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Is big loss without weight loss surgery possible?
I am booked for weight loss surgery in 3 weeks time. I have felt a bit unsure about it, but now ready to start the very low calorie diet (which I am looking forward to!) and all I can think about are the things that can go wrong. I have just over 50kg to loose for a healthy BMI. My pathology is perfect- I have no…
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Wegovy
Hi y'all, I just got prescribed Wegovy, I hadn't started it yet, I have a few questions. I hear that low carb is the way to go for this...for those that are taking Wegovy or something similar, how are your macros/calorie counts set up? Also, what side effects have you experienced and how did you mitigate them?
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Calories in vs calories out
I just started using this app daily. When i add my workout/calories burned, the app adds the calories back to my daily intake. Doesn't that defeat the purpose of losing weight. If you add the calories back with more food, i won't lose the weight.
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no weight lose
Hey there, I'm a 24-year-old woman, standing at 161 cm and weighing 69 kg. I went on a diet for two months and saw some fantastic results—I managed to shed about 6 kg, and it made me super happy. My big goal is to lose another 9 kg, which would put me at a cool 60 kg. So, naturally, I decided to kick things up a notch and…
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VLCD- is it sensible to wean off?
Hi everyone. I started a VLCD 8 days ago in perpetration for weight loss surgery which I have now postponed. Does anyone have recommendations/experience in weaning off this diet or do I need to wean off this diet? My plan is/was to gradually increase calories by introducing healthy foods over a 2 week period starting with…
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calories burned varies more than you might think
so i use a fitbit to count steps, an older polar to track heart rate, and i log in MFP plus i've used map my fitness and some other apps, as well. no two of these give the same calories burned for the same exercise, heart rate and duration. but wait - there's more! when i was in worse condition, i burned a lot more…
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Not losing the weight!
Hi since last February I have lost 4 stone. I track everything but over the last couple of months I’ve pretty much stayed the same weight. I’ve started exercising a lot more but I’m still not losing weight. Any advice would be appreciated. Thank you
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Just got done bulking wanna cut. How much cardio should I do?
I’m currently at 230lbs 14% body fat 6’3 29 years old. My goal is to get to 10% BF but I have a hard time retaining muscle mass and losing that last 4%. Any tricks and tips? I am a personal trainer and nutritionist so I have an good idea on what to do. Just wanted to hear someone else’s opinion. Thanks
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Can't lose weight
I workout out everyday 4 times a week. Everytime i lose weight i gain it right back the next day. I try to lose weight. I lift weights i run, i do pushups, i do sit ups, practice and i don't lose.
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How big I think I am is always different than reality
I have lost 25 lbs so far. I would still like to shed another 25 lbs. I am halfway to my goal. When I was at my heaviest I never thought I was THAT big. Sure, I needed to drop some weight but I wasn’t that bad. Then I would see pictures of myself and the images just didn’t jive with how I thought of myself. (Which is why I…
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Exercise question #5345
Hey y’all! I just wanted to know what type of exercises do y’all do. Do you walk/run outside? Do you go to the gym? Do you do exercise at home? When you get into a lull what specific exercise gets you back in it? Thanks in advance
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PCOS & Pre- Diabetic
Hi, I’m on here trying to get help, and am honestly clueless. Around 2 years ago I was a completely healthy woman, perfect weight, and organs, I didn’t eat the best, but I didn’t eat the worst. I ended up randomly gaining 60+ pounds within the span of a year. I was still doing the same exact thing as before and was so…
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Anyone taking Phentermine
My dr has started me on Phentermine. I have been taking it for three weeks. I was wondering how other's experiences have been?
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Seemingly in a plateau?
I started out on a new health/fitness journey in May. I was consuming 1200 calories a day and tracking and working out 5 days a week (cardio and weights). I lost 9lbs and then seemingly hit a wall after 3 months. I couldn’t break through. I increased my calorie intake to 1500 on august 1st and have lost only 2 more lbs…
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It’s Been A While!
I’m Back! Again with this life altering need to get healthy. There are so many self help apps out there now… but it comes down to me … I have to track & track & track to make sure I stay on a healthy path. I have been going through a lot. Back surgery again put me on pain meds that wrecked havoc with everything. The one…
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How to safely lose weight?
Hi guys! I'm new to this community believe it or not and I wanted to know what is the best way for me to PROPERLY lose weight. I've been in recovery (ana) for a year and want to shoot for a healthy comfortable weight goal. Currently i'm 135lb and 5''5! My plan was to eat 1500 -1600 and get 10k everyday for a month. Does…
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Why keeping my weight loss track is getting hard?
I have lose 25 kg.from 88.8 to 65.8. But my goal is 55 kg and to get rid of that some weight I'm struggling and instead gaining weight... Any advice..to what to do and Any tips for fat loss.. please
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Help
I was down to 156 on the weekend and now I weigh 161. I don't understand how I gain weight back so quickly. My issue is that I am eating most of my calories in the evening. My dietician says I can only eat green leafy vegetables and protein in the evenings but I have not been doing that. Today I plan on not eating all day…
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How much should I lose weekly
Hey! I am 158cm and 57kg(used to be 65kg) I have a goal of losing 5kg(~10pounds), no specific timeline though, I just want to lose weight permanently! With my fasting and exercise routine I lose about 2.5-3 pounds (1.25kg-1.5kg)a week. I am totally cabable in doing more, but I don't want to make too drastic and short…
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Can anyone help with suggested calories?
Hi all, new to calories counting, looking for a bit of help please. So i'm 6ft tall, 230lbs, do 1 Spin class, 2 Body Pump classes and 2 Body Combat classes a week. Also do run/walks and light walks and a bit of random weights. MFP has suggested 1550 daily cals for me, is this to low? Use the lbs x 14 calc is get over…
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I need help with redirection (long post sorry!)
Hello! I’m in a mess of a situation and hoping someone can help me out! My story might be a little long so bear with me :) F. 5’5. 32. 202. 10k steps a day (3-5k of that comes from work where I stand and walk, pace, lift some heavy things, clean). Weight lifting 3x a week. I started last June with just counting calories. I…
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Fat Types - What Should I Be Getting More Of
Curious as to why this app has me at a goal for 16 grams of saturated fats and no goal for mono or polyunsaturated fats when I thought those were the good fats. Please advise.
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Low cal filling food options besides meat?
I need ideas of other food besides meat.That will keep me full long. I'm 135lbs and want to be 130.0. It's been hard and I'm tired of eating meat all the time. What food combinations or single food fill you all up. For an extended period of time? That doesn't include meat?
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Eating Calories Burned
Hey! I’m just a couple weeks in on my health and weight loss journey. Although I’m focused on making healthy changes, I would like to see the number I. My scale decrease. So I’m curious… do you eat the calories that you burn from exercise? I have my goal calories, but then there is the increased allotted calories based on…
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Is this a healthy size for a woman?
I really like the second picture, top left. 15%? I think she looks amazing, strong and beautiful but I feel like most of my family would bully me if I got that small. Mostly because I haven't been that size since I was like 11 and they are used to seeing me as a big girl. I feel like they are okay with other family…
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Prediabetes and optimal myfitnesspal settings
I have just been told I am on the low end of prediabetes and want to do all I can to stave off progressing to a diabetic state. Does anyone have a good grasp on what targets I should set on MyFitness pal in regards to sugar & carb targets? I'd appreciate any input.
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Want abs to show once in my life
I recently just joined this app. I think it’s great but it suggested a 1500 calorie diet for me. I am a 6,1 and 250llb male. I change my goal to 2100 calories. I work out 5 to 6 days a week. I’m pretty toned everywhere except belly. The last 7 days I have been under the 2100 goal but have felt some low energy. Trying to…
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Looking for stepping up physical activity, open to suggestions and any help
Hello! I'm 6 months in and down 45 pounds but still have 100 pounds to go. So far I've just been counting my calories and changed my diet to a low carb/keto/carnivore way of eating. Basically cutting out breads and sugars. This seems to be working but I think it's time to step up my physical activity. I do have some…
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Keto Lifestyle
Please forgive me for the very long post, but I'm trying to make a point. I am trying Keto once again, and I have to say I am more successful this time around. I started at 165 lbs, and am down to 138 lbs. The first time I quit because I was always hungry. I didn't understand the whole net carb thing. I also started to…
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Macronutrients
Advice on how to calculate my macronutrients?