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Health issue and can barely eat at BMR--how long can/should I do this?
I have another post describing this sudden stomach pain and loss of appetite I’ve had for two weeks now. The pain and full feeling I get upon eating has made it difficult for me to eat up to my goal calories of 1550-1700 (for a loss of 1 lb/week). My TDEE is about 2100 calories. My BMR is around 1250. I’ve averaged about…
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Struggling to lose weight
When I first started tracking my calories I was set to eat 2600 Calories a day. In the first few weeks I lost about 10lbs. Shortly after the weight started to come back and I lowered my Calorie intake to 2100 per day. It has been 2 months and I have not lost any weight at all. I hate to eat less than 2100 as it really…
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Breastfeeding mums support groups
Hello, I'm nearly 6 months breast feeding, baby just starting solids, I've put on weight rather than lost it, looking for support groups for breastfeeding mums who are trying to lose weight.
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Halfway to goal (pics)
215 to 170 :)
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Burning too many calories
I have some time on my hands lately and find I'm bored so I workout about 2 hours per day. I have trouble keeping up with the calories or having the appetite to, if I'm not hungry should I try to keep up with the app or follow my hunger? I'm trying to lose 2 lbs per week at a base of 1200 cals unless I workout, then more.…
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Healthy Recipe's
Hello I was wondering if anyone can recommend me a cook book that they might have found helpful. I want to learn how to cook to help with my weight loss. I have noticed that when I eat unhealthy foods it's usually when there isn't any alternative but if I can cook I can just whip up a healthy meal. I do have experience…
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I know this sounds crazy but....
I am starting my wt loss journey (again) but this time with intermittent fasting for the first time ever. I have only lost 5 lbs so far but it seems as though every bit of it has come off my belly! Exercising is not the reason because I'm not doing any. Yet jeans I really shouldnt fit into yet - based on my past weights -…
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Testing! Testing!
My last post never showed up. I can't figure out why.
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Getting fit with poor health
I’m really struggling and looking for some encouragement from people who have managed to get fit despite their health not allowing for quick progress. Every time I start a fitness program I start off strong and then I get sick and lose all my progress. I’m beginning to think that my body is just not healthy enough where I…
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Is this good?
I have lost 4st 7.7lbs in 8 months. Is that a good steady speed or should I have lost more? I did have a break off dieting for about 3 months before and over Christmas time. Tbh I have just been eating better and walking more but im thinking ill start going to the gym aswel. How much weight have you lost and how long has…
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'Gap' sizing - is it accurate?
Hi all I went shopping today and found some smart trousers in Gap Outlet (UK size 16). Bearing in mind that my usual size is a UK 16 bottom and UK 14 top. The 16 were way to big so my hubbie fetched me a 14. I was quite excited as I have been a UK size 16 for a while and I am happy with this but the thought of being able…
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Please help! How do I add Fitbit calorie adjustment feature back into my daily diary view?
Please help! This morning, I clicked on the delete button next to my Fitbit calorie adjustment in my diary view. Now I can’t add it back!! It’s completely gone, not just from today’s view but from all day views. How can I get it to show back up?? Laura
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286 lbs to 145 to 192
Hello! I’m a 23 year old woman who lost 146 lbs with IF and a flexible work out routine. I weighed 286 lbs when I decided there’s no damn way I could continue life like this. I frequented the gym in the beginning, but found love for hiking and that was my predominant way to continue losing weight over the course of the…
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Sports Bras
Ladies only, do you have a sports bra that you really like? (I am not the least interested in any inappropriate comments from guys, so please refrain). I like what I have but it is ready to shred apart and I haven't been able to find another one that is comfortable for me. The main problem is a wide elastic band on the…
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Saving Calories?
Does anybody save any unused calories for a treat at the end of the week. I have 400 leftover from the last 3 days so could I "bank" this and have some ice cream for instance? Anybody done this?
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What activity level am I.
Trying to set my activity level in goals. Am I very active or just active. It says carpenter as very active and well I do everything home improvement working about 8 hours a day average walking about 4 miles a day climbing ladders and stairs. I'm also a single father taking care of a kid and maintaining a 2 acre property…
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Thyroid
Has anyone ever faced the problem where they could not lose weight due to thyroid? I'm not gaining any weight or losing any weight - just stuck at the same weight. I was wondering if anyone has ever faced this problem and if getting any kind of test done helped.
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Activity level for 10,000 steps a day?
Hi there I go for a walk both before and after work and average around 10,000 steps a day. Otherwise I am office based during the week. What activity level should I use? I don’t have a fit bit or anythinf to know how much I am burning so an approximate activity level compared with other similar people would be good. I am…
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Building muscle in calorie deficit
So looking to lose maybe 5 more pounds or so to bring me to 130. I’m looking to build so muscle and start getting more defined. I’ve gotten into strength training with only 40 pounds on arms and 70 pounds leg press. I’m still doing cardio 4/5 times a week. Is it possible to build muscle in a calorie deficit? Do i just up…
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Pregnant ladies?
What are Reccomended macros for pregnant women? How are all my pregnant woman doing with healthy eating and exercise? I have been craving a lot of carbs and just going with it...
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Pregnant and trying to be healthy.
I'm 27 and recently discovered I'm expecting my first lil nugget. I'd like to be as healthy as possible and would really like any tips and advice I can get on eating right what kind of activities I can do.
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Depression
Hello everyone. I have depression and my doctor gave me pills for this...long story short I dont want to take them, I want to see if I can fix this with diet and exercise...any ideas people? What to stay away from and what to head for?
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Strategies for Weekend Success
I do great sticking to my diet and exercise during the week, but derail on the weekends. What are some strategies you have successfully implemented to stay on track when your normal routine is uprooted?
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Keto or not to keto
The problem with Keto is no bread and no real fruit. One loses weight quickly but the craving for bread is intense.... Counting calories. This is no fun. Who likes to keep track of everything put into the mouth. I have been very inconsistent in my weight loss because of this....
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Importance of fat loss
When you lose fat, it’s more then just losing inches! You are significantly reducing health risks!
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Intermittent fasting and exercise
I need some advice. I lost 2 and a half stone fasting during the week for 23 hours a day. I want to try it again just for a little sculpt but I'm unsure how to work it around my pretty intense exercise routine. Has anyone fasted safely around the gym. Is it okay to break the fast for a little just before a work out or is…
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Exercise!
There’s an old saying that’s been around forever encouraging a person with ways to be happy. The one that has always stood out to me is dance like no one is looking. I’ve been looking for ways to bounce up my activity level and I finally decided the heck with it. I put on You tube and put on some Shakira and danced to…
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Keto
Anyone use this app to log a keto diet? OrPrefer a different tone for that?
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Podcasts
Does anyone have any podcasts to recommend? I find them motivating. I’m an older woman looking to lose about 50 pounds. Thanks!
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Naproxen for muscle soreness
Naproxen used for sorting out tennis elbow years back but can it be used for DOMS when it’s very bad