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Counting steps or trusting walking apps
I read in our forum that others have problems with "map my walk" like I experienced with it saying I burned too many calories. So what is the most reliable method to get some half *kitten* idea of what we burn? Is it counting total steps in a day and there is then an overall formula that can be applied using sex and age x…
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Need feedback on my LDL
Hi. I received two very reactions from two docs (one internal medicine and one cardiologist) about my LDL score of 155. The IM doc said it’s high, not too high, no meds needed, suggested ashwaganda tea. The cardio told me that he knows nothing about the tea, wants me to get a cat scan for calcium deposits, and if any…
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Losing weight, gaining body fat %??
So I'm simultaneously doing BeachbodyOnDemand (Shaun T Focus T25, for those also doing BOD) and G Plan for 3 weeks. G Plan says I'm fat/protein efficient after a short quiz. I've been eating what's on my menu and just having my one allowable cheat meal per week. I have a weekly check in day on Thursday's (which I requested…
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Meal-prep sunday, fuel for next week!
Chili, broccoli, turkey breast, chick-peas... what’s your menu for next week?
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Night shift worker
I work 13 hour nights and find when I am tired on shift or on when on last shift I just want to eat junk any tips please
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How to stay consistent with weight loss?
I’m a girl 19 years old 5.2ft Currently weigh 63.8kg My goal weight is 53kg I started to lose weight this January but I failed ever since. It’s all because I can’t control myself around “junk” food. I live with my family and I can’t move out yet cause of culture and stuff. My parents especially my mum brings so much junk…
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How to stay consistent with weight loss?
I’m a girl 19 years old 5.2ft Currently weigh 63.8kg My goal weight is 53kg I started to lose weight this January but I failed ever since. It’s all because I can’t control myself around “junk” food. I live with my family and I can’t move out yet cause of culture and stuff. My parents especially my mum brings so much junk…
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Is lifting the only way?
I would really like to tone my body ( particularly legs, buttocks and stomach). For the stomach, I am doing a good sit up workout but for the legs its a bit of an issue as I have really week knees and it really hurts whenever I squat, do lunges etc Is there anything else I can do to tone my.body? Such as walking on a…
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Suggestions for weight loss?
Hey everyone! 5 years ago i used to be around 60kgs at 166cm. Then i decided to lose a bit of weight but went overboard for close to a year and became anoerexic and dropped to 45kgs (which is NOT healthy for my height). I lost my period and all my energy. But one day i got tired of it all and bounced back and ended up…
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Haven't lost any weight - what am I doing wrong?
Hi there, I am male, 175cm and 89kg. My goal weight is 70kg. Based on trying to lose 0.5kg a week MFP has given me a calorie intake of 2040 calories. I work in a brewery on my feet, often cycle 80min round trip to work, walk the dog most days, do yoga twice a week and sometimes work out or do other forms of sport. I have…
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really need SLOW CARB friends
I really need some friends who are eat the slow carb lifestyle for general support, motivation, and accountability. I would really appreciate it! Just for info i'm 42 years old with 80 pounds to lose, and i could really use all the support i can get because i'm so tired of stopping and starting over and over
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binge eating
I have seen many post lately about binge eating and want to share how I deal with it. Today I had a binge eating episode and ate 660 calories in about 30 minutes. I did what my dietician calls a controlled binge, measure out one serving on what the food is put the container away, if I want more I measure out one serving of…
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Hey busy parents, What are your biggest challenges in the health and fitness realm??
I'm a husband, father personal trainer and HiiT/ Interval coach. I live a busy and hectic lifestyle like most parents. Work obligations, school events, quality time with family and friends all contributes to my work and life imbalances at times. What I've found to be very helpful is prioritizing my daily tasks at work,…
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Happy Halloween! Do you guys want candy/healthy snacks this year?
I want candy! Snickers Almond! Also "keto" chocolate chip cookies!
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Changing calories
I need to change my calorie intake number. Could someone tell me how? Thanks in advance
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Can’t lose under 160.
5’7 male 160 lb. I’ve been stuck between 160-162 for now going on two weeks. I eat 1200 calories a day and sometimes less and the scale hasn’t budged. Seems everyone has conflicting advice on starvation mode crap. Not sure what I’m supposed to do at this point. I have another 10 pounds max to lose but my progress has fully…
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How do YOU "cheat day"?
Curious how everyone does their cheat days, do you just eat what you want the whole day? I am just eating to my maintain weight calories.
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Your Goal by Halloween!
Hey all! I took part in the mini challenge for labor day and it was so helpful!!! I thought it would be nice to do one for Halloween! We could weigh in on Fridays again. Ultimate Start weight: 173 Current Weight: 160 Challenge Goal: 154 Ultimate Goal: 140 Weigh Ins: 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 10/31
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Emotional binge eaters
All emotional binge eaters - please post your stories here - what are your triggers? Have you been able to overcome them? Are you getting better at managing them? For me when I fight with my husband i just want to give up - like why am I trying so hard when he doesn't even care? Why should I care about me? Then I will go…
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2 month journey. 1month plateau
I am female, 36yoa and I have 30kgs to lose. I lost about 5 kgs the first month and though I have been good, meticulously weighing and logging, exercising and eating within my limit with a decent, moderate deficit, my weight is up and down all of October with no progress. I have lots to lose and I am doing everything…
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progress update stronglifts - help
Hi everyone So I have been following the stronglifts program for about 2 months and happy to share my update. I feel like I have now hit a roadblock in regards to the maximum weight I am able to lift. Hence, I want to figure out how to modify my routine going forward to continue building strength. Here are my highest…
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Anyone ever try Isagenix or Go Cleanse?
Hi - My boyfriend and I recently started the Isagenix/Go Cleanse system. Interestingly enough it was his idea. Anyway, I just wanted to reach out to the Fitness Pal community and see if anyone had ever tried it and if they found success. Please let me know as I'd love to get people's opinion. Please note I do NOT sell the…
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Calories
Hi so I have changed my calories to 1660 a day to loose 1.5lb a week. Just wondering when I gym should I eat my calories back or not? Just read up that a women needs 200 calories a day to maintain her weight. So if I was to eat back my calories I had I burnt today say 300 I would be eating 1960 a day....
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Post cut cheating
Just finished my cut dropped down to around 10-12 % body fat. Took about 5 months. Would like to have a "cheat evening" where I just eat what I want. (I've got a big appetite) Should I have this cheat and then carry on cutting for a couple of days to drop water weight? And then start upping my calories? The reason I did…
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Transitioning off KETO..HELP
Hi all, I’ve been doing the keto diet on and off for about 4 months now. The diet had its ups and downs but I recently made the ultimate decision to try a traditional diet/excersise plan. I want to stick to something sustainable and a little more flexible. I feel brainwashed after being on keto for this long. I have no…
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LONG PLATEAU!!! GRRRR!!
Ok... I was doing and then started supplementing but I don't know if this caused my plateau or not. I started supplementing 5gm creatine and 200 mg of CoQ10 daily. I started this because I learned that it would help with recovery. I was at the point where my muscles would hurt for several days! With the supplements, muscle…
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Calories
So my calories are set at 1460 but with my job being so active around 500 calories or more gets added, my question is do you eat these because I have been and my weight loss has been really slow lately, I don’t feel hungry I just eat because they are there lol. Some Help would be much appreciated
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Scared of weight gain on vacation
I'm going away to Disney for a week and I'm a little anxious that I'll regain some weight during this time. My weight loss has been super slow lately and I've lost 5 measly pounds in 2 months. Because of this, I am super scared that I'll erase all the progress I've made. How do you stick to your plan while on vacation? Do…
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Goals to look better than the younger you
Just started working out again 18 weeks ago and my goal is to look better than my 23 year old self (pic below). I’m now 35 with 2 young kids and want to stay fit to keep up with them. Anyone else have similar goals? [image removed by MFP Mod]
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I need to stop
Hi, I'm Jess. I have a sever sugar addiction and I need to put my foot down. All I drink is soda and eat junk food and that ends now. Feel free to add me so you can check my daily diary and watch me progress through my goals! 😊