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Feels like I'm doing something wrong!
I stay under my calorie goal most all the time. I get plenty of exercise. Problem is the weight isn't budging. I have been hovering at the 170 mark for two weeks. I know my sodium intake is a little shaky at times. The foods that would pry help the most my husband can't eat. We are on a budget so buying food for two…
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get clothes or wait?
this girl i knew said her trick to losing weight was get clothes that fit your weight loss and never buy bigger.. when you feel they are getting tight ... time to take care of yourself extra... lol anyways.. so i was 212 .. im now 201-ish and im planning on going to 185-ish so the question is... buy clothes or wait a while…
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Changes during weight loss!
So my girl friend and I were chatting this weekend about some changes we've noticed in our bodies (we have been dieting together since April through MFP) since we have lost about 30 pounds each and were curious if anyone else has experienced these 3 things if you have other things you'd like to share or compare. *Cold all…
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shakeology cleanse info
Hi, I am considering the shakeology cleanse, while I am not too keen on the price I am considering it because I would like a bit of a boost, can anyone give me on some information on what to do, what not to do, and results you witnessed? Also, what flavor would you recommend because it is hard for me to keep down something…
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Birth Control Pills
Well I just started taking birth control pill and I know they tend to make you gain weight (especially if you are me). I have lost 25 pounds so far and I have only 4 pounds to go before I reach my goal weight. It would break my heart to have to back track just because of some pills. As long as I am working out and watching…
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Feeling quilty and really don't know if I should
Ok so yesterday I consumed more calories then I have in a while. Let me break it down for you. My Goal calories = 2513 (1200+1313 exercise) My calories intake= 2290 which left me 223 calories I ate healthy I did go over on my sodium and sugar a bit. I consumed 12 8oz glasses of water. Today I am feeling very quilty for…
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Heart Rate Monitors/Calorie Trackers?
Hey everyone! Quick question.. Does anyone know a good heart rate monitor AND calorie tracker? I'd like to be able to accurately track my calories when I'm doing workouts.. especially things like kickboxing & P90X. Even when using equipment that "tells" you.. I know it all varies based on your conditioning. Any help would…
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firming lotion?
Completely random question... Has anyone discovered a good cream to use to make your skin firmer? Ideally I would have liked my skin to shrink back and fit me nicely(if only), but some of it is a little loose, so I'm looking for some way of just making it a little bit better. Any suggestions? Thanks : )
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New to the Boards Question/Confusion
I have been using My Fitness pal for about a month now. I started it near the end of Doing my P-90 workout. Now I am into my P-90M series. My question is this: During P-90 I would put in my workouts during my day which would add to my total calorie intake suggested. However I was staying at about the same weight. Now…
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Are you an elitist?
I am! or at least Ive been accused of that. Partially because I preach to my family and friends that the best way to lose weight is with a proper healthy and nutritious eating plan combined with exercise. Every diet, drug, injection, shake, hormone, load of crap that someone tries to sell you on, I oppose. I really try to…
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Is this drug REALLY a sensation in America?
I've never heard anyone mention Vita-Lean on here.:ohwell: "A FAT-busting pill that can allegedly help women drop a dress size in just three weeks has been launched in the UK. The £1-a-day drug has already become a sensation in America – the obesity capital of the world – and is expected to be available here within months.…
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Eating too little?
My fitness pal sometimes says im eating too little? Ive made my diary public... I dont know if im eating right or wrongly? I have wat i want... If i want chocolate... Icecream.... Crisps... U name it i eat it but apparently its still too little???!!! I feel like im eating more than enough... what should i do?
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Help please! diet and exercise?
Hi everyone! :happy: I'm an 18 yr. old female at 5'0 and 190 lbs :ohwell: . I'm pretty new to this site and I've been trying to change my bad habits but i can never stick with them. Whenever i workout i can't seem to stick with my healthy eating and for the rest of the day i overeat on fatty foods (On days i work out i…
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Why everyone should use a heart rate monitor!
I have several family members that are also MFP members and I often see these great calories burned numbers entered with their (and my) exercise entries, and while it looks good, if following the MFP plan at all you may be getting too many exercise calories (if you eat them). I just want to say that I worked hard this…
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This is bad. Night binging....x3!!
Ever since I moved into my new apartment for college I can not seem to sleep all the way through the night... EVERY SINGLE night I wake up around midnight, then 3am, and sometimes more and EAT. My mind tells me i'm hungry but honestly I dont really even know if I am because I'm so tired and in a daze I can't think. Last…
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Low calorie dinner ideas...
Hey ya'll! I am in need of some good dinner ideas. I am usually easily pleased and can eat chicken every night but my husband and daughter are not as into that as I am. Does anyone have any good dinner ideas that are easy but GOOD? Thanks!!
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Hitting plateaus......
I know this has surely been discussed many times before, but obviously with people signing up all the time it's great to get fresh opinions rather than bump old topics...... I find myself in a bit of a plateau at the moment so this week instead of evening exercise I'm going to force myself to do morning exercise. Last…
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Need help from those who have lost 100+ lbs
I need help from people who have lost 100+ lbs through diet and exercise! I've been doing this lifestyle change for almost 6 months now and I've lost 22 lbs, my body is changing, building muscle/leaner in places, lost inches, but I've completely been stuck for the past 2 months and lost only 2 lbs and basically no change…
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Beautiful Blues 10/18/10
Hey fitness buddies, Here's the chart for our new week. We have new people and I'm excited about that! I have alot of activities planned this week as well as playing volleyball sunday morning. But most important I am going to be careful so that I don't get another injury. I think adding more sleep will also help me get…
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Anyone using diet products, what worked and what didn't?
Starting this thread so we can inform each other of products that work, do not work and side effects if any. It will help take the uncertainty out of what is true and what is comeplete *kitten*. :drinker:
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Need a new exercise listing for "Walking witha 50 pound chil
At the State fair today with the kids and my 4 year old gave out and ended up on my shoulders for 30 minutes or so and I would love to know how many calories that burns!!!! Plus the smell of all of that fatty greasy food made me almost sick to my stomach. I actually stayed in my calorie goal after factoring in my exercise…
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curious for those with cheat day..
Just wondering, if you have a cheat day, is it... A) a day with no exercise and eat a treat and/or go over calories B) a day WITH exercise and eat a treat or and/go over calories C) a day without exercise is cheating enough
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Getting really frustrated
I lost a bunch of weight this past winter/spring, then gained a little back, and then started my dieting again in September. Overall I am down about 27 pounds and feeling great. I still have about 20 to go to hit my ultimage goal of 109 pounds. Another goal of mine to wear a size 2. I am currently wearing a size 4, but am…
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cold weather and calorie consumption
for some reason this topic triple posted. please ignore this one.
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cold weather and calorie consumption
for some reason this topic triple posted. please ignore this one.
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Plateau Busting for the Clean Eater.
I eat clean, Primal Blueprint. I have HIT A BRICK WALL over the last couple of weeks. Starting to weigh on me. Leave me any and all ideas please to bust through this hump and quickly!!!!! I only have 10-15 more to go!!! Wanted to be there by Christmas but at this rate I won't. Do I need to step up my exercise? Fast for a…
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30 Pounds By Christmas? 10wks. Start 10/18 JOIN!
Alright everyone! I've been a member on here for months now and have been yo-yo'ing for the entire time. I started out strong, and then life happened and I let it bite me in the butt! So, Now...I want to challenge myself and YOU too! I want to lose 30 pounds by Christmas! I'm hoping that you will join me. You can use your…
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HELP! Birth control for the breastfeeding mom and weight los
* TMI alert * I'm trying to decide on what type of birth control to use. So far we've been using condoms and the pull and pray method. And that's getting a little old and I'd like something more reliable. My 7 month old daughter is breastfed so I know my options are IUD, mini pill, or the depo shot. I've heard about women…
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Shakeology
Any Shakeology drinkers in here? Thoughts? Recipes? Share away.....
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Scale Addiction
Hi, I'm DaFrog and I am an addict...LoL of my scale. I know that it is recommend that one should weigh yourself more than once a week. Not me, I am one of those who hop on it daily; sometimes multiple times during a day. I tell myself that I am making sure that I am staying on track. Guessing that like with any addiction…