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Posting a Picture to an MFP Blog (Tutorial)
While I'm not actively losing weight on MFP right now, I'm still lurking on the boards every once and awhile. I've seen a couple people ask how to add a picture to their blog, so I figured I'd write another tutorial! **An important note: I recommend putting in your code for the image (as explained below) before ever trying…
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Cottage Cheese in Smoothies...?
I just heard about somebody putting cottage cheese in their smoothies. It's sounds interesting. I'm too poor to take the protein powder route, so a smoothie with cottage cheese could give me some more protein for workout days. BUT, I really hate cottage cheese. The curdles... the texture, BLEH. How does it taste in a…
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Foam Roller Substitute
So I'm in a pinch right now and I don't have a foam roller nearby. And since I'm a broke college student, I may not be able to get one for awhile. But my calves are ridiculously tight right now from all the running I've done lately, and I really need some sort of foam roller substitute. Any ideas? Preferably something that…
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Meat
Does meat weigh less once it's cooked? I'm tring to figure out how many ounces of filet mignon I'm going to be having for dinner. I'm splitting one with my mom. The whole thing right now (uncooked) is 12 oz. Half of that would be 6 oz, but the amount of meat I see looks nothing like 6 oz. Does it weigh less after you cook…
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How to Use Unflavored Egg White Protein Powder?
My mom gave me a tub of unflavored egg white protein powder because she tried it and didn't like it. Well, I've never used egg white protein powder before (actually, never used any protein powder before). I tried to use my best friend Google, but it failed me. I searched and searched and found nothing for "egg white…
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Powerful Video
Some of you may have seen this video going around the internet lately, but in case you haven't, here it is. It's a video about bullying, believing in yourself, etc. I don't cry very easily, but this really touched my heart, and I was in tears. I encourage you guys to watch it. Here's the link:…
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Postcard Challenge, 2/4-2/18
WELCOME TO THE POSTCARD CHALLENGE! This is a two-week long challenge. Post your starting weight (or private message me if you're not comfortable posting it) by 11:59 pm on Monday, February 4th. This enters you in the challenge. You have two weeks to eat healthy, exercise, and do yo' thang. Then by 11:59 pm on Monday,…
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Postcard Challenge! 1/21-2/4
Please note the OP's request to move this challenge here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/861173-mini-postcard-challenge Well, seeing as nobody else continued the Postcard Challenge, I'll start a new one! WELCOME TO THE POSTCARD CHALLENGE! This is a two-week long challenge. Post your starting weight (or private…
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What should I have for dinner?
Cheese Manicotti with Marinara Sauce and small salad or Delicious Veggie Burger and maybe a small salad, or milk I'm so starving right now I'm incapable of making this decision myself, so obviously I'm coming to the forums. They both fit in my macros well. So what would you choose?
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NSV- Jeans
I've always wanted to be the girl who could rock a simple pare of jeans and a white camisole. Well, today, pulled out a pair of jeans that were too small when I first got to college, and tried them on. THEY FIT. So naturally, I had to try on the white camisole as well- I was rockin' the look. Hopefully I looks even better…
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Best/Cheapest Protein Powders?
Hey guys, I'm a college student who gets food only from the dining hall (I'm required to have this meal plan, with $800 dollars every semester). If I don't use my dining hall money, I lose it. Sooooo I'm stuck eating at the dining hall, which has delicious but not much in the way of nutritious food. I've never had problems…
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College dorm room snacks?
Hey guys, I'm a college student. I have access to multiple dining halls, but I'm headed out to WalMart today to get some snacks for my mini-fridge. I'm looking for some healthy snacks for late-night studying sessions, or for when I'm in class or busy, and therefore miss the scheduled dining hall hours. Right now, I've got…
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Workout Foods
Alright, so I'm a college student living in the dorms. My food options are incredibly limited but I'm not letting that stop me. I have a small mini fridge in my room and have access to a dining hall right outside my dorm building. So, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I don't start class until 11:10, so I was planning on…
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BMR/TDEE for Gastric Bypass Patients
So my mother had gastric bypass in December 2005. She lost 130 pounds, but she has gained about 25 back. According to the internet, her ideal weight is somewhere around 99-126 pounds. My mom is 52 years old, and I remember seeing her at 120 pounds- she looked sickly and disgusting. We're aiming for something around 130.…
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Weightlifting alone at the gym...?
Alright, so I'm a girl and I'd like to get back into weightlifting. My freshman year of high school, I was in the "sports kids" PE class and weightlifting was a required part of the class. I LOVED the way my arms looked back then. I loved how powerful I felt when I was squating 185 lbs, or cleaning 155. I want that feeling…
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My Dad!
So this isn't really a success for me, but I'm so thrilled I decided to post it. Tonight, I went out for dinner with my dad. We went to our favorite Mexican restaurant. Normally, with his dinner, my dad would order a large soda, and probably refill it. My dad also works as a letter carrier, and usually eats lunch at Taco…
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Is there one food...
... that you just HAD to give up to lose weight? For me, it's cereal with milk. I can't do it, and I probably won't ever eat when I'm maintaining my weight. I just can't stop when I eat it. It's the one food that does that to me. I could eat an entire box of cereal and not feel full, and I'm hungry half an hour later. Do…
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Shoes for exercising...?
Alright, right now, I use these shoes for when I work out. They're kind of old, maybe 1.5 years or so (but I never really used them on a daily basis, I'm more of a flip-flop girl). They're just plain Soho shoes I got from Payless one day when I needed a pair of tennis shoes. RIght now, I'm not doing much running (it's hard…
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Protein Waffles (SO GOOD!)
So, I'm a big fan of waffles, but the carbs aren't exactly great for me (I try to stay at around 40% because of my PCOS) and they aren't really filling because of the lack of protein. I've been searching online for a recipe for awhile now, and I've found a few. None of them tasted how I wanted, so I took a bunch of recipes…
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Horrible, yet hilarious NSV
So, normally I leave the door to my bedroom open. But since I'm not a responsible adult and I still live with my parents, I do have to deal with motherly "assistance." On this fateful evening, I come home from a babysitting job at 11:30 pm. My mother goes to bed at 8 pm every night, so I don't turn on any lights, for fear…
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Where to go for dinner?
My dad and I are going out for dinner. We're pretty much open to anything (just not insanely expensive and preferrably not someplace where ONLY healthy food is served, or my dad will refuse). I need a place that has some healthy options. Give me all your favorite places! :)
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At the grocery store...
I don't understand the whole "eating healthy is more expensive than regular food" deal. Can somebody explain it to me? Because I just spent $6.03 on a 12-pack of Coke when I can get water from my tap for free. And ordering a pizza costs 10 dollars and could barely feed a family of four, when I can make us dinner for 6…
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Struggling today?
My friends just posted this on Facebook, and it really hit me hard today. For the past two months or so, I've stopped eating healthy. Today, I had donuts for breakfast, poptarts for a snack. Cup of Noodles for lunch, and a slushie for a snack. That's what most of my days have been like. I had a few days that were crap,…
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Working Out, then Exhausted...?
So, since school started, it's been really hard for me to get to the gym. I have classes all the way from 7 am to 3, 4, or 5 in the evening. I'm thinking about going right after school, that way it will be out of the way, but I have a problem... After I'm done with the gym, I'm exhausted. Not really muscle-ache exhausted,…
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What do you eat with your Laughing Cow Cheese?
So I bought some laughing cow cheese that was on sale, and I've only had a few wedges out of the pack. I'm not really sure what to do with it... I tried it on bread but it tasted sort of strange (I used Oroweat Sandwich Thins, the Whole Wheat flavor). Any suggestions? I'm open to pretty much anything. :)
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NSV- my legs!
Okay, of all the NSVs I've ever had, this one is definitely the best. My legs have always been a bit on the bigger side. At my starting weight, if I stood with my legs at shoulder-width-apart, then my legs touched, all the way down to my knees. Well, today, I was checkin' myself out in the mirror (I seem to do that a lot…
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My Experience with Water
Has anybody else found that drinking more water made them hungry? I know that sounds totally strange, but for me, it seems to be true. I normally drink 72-88 oz per day, and I'm usually hungry every 2 or 3 hours, and I'm going to the bathroom about every 2-3 hours. Today, I've only had about 32 oz of water (bad, I know),…
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Outfits- an easy question! :)
Uh... so I'm kind going to a party/dance tonight, and a guy I'm interested is going to be there hanging out with me. I just went shopping awhile ago, and I've finally got some clothes that fit me and are comfortable. But now I can't choose what to wear! Haha. So, if you could pick one of the outfits I've posted, you'd be…
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Hey there. ;)
What's going on, MFP? :)
