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Female and 55
Hi. I'm a 55 year old female who has been battling my weight my whole adult life and now I'm also hypothyroid too which makes the struggle even harder. Looking for motivation from friends in a similar category. I'm basically a whole foods person who avoids processed foods and anything artificial. I have sleep apnea and…
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Giving up Wheat
Hi all. Anyone out there ever give up eating food that contains wheat like, bread, pasta, crackers, cookies: basically anything made with flour. I am reading "Lose the Wheat Lose the Weight" and it sounds like an interesting concept. I was just curious if anyone has had any success with it.
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Anyone using Almased Shakes for weight loss?
I decided to try the Almased shake and was wondering if anyone out there is also on this weight loss plan and if you've been successful in losing weight. I decided to try it because it doesn't contain any artificial ingredients like sucralose. I just had my first shake and find that it doesn't taste bad although the…
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WHEY PROTEIN
I notice that lot's of people use whey protein powder. Is there a dietary benefit to consuming this? I have never tried it and was wondering if I should. Does it stave off hunger? I don't do resistance work only cardio (mostly elliptical). Should I try it? and what brand is best? Thank you for responding.
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Turning back the clocks
I am already feeling the effects of the shorter days. I don't know why it gives me the munchies and makes me want to eat more. I'm fighting it as best I can cause I don't want to undue my success at weight loss. Does anyone out there have this problem and how do you deal with it?
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Calories consumed
I have been at a plateau (basically maintaining current weight) for two months now. My daily calorie allowance is 1200. When I exercise I eat most of my calories or at least half of them. I just wanted to know if I should decrease my daily allowance since I am maintaining at this level and if so how much of a decrease. I…
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"If Everyday Were Like Today"....
After entering all the food in the food diary we get the following" If everyday were like today you would weigh X lbs. in five weeks. Is this anywhere near accurate for anybody? Just like I entered in my goals that I want to lose 2 lbs. per week. I'm lucky if I average 1/2 lb. per week even though I work out and mind my…
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Protein Powders
I have been dieting for years and have tried many different diets but I have never used protein powders. I don't know much about them but notice that they are very popular with people on MFP. Is it for people who exercise extremely and want to maintain or build muscle? What is the purpose or benefits of consuming protein…
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HRM OUT OF ZONE
I recently purchased Polar FT4 HRM and I am out of my heart rate zone on the maximum side when I workout. I am constantly having to slow down to stay in the zone but I find it annoying. Does it really matter if you're above your max? I would just assume you burn more calories at a higher rate or am I wrong. It's usally an…
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ERROR ON TUNA SERVINGS PER CAN
Hi all, I just discovered something regarding the servings per container on a tuna can which I won't mention the brand but you can figure it out I suppose if you check. I was making my lunch and for the heck of it I weighed the tuna after it was drained of water. The total came to 2 oz. per can after being drained. The can…
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Bodymedia
Hi all! I saw an ad for Bodymedia and was wondering if anyone uses one and if it's worth investing in. Sounds interesting but is it really accurate with it's readings? Can it be worn on your calf as opposed to the arm? I would like to wear it at work under my slacks since we are not allowed to wear a watch so I would…
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GREEK YOGURT
I just want to send a big shout out to all Greek people to say THANK YOU for sharing your Greek yogurt with the world! I use Tzatziki for so many things from salad dressings to dips and I can't imagine what I would do without my Plain Fage Total 0% for breakfast. These products taste good and are so healthy for you too. My…
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GREETINGS
Hi All! I just read an article in "Health" magazine that mentioned this web site and decided to check it out. It looks like it could be very helpful in my weight loss journey and since it's FREE :) I am happy to join. I am currently on a weight loss program and have lost 23 lbs. so far and have 50 lbs. more to go to reach…
