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ALWAYS stuck at the same weight and don't know what to do next
Hi guys, I am really struggling with losing the last 10 pounds.. I do everything right during the week including running 4 times a week, yoga twice a week, and kickboxing once a week plus I eat around 1200 calories with macro goals around 20% carbs, 50% fat and 30% protein. I go off some during the weekend but I still want…
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Obstacle Course Races/MudRuns?
Does anyone have any experience, good or bad, with an obstacle course race/mud run? Not looking to try a super competitive one at the moment, mainly just looking to have fun and try it out with a group of friends in the 5k range. I'm sure some of them are more challenging than others. We were looking into possibly doing a…
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Pilates: Megareformer
I've been very much an interval cardio and free weight gym person for years. However, I've read more and more about the Megareformer being a combination of both cardio and weight training. Anyone tried this? Thanks!
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Portions of food groups to meet calorie goals???
I have my calorie goal set at 1280 but burn a bunch of calories via activity... MFP adjusts my calorie goal to say that I need closer to 2000 calories a day due to level of activity... I don't know how to figure out how many portions or proper portion sizes of each food group I should be eating... I would very much…
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Plateau: You would think I was in love with since I've been on it for so long...
Yikes! I've 5 ft 8 inches and glide between 149 and 152, lately. I can't seem to get consistently below 149 (though at one time in my life I was 130, with 4 miles a day of walking, 1,000 calories per day, and one hour of weight training a day.) I'd like to get back to that 130, but even with keeping my calories down to…
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What do you burn in spin class?
Anyone in the 130s and take spin? I always feel like I am working my a$$$ off, I sweat like crazy, but my calorie burn tends to be lower than what it would be during a run, which for me is a lot easier. 55 minute spin class yesterday where I pushed myself to the max: 384 calories. 55 minute run outside averages about 500…
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how do you manage
Ok ladies it seems that I am always going over my grams for the day. I just finished lunch and I am already over for the day. It shows I am allowed/recommended no more than 38 grams a day (yesterday said 48 for some reason) which seems impossible for me. I haven't been good at tracking my food but I am working on it. My…
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30 minute total body weight routine
Hello, this is my first time posting here. I workout during my lunch, which is 30 minutes. I can usually fit in some moderate intensity cardio, but I need to switch it up. Anyone have a 30-minute weight routine I can try? I prefer free weights/kettlebells instead of machines.
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how many calories do you eat a day?
I personally try to eat 1200-1400 and its not easy!
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Quick & easy dinner ideas?
I always have fulfilling breakfast & lunch, but always worried and confused on what to have for dinner. I usually just eat 2 sweet potatoes & protein shake for dinner. But I’m bored lol Any easy, healthy & satisfying dinner ideas that can be make at home?
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Gaining weight in deficit?
Very confused right now. Perhaps someone can shed some light on this mystery. I noticed that despite restricting my calorie intake and exercising intensively I gained weight instead of losing it! I know that some of it is water gain, and probably some is muscle gain. I also noticed however that when I ate more (over my…
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Do people notice your gains/losses?
Over the course of a year, I slowly put on about 7 lbs. I recently lost 10 lbs total within about 2.5 months. Very few people seem to have noticed! I guess it's good that the weight gain wasn't obvious, but I am in my "skinny clothes" and at the lowest weight I've been at in a few years and in the past when I was this low,…
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Trying to lose 1st 13lbs - Add Me :)
Would really like more active friends with the same goals! This is week 5 for me and I still have 1st 7lbs to go before I hit my goal (and I intend to sustain it!). Add me if you are looking for a new buddy to support you and share in success! :0)
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Struggling with body image
I know this is long so if you want to just skip to the end (that starts "long story short"), I won't get When I started thinking about "being fit," my primary objective was to lower my BFP (body fat %). Once upon a time, I was an internationally ranked athlete. FF some years, I'm battling cancer, only minimally active and…
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5’4, GW:120, add me!
Would really like more active friends with the same goals! This is week 10 for me and I still have 22lbs to go before I hit my goal by my beach vacation in July!
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Trying to lose the last 10 pounds in one month!!!
I'm 28, 5'4, blessed with big boobs and ass, and I weigh 141-143. I've been struggling for a couple of weeks trying to lose the last 12 pounds. I've restricted my diet a lot and have stopped drinking and eating carbs! I'm doing a lot of cardio. An hour-two hours every day now for the past week. I'm also including a little…
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Bunny Hopping in to April: April Accountability & Weigh-In
Merry Christmas everyone! :D We’re no April Fools. Embrace the rain because April Showers bring May Flowers. And remember that April is a promise that May is bound to keep. (I've run out of April related sayings now) I think my aim of 4 lbs for April is doable. Not too aggressive. Height: 5'10" HW: 183lbs SW April:…
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Getting ready for Summer
Hey Ladies! I'm looking to shed 15 or so pounds over the next couple months before summer and would love some new friends to help stay accountable. So far over the last year I have lost 25 pounds but have slowed down the last 2 months... my own fault. Now I'm back and ready to focus hard!!
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New to the Group
Hi everyone, just figured I'd post up a quick introduction! I'm a 39 (almost 40 :s ), 5'7", currently around 153 on morning weigh ins. Definitely have some excess body fat, but have also put on muscle. Thinking I'd like to get down to 140 and reassess my body composition at that weight before I decide to lose anymore.…
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Progress picture
The before picture I took in February 2017, at nearly 160 pounds. I let myself go at the beginning of this year and just stopped dieting and exercising, I think I was burned out. I’ve been working hard the past three weeks and I couldn’t believe how much it showed until I took my progress picture today. I am still hovering…
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Calling out all tall girls :) <3
Hi girlies :) I'm just really interested in stats from tall girls like myself. How many calories do you eat? What is your goal weight. I feel us tall+not-so-heavy girls are definitely a minority here on MFP. I would love to hear how you all are doing. I am 177 cm (about 5'10) and i currently weight 145.1 pounds. My highest…
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Worried about what to wear
The closer I am to my goal weight, the more I stress over what to wear when I get together with my larger friends. I never want a friend to feel bad about themselves when hanging out with me, so I always try to think of outfits that kind of hide my size. Does anyone else deal with this?
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TIPS FOR COMBATING TIREDNESS WHILE DIETING
Hey guys, I am on day 5 of my diet. Trying to shed some weight after recovering from a bout of depression and anxiety which was a large factor in my weight gain. (emotional eating) I am finding the diet unusually comfortable so far. Not feeling hunger pangs or cravings, however my energy is quite low. I am usually ready…
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Where I'm at since Feb. 2017
I've recently got back the motivation to exercise, I mainly run or kickboxing for cardio and yoga for strength. I, also, recently got back into watching my diet. It was on and off the first part of the year. But, some time ago I found Jillian Michaels "Ripped in 30" meal plan and love it. It keeps my protein intake up and…
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Favourite Easy Food Prep Meals
Hi ladies! I was wondering if you had any favourite meals that you make in big batches for the week ahead. I try to make 2 batches of something on the weekend so I have easy lunches and dinners when I'm working. I usually look for ones that have lots of veggies and if they have grains, I make sure they're not the main…
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Ridiculously frustrated
I'll just vent for a second if that's ok. I'm a personal trainer. A crossfit trainer. I should know how to lose body fat, right? I've been logging my intake without exercise to balance. So really, I'm under intake. I workout 6 days a week, often twice a day. I can back squat double my body weight. I can run a 5k in under a…
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Need friends, restarting my journey!
Hi! Im 5’4” 135lbs and want to get back down to 125lbs. Im good at working out daily- but foooodddddd is my issue
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Fat Tissue Has Receptors for Sunlight and They Affect Fat Metabolism
It's way better than you think - here's a podcast and transcript from Dan Pardi - HumanOS, with Professor Peter Light (name is just a coincidence) Fat tissue and Blue light Best reason ever for nude sunbathing or at least wearing the smallest swimsuit you feel you can get away with B) I get regular email updates for new…
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Back on track
I took a hiatus from posting due to nothing serious, just life catching up with me. But I'm back and excited about my new walking partner, Remington! My husband has been bragging for the past few months about beating my step count pretty regularly these days. Not anymore! Remington and I had 6000+ steps in before I even…
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On my last 10 lbs Anyone else?
I always find the last 10 lbs the hardest. I have exactly 4 more weeks to complete my goal and I think I can do it because I have been at this since Feb 23 and my body is in weight loss mode. Wish me luck and feel free to add as a friend.