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Fish...
I need some recipes for fish such as salmon, halibut and cod. I look on pinterest but most of them have recipes that use butter. I normally do the basic salt, pepper, fish seasoning and lemon. I want to zest up my fish recipes without drowning it in butter.
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Different kinds of tea...
So my routine is black tea and I'm starting to drink green tea. Any other kind of teas I can try? I want to expand my palate. I like Teavana but its so expensive, I'm starting to think Twinnings is just as good.
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Seeds and food
Does anyone else put chia seeds or flax seeds in their food? I usually add them to oatmeal in the morning to help me fill up for lunch. Any other ideas on how I can incorporate them in food.
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Choosing a gym
What you do you look for when you choose a gym? In the past I have always been on my parents membership but I moved. I want a new gym but I don't know what I should look for in a good quality gym.
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Coming back from medical leave.
Over the holidays I was unable to work out due to medical reasons. My doctor told me not to work out until my condition was stable. Well, the first week I decided I will sub a Zumba class that was a bad idea. So I basically had to stop until spring. Now that I am back in the gym on a daily basis and eating better by goal…
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Birthday dinner... Indian food
It's my dad's birthday and we're going out to Indian food. Normally I get naan, chicken korma, chicken tandoori and aloo mater. Can I stick to the usual or should I get something new for my diet?
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Bad day binge.... What to eat instead?
I must admit that for the first time in awhile that my day has been less then perfect. What do you eat when you're just upset and kinda down for the whole day? I've had a rough week but today is by far the worst. I am tempted to get a grilled chicken sandwich with fries but my mind says no. I've done really well on my…
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Chia seeds... do they work for weightloss?
I am a huge tea drinker. I love green and black teas, it helps me drink water. Are some teas better then others? I heard this new thing that chia seeds are actually good for you. Like rice, they expand in your stomach to make you full. If you put it with tea it will possibly work better. Is this accurate or no?
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The deep fryer... uh oh!
I must admit, I got one for my birthday. Technically it's a "multi-cooker" So I can do many things with it in case I need to cook with no stove or oven. One of the features is deep frying. Should I give deep frying a try or just toss it? I'm a huge cooking nut and I love trying to broaden my cooking talents but how far is…
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Hit my peak... AGAIN!!
I have 5-8 pounds left to lose and I hit my peak. Should I change my diet more or my work out routine? I just feel really discouraged right now.
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Healthy Graze Snacks
Random but I must admit that I caved when it comes to tv advertisements. I ordered a Graze box to get healthy snacks delivered to my house. Does anyone else purchase Graze snacks? Do they really taste amazing? They have over 90 varieties u can choose from in a box. They have seeds, nuts, dried fruits and a calorie count…
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gain gain from an office job?
Hey i need some advice, i start a new job tomorrow and its a desk job. My fear is that i will gain weight from sitting for so long. I teach fitness and i attend my own classes but i feel like that wont be enough. I will pack my lunch instead of going out plus i eat Graze snacks and those are healthy. Any other options?
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What to eat when your basically lonely.
My boyfriend is military and I am used to him being gone but it's still very hard. I try to keep myself busy but towards 8 pm I get sad because I have nothing else to do besides go to my kitchen and munch on carrots, yogurt, cookies, or what ever is there. Some weekends I have found myself getting take out appetizers then…
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Lose 10 pounds in a month
Is losing 10-15 in a month realistic? I started in the beginning of April and have already lost 6 pounds in a week. My original goal was to lose 10 pounds within a month by drinking water, putting flax seeds in my diet, putting more fiber in my system, drinking coconut water, eating more fruits and veggies, eating more…
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Coconut water
Does anyone here drink it? I normally hate it but it's so good for you. It has loads of potassium so as far as hydration goes, its a bit better than water. I can only drink the Zico Chocolate kind. it tastes like chocolate milk but its much healthier. I get a liter at Smiths for $6 or you can just get the 12oz for $3. I…
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Zumba Lovers
Hello to everyone that is new or who have been here for awhile. I would like to invite those Zumba Enthusiasm to the "Zumba Lovers" group. If you go to the top and click community, then groups and search for "Zumba Lovers". We talk about teaching, instructors, zumba clothes, affects of the work out, etc. I am one of the…
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HRM monitors
I'm looking for a calorie/HRM monitor that straps around your waist and also has a tracker that you can also wear on your wrist. Anyone have one of these? What's a good brand and how much are they?
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Friends and weight loss help
Hey everyone, I need some help. I am currently a Zumba fitness (since 2011), Aqua Zumba and Zumba Gold instructor (both since 2013) plus I have my group fitness license through AFAA (2013). I have a friend who always complains about her weight and eating. I try to give her advice from what I learned in my fitness trainings…
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Hello again.
Hey My name is Mattie and I have been on here since 2011. i never really stopped tracking my weight and diet but I just stopped coming on the message boards. I am currently a moderator for this site in the Zumba section so if you have any questions or anything let me know. I just barely bought a new HRM, the Polar 4FT and…
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Fitness instructors?
Any of you fitness instructors who are part of the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA)? Im freaking out, I took my AFAA practical and she cut me off during the teaching part. I only got to teach two levels and not three. I hope that does affect my score. UGH! Anyone have a hard time passing the PT or group…
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Fitness instructor certifications
For all you fitness instructors, how much does it cost to get your ACE or AFAA license? I have to get mine for the rec center I teach Zumba at. :(
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We all have "off" days.
For those days where you don't wanna give up but you feel crappy, what do you do? I'm having one of those days. I gain weight, then I lose a little then I gain a lot. It just sucks.
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The last couple pounds to lose are the hardest.
Is it just me or does everyone else think this too? I have two more pounds to go and its so hard!! I've only met that goal 3 times in my life. One was when I was sick for a week and in bed sleeping the whole time and the other times were just dumb luck that day. Its hard loosing the last couple pounds and keeping them off.…
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Pinterest accounts anyone?
Does anyone have Pinterest on here? Follow me at MaitreyeeMAYHEM. If you don't have a Pinterest account let me know and I'll invite you. Its invite only, if you like twitter you'll like this. Its Twitter but with pictures!!
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Hard candies better for you?
I heard that hard candies are bettter for you when you're on a diet. I think its because your sucking on them and not fully eating them at once. Am I correct or am I totally wrong?
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Yoga body improvements.
I just barely started doing yoga 3 times a week. My goal is to get my flexibility and balance back from when I used to dance full time. I also hope it helps with my abs because I also want my 2 pack back. I also do Zumba 5 times a week so I'm hoping yoga is a good balance for me in between Zumba. It will give me a day to…
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hair growth and weight loss.
Does weight loss effect hair growth? I've been trying to grow my hair out for a little over a year now and I feel like my diet and exercise is making my hair just fall out. Any tips?
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yoga mat shopping.
I'm poor so where can I get a cheap yoga mat besides walmart? lol I went there and I didn't like their selection. I went to Sports Authority and places like that but it was expensive. Do you think TJMaxx or Ross would have yoga mats?
