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1,200 cals per day is DIFFERENT for everyone..
Hi MFP! So i'd like to talk about those that are on 1,200 cals per day.. which I have been for the past 3 months and upped by 1,250 but I haven't reached that yet since I get so nervous on gaining weight I guess.. I only go to the gym 3 times a week (cardio) So I notice that alot of you are on 1,200 cals per day.. some are…
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MFP!! What is YOUR favorite cardio workout?
Hi everyone! What is YOUR favorite type of cardio workout that has helped you towards weight loss? Perhaps even the TREADMILL or ELLIPTICAL mainly.. ex: intervals?? walking on high climbs - jogging? running? walking? I'm honestly getting so bored with the treadmill that I have been switching on & off to the elliptical back…
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Carbs!! Bad? Please help!
Goodmorning everyone! I'm a bit confused as whether to keep my carbs at 45% on MFP? Some say to cut back on the carbs? My diary is open to view for feedback!! What is your daily carb intake in grams?? MFP seems to give me a high amount but I never go over.. I'm always under. I feel like I'd just be so sluggish without…
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To those on 1,200 cals..
Hi everyone. To those on MFP with a cal intake of 1,200 per day.. do any of you eat under your cals most of the time? I was honestly doing that for almost 3 months but wasn't trying to purposely stay under, I would just feel full I guess or was satisfied with my cals each day. I know I should be at least staying at 1,200…
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Skinny Cow icecream.
Skinny Cow icecream sandwiches are so good. You can't even tell it's "low fat or healthier" as they claim to be.. Anyway, I just had one about an hour ago & I'm feeling kind of guilty -___- Yikes. Oh well can't be too hard on myself right? Has anyone had skinny cow icecream at night & gained from this? Some people told me…
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DONE losing weight. Now it's MAINTAINING & TONING.
I am DONE losing weight. I reached my goal weight, may not be too happy with my lower body section (stomach, THIGHS.. legs). However, I am so proud of myself for being able to drop the weight and maintain a healthier lifestyle. I am continuing to eat healthy, upped my calories to 1,300 instead of 1,200.. and going to…
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YOGA? CYCLING?
Hello everyone! To those who do yoga classes.. or cycling(spin) I really want to get into that.. mainly want to try yoga as well. I heard yoga really tones up your body.. I don't want to lose anymore weight, but rather maintain and TONE for that really nice tone lean look. What are your reviews about yoga?
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BLENDERS! Any opinions on which one to buy?
Hi everyone! I seriously need to buy a blender. All these delicious and HEALTHY smoothie recipes on here look delicious! I have yet to make a strawberry banana almond butter smoothie with maybe some protein :) However i'm looking for a blender with good reviews and not so expensive.. any recommendations?
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for the love of healthy CONDIMENTS!! <3
What are YOUR favorite condiments that are HEALTHY.. low in sugar & sodium :love: (amazing if it's lowwwww in sugar & sodium!!) I miss the mayo & hot sauce. All I basically use for my condiments for cooking is McCormicks salt free seasonings (0 cals) & laughing cow light cheese wedges (35 cals per wedge) I've seen alot of…
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WOMENS HRM! POLAR FT4?
Hello to the ladies on MFP this morning :) I am purchasing a polar ft4 this weekend.. any reviews on this? I heard good reviews, it's my first actual HRM and I definitely need this to really know how many ACCURATE cals I am burning. & I'd just like to say - I reached my goal weight. However.. I am a bit underweight for my…
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ALCOHOL DRINKS... help!!
I'm going to Vegas next weekend (labor day weekend) for a close friends birthday.. of course, drinks will be involved.. during my 2 & a half months of trying to lose weight & maintain eating healthiER.. (lol) I haven't had ANY alcohol drinks what so ever!!! Soooo.. my question is.. any tips or any drinks that I could…
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REACHING GOAL WEIGHT :) Now I need TIPS. Help mfp!
Hello to everyone on MFP this morning :) I reached my goal weight. However.. I am a bit underweight for my height of being 5'6-5'7ish. I realized that I just naturally have hips, no one is perfect.. and i'm not trying to be, but I wanted to mainly lose fat in my lower body area such as my lower stomach, THIGHS/hips.. I…
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CHOBANI Greek Yogurt = Yuck :(
So today was my first time trying Chobani's Non-Fat Plain Greek Yogurt.. (7g sugar, 18g protein). I added 1/2 a cup of Fiber One original bran cereal to it, and a couple of sliced up strawberries.. 182 cals total for lunch. It did fill me up, however it was gross.. a bit too sour for me.. Any other options to add to this…
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Stomach. Thighs. LADIES, need your help!!!
At this point I have reached my goal weight & don't want the number on my scale to drop or go higher.. Want to maintain BUT I need to focus on my stomach & thighs. I know there is no such thing as spot reduction, but I really want to have a flatter stomach & be able to slim my thighs.. What are the best work outs for…
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Wow so I AM supposed to reach my net cals. Been eating too "
Honestly, this whole time I was a bit confused. I have been on a 1,200 cal intake per day for about 2 & a half months now. I'm 112 pounds, 5'6 but still not happy with my lower body as I put the most weight on in that area lol. ANYWAY... Basically if I burned 300 cals, my net cals become lower & I have to make sure I eat…
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NET CALS & WEIGHTLOSS. help mfp!!
I'm confused. Some mfp users told me to make sure my net cals are at least 1,200. But the 3 days out of the week that I exercise, I burn about 500 cals each time.. So today I burned 500 cals and my net cals is much lower of course due to burning 500 cals. Why do I need to eat til' my net cals are back to 1,200? Isn't that…
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STICKING TO 1,200 CALS PER DAY? OR UP CALS???? HELP!!
Hi everyone! I've been on 1,200 cals intake per day for about 1 month & a half now... I was wondering if I should up my calories? I ONLY go to the gym 3 times a week for an hour and usually burn about 500 cals those 3 days.. sometimes I go on Sundays too. Anyway.. anyone on here been on 1,200 cals per day with MFP for a…
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Help MFP :( I'm confused lol. Stick to 1,200 cals?
Hi everyone! I've been on 1,200 cals intake per day for about 2 months now... I was wondering if I should up my calories? I ONLY go to the gym 3 times a week for an hour and usually burn about 500 cals those 3 days.. sometimes I go on Sundays too. Anyway.. anyone on here been on 1,200 cals per day with MFP for a while &…
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OATMEAL & CHOCOLATE LOVERS.... :)
Hi everyone! One of my favorites that I can't seem to get enough of is chocolate.. oatmeal or mainly ALMOND BUTTER.. but almond butter is just healthy for you! :) I use the trader joes raw unsalted kind. Anywho.. every morning for the past week i've been having OATMEAL .. (quaker - weight control maple & brown sugar) it's…
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SPICY MUSTARD? SPICY CONDIMENTS? Sooo good!
Oh how I love spicy mustard.. spicy condiments period!! Does anyone know of any good brands that I can buy? Low in sugar & sodium?
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ELLIPTICAL. CARDIO. mfp users, help! <3
Hi everyone. Anyone on MFP have any success towards WEIGHT LOSS (followed by a healthier diet) using only the elliptical as their main source of cardio?? What do you recommend..? We have the Precor brand ellipticals at our gym with a "weight loss" option program or the "interval course." I have done the interval course and…
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GREEK YOGURT LOVERS!
I'm recently starting to add greek yogurt to my diet.. or well as far as eating healthy, the amount of protein seems outstanding :) does anyone eat greek yogurt alot or daily & have progress with losing weight? I just bought some plain Chobani & Fage greek yogurt.. what are your favorite things to add to the yogurt or to…
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CALLING ALL BREAD LOVERS PLEASE!!
Any of you that eat bread everyday (whole wheat/grain)? Perhaps 1 or 2.. or even 3 slices but still have progress with weight loss? Just wondering.. any responses would be appreciated. Some people tell me to cut out whole wheat or grain bread period.. but I LOVE it and it hasn't made me gain weight with following a…
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WALDEN FARMS.... wow
So there's this big hype about Walden Farms dressing & condiments / sauces!! Has anyone tried any of their products? ZERO calories = WOW :love: LOL! Anyone tried the bbq sauce? Alfredo sauce? :)
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:\ Elliptical? Need some feedback from MFP....
So i've been a bit tired of the treadmill.. usually I only go to the gym about 3 times a week and on Sundays for only one hour each time. My main focus is cardio.. I usually go on the treadmill and jog, walk on incline (repeat) for 40 minutes.. then I do 20 mins on the elliptical. I also do some weight lifting for about 15…
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ELLIPTICAL USERS.....
Hi everyone.. or ladies!!! Lol, I was wondering if you have LOST weight using the elliptical as your main cardio excercise? Some people have said they're thighs / legs bulked.. which I don't want. Any successful stories with using the elliptical? I'm starting to get tired of the treadmill..
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C A R D I O lovers.
What is your favorite cardio workout? Treadmill? Elliptical? Spin/Bike? Anyone do the treadmill and elliptical after? I heard "too much cardio" increases body fat.. is that true?? I honestly only go 3 times a week for an hour or hour & a half each time. And I jog / walk on high incline on the treadmill for 40-45 mins, then…
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WHOLE FOODS - What's your favorite!??
Hi everyone to those who shop at WHOLE FOODS! I've heard some fabulous things about this whole foods grocery/market.. what are your favorite food items to buy here that are healthy?
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OFFICE JOBS......
Hi everyone! Anyone on here with an office job..? Yeah.. basically sitting down from 9-5 lol. Well I have an office job! Sometimes I feel like I might gain weight by just sitting here working, then again I do go to the gym 3 times a week.. what has worked best for you?
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Spinach Salad w/ Pineapple Salsa Chicken UNDER 200 cals!!
I just had one delicious meal!! So I was trying to experiment with my new George Forman - single serving champ grill lol. Basically... 1 boneless chicken breast. 120 cals Trader Joes Canola Oil Spray (1-2 secs) 0 cals. 2 tablespoons of Trader Joes Pineapple Salsa (LOVE!!!! best salsa ever) only 30 cals. McCormicks Perfect…
