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Instant Pot - Worth the Hype?
Is an Instant Pot worth the counter space / price tag? Do you really use it regularly? Does the food come out as well as being cooked in the oven / in the stovetop? We already own a Crock Pot & a rice cooker. I found the IP on sale for half off.
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Cooking for Vastly Different Needs
My DH is 5’11 with an active job. I’m 5’3 and mostly sedentary (yes, yes I know - but it’s reality right now). When he is gone, eating well & losing weight are fairly easy for me... but when he is home I really struggle! If I cook for myself, even serving him larger portions he is ravenous. If I cook for him, I end up…
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Kid-Friendly Non-Salad Lettuce Recipes
I’m taking DS to a farm tomorrow for a community harvest & we’ll be receiving 3kg (6.5lb) of lettuce. Not certain of the variety - either butter or green leaf. None of us are huge fans of raw salads and DS, being a typical 6yr old, isn’t going to touch one with a 10ft pole. I have a couple of recipes for Thai- and…
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Weekly Weigh-In Thread
Let’s share progress and support as we work towards our 100lb goal in 2019! Copy & Paste the following, adding in your details. Additional comments are welcome. I’ll add months as we make our way through the year. 2019 Starting Weight: End of 2019 Goal Weight: January 08: 15: 22: 29: February 05: 12: 19: 26: March 05: 12:…
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Struggle & Support Thread
Having a rough week in weight loss? Feeling discouraged and need someone to lift you up? Let us cheer you on!
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NSVs (Non-Scale Victories) Thread
Did you get in some great exercise today? Notice your clothing fitting more loosely? Receive a compliment from a friend or stranger? Tell us about your accomplishments beyond the scale!
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Decent Estimate for Non-Standard Exercise?
I don’t get much enjoyment from the traditional “gym workout” style of exercise, but I do want to increase my activity level. One way I’m accomplishing that is through volunteering. I’ve done several walking-based activities, which were straightforward to log, but today I am a bit stumped. I participated in a beach cleanup…
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Balancing Caloric Intake
How much daily variation do you have in your net caloric intake? Do you vary by a hundred calories, or even a few hundred, so long as your net over the course of a week is on track - or do you try to come right to your daily limit every single day? How do you accurately plan meals that will fit your caloric allowance in…
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Round 2
Last year, I joined MFP. I lost 40lbs in 5mo. Stopped BFing & immediately began to struggle, but still more or less maintained it for 2mo.... Then gained almost everything back by the end of the year
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Juicing - Drink the "Foam"?
I know juicing is not everyone's cup of tea, however I personally have a difficult time eating as many raw veggies as I would like & am trying it out as a small part of my overall eating plan. I used a Vitamix to make some juices & after they settled they had a layer of pulp / foam on top (some recipes far more than…
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Non-Soup Dinner Ideas for Strep / Tonsillitis
I have tonsillitis & am really freaking sick of soup. I need ideas for something soft, warm & mild that actually feels like a meal...
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Easily Portable High-Protein Snacks
I am an on-the-go toddler mom & nanny. I've really been struggling to get enough protein each day, but it seems many of the "go to" protein snacks are things I don't like. All snacks need to be able to survive several hours of being shoved into a diaper bag - lol! My current protein snacks are: deli meat & cheese roll-ups,…
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How would you log this?
I frequently take my toddler (16mo) to the community pool to play in the water. I swim around, splash him, walk the pool with him, etc. He's pretty active, but I rarely get to really *swim* like I would in a lap pool. I have been logging this as "swimming: general, leisurely" for 1/2 of the time we spend in the pool -…
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Motivation slipping...
Started with MFP at the beginning of this year at my heaviest weight (198) & have lost 38lb following TDEE. I am really proud of my progress so far - I am both looking & feeling better. I still would like to lose another 15-25lbs, but my motivation is really starting to slip. This month has been pretty stressful & I just…
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Change in How Fat "Feels"??
I have been losing consistently for 3mo & have dropped 35lbs / 2 sizes. Recently I have noticed that the areas where I still have fat feel different. They seems to feel less dense / kind of spongey. This feeling is most noticeable in areas where I have lost the most, such as my stomach & inner thigh. Is this due to loose…
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What's your kryptonite?
What is your #1 edible weakness - the one you would gladly plan the whole day's calories around or your go-to on "cheat" days (if you do them)? Mine is curry - specifically a spicy, creamy chicken tikka masala... complete with pilau rice & naan, of course! Mmm...
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Probably an obvious question... (TDEE)
I have been following TDEE-20%, however now that lands below my estimates BMR. I need to decrease my deficit percentage now, correct? To 10%-15%?
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Sudden Appetite Spike?
I have been losing weight steadily for about 2.5mo (averaging 2lb/wk). I am also BFing my older baby / toddler, but I log that daily as a negative calorie food so it doesn't impact the numbers below: Height: 5'3" SW: 198lbs CW: 171lbs GW: 140lbs Activity Level: Light BMR: 1515 TDEE: 2022 TDEE -20%: 1617 Lately my daily…
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Parents: Changing Family Diet?
Has your eating healthier impacted how your family eats as a whole? I started on this journey my intent was just to make MY food healthier, but as I experiment w/ new ingredients & recipes I find myself changing what I feed my son (12mo). Some snacks (fresh/frozen fruits, fresh/frozen veggies, beans, whole grains, full fat…
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Reset TDEE or On Trend?
I have recently (last week) increased my calorie goal to a healthier level of TDEE-20%. Today was my weekly weigh-in day & I showed a loss of 3.7lbs. Obviously this is far more than the .9ish pounds than I am "supposed" to lose on average. However, looking at my 3-month weight trend this is right in line w/ my weight loss…
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Post-Op Low Impact Core Strengthening
I had a micro-discectomy surgery on a large, chronic herniation of my lumbar spine about 6mo ago. Now that my body has had adequate healing time, I would like to work on strengthening my (very weak) core to prevent future injury. I was instructed by my neurologist to go slow & avoid high-impact. Currently I do planks,…
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Grumpy / Tired After INCREASING Calories??
When I joined MFP 2 months ago, I was stuck in the crash-dieting mindset many women grow up exposed to. I was eating well below my BMR & dropped weight fairly quickly. After reading through the forums & doing some research I am now on the EM2WL / TDEE-% path. My stats are as follows: Age: 25 Sex: Female SW: 198 (01/03/14)…
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EM2WL & Breastfeeding
I am a mid-20s toddler mom trying to overhaul my (& my family's) lifestyle. I have lost weight using MFP, but began to question my settings when it dropped me down to the minimum (1200) so soon. I adjusted my loss goal, but was still landing below BMR - which is when I discovered posts about TDEE & EM2WL. My stats are as…
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TDEE & BFing
I am a nursing mother of a toddler & have some questions regarding TDEE & breastfeeding. I want to make sure I am doing things properly. My stats are as follows: Height: 5'3" SW: 198 (01/01/2014) CW 175 Activity: Light BMR: 1500-1600 TDEE -20%: 1650-1750 BFing Toddler: 300 Total: 1950-2050 1. Am I adding my breastfeeding…
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Favorite Flavors
Just for fun... What are your favorite foods / flavors from each food group? Grain: Brown & Wild Rice, Naan / Pita / Thick Tortilla Breads Vegetable: Sweet Potato, Butternut Squash, Mushrooms, Spinach Fruit: Berries, Pear, Cooked Tomato Protein: Chicken, Black Beans, Pork Loin, Duck Dairy: Sharp Cheddar, Greek Yogurt (w/…
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Talk to me about juicing...
I know very little about juicing but am interested in including more raw foods in my diet. As I am not a huge fan of the flavor of most raw veggies, juicing seems like a good alternative for me to start with. First question: Is it possible to juice w/o a juicer? I do at least have a blender. Second: Aside from possibly…
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Toddler Mom looking to model healthy habits
Hello! I am the mom of a very active one year old & a nanny to another infant. I started my journey at the new year & have lost 21lbs so far, which puts me about 8lbs below my pre-pregnancy weight. I had a large herniated disc which negatively impacted both my activity level & weight for several years prior to having it…
