www.celsius.com/ Okay, so other than the fact that the claims made by this company are absolutely absurd here's my question- At what point do foods and beverages become "supplements" and thus require no evaluation by the FDA? How can this company sell a beverage, legally, while claiming it burns 100 calories? Surely…
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For the Ladies! WBFF or IFBB? Which would you choose?
Ladies- If you were to compete in your first competition, which one would you lean towards? Why or why not?
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BCAAs
Can anyone shed some light on the ACTUAL amount of calories and or protein in BCAA supplements? There are entries with no calories, with no protein, with 50-60 calories per "scoop", 10-15 grams "protein" and so on. The ones specifically i am referencing are the Amino-X. Of course none of these types of supplements seem to…
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Stomach crease/line!
Random question... But... Doesn't matter how much I weigh I have an ugly crease on my stomach! I'm assuming it's from my posture but it seems like nothing I do gets rid of it. Here is a pic taken a couple weeks ago of my problem area. See that pesky line! Does anyone else have something similar? Any ways to get rid of it?…
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Bikini Wax?
Has anyone ever gotten one? Is it awkward? Does it hurt? Any advantages over shaving? Share your experience!
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Question for men!
So I've worked out with a few untrained/newbie lifters (all men) and I've noticed a pattern... Why is it men (sorry if this is a broad assumption) feel uncomfortable doing squats, dead lifts, good mornings, etc.? It's like they all have said it feels unnatural to stick their butt out or perform exercises in these seemingly…
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How do I fix my mistake? (Chefs wanted)
Why is it that every savory dish I try to make turns out SWEET? How do I keep this from happening?!?! If it does happen, what can I do to correct it? Here's just two examples- Tonight I made black beans, onions, bell pepper, garlic, salt pepper and cumin and sliced avocado over lentils. Pure sugar tasting. In the past-…
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Body fat % needed for abs in women?
What percentage of body fat do women start showing definition in their abs?
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Explain meat (chicken, pork, etc) to a Vegetarian!
I have never eaten meat in my life with the exception of a bite of a Big Mac in my early teens which resulted in horrible stomach pains and violent vomiting. Oh, and the one time a burrito had a red sauce with ground beef (again 1 bite before realizing and same horrible unsexy symptoms). This includes chicken, steak,…
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Design my wardrobe? Just for S&G!
Hello MFP! Since i've lost weight, i haven't bought ANY new clothes. At all. When i first started losing weight i was 5'4 and 136 pounds and about 32% body fat. Three years later (this month!) lots of heavy lifting i am now about 118 and 18% body fat. I still wear the same clothes and my style has been described as…
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Can men and women be "just friends"?
Why or why not
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Standing overhead press PROPER form?
Last night while working out with my trainer (whom i hired to correct my form) I was told i was doing completely improper form on overhead press. I always use dumbbells and usually hit 3 sets of 7-9 with 25lbs in each hand or 3 sets of 5 with 30 in each hand. My form has always looked EXACTLY like this- I was told this was…
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How to Hire a GOOD Trainer?
How do you hire a trainer through a gym such as LA Fitness? We don't have many independent trainers in my area; only "trainers" (if you can call them that) where i have my gym membership. I see them walking around with their "clients" completely clueless, letting them perform exercises with poor form, not even paying…
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Polar ft4?
So I have had my polar ft4 for over a year and a half. I got home from the gym Friday, and this is the first time I did not wear it during my workout. In my bag was 1.) the chest strap and 2.) the watch. The actual HRM is NOWHERE to be found!!!!!!! I have searched high and low so it's pretty much a goner at this point. I…
