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throwing my hat in the ring.
Hey all, it doesn't look like this forum is frequented much but I'm pretty new to MFP but pretty stoked about the community. Say hi if you're local. ~Casey
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Not getting enough Iron and potassium??
I'm pretty boring so I eat the same stuff every day. I ran through all the different micro settings and figured out I'm getting like half the RDA of Iron and Potassium? I looked into supplementing and then everything I read said for those two I shouldn't supplement without consulting a doctor first? Anyone else have any…
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Upcoming Run List, what are you doing?
Right now I'm signed up for RunorDye on 4/6 neon run on 4/13 RogueRunner 4/27 Tuff Mudder 11/9 I'm sure there will be more along the way! What are you doing?
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Need a Crash / Contest Prep type diet? I've got 12 days.
Hey all, ok this is going to sound petty, and totally vain, but hey I figure that's what half the people on this site are here for. Ok, so this morning I get a text that my friends are signing up for one of these 5K color runs where they throw dye on you. All the guys are going in colored afros big goofy sunglasses and no…
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How many Calories are in a cup of rolled oats???
Ok, here's why I ask... I did a test and got; quaker, walmart, price chopper all say "300" generic Cereals - Oats, regular and quick and instant, not fortified, dry (oatmeal, rolled oats), 1 cup says "311" whole foods organic says "330" Sprouts Market (my brand) says "380" Trader Joe's - Rolled Oats, 1 cup dry jumps all…
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Back to the gym after major surgery?
Hey all, I went in last week with some tummy pain and came out a week later from the hospital sans one gallbladder. They had to totally open me up too, not the laproscopic easy surgery, the 9" gash under my ribcage (there goes my dream of a perfect 6-pack) They told me 3 weeks till I can start light jogging, 6 weeks till I…
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Diet Soda, bad? 7 theories discussed/debunked?
I’m still looking for a reason to not drink diet soda, I have yet to find a convincing one. lets look at the theories; 1. Diet Soda makes you fatter, Where is the data? It is said people who drink it get fatter, if that is the case then people who sign up for jenny craig, buy weight loss videos and health gadgets on late…
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What's wrong with diet soda? 7 theories discussed,debunked?
moved to nutrition, my bad.
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Shoulder pain getting progressively worse.
I can't really pinpoint a single event that caused it but it's been picking up for about the last 3-4 months and getting worse. It doesn't hurt when someone moves my arm, only when I move my arm so I was thinking it was muscle not joint, but it really starts to hurt when I am sitting at my computer desk using my mouse. I…
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A Calorie is a Caloire is a...... let's compare...
Ok, My friend and I were discussing this at an event we both were at. My friend brought a steak egg and cheese burrito from a local taco shop, and I brought almonds and raisins. So he made the statement that his breakfast had way less calories than mine, and I'm sure it did, so were were discussing quality of Calories. he…
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What do you do with frozen fish from Costco/sam's club?
Hey all, I was getting the salmon from costco that is frozen and pre marinated in this orange stuff.. really good and all but more expensive than their plain frozen salmon fillets in the blue package. I picked a pack of them up but have yet to do anything with it. I was thinking I could just bake them and season them when…
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Bodymedia Users, calculate excersize calories?
I got the link, but the problem is it records all calories used all day both inactive an active. Myfitnesspal has already taken into account your regularly used calories so when all your bodymedia calories come in they are doubling calories that have already been accounted for... How do you guys do it? Do you delete the…
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For all my fellow meatheads....
I love this video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8nSHzAE5CQ
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Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar, how do you take it?
Hey all, I hear all the raves about this, so I've been taking it pretty regularly. I actually end up mixing mine with Diet Mtn Dew. LOL Who else drinks it how do you take it? I have 2 tblspoons at a time at least 1x a day, shoot for 2 but always forget.
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How do you eat Fage fat free?
I know this stuff is like superfood.. I usually use it in place of sourcream for all my scrambles and mashes, and then add some organic salsa, I also throw it in my shakes, I'm not totally crazy about the taste by itself.. What other ways do you guys eat it?
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Substitute for Bananas? Or don't bother?
I've heard from some people that bananas are really too high in sugar, obviously they are better than some processed crap, but... if I have options, should I eat a different kind of fruit? I usually have at least 2 a day, more like 3 most days, one in a shake and then quickly before a workout and randomly throughout the…
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8 months down 40lbs, 16% Bodyfat, and 11" on waist. (Pics)
This is me at 269.8lbs and 32.4% BF and a 47.75" Waist, Currently at 228lbs, 37" waist and I believe about 16% BF according to my morning reading on my BF scale. Most of this has actually happened in the last 4 months, I think I was at 255lbs at the start of August. Still got a ways to go, I want to get down to 10% BF so…
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Leangains/IF what is the advantage??
Hey all, I've been trying to do the leangains program for about a week. I've read through their "myths" here is my question. There info seems to say that there is nothing wrong with have 2-3 large meals a day instead of 6 small meals spread out... fine.. But is there an advantage to eating few small meals and not eating…
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Any good healthy chicken marinades you guys have?
I usually buy organic chicken from Costco, just the boneless skinless breasts... I usually just grill it straight or stuff it and bake it. I'd like to marinate it then grill a bunch of it, but most of the marinades I see are loaded with sugars. Any suggestions?
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Any Tough Mudders?
Hey all, Several of my friends did this a few months back. There is another one coming up here in San Diego area in February and will be my first, can't wait. Was looking at the Spartan too, but I hear it's not as fun as the TM? Anyone Anyone?
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Back here after plateauing
Hey all, I was on here probably 8-10 months ago for a very probably a couple days, just long enough to log my goals and starting weight.... Then I got serious on my own about getting thin probably 5 months ago and dropped a bunch of weight and got really back into fitness. I've plateaued recently so I'm trying to chip off…
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How to calculate weightlifting calorie burn?
Anyone know of a way to guestimate this, or are there any good products out there than can track this through like pulse or something, that bodybug thing or something similar? I have no idea I've never looked into those things. Thanks! Casey
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lower sugar fruit? Or alternative to keep sugar down?
Hey all, I'm hitting my daily limit on sugar usually before 10am, by that time I've had a pre-workout shake with a banana, post workout shake with banana and strawberries in it, and then my morning breakfast which includes blueberries. I will usually have an apple or two throughout the day and some grapes as well, then…
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Is this a good target custom daily Calorie split?
Hey all, I'm 38 6'2 225.6lbs 15.6% BF I'm trying to continue to lean up and maintain and potentially put on a little more size. I realize it's difficult to lose fat and gain muscle at the same time, but I've been very successful with it historically. I have been eating very clean but not been counting calories up until now…
