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Fasting
Hello everyone! I wanted to start this thread to discuss with anyone else that's doing a fasting plan. My Doctor recommended the book The Obesity Code to me, and it just makes so much sense to me why I've can't seem to find a way to lose weight and stick to it. How is it working for anyone else? What are you struggling…
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Extreme fatigue the day after exercising?
I went kayaking on Tuesday and hiking yesterday. Needless to say, I feel extremely fatigued today (both mentally and physically). I already slept 9 hours, but all I feel like doing is sleeping more. However, I obviously can't fall asleep as I only woke up 6 hours ago, so all I've been doing is lying on the sofa and doing…
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Tracking Menstrual Cycle with Weightloss? Identifying trends...
I exported my weightloss data from MFP premium and imported into EXCEL, but I'm at a bit of a loss on how to set it up to get the most information from the data. Has anyone already done this? Tips, templates??
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Cooking for elderly parents
My sisters and I have been taking turns lately staying with our folks after their recent surgery/illness. My mother has cooked twice for us and both times it was really not good. During my stay, I then went through their fridge and freezer and threw out all the expired or rotten food. My turn is coming up to go stay with…
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Headphones
Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any good headphones they would recommend? I use mine to work out and for work.
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WOW...Boiled eggs.....😮😮😮
Hello there....Hope your all doing good 😉😉 Is it me or are boiled eggs AMAZING.... Started having 2 or 3 boiled eggs for my breakfast and a coffee 👍. The eggs just seem to fill me up so much, for at least 4 or 5 hours. I thought oats where filling but eggs are brilliant. To say there just a little food (in size) they do…
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Not sure where to post this....
Hello! This is my first post here, but I’ve been using MyFitnessPal for a while. I’m becoming frustrated..... I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2018 and had the works as far as treatment is concerned ( 8 rounds of Chemo, then a double mastectomy, then 33 radiation treatments, and finally my reconstruction surgery) I’m…
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I'm about 6 pounds away from my goal!
I'm estimating that I'm about 6 pounds away from my goal of 130. I'm currently ending a cycle and I usually gain about 3-4 pounds. My weigh in is Sunday. My butt keeps getting flatter aka pancake butt. I'm starting to really hate. My looks way to small🤦. Looking at my macros and I'm not eating enough protein at all and I…
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how can i deal with the stress of blasting from alcohol?
i plan to go to a birthday party next friday and i want to get really drunk and i’m not even concerned about the calories i’m just concerned about the bloating that will happen in my face and stomach. because i know i’ll be so upset the next day with myself bc i’ve been looking so good recently and my jawline as been…
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soda and bloating
hey i'm new here, hope this is the right forum. i'm wondering how long bloating/gassy feeling would last if i drank a single can(12oz) of coke zero. like would the gassy feeling go away by around midnight if i drank a can around noon? thanks
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How chubby am I? How to gain muscles as a petite person
Hi, I was wondering if others consider me chubby. I’m 4’10” and over 20 years old. I try to track my calories and keep under 1500. When I am consistent and dedicated to tracking my calories, I can eat around 1200 calories a day. I know I’m not overweight however I can tell I have little muscle tone and still have to lose…
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Want to start keto
Hey everyone I would like to start the keto diet because I have heard good things about it. I was wondering if anyone can give me an example of their day on keto. Trying to meal prep and just need some ideas on what to eat. Thanks!
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Ankle sprain - exercises?
Hey y’all! First time post and I’m coming to y’all asking about exercises that can be done around ankle sprains. I sprained my ankle last October 2019 in an accident and was on crutches for 2 weeks. At the time I was working in a remote area overseas and did not have access to follow up treatment or physical therapy. I…
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New Fitbit
Well it's not a new one it's my father-in-law's Flex 2 which I'm testing. I've hooked it up to the Fitbit app and connected that to MFP. I have been using Pacer to track my steps but should I now swap this to Fitbit and does it do it accurately without adding unnecessary calories for steps that are already taken into…
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Quiet cardio machine suggestions
I'm finally ready to lose my baby weight and get back to the old me. I have learned over the years if I don't exercise in the morning, it won't happen. So my old go to was to wake up at 4:30, head to the gym, use cardio machine and weights, then sneak back into the house before anyone woke up. (I have 2 kids and a SO that…
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How do you log sugar?
My question is about how to count my sugar intake logging foods. For example in milk, or in a piece of fruit MFP will count the sugar, and also when I add a teaspoon of sugar, processed food with added sugar. According to the AHA the maximum amount of added sugars you should eat in a day on a 2000 cal per day are: Men:…
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Can I still lose weight on the same rate with high sugar?
I've just recently realised that I'm eating foods too high in sugar, around 50g sugar everyday, although 80 percent of all this is fruit sugar. Can I still lose weight the way I was losing before, or will it create an obstacle?
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Sleeping after eating makes you gain weight... myth or truth?
Hello all, I am a medical student and I often eat at odd times and sleep when I can, so I was wondering if it was true if it makes you more likely to gain weight if you sleep after eating? Or is it still just about daily calorie intake? Thanks!
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Determined for a healthy lifestyle
I’m so determined this time for a healthy diet and regular exercise. I’ve failed so many times before but need this for my physical and mental health. Worried I will fail again this time
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Stopped losing weight!!!
Hello All. I know... "you just hit a plateau." This seems more than that and I'm getting pretty frustrated. I've lost 60 pounds since May of 2019. I hit a few plateaus but I would break them in about a week or two. This one is going on for about a month. So here a few points about me. * I've been overweight my entire life.…
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Is my weight loss slow?
Hi all, looking for some advice. So I am female, 5'5, starting weight 150lbs. I lost 3lbs first week and then nothing for about 3 weeks, I am working out about 4 days a week and walking 10000 steps a day. I then lost another 2lbs over the next month and this month (over past two weeks) have lost half a pound. I am…
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Apple Watch Users
Hello! I just got an Apple Watch and I need some advice! I wasn't sure if anyone on here has used one with this app before but I was just curious how you used them together, if at all! Thanks in advance :)
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Weightloss
Hey, guys I have been the same weight for the past month now and I'm feel like I'm losing motivation even though I am eating healthy and doing my daily workouts! It frustrates me that working my hardest to lose weight! I need to know if I need to change anything? I have also recently started doing pilates at home and I'm…
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When you're the only one in your house trying to lose weight...
Hey, there! For those of us who have partners/kids/roommates who are not also trying to lose weight, this is a thread to share our challenges and encourage each other. (I feel like someone must have come up with a funny name for this situation!) Example: My partner is not trying to lose weight, and just doesn't understand…
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Mash potato.....How much ??
Hello there... You know when it's a hot dinner or even Sunday dinner 9 out of 10 times mash potato's are involved. So how much is a reasonable portion ? What do you put in your mash ? Do you have an alternative to mash ? Cheers Wayne
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Blood pressure and weight loss
Hi Folks, Today I need to ask you to kindly help weight loss and control my blood pressure naturally. I don’t want to control with medications. Presently my BP is 137/89 and weight is 205lbs. I need to lose 35 lbs. Please help and suggest a great diet for BP. Thanks
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Open diary friends~1200-1500 calorie goals
I love to snoop through diaries to inspire me. Many of you have meal ideas I'd never think of. I tend to eat the same foods over and over and am trying to spice up my grocery list. Unfortunately I'm short and only lightly active so I just get jealous looking at the diaries of all you people with higher tdees. 1200 calories…
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No real weight loss for 4 months - advice?
Hey everyone, I've been scratching my head over this for a while now, since nothing I'm doing seems to shift any weight. I'm female, 5'2, 190lbs and 34 years old. For between 3-4 months I've been calorie restricting, but I've lost 2-3 lbs total in 16 weeks. It's a loss, but that's more what you'd expect to see in one month…
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Polar ignite
Anyone use one of these? Do you eat all your exercise calories back?
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Is the progress too fast or too slow??
Our scale has been broken for a minute and I once I had the idea to measure my midsection as a means to see if I’m progressing or not I started a program on July 18th and I’ve lost 1.5cm so far and I’m supposed to lose one more centimeter by August 16th Is that too fast or too slow??