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Calories While Baking?
I have a tendency to "taste" as I bake (you gotta make sure the final product is going to taste good, right?!). I had to make 2 pies for today (Apple and Lemon Meringue). How do you track these "tasting calories"?
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Which Triceps Extension Exercise Do You Find Most Effective?
It's time to switch up my workouts and I will be adding in some triceps extensions. Which method do you find most effective? 1. Using the dumbbell and/or cable and extending overhead 2. Leaning forward with the elbow at 90 degrees and extending the dumbbell backwards 3. Using the cable pull and pulling/extending downward…
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Bolognese Sauce with chicken livers?
I have been browsing recipes for a traditional Bolognese sauce as I have never made this from scratch before. All recipes are pretty much the same with ground chuck, ground pork, and either a Panetta or cured bacon. I came across one that included 3oz of chicken livers that are browned. I have never cooked or tasted…
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What causes the "stitch" in your side when you run?
and how do you prevent it?
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Suggestions on a new yoga mat?
It is time to purchase a new yoga mat. The one that is being retired was a $14 mat I got on sale at a fitness store. It served it's purpose for about 5 years or so. I am looking for a good mat that isn't going to break the bank and one that I won't slip on (the one I have now, I slip in downward dog within minutes. any…
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Running vs elliptical - how do I convince hubby both are cardio?
For the past year I worked out in my work gym by myself. I am a big fan of an elliptical because it doesn't bother my knee like running on a track does. I average about 100 calories per 10 minutes and I am able to pace myself so I don't feel like I'm going to keel over after 45 minutes. A new city gym opened this past Dec.…
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How did you fare during the holidays?
Did you stay on track with your counting? Did you fall off the wagon a bit? were you able to keep losing/maintain/or gain? I fell off the wagon a bit and it sucked. Somehow I forgot to log in one day and it reset my streak counter from 184 back down to 0. it really sucked b/c it was a streak I was proud of. After that it…
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What is on your Christmas Wish list?
I want my first tattoo.... You?
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hand/immersion blenders
I am looking at purchasing a hand/immersion blender and was looking at the kitchen aid 5 speed (which is on sale T my Costco for $89.99 regular $129.99-149.99) or a Cuisinart smart stick... Anyone use either of these or have suggestions / feedback on others?
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Do you lick the spoons?
I love baking and growing up I always got to lick the spoon/beaters.... I still do!! When I bake, which is not as often as it used to be because I would just eat everything I still like to lick the spoons. Do you do this? If so, do you count it? And how would you count it?
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Has anyone felt discouraged after hitting a milestone rather than encouraged?
I was really looking forward to hitting the 20lb loss mark but when I got there, rather than be excited, it was more of a reminder of how long it took to get there (for me it was about 4.5 months) and how much further I still have to go. (24lbs or about 5.5months). I try not to get too down on myself b/c 20lbs is still…
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Do you feel bad/guilty when you miss a planned workout?
I missed one on Tuesday b/c I got slammed at work.. Now I wish I had gone
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golf GPS watch AND hr monitor in one
does anyone I know if there is a product on the market that combines a GPS watch for golf and a heart rate monitor (that requires a chest strap)in one? Or do you have to buy them separately?
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how do you log food after getting sick?
I sometimes will get a sudden onset of a nasty migraine that usually ends up with me puking (I know... gross right)? how would you log the food? would you add calories to make up for the loss? (cuz after the puking comes a two hour nap followed by me being starving) or would you just take it as a wash and continue logging…
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Are belly button rings still fashionable?
I had my belly button pierced back when I was 18 or 19 (I am 28 now). And I wore it up until I was about 22which is when I started putting on weight. My pants would dig into it and when my roll started getting bigger, it just wasn't doable anymore. The peircing never migrated out and it didn't grow in and now that I am…
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Adding calories for donating blood?
should you add calories to your daily goal if you donate blood and do not exercise? and if so how many calories should you add?
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Do you eat the calories you earn through cardio exercise?
I wear a HR monitor so I have a pretty accurate idea of how much I burn while exercising. How many of you consume those calories and how many of you use them as a calorie deficit?
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FitBit Flex vs. HR Monitor
My company recently reached a goal on safety measures and will be providing everyone with either a FitBit Flex, a wrist BP monitor, or a 4 person survival pack as a reward. I am opting for the FitBit Flex. I currently wear the Polar FT4 HR monitor when I exercise to help me keep track of my HR, duration of exercise, and…
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Would you rather lose weight before or after pregnancy?
If you are 40lbs overweight would you rather lose the 40lbs, then get pregnant and gain 40lbs to be back where you started? OR would you rather not lose any weight and get pregnant and have 80lbs to go?
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Best way to get started for a 60 yr old?
My mother-in-law is turning 60 this Saturday (June 7th). For her birthday she wants to start doing some sort of physical activity (i.e. a class). She is approximately 270lbs and has a slew of health conditions related to her heart and lungs. Currently she has difficulty walking the two blocks from her house to the Walmart…
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Best Physical Activity to start with....??
Hi All, My mother-in-law is turning 60 this Saturday (June 7th). For her birthday she wants to start doing some sort of physical activity (i.e. a class). She is approximately 270lbs and has a slew of health conditions (obesity, COPD). Currently she has difficulty walking the two blocks from her house to the Walmart. What…
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Looking to lose body fat - Cardio vs Strength Training
I'm looking to lose some body fat - I will be doing a combo of strength training and cardio - what should I be doing more of? cardio (elliptical & swimming) or weight training? thx.
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Using a sauna as part of your health routine?
I've heard that you can burn 250 to 600 calories just sitting in a sauna for 30 minutes each time. has any one tried this? like it? hate? what are your thoughts?
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swimming & knee pain?
I used to swim lots in university - havent done much in a while. In the last month i've taken it up again (3) times per week. Since being back in the pool, my knee has been acting up, slight pain, can't sit on it (leg underneath me). I was told that b/c I swim first thing in the morning the pain is being caused by a lack…
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Iron Rich Foods?
I'm looking for ideas on iron rich food aside from dark green leafy veggies and red meat - The past two times I went to donate blood my iron was border line low (almost couldn't donate) - I'm looking for ways to increase my iron through food before I think about taking supplements. or maybe ideas on how to incorporate more…
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$500.00 to spend on anything "wellness" ?
What would you do if you were given $500.00 to spend on anything that is related to "wellnes" - Can be classes/lessons, clothing, equipment, golf, etc - as long as it is related to health and well being
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weight varies by 10lbs per weigh in?
My hubby is very tall (7'2") and he has a tendancy to weigh himself every day - sometimes twice per day - but his weight varies not by a lb or two but up to 10lbs each way - we think it is fluid but i have never seen anybody's weight fluctuate this much. Any ideas on how to stabilize it? *i have already told him weigh…
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Does anyone have info on roller skiing?
I have cross country skied on snow just a few times and I love it - i am hoping to do quite a bit more this winter. But when I went to the mountains this summer, I saw a lot of people roller-skiing. I would like to try it but am nervous because: 1) i SUCK at rollerblading (bought a pair, used them 3 times, then donated…
