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Change of lifestyle - Sedentary to Active
Now that I have been working out almost daily for about 2 months. Is it okay to change my sedentary lifestyle to active? What does that do to the overall mfp plan? My starting calroies have not changed from 1200.
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CHOCOLATE AMARETTO TORTE (warning - very rich!)
Ingredients: 1/3 cup margarine, melted 2 cups Oreo cookies, crumbed 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted and chopped 1 package (6 oz. size) chocolate chips 1 can (14 oz. size) sweetened condensed milk 1 carton (16 oz. size) sour cream 1/3 cup Amaretto 1 cup heavy cream, whipped Directions: Combine margarine, 1/2 C crumbs, and…
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Weightloss and Women's Menstrual Cycles ---(women's topic)--
I have generally long menstrual cycles (32-35 days). I was wondering if any of you ladies have seen your cycles change in length, especially after weightloss. Have they remained the same as before or changed drastically? Also, has the length of your cycles affected ovulation?
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skinny ***** book
I'm reading it currently and I have been absorbing alot of the information. Was wondering what others got from this book? I don't want to become vegeterian but it sounds like while reading this book, we have no choice? Feedback please..
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Just happy to have lost first 5
I just today lost my first 5lbs (since Nov. 3rd) and I am so happy! It has taken me about a month and a week to get here but I know slow and steady is the way to do it. I feel healthier, lighter and full of energy. My exercise routine keeps me busy and happy during the day. What more can I ask for? Please keep me motivated…
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Today is my version of christmas...
also known as EID. Happy Eid folks! Pray that I get through the day without getting too overwhelmed with food and drinks around me. Aiy! I have to attend 2 parties today and I'm a bit nervous. The day can be long and tiring and I don't know if I can manage to get any exercise in! I know tomorrow is a new day but I am…
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Thai Chicken Saute
Yield 4 servings (serving size: 1 1/2 cups chicken mixture, 1/2 cup rice, and 1 lime wedge) Ingredients 1 (3 1/2-ounce) bag boil-in-bag rice 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1 tablespoon fish sauce 4 teaspoons canola oil, divided 1 cup sliced onion 2 teaspoons bottled minced garlic 1 teaspoon…
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Success is Sweet!!
I woke up this morning and was soooooo overjoyed. Not only did I lose another pound but after my shower I was putting on lotion on my legs and I felt the fat gone! Not all of course but my legs are looking so good!! I felt the muscles leaner and less fat to play around with. Oh my goodness, this really is working! Thanks…
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BULK SECTION IN SUPERMARKET
I'm a bit embarrassed but I was walking around the organic bulk section/tubs in my local supermarket and half the stuff was foreign to me. What are all those items that are sold in the bins used for ? I know the basics such as lentils, flour, nuts, trail mix, pretzels etc. But, I mean I saw many other things like soy…
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Drinking Green Tea burns calories!
Who knew that drinking tea burns calories? That's right. Two to three cups of green tea per day can kick up your metabolism by 80 calories per day. It may not sound like a lot, but when you're trying to lose weight, every calorie counts. Besides that, green tea contains other healthy compounds that provide all sorts of…
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who inspires you the most here at MFP?
Eventhough...MANY inspire me here at mfp (countless people)... but the one person that truly amazes me is **drum roll*** >> TAMI. I think she has come a far way and continues to show us that if you stick to it and have faith, then it can be done. I really am amazed at the transformation and hope that someday I can thank…
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saunas at the gym
I have never really sat in one but would like to know what they are for. I have one at our gym. I am interested to know more. Are they for relaxing or weight loss? Also, can you sit in your (underwear) in a sauna or do you have to bare it all? What's the etiquette?
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carob chips
Are carob chips better in nutrition than regular chocolate chips?
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Feeling good and walking strong!
I had an awesome spin class. Worked harder than ever! Just had to share this :) Also, I feel "lighter" in my body weight. Like I'm floating on air :) Sound familiar?
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Turkey Lettuce Wraps
1.25 lbs Jennie-O Extra Lean ground turkey (1 package) 1 head of Boston leaf lettuce 1 carrot, peeled and minced 1 clove of garlic, chopped 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced Juice of four limes 2 tsp Sriacha chili sauce 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1 bunch green onions, chopped Garnish: 1 red pepper, minced 1/2 cucumber, deseeded…
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what's on your grocery list today?
I figured we can post regular healthy foods we are planning to buy. This way others will get good ideas of what to eat as snacks and meals. Today, I plan to buy the following :- Cran-rasins Soy nuts light string cheese apples peaches kool aid (sugar free) turkey meat
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How Big Losers Burn Fat - good points
How Big Losers Burn Fat Take their advice and lose your gut for good By: Jeff Csatari, Photographs by: John Loomis 0 Comments | 16 Recommended Find a good reason to lose. It took some time, but Ed Brantley finally realized he had a food addiction. "The cravings would come and I would be like, 'hey, let's get high,'" says…
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Biggest Loser Weightloss Recommendations - some basics!
Learn your body's calorie needs -- you must burn off more calories than you are taking in Not skip meals; you must develop a regular eating schedule of 3 meals and 2 or 3 snacks per day. Eat plenty fruit and vegetables Eat plenty of lean protein Eliminate white stuff; white flour; white pasta, white sugar, white rice,…
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Sweet Pumpkin Polenta
Sweet Pumpkin Polenta MAKES 8 SERVINGS The smell of sweet spices will fill the air while this creamy dessert is baking. It’s divine straight from the oven but tastes heavenly the next day when it’s cold—if there’s any left the next day. Ingredients: 2 cups pumpkin puree, fresh or canned 1 large omega-3 egg, lightly beaten…
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recipe calories
I am trying to figure out this recipe in terms of calories and I used sparks people but its showing me over 1,500 calories. I may not be doing right. Can someone help? Its a recipe for a thai soup. The recipe has about 3 cups of shredded turkey, mostly brown meat. half cup peanut butter 3 cups chicken broth pumpkin mixture…
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I had a bad day!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yuck. I went to the movie theatre and did bad! I hate what I have done today! I had kiddie size popcorn with butter, birthday cake (my daughter's friend had her party there), ice cream. YUCK! I feel horrible. Help me!!!!!!! I am failing at this. :explode: Then, cherry coke!! What was I thinking??? 700 calories in one meal…
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Just purchased a LARGE :)
I cannot believe this. I had to go and get new gym pants for my workouts at the gym! I went to our local Fred Meyer (walmart etc.) and checked all the post thanksgiving sale items for fitness apparel. I took 2 different sizes to go try out in the fitting room and lo behold, A LARGE fits!!!!!!!!!!! Wooohooo!! This was just…
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Eating your exercise calories - good explanation!
Eat Smart Before Exercising - article from prevention.com Why food is so important to a good workout? By Liz Applegate , Liz Appletgate, Ph.D., a Runner's World magazine columnist and author, is on the Nutrition Department faculty at the University of California, Davis. Like many people, you may think that eating before…
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Pizza Sllice Calories
Is 0.33 of a pizza considered one slice? I am referring to the california pizza kitchen pizzas and their serving values in the food database. How many grams in the one slice? Can someone help?
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THANKSGIVING WEEK TROUBLES
:grumble: Folks - we can get through this week! Let's keep our focus in mind everytime we eat and let's keep our bodies active. WE WILL GET THRU THIS WEEK!!!!
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Cooking Light - Sweet Potato Casserole
Yield 16 servings Ingredients 2 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup butter, softened 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided Cooking spray 2 cups miniature marshmallows Preparation Preheat oven to 375°. Place the…
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THINK POSITIVE - Its all in the mind!!!
I went to a hindu wedding this weekend and it was my first time attending an Indian wedding. The priest was amazing. Many times during the wedding ceremony he said the words "think positive" and it will happen. Meaning thinking positive makes things work for you. How true! It got me thinking about the weight loss scenario.…
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Chicken Tamale Casserole
Yield 8 servings Ingredients 1 cup (4 ounces) preshredded 4-cheese Mexican blend cheese, divided 1/3 cup fat-free milk 1/4 cup egg substitute 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can cream-style corn 1 (8.5-ounce) box corn muffin mix (such as Martha White) 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green…
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Costco KIRKLAND Cakes/Breads
Anyone know how much a piece of the costco pound cakes are in terms of calories??? The breads are 3 to a pack. Please help...I need to know soon.
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It's all in the mind!!
I went to a hindu wedding this weekend and it was my first time attending an Indian wedding. The priest was amazing. Many times during the wedding ceremony he said the words "think positive" and it will happen. Meaning thinking positive makes things work for you. How true! It got me thinking about the weight loss scenario.…
