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Starting my weight loss journey
So I’m here again trying to lose weight for the umpteenth time. This time is different though, as I’m posting my progress online for motivation! I’ve struggled with my weight since childhood, with yo yo dieting and have tried so many different weight loss plans, but always come back to square 1. I’ve got to a stage where…
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Scale recommendations?
I believe my scale is getting old, if I Way myself I get one number and then immediately weigh myself again I may get another number 2 pounds off. In the market for a new one. What are some recommendations for accurate scales under $30 preferably. I also would like one that can tell me a body fat % estimate as well
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Feeling blah and off
Okay I know I’m fat ish (5’4” 215 lbs) so yeah over weight but I look and feel good at 150 anyways I’m always tired always feel off. Even when I fall asleep I get weird feelings of over tiredness and just weird sensations. What diet changes can and will make me feel good ? I don’t even care so much to lose weight at this…
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Is running a good exercise for weight loss?
I heard walking is good for weight loss but I get burned out just walking But I prefer to workout outside or on a treadmill. Need some ideas?
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Shorting exercise calories on intense cardio days
I tend to do best when I stick with a routine and constantly reinforce my habits. I have a pretty steady calorie burn and eat roughly 2100 calories on an average day (trying to lose .5 lbs/week) and I'm dialing in the calories pretty well, not quite there yet. My question comes in when I have a more intense cardio day (a…
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40+ club
I would love to join but not sure how. I fell off for about 5 months but back at it.
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Carb and Sugar are the same? Help me to understand...
Hello, I am trying my best to ask a question about the relationship between carb and sugar. My carb intake is 180 g, while my sugar intake is 40 g according to the food diary. I am not sure what formula the MFP uses to calculate the total carb. BTW, I don't eat any sweet treats, but the sugar is counted when I eat fruits…
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Things you hate about having a mental illness
Trying to follow a routine Feeling guilt or anxious when you start to feel excited or too much happiness because everyone will start asking if you are taking your meds. Increased risk of suicide Trouble keeping friends and employment Giving things away then realising you still want them
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How do I know if I’m eating enough for weight loss?
I’m sure I’m not the only one to ask this question. I’ve been working on trying to lose weight for the past few months. My goal was to lose 2lbs a week. Which would put me under 200lbs going into the new year. Unfortunately, I have barely lost any weight. In the past 3 months, I’ve only managed to lose 9lbs. :( Daily…
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Is there a way to have an automatically reocurring meal?
Hi all, I've been using this app consistently for years now but I know there's constant new updates and there's one I've been hoping for. I'm checking in to see if anyone knows if it's possible to do this yet. I would love to be able to set a meal that is automatically reocurring daily. Like for example, the supplements…
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Exercising in Spain
I'm really really struggling as here in Spain we're not allowed to go outside for a walk without wearing a mask. I tried restarting running doing C25K again but can't wear a mask during the recovery walks. Just looking to see how every one else is coping.
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Upping my calorie goals?
Hi guys! I'm trying to decide if I should up my calorie goals. I had it set to 1580 cals/day but I have days where I have trouble meeting (extra hungry -- going over cals). I am a grad student during COVID so I am mostly sedentary, except I run 5-6 days a week for at least 30 mins (averaging 25-30 miles a week). I have not…
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Extreme sodium sensitivity?
Hi, y'all. I'm 35, and I've been graphing my weight and using MFP daily to track my diet, and it's helped me get from 305 or so on July 1st to 260 now, which I'm really excited about. The thing that's honestly helped the most is how specific foods affect my weight, so I can plan my diet accordingly. I've noticed that fats,…
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i keep overeating (binging??) but i’m not starving myself
this whole week i’ve been eating 1,400 on average maybe but today i ate 2,100 cals and i’ve not been undereating down i’m not sure what’s causing this urge to want to eat. i workout 4 days a week at the gym for 3-4 hours per session with cardio snd mainly focused on strength training (i take my time that’s why i’m there…
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Losing muscle despite eating enough protein
Hi! My maintenance is around 2500 calories, so I eat 2000cal a day to be at a 500 calories deficit. I workout 5-6 times a week (2x lower body, 2x upper body and 2x abs). My SW was 80k. So I always make sure to eat at least 175g of protein each day (2,2g x 80 = 176g). I’ve been losing weight pretty steadily and everything…
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Trouble meeting daily goals.
I recently shifted to a healthy-heart diet due to high cholesterol, triglycerides, and inflammation. No white flours, sugars, etc, and no processed foods. I am having no problem with this diet except for the fact that I'm not getting enough calories and protein. I find myself going way over on fiber to get the others in…
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Recommendations for cold laser therapy device to use at home (golfer's elbow)
I've had pain on the inside of my elbow (golfer's elbow) for coming up on two years now. My PT gave me exercises, which don't help, and two cold laser therapy treatments, which helped amazingly. Unfortunately, they currently do not have slots for anyone other than post-surgery patients and no prediction for when this will…
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You have 600 calories.
You have 600 calories left for dinner. What are you eating?
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Women: losing weight while suffering from hormonal imbalances
Hi I have a question I am asking for my partner who is currently not on MFP. She’s post menopausal with hormonal imbalances who has really been struggling with losing weight. Looking for advice, references and help. Thank a lot Josh 😊
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Feeling like a cow
I finally got down to a weight that I felt good with and then the weekend hit and I’m way back up in weight and I feel like a cow. I know it is probably water retention from the junk I ate over the weekend, but it still makes me feel fat and much like a cow. I feel so off beat with working out and eating right and I’m so…
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Where do you usually measure your waist for women?
I measure them in my belly button since it seems convenient. Probably that's why all my pants are bigger on me. Where do you usually measure your waist? The smallest part where the curve starts? About 1-2 inches above the belly button?
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water weight gain? or food...
what is the maximum amount of water weight i can gain from drinking 1-1.5L of water and eating in a deficit if i am very dehydrated and drink only a small glass of water a week and get the rest of my 'water' from fruit and if i do not binge eat will the amount of water i gain be minimal? (i keep binging after seeing my…
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Need Advice for Senior starting MyFitness Pal [again].
I'm 66,male [6'1"], 35BMI, at 274lbs which is up 18lbs from 1/1/2020. I have plenty excuses [Covid, hip and shoulder issues] but I'm motivated now to get back to 245lb range. Any Tips from other Seniors who had to lose weight to take stress off joints,sleep better,etc. Thanks
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Can’t lose weight
I want to lose 5 pounds and I can’t lose regardless of what I do.
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Completely confused by recomp ?
Hi! My starting weight was 80kgs (176 lbs) I’m 174cm (5’7) and currently at a 500 cal deficit. Which puts me at roughly 2000 calories a day. I workout for 60-90min 4 to 6 times a week. I’ve been at a 500 calories deficit for 2 months. I lost a little over 5kgs (~11lbs). I need to lose another 5kgs to be at my goal weight.…
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Privacy
I personally don’t care but I support privacy for privacy’s sake.
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CKD (Chronic Kidney Disease) What I eat In A Day
Anybody want to share "What they Eat in A Day" I have been diagnosed with 2b/3 CKD. I use to work out 7 hours a day seven days a week. Taking all types of supplements( that I thought I needed) because I also struggled with eating disorder. This persisted for years. Lifting , running. It increased by Creatine. Now I work…
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How to get those narrow hips!
OK, so you’ve lost those ugly pounds, now it time to narrow those hips! The key is to walk more pigeon toed while keeping your hips forward. It is going to take a while since you are reforming your muscles and tendons, but the results are worth it! WorkIt!!
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Starting Again
Did a lot of backsliding since March and it is time to get serious again. Anyone else pack on the COVID pounds and need to get back on the wagon? My downfall is sweets and one bite leads to many. Looking for encouragement.
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Has anyone tried the Michael Mosley "lose a stone in 21 days" diet
It was shown on channel 4 a few months ago. It's a pretty extreme diet: 800 cals a day, low carb. I live with my parents are both obese so they're going to start it next week. I've only got a couple of vanity pounds to lose so I'm not going to be doing it with them. I'm really happy that their doing something about their…