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Going backwards on the elliptical
Anyone every do this? I tried it today and wow...it hurts LOL! From what I'm gathering you're supposed to do the same amount backward that you did forward. I'm not sure I could do that :noway: :laugh:
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Is it possible to have 4+ lbs of water weight?
Seriously...I have lost 4lbs in as many days...and it's weirding me out...A LOT! I knew I was eating a lot of sodium so I increased my water intake. I'm hoping that's what's going on. I've totally been eating 1300+ cals a day...and havent even been on my regular exercise routine this week because of the hubs schedule. I'm…
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What's your most embarrassing "food moment"?
Have you ever sat down and ate a box of Oreos...ALONE. How about an entire pint of ice cream in one sitting? Birthday cake for breakfast? Those things you eat and then you look down and it's GONE...and you think to yourself..."Oh my God...I just ate that." Then you swear to never admit it....maybe even hide the evidence.…
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Spotting after working out? (Men of MFP - I'm sorry)
So today I did 35 minutes on the elliptical on intervals (resistance 4, incline 2 for 2 min, resistance 6, incline 8 for 2 min) 5min cool down...then I came home, ate lunch and did my strength training with ChaLean Extreme while my husband was out doing PT. When he came home, we went to take a shower (:blushing: ) and I…
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I need some food help...bad!
Ok...you're gonna need some background to understand this. My husband and I have 2 children. It's always the 4 of us and it's easy to stay within my grocery budget and still feed everyone healthy, whole foods. For 3 weeks every summer, his 3 children from his first marriage stay with us. (They are coming in tonight…
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Target HR zone and working out at max
Ok, so I find that on the treadmill or low incline hiking...my HR stays in the "training zone"....130ish to 150ish. When doing the elliptical (which I LOVE)...I'm maxed out...170-175 average...MAX 192..but I burn more cals. From what I've been reading...working out at that HR is either counterproductive or dangerous. I…
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Article: Could Protein Shakes Harm Your Health?
Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/01/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main6537686.shtml (CBS) For many people trying to get in shape or bulk up quickly, protein shakes are part of a daily workout regime. Protein drinks are being advertised as a way to boost fitness, and that marketing targets everyone from…
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Subtract BMR from exercise - within the margin of error?
So yesterday I did some pretty intense elliptical work...my HRM estimated a 530ish calorie burn. Now, where we would debate that we should subtract our BMR from that number to get the actual calorie burn....MFP estimated the same burn...and the BMR allowance is supposed to already be calculated. So if MFP and my HRM are…
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Protein Powders - I don't like chalk!
I'm thinking I need to start using some protein powder. I need the supplement. I've never tried ANY before. I know some are going to push Shakeology. I don't want it. It's just not in my budget. I've looked into Body Factory Bodyfuel.. I eyeballed Trader Joe's whey protein but I'm scared to spend the money to end up…
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Ok tell me the truth...
I work out every day. Literally...I do SOMETHING...every day. Of course, some days are heavier than others. Some days I do both strength and cardio...some days just strength, some just cardio. This week I did 3 strength and 3 cardio....is it bad if I do nothing today but rest? I feel guilty! I should do something light at…
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Those who claim to be "full" off less than 1200 cals per day
At the risk of sounding insensitive...why is it so difficult for some people to understand that eating less than 1200 cals a day is STARVING YOURSELF! The claims to be "full" at the end of the day on -800 cals is insane! (Unless you're sick or have some other issues). Do you not realize that the weight lost will be…
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Trouble getting enough potassium
I'm always super low... Like for the most part not even close to goal. Any ideas aside from supplements?
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Watching "Addicted to Food" on Discovery Health
...and I gotta say... I feel SO SORRY for those people. The guy on is 700lbs and completely overwhelmed. It puts things in perspective, ya know. While we're doing 30 day shreds and p90x and running and hiking and walking and elliptical...etc etc.. The most this guy can do for exercise is to lay on his back and throw a ball…
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Before anyone goes Splenda crazy....
In trying to prove to my husband that plain table sugar is evil....I found out Splenda has 3.3.- 4 calories per packet... http://www.scientificpsychic.com/blogentries/splenda-sweetener-the-delusion-of-low-calories.html http://www.lowcarbfreedom.com/2005/06/an_update_to_th.html
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Measuring rice?
Ok, there is probably a way to do this that I'm just not thinking of...and I'm sure I will feel insanely stupid once someone explains it to me...but here goes: I like to use Imperial Dragon Jasmine Rice as the rice accompaniment in chinese stir fry dishes I make for dinners sometimes...but the label only labels cals for…
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Four myths about eggs
http://green.yahoo.com/blog/the_conscious_consumer/132/four-myths-about-eggs.html Choosing eggs is not nearly as simple as it should be. After all, the average egg weighs about 2 ounces. How many decisions can you possibly have to make for something so small and seemingly simple? Well, let’s see: Brown or white? Large or…
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Unhealthiest Juices in America
http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/53268/unhealthiest-juices-in-america/ Think of your all-time favorite rock song: Hey Jude, London Calling, Smells Like Teen Spirit, whatever. Now imagine that the next time you crank it up, all the guitar riffs will be replaced by violins. Kinda weak, right? Well that’s akin to what…
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10 Simple Tricks to Eating Less
Source: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/10-simple-tricks-for-eating-less-1369817/ You already know that you shouldn’t overeat, but do you know how to easily stop from crossing the overindulgence threshold? Here are 10 simple ways to turn common-sense rules you already know into daily food-moderation tricks. Try them…
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Quinoa
Anyone eat this? I'd like to try it but I'm not gonna lie...it looks VERY unappetizing. How is it used? Cooked up like oatmeal? or more like a rice substitute?
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For those who get frusterated at seeing 2-5 lb weight gains
I weighed myself this morning to a 3 pound weight gain. Drank a cup of coffee...went to the bathroom.....came back downstairs and thought..."eh why not..." ....weighed myself again...the 3lbs was gone plus 4 oz. LOL! It's not my scale either....I just recently had Satan calibrated. Just goes to show you the DRASTIC changes…
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Pizza Burger w/ Spinach, Tomato, Feta, & Hummus
DELISH! My own creation today for lunch. It. was. heavenly. 1 Whole Wheat sandwich thin (I use Trader Joe's Multi-grain Slims 1 Morningstar Tomato & Basil Pizza Burger 1/2 cup raw baby spinach 1/2 roma tomato - sliced 1/2 oz Fat Free Feta Cheese (I use Trader Joe's) 1 tbsp Hummus (I use Trader Joe's Garlic Hummus Dip) 1…
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I'm full so I ate too much.
Obviously, that's not true. But my brain keeps telling me it is. Dinner is my large meal of the day...tonight I had: A small dinner salad 1 chicken breast with salsa and a bit of pepper jack cheese 1/2 roasted corn 1 cup of black beans I'm so stuffed...so, my brain keeps saying "KERRIE! YOU ATE TOO MUCH! THERE'S NO WAY ALL…
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Pizza Rolls!...you are Lucifer disguised in little mini pock
I didn't do it! THANK GOD! ...but I wanted to so bad! I had a stray bag of pizza rolls in the deep freeze that my daughter found. So they wanted pizza rolls for lunch. I cooked them up...they smelled so good. I wanted to cry. I was breaking...it was gonna happen...and I was hating myself for it. I fixed theirs....and put…
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SHIN! SPLINTS!
OWWWW! Any tips on dealing with this annoying little problem?
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Wendy's is evil and must be destroyed.
No I didn't eat any. I was good. ...but I just saw a commercial for Wendy's and that big, huge, FAT *kitten* cheeseburger looked SOOOOO GOOOOOOOOD! Remind me of all the evil in fast food quickly before I have it for lunch tomorrow and hate myself for it. :sad:
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Keep it movin, movin. Keep it movin'
How many calories do you aim to burn in a day with exercise? Do you go by your MFP goals? Personal goals? Or whatever you have the energy to do? Do you ever have to stop yourself from exercising even though you have the energy so you won't burn too many in one day?
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Changing weight in HRM
How often do you change it? Every few lbs? every 5? 10?
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HRMs...Help me pick one please :)
I'm going to invest in an HRM this week...but I need some help first :) If you have one...which one do you have? Is it accurate? Does it track calories burned? How much was it? Was the cost worth the product? Do you like it? Would you rather have a different one?
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ALMOND BREEEEEZE
I'm in love. :heart: :smooched: :heart: :smooched: :heart:
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BMR and daily cals burned
I found this. I thought it was pretty interesting for a rough estimate of what we burn vs what we eat. Take a look. http://www.internetfitness.com/calculators/bmr.htm
