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| Foods | Canned Soup Expiration Date | Nov 11 2009 05:38 (UTC) |
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I know the feeling--I recently threw away about 4 cans of my favorite progresso soup because it was expired...sad day in the pantry!! =) |
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| Foods | Canned Soup Expiration Date | Nov 05 2009 23:39 (UTC) |
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I am really weird when it comes to expiration dates and I would NOT eat it. I am no engineer, but I would say they put expiration dates on those things for a reason.... =) When in doubt--throw it out! |
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| Maintaining | increasing calories to maintenance but gaining? Any experience?? | May 17 2008 14:15 (UTC) |
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I feel ya! I increased from 1200-15/1600 and have gained about 5lbs in the past 3 months. : ( Sorry I don't have much to offer in the way of advice, but I totally know how you feel. I see you're a cyclist...have you been riding a lot? I feel like my pants don't fit anymore (even though they just fit differently) because I've gained but someone put the idea in my head that perhaps I was gaining muscle in my legs. Makes sense but still not what I'm goin' for. : ) goood luck! PS I like the bike |
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| Weight Loss | Accuracy of the F6 or F11 heart monitor | May 08 2008 02:52 (UTC) |
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well, it looks like you're making progress figuring out the HRM : ) Just keep in mind that because you take Beta blockers its highly likely that your HR will not get up to the age-predicted HR max (probably will max out at about 120?). That is why the calories burned on your F4 seem so low. Aah it feels so good to make your own "scientific" discoveries!! "Suggestions for further research include changing changing the age on the HRM This would create a HR range that lies within the capabilities of the individual. This potentially could create a more accurate caloric expenditure estimation for individuals using heart rate altering medications such as beta blockers." : ) I was going to post this on Sunday but I got wrapped up in studying for physiology. Funny to know we were thinking along the same lines! I will put the LOSER stamp on my head now.... |
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| The Lounge | College Graduation Advice | May 02 2008 14:46 (UTC) |
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Leopardrayne you will be fine! It just depends on where you apply and when....clearly I didn't get lucky on either of those! Kezflake no worries, I needed to hear the truth : ) Taking a year off is looking better and better |
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| Weight Loss | Accuracy of the F6 or F11 heart monitor | May 02 2008 14:40 (UTC) |
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good! I'm glad to know it was within reason! I love doing work out experiments to see how the body works : ) |
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| Health & Support | Seeing a nutritionist was awesome! | May 02 2008 01:59 (UTC) |
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Piano_lady I AGREE! I wish I knew as well! ...Any chance to get it covered by insurance? probably not but I had to ask (before I get kicked off my parents' insurance haha) Demi- I'm so happy for you! You can do it! : ) |
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| Weight Loss | Accuracy of the F6 or F11 heart monitor | May 02 2008 01:53 (UTC) |
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Bobev- Depending on your medicine, it is possible that your heart rate is being regulated to help control your BP. if this is the case your HR won't get as high as it normally would without hte medicine. I would ask your doctor about that one though : ) BUT! If you have the information, you can use the MET values achieved during your workout to calculate the cals burned (i'm not sure if your machine tracks the METs). If you can get the Metabolic Equivalent values (MET) you can use this equation to figure out how many calories you are really burning, even though your HRM doesn't pick up on it because of your [possible] HR ceiling: Calories burned for oneminute = (METs*3.5*[weight in Kg]*5)/1000 One MET is the same as the amount of calories you burn at rest just living/breathing (in case you didn't know :) This is often how they calculate everything from cals burned washing a car to cals burnt in pro triathletes. If you're not sure about the METs (i know Lifecycle bicycles display METs) you can find estimates online. Good luck! |
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| The Lounge | College Graduation Advice | May 01 2008 16:00 (UTC) |
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thanks guys! Jillmenow and Rachelcc great points--- they actually help put things in perspective!!! Kexflake i'm sorry your experience hasn't been good :( dm84 are you working at fitness center?
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| The Lounge | College Graduation Advice | Apr 30 2008 18:59 (UTC) |
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Wow guys thanks for the responses! I'll look into the American Physiological Society website--thanks santonacci! It is so nice to hear that other people have/are struggling with the same thing and got through it! I am such an OCD plan oriented freak that I'm having a really hard time adjusting--I've always had a plan... for everything!! Thanks for the encouragement. I'm starting to feel like my BS is a bunch of BS haha. I focused in Exercise Science and chemistry, both of which I LOVE but now I'm lost! I feel kind of like Dori on Finding Nemo--just keep swimming, swimming, swimming.... |
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| Fitness | Work out advice - the right heart rate for weight loss?? | Apr 29 2008 13:58 (UTC) |
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Anything from 60-80% of your age-predicted HR max is usually good (220-age). As a 21 year old, my target heart rate is usually 139-160. Depending on how hard you are working it might be higher or less if you're tired. Really, the important thing is you're keeping moving. The higher your HR is, the more calories you are burning per minute (just ask your legs :) but it is better to work out for an extended period of time at a lower heart rate (say 60%) than do a few minutes of all out exercise (80-90% of your max). When I run outside my HR is usually in the 170s--everyone is different. The machines at the gym are often pretty sketchy. I wouldn't worry too much about HR, unless you have a heart condition--just have fun with being active!! : ) |
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| Weight Loss | weight gain at maintenance level? | Apr 24 2008 17:07 (UTC) |
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Jane- yeah for about 2 years I ate between 800-1200 calories a day and my body got used to it. Now that I have gained the weight I lost back and I'm actually trying to be healthy I can't seem to figure out my body anymore. I guess you're right about some cyclists having HUGE legs, maybe it is just something I need to embrace? haha try telling my jeans that : ) Lizschuler- It does take forever to gain muscle...so do you think I'm gaining fat mass then? How do you mean I should maintain a certain caloric deficit? here are my stats: BMI: 23.2 (after having gained almost 5lbs in the past two months...) % BF: 22.4 Intake: 1400-2,000 depending on the workout (eat back about half the calories from the workout) Workouts: add up to about 6-8 hours a week with two-a-days twice a week (swim in morning, run/bike at night). should I be eating less to create more of a deficit? |
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| Fitness | Join in the fun; The Calorie-Count Cycling Club... | Apr 20 2008 15:18 (UTC) |
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Hi there! I was just wondering if anyone could tell me the difference between Shimano 105s and Ultegras. I'm looking at getting a new triathlon bike and I'm not sure what the difference is. All three of the bikes I'm looking at have Dura Ace bar end control shifters. Also, anyone have any comments on bontrager wheels/tires/cranks? I have been cycling for a year on a bike I bought on Ebay. I'm looking at purchasing a new one after I graduate from College [in three weeks!!!] but I won't have time to go to a bike shop (all ~30mins away) to get some help until I get home. Sorry if this has been posted already, I looked back a few posts and didn't see it but I didn't have the time/motivation to look back 1124 more posts : ) Yay sunshine and taking the bikes off the trainers! : ) |
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| Fitness | How long do you have to jog for for it to do you any good? | Apr 15 2008 03:29 (UTC) |
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kajikit nice work! I learned in class today that beginning to jog by alternating running and walking people are nearly 10 times more likely to stick to a program for life!! Great step in the right direction : ) |
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| Weight Loss | EnduranceTraining+weight gain=depressed | Apr 15 2008 02:50 (UTC) |
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Danielle- thank you so much! I feel a ton better now that I know that someone else has this happen as well!! Carolspaw you're cute : ). I think going by measurements and not weight is probably a good idea for a while to keep me motivated |
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| Foods | What is the Number One Food You Hate???? | Apr 06 2008 01:59 (UTC) |
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SUCRALOSE...ie Splenda It makes me so0o0o0o0o sick!!!!!! : ( |
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| Weight Loss | TOTM skipped: gain weight | Apr 05 2008 13:21 (UTC) |
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I have been having the same problem, but I'm almost 6 weeks late : ( (Not pregnant either...). I was reading up on it in one of my text books and it said that women who are highly active (which we both are...) and eat a high carbohydrate, low-ish protein (for their body mass) diet often have this problem. I know 6 weeks ago when I started begin vegan was the first time I missed....So I was considering this as an option. Have you changed your diet at all? I stopped being vegan after lent and I'm hoping I will get it back. Also, stress is like the No. 1 thing that triggers skipping for one of my friends. Since college started I don't think she has had a period within 3 weeks of finals!! Best wishes with the wedding! Don't stress too much, you are beautiful and I'm sure everything will turn out great!! : ) |
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| Weight Loss | Upping Cals to lose--Success Stories! | Apr 03 2008 00:35 (UTC) |
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Wow, great stories guys! Thanks for the motivation.... Just wanted to report that after a week of upping the calories.... drum roll please.....I gained 1.2lbs : ( I'm going to give it one more week and let my body adjust before making any more drastic changes. For everyone else though, keep up the great work! |
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| Weight Loss | Upping Cals to lose--Success Stories! | Apr 01 2008 02:24 (UTC) |
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haha evemarie i did gain most of the 25lbs I lost back when I started eating 1200....thats why I posted this : ) I want to lose/maintain at a caloric intake that is actually sustainable. I ate that little by constantly zig zagging my way down and my metabolism got used to not needing much I guess. I just want to be able to eat like a normal person [and without feeling guilty about sitting down to a 500calorie meal] As always, thanks for the stories you guys are wonderful <3
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| Weight Loss | Upping Cals to lose--Success Stories! | Mar 31 2008 02:17 (UTC) |
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aw cool! Thanks guys! I love hearing of other people's successes! It gives me so much hope that it can happen!! : ) Funindasun--I can't wait to see your pictures when you get your first bikini! YOU CAN DO IT!!!! birghtestblue and Lambrogio thanks for the stories, good know someone else is finding success with it : ) Deflepfan--yay! we can do it Punkybrew- I'll definitely keep that in mind when I pull an all nighter studying this week.....and I agree with stopping weighing in I wish I had the will power for it |
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| Foods | Pumpkin.... seeds? | Mar 10 2008 11:21 (UTC) |
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haha medveditsa you're right : ) I'm thrilled someone else likes them too though! Thanks for the tips gi-jane--I'll have to try them on my salad at lunch |
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| Foods | Special K | Mar 09 2008 22:28 (UTC) |
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I think one of the things that helps is that it makes you drink a whole bottle of water. Just drink the water plain! Cheaper and just as effective in my opinion : ) |
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| Foods | Some healthy very portable snacks? | Mar 09 2008 04:15 (UTC) |
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Make a cheese sandwich--I used to make one with 2 slices of light whole wheat bread and a fat free American single (<100 Calories!) but I'm sure you can spice it up a bit : ) I also found some "Clif Zbars" that are made for kids. Not too crumbly and only 120/130 calories in one (chocolate tastes like a no bake cookie!!). Also, if you take an extra sandwich bag with you you can put a banana peel inside it when you're done and you won't get the banana goo all over your desk/hands/notes. |
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| Vegetarian | Nutritional Yest Conversion | Feb 29 2008 12:56 (UTC) |
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Ah thanks! I have been to whole foods three times looking for it! For whatever reason I can't ever find anyone around to help me though : ( |
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| Vegetarian | Nutritional Yest Conversion | Feb 28 2008 22:46 (UTC) |
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I have been looking for Nutritional Yeast everywhere! Any ideas on where to find it?! Where is it located in the store/where you shop to find it?! I have heard such wonderful things about it I really want to try it!!! |
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| Fitness | Harder at same heart rate | Feb 17 2008 01:05 (UTC) |
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wow, I'm having the EXACT same problem. My avg heart rate was 134 for a 60 minute spin class doing hill work. 134! It is usually around 150 but recently its been super low! According to my HRM thats like 250calories/hour for SPINNING what?! On Wednesday I went for a 1.5mile run after spinning and got my heart rate into the 170s. anyways I'm lost too!!! I'm trying to maintain, maybe lose a few for Spring Break. I have been researching endlessly this week to try and figure out why.. I'll let you know if I find anything : ) PS. I'm 21, eating 1200-1300/day, workout 4-5times per week depending on how my body feels |
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| Fitness | Athletes blood pressure and resting heart rate, what are your numbers? | Feb 13 2008 02:55 (UTC) |
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90/72, RHR of about 44. I'm not highly trained, but I do work out a lot. I also am in Exercise Physiology at my University and have been tested by multiple health professionals (Ph.Ds in Exercise Physiology). I always check out just fine! |
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| Vegetarian | Vegan for lent? | Feb 11 2008 14:53 (UTC) |
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| Vegetarian | Vegan for lent? | Feb 10 2008 15:34 (UTC) |
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I'm doing the same! Any vegans experience "negative" side effects at first? I KNOW I'm not getting enough protein. My stomach/head have been hurting like crazy for the last two days. I didn't even get out of bed yesterday (okay..maybe I was just being lazy) let alone work out (training for a triathlon). Any suggestions for college students with limited time to cook vegan meals? I'm currently drinking soy milk, but besides that I don't really know what to do? |
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| Foods | Social weekends with alchohol? | Feb 08 2008 14:25 (UTC) |
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haha I love this. Last Saturday I volunteered to be the DD (We usually walk everywhere but it was raining : ( ). Best choice I ever made--Not only did I not pig out with my roommates when we got home (they were *very intoxicated*) I felt so good in the morning I went to spinning at 9. AND this week they all owe me drinks as part of the DD deal, so not only did I save calories last week, I'm saving money too! WOO! Any ways, I usually stick to Diet/Vanilla Vodka. I eat a pretty big lunch, workout in the afternoon and take a nap around dinner. By the time I wake up its time to get ready to go out. A few slices of light bread and a HUGE glass of water fill me up so I don't get *Sloshed* but have a good time and no hangover in the morning b/c of the water! I LOVE BEING 21...although its killer on the college budget and waistline : )
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New journal post I'm thankful that I made it through Thanksgiving :) by jen_0523 09:38 |
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