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Ode to Soup!
Today's creative endeavor: ODE TO SOUP I sing a tasty ode to soup! When veggie-based, it makes me poop. With lots of water, makes me full; With savory spices, makes me drool! I like it thin, I like it creamy; as long as it is hot and steamy. On gloomy days, or when I’m stress’t with hearty bowl, I'm truly bless’t. My…
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Should I give up and gain it all back? (hormones, period missed)
I went down from 135 lbs to 126 (I'm 5ft 4, healthy BMI) in 4 months (very slowly). I ate healthy food, vegetables, fruit, lean meats, seeds, nuts, whole grain bread/pasta, brown rice, dark chocolate in moderation, avocado, peanut butter, generally a diet that's not boring or hard for me. Every day ate at least 1500 kcal,…
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Best Ideas for a fitbit?
I have been out of the loop on fitness for a couple years taking care of mom who passed of breast cancer and my dad who passed 7 mths later...then having to fight cancer myself. Im in remission and I really need to get *ME* back....So I was thinking about getting a fitbit just to help me along the way... What have you…
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Great 350kcal weight loss meal - Easy to make and filling!
Hi all, Thought I'd share my lunch time meals to give you all some ideas on effective and cheap meals to help weight loss. I'd preface this with saying I've lost over a stone in 2 months eating like this + exercising and it has worked well for me, but we're all different and hey, you may not like it, or may have dietary…
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Quick Lunches for a Hairdresser on the GO GO GO!
Hey Everyone! I am currently on the search for some make ahead recipes that I can prepare about a week ahead of time to take to work. I'm really in need of something that would be easy to eat quickly when I can only grab a bite here and there. I am a hairdresser and work in a fast paced salon. Sometimes, taking the time to…
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Long time lurker, first time poster
Hi all, I am Ian, 32, feeling older! I have lurked on MFP, but never really got in to logging, however that is changing and I am logging my foods, all be it sporadically at the moment, hopefully over the next 2 weeks I can form some good habits with regards to logging and eating. The question I have is, is there any way to…
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Want to start SL 5x5...
How do I start? How do I determine how much weight to start with? Is there a good guide for beginners? Is there maybe some other type of a plan you guys would recommend to hit 1 hour at the gym for 3 days a week? Also I would love it if the plan was geared towards upper body and core.
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Keeping motivation
When you struggle to walk out of the gym, you know you have trained hard
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How do I put a kettle bell work out into the fitness pal app?
Hi guys, I have recently been working out with an 8kg kettle bell I am a beginer so have been doing varied excercises with it for about 30mins. The app doesnt have working out with kettle bells as an option so im wondering if anyone knows how I would put this in to help calculate my weight loss? Any help would be great!
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5' 8". I weigh about 218lbs, but I'm trying to get to 186lbs to join the United States Air Force
I'm about 5' 8". I weigh about 218lbs, but I'm trying to get to 186lbs to join the United States Air Force as an active-duty member. I need some tips or advice on how to lose weight quicker so I can get it.
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Office job and 6 month old when do i workout?
I'm constantly tired, a new mom and work in an office from 7-5:30. Any suggestions on workouts and energy supplements? Help and encouragement is greatly appreciated.
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Before and after workout
What are some good before and after workiut snacks?
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Stalled 4th week in
Hello there. I've had a huge depression/panic attacks/anxiety for the last 2.5years and I gained a ton of weight (92.2kg at 1.71m or 203lbs at 5 feet 7). I decided I had enough of this *kitten* so I decided to take back control on my life starting by my health and self image. Just for a little background story I used to be…
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garmin vivofit user
Just got a garmin vivofit. Looking for others that want to join that want to get off the couch and start moving. Its a new year let's get into better health.
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The worst thing a woman can say to a man?
I always thought it was Honey, we need to talk! Nothing good was ever going to come when I heard that!
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Healthy food for my baby
I make all the food for my baby . It takes a lot of time but I think it's healthier . What do you think .
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Where did my steps go??
I noticed for the last few days, MFP hasn't been tracking my steps. I have it set up to track through my iPhone. I've checked the settings to make sure it's still set up that way. Any suggestions??
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Relationship advice please!
Hi guys. I'm looking for some relationship advice, so thought I'd try here. I'm a fairly regular poster, so for anonymity, I've opened a new account. I've been with my boyfriend for over 5 years. I'm 35 and he's 38 and we've no plans to ever have kids or get married (this is a mutual agreement). 18 months ago, I asked if…
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Today is a cheatday because...
So you have a million reasons to take a cheatday. Bring your least valid reasons! ... because its the 1st wednesday of the month!!
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What's the best way to calculate the calories in a bone-in pork chop?
Tonight I'll be making pork chops for dinner. They have a bone in them. I'll be searing them in a pan and then baking them with an apple-onion compote. The database shows 400 calories for a 6-ounce bone in chop. However, a person does not eat the bone. Does the database assume 6 ounces for the chop entire chop or for only…
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Moved country and frustrated to get weight loss rhythm back
Hey everyone, In the past two years I lost around 20 kilos. I weighed 64,5 a couple months ago which was my lowest. I felt really good, didn't have much trouble following my diet (around 1,500 a day, little less), ran twice a week and did some muscle training at home 2-3 times a week. I felt really in control and started…
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I feel like I'm drifting away
Okay yall. So I change my lifestyle at the beginning of this yeae. Cut out all sugar drinks. No soda or tea was my first goal. Then I signed up for a gym in February. I go at least three times a week even more. With some outside walking every week with my dogs. I drink a shake for breakfast called next step which I love.…
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Back at it again....
Recommitting to getting healthy and losing weight! Would love some friends for added support!
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Worst Date Ever!
I want to hear your date horror stories....
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How do you deal with cravings?
i work at a Dairy Queen, and I find myself tempted to eat pieces of candy! I sneak a few pieces of pecans and Reese's cup! I need to know what I can do to tame my cravings!