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Spreading positivity
Hi everyone I hope this is allowed :) Just wondering how everyone is getting on with their weight loss so far? I haven’t lost anything this week due to that thing that occurs every month for ladies haha!! Feeling deflated as I have not have my usual sugary treats before hand...I have been so good and stuck to my calorie…
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Eating under your calories
If you eat under your calories, do you tend to eat them back the next day, or do you just shrug it off and start the next day with a clean slate? I've been suffering from sleep issues during lockdown (I have some major personal stresses in my life, so it's not exactly unsurprising) and this means sometimes I don't get…
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Is this common
Hello so I started my journey June 12 2020. It seems like I walk drunk a lot of water reduce my intake of sodas ( I have had 7 sodas In 20days. Normally I have at least 3 aday.) this morning I went to weigh my self. And I’m still the same weight. I’m almost disappointed and I don’t know what to do! HELP ME PLEASE
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BMI vs. Body Fat
I have some interesting statistics for those of whom are wondering what their 'ideal' weight is. My friend and I, both the same age, same height (5'4") One of us was "overweight" 153 lbs - BMI 26.3 and the other was "healthy weight" 119 lbs - BMI 20.4 Both have been mostly sedentary for the last 15 years of our lives…
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TIPS on losing weight
I started working out/eating healthy about 2 months ago. I started out at 320lbs and now I am currently at 305lbs. 15 lbs! However, I feel like I should be losing more? I am at 2300 calories a day but I only net about 1800-1900. I usually burn about 500-600 calories each workout. I workout 4-5 times week doing about 35…
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HELP regarding water weight.
Hey guys! I have been wondering that what are the major reasons for water weight, but most importantly, are there any good tips for making it go away VERY quick that you guys know? Are these tips efficient from your own experience? How long does it take for water weight to go away?
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Extrovert and Covid-19 weight loss struggles
😔 So I'm gaining. I took a break from my 2020 new year resolution weight loss journey because of the pandemic. Staying home all day and working from home is just not ideal for an outgoing, very social extrovert. During pre-Covid-19, I would just get up and go and stayed active doing so. The constant movements helped with…
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BMI/weight question
I’m 5’9 and am obese with a BMI of 32. I’ve yo-yo’d with my weight all my life. In 2011, I lost 50 pounds and went from a size 16 to a 6 in less than 7 months. (Yeah, diet pills. I know it wasn’t good for me.) At 160 pounds, I looked gaunt. Everyone told me I literally looked sick and I should quit dieting. But the diet…
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Flexibility loss
Sooo I'm still at home and the weather's been super cruddy around here so I'm not exercising as much. And it sucks and I'm mad, but that's not the point of this topic. I've been working on flexibility since January when I started exercising and I don't want to lose it. I can do this, about this high, and I want to be able…
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Anyone weigh in on a Sunday?
I’m thinking of doing this to keep me on track Fri and Sat anyone else weigh in on a Sunday?
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Not hungry
I've been eating a lot of broccoli and chicken and fruits as of late and I'm at 1200calories. I am struggling with reaching it, usually I'm super full by 900-1000 after my daily water. I'm not really working out, just doing stretching and gardening. Any ideas?
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Diet for chronic pain
I want to try to see if changing my diet will help with my suspected autoimmune disease. I have been in chronic pain for years that’s getting worst. I want to try a new diet for at least 30 days to see if I can tell a difference. What should I cut out? What should I add?
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cals consumes vs burned?
Hey everyone. It’s come to my attn that I may not be doing what I should be to reach my goals. In short, I log every single thing I eat down to the salt and pepper. I also use an Apple Watch to track my fitness. I did the math today for the past 15 days to make this easier to get help from you all. In the past 15 days, I…
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Workout Question for Recovering Bilateral Quadriceps Tendon Tear
Good Evening, Everyone: I normally don't post in this forum but thought I may be able to get some good ideas from everyone. I am 5 foot 2 inches tall, female, and my current weight is approximately 260 pounds. I am getting back into my way of eating and am focusing on losing some of the extra weight. Here is a little…
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How many hours is it ok to sit per day??
That is, without adverse health effects....I wonder if anyone has research on this? I have seen ranges of 4-6 hours.
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Is Fitbit overestimating my exercise calories?
So this is my first ever Fitbit, previously I was just using the Pacer app. I know Pacer was probably underestimating because sometimes I'd walk without my phone with me. But these Fitbit exercise calories are WAY more than what I was seeing before. Does it also take into account my weight maybe? Like I'm 259lbs so I'm…
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Adjust macros?
Should I be trying to customize macros/calories or trust what MFP gives me? I’ve tried a few different online macro calculators
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Going to try intermittent fasting - anyone want to join me?
I've been trying to lose some weight & while I've quit gaining, I'm not losing... and I'm BAD overweight... researched intermittent fasting & it looks like it would be healthy if done right, lots of good health benefits to the method & workable with a full time job while raising 2 grandsons... So, my challenge for myself…
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losing weight as a teen
i’m 132 pounds and i’m a ballerina. my goal weight is to be around 100-115 pounds. does anyone have any tips for losing weight safely?
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Weight gain the day after work out :(
I am on keto for the last 2 weeks and counting calories on carb manager. I lost 3kg. Yesterday I went back to the gym, did strength training and today I weighed 1 kg more. What am I doing wrong?
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Physical symptoms of less (sugar/food)
Third time losing weight (three babies) and finding the transition much more difficult and need advice. I went from probably a 1,800-2,000 calorie diet with plenty of fattening snacks and sugary treats. Mornings were had with half and half in espresso and the nights would usually end with ice cream doused in syrup. Cookies…
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Gave Blood today do I do a calorie bump?
I gave blood today, do I do a calorie bump or do I just increase me water intake? They had me take a cup of juice and some pretzels, which was fine but I don't normally do juice or drink anything with calories. Thoughts?
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Amount of food consumed
Hi all Now I have my daily food guides/goals and sticking to them to loose weight I am consuming a lot more food than before ok it is healthy my concern is if I'm eating more how will i loose weight obviously I understand better nutritional values just can't get around the amount I need to reach the goals . Help please…
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How to stop amount of weight loss from decreasing?
As you know, the amount of weight loss we have eventually slows down. Are there any helpful tips you guys have up your sleeves that can maximize the amount of weight lost even after like, four or five months of constant dieting? And please add any tips that you know fastens the metabolism permanently too if you have any?
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What to eat before and after morning strength training?
Today I am going to start doing my strength training in the morning. I woke up at 445 and at a lara bar. Did my strength training and didn’t really eat after until I was starving at 10. And then I went crazy. Just curious what do you guys eat before and after a strength training session first thing in the morning?
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Calories burned following YouTube workouts?
Here in the UK it looks like gyms won’t be open for a while yet, so I am burning calories by walking every day and I have just started doing some YouTube workouts every morning. These are mostly no-equipment workouts, with the exception of resistance bands for glutes. The workouts are focused mainly on abs and glutes and…
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HELP - Question about intermittent fasting!?
What can drink/eat during my 20:4 intermittent fasting each day? I know tap water, plain unsweetened ice tea, and coffee with no sugar or cream. What are other options? What about flavored water with zero sugar or calories like LaCroix? Water with lemon? Sugar free Mio water additive? Any foods?
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What’s the best pre workout Supplement?
I just need the energy to get started any suggestions?
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Confused about exercise and adding calories
A few years ago I saw a nutritionist who told me to eat 1200 calories a day, do cardio 4 times a week, and strength train 2 times a week in order to lose weight (I had about 7 or 8 pounds to lose). I'm in a similar situation now, trying to get the last of my baby weight off but I'm confused about the fact that I get the…
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The last 5kg (probably)
Anyone else struggling with this. Any motivating tips!? Scales are moving....at snails' pace!