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Bell Let's Talk Day - AMA
so today in Canada it is Bell, Let's talk day. The goal of this initiative is to encourage Canadians to engage in a national conversation to help raise awareness, reduce stigma and change behaviors as well as attitudes towards mental health. Here is how it works and how you can take part in Bell Let’s Talk: • Bell will…
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Love Yourself Challenge
Hi everyone, So I see a lot of challenges about numbers; reaching a certain number, losing a certain number, gaining a certain number....ect. My challenge is a little different, no numbers required! My challenge is more reminding you to love yourself no matter the number. Everyday I would like everyone (who wants to…
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Crossfit Gym Advice
Hi Everyone Going to visit a crossfit gym tomorrow, anyone have any tips for what I should look out for? I'm interested in trying crossfit but I don't want to end up wasting my time and money or get myself injured. thanks!
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1 Year later...small progres
I've been on MFP for longer then a year but I was "serious" about my health for a year today. Maybe It's just me but I don't see much visual change between old and new me but I definitely feel better then I did last year. *also note that I went drinking yesterday and I am "puffy/bloated" in my after photos (no regrets!)…
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3 Accountability Questions: Week of April 12 - April 18
For those of you who want to participate in the accountability questions, challenge yourself to answer the following 3 questions at the end of every day -- Did you track absolutely everything you ate and drank today? Did you stay under your calorie limit? Were you active for at least 20 minutes?
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3 Accountability Questions: Week of April 5 - April 11
For those of you who want to participate in the accountability questions, challenge yourself to answer the following 3 questions at the end of every day -- Did you track absolutely everything you ate and drank today? Did you stay under your calorie limit? Were you active for at least 20 minutes?
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3 Accountability Questions: Week of March 29 - April 4
For those of you who want to participate in the accountability questions, challenge yourself to answer the following 3 questions at the end of every day -- Did you track absolutely everything you ate and drank today? Did you stay under your calorie limit? Were you active for at least 20 minutes?
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3 Accountability Questions: Week of March 15 - 21
*since @garyandkimber did not post yet :) For those of you who want to participate in the accountability questions, challenge yourself to answer the following 3 questions at the end of every day -- Did you track absolutely everything you ate and drank today? Did you stay under your calorie limit? Were you active for at…
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Feel Better Foods
Hey Everyone, I am slowly getting a lovely cold (yay first of 2015) what are your favorite "feel better" foods? (recipes are always appreciated) for me its a giant bowl of minestrone or chicken noodle soup :)
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I need a kick in the bum please
Hey guys, Please don't be gentle with me, be as blunt as possible...I need it. I've fallen off the wagon (again) and it seems to be rolling me over. I've gained back 9lbs over the last month. My belly is bloated and I wiggle in all sorts of places. I can't stand to look at myself in the mirror. I've been slacking on my…
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Could I be Diabetic?
Before you start "you should see a doctor" I am going to this week, but I also wanted to ask you guys in case I am just over reacting. This afternoon in the office we had some birthday cake (chocolate cake with chocolate frosting) I had 1 slice and in less then 10min I was burning up (like in a sauna) and no one else…
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For women only: Tampon or Softcup?
Hello Ladies, I will be running my second mud run this year next week. and Aunt Flow is expected (thankfully not during the heaviest time) I've worn pads since my first period. At almost 27 years old I've only recently tried tampons (still not 100% I am doing it right since I feel it in there) and I have never tried soft…
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Song Game Workout
Hey Guys, Thinking of trying something new and I need your help I want to do 1 exercise for the length of a song,. so far I have: Squats to Drop it likes it hot (Snoop Dog) Burpee to Go Go Go (Sumo Cyco) push up to ? lunge to ? crunch to ? Calf Raise to ? jumping jacks to ? any ideas for songs ?
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Question about Barbells
Hey guys, This will probably be the dumbest question that I will ever ask. I am getting back into weight lifting after recovering from stomach issues and I want lower the amount I deadlift (used to be around 90-110) here is the dumb question....I noticed there is a rack filled with barbells in my gym (shorter then a…
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Incentive to Lose that stubborn 5-10lbs
I found this cool website where you put in a certain amount of money in a pot to "bet" that you can lose 4% of you body weight in 4 weeks. What is the URL? dietbet.com How does it work? At the beginning of the game (and end) you will be prompted to take 2 photos and send it to the Dietbet refs (the photo's will not be…
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Need a New Scale
Hello All, I am researching getting a new scale. My current one is old and inaccurate (apparently I gained 10lbs in a week...then lost it all in 30min) anyone have an advice on a good one? keep in mind I am on a budget so nothing above $60. thanks!
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Seeking New Scale
Hello All, I am researching getting a new scale. My current one is old and inaccurate (apparently I gained 10lbs in a week...then lost it all in 30min) anyone have an advice on a good one? keep in mind I am on a budget so nothing above $60. thanks!
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Fast Food Lunch
Hello All, i am forced to buy my lunch today and I have no idea what to get myself. I want something healthy and filling so I can last until dinner. I have access to most popular chains since I work above a large mall in Montreal (the undergrounds) Anyone have any suggestions?
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How many calories should I be eating?
Hello All, I have started the NROLFW and I know I will have to increase the amount of calories I consume on lifting days. I want to eat in between my BMR and TDEE how would I set that specific number on MFP? thanks!
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Should I?
Hello All, I am going out tonight for dinner and I don't want to break my diet. this place is a Korean Ramen restaurant and they have grilled salmon head. Has anyone ever had that? I am nervous about ordering this...i don't like eating food that is staring back at me..... thanks!
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2 ingredient Cookies!
Hello All, I found a tasty treat for us all...and all you need is bananas and quick oats Pour 1 cup of oats in the bowl and drop the bananas in. I ended up using 2 and 1/4 bananas. Start mashing them up with a spoon or a fork making sure to get a thick enough consistency that will just hold the oats together. If you're…
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Self Esteem Boost?
Hello guys, I've suffered from a nasty stomach bug lately and I had time to ponder. Ever time I look at myself in the mirror I am disgusted by what I see. Others around me compliment that I've lost weight, my boyfriend always says I am sexy but I don't see it when I look into that look glass. My question is this, when will…
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No Rice Risotto
Hello All, So I was watching Dr Oz and I saw this segment on gluten free easy meals, one of which was a rice free Risotto. I tried it and LOVE IT. here is the recipe, 1 cup quick oats 2 cups chicken broth 2 tbs cream cheese 1 cup frozen peas (or any veggies you want) pepper and salt to taste (and any other spices you want)…
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Every Day in September Challenge
Hey Guys, My Challenge for September is to go to my bootcamp (intense cardio/strengh training with a trainer for 1 hour) every day for the entire month of September who is with me? pick you poison and kick some butt! let's do this!
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What am I doing wrong?
Hey guys I need help, I have started a boot camp routine, 3 times a week, its a mix of cardio and strength training with a trainer. I am also on a good diet that mixes my fat/carb/sugar intact depending on if it is a workout day or not. I have noticed my energy level go up I have noticed my sides look smaller and my legs…
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Quick breakfast
Hey Guys, I was wondering if anyone had any idea for a quick breakfast...and I mean quick, when I wake up I have about 20min to get ready grab something to eat (normaly my Ensure shake can) and go. I want something I can just grab and go but still fill me up.... any tips?
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Eating too few calories???
hey guys, Ok when I log n my day I normaly have maybe 80-150 calories left to eat...thats not alot...and im not hungry anymore...but MFP says im putting myself into starvation mode.... I could understand if I was like 600 under or 1000 under...but only 100?? anyone else getting this?
