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Water!
Hey guys, Quick question re water.. Currently drinking around 2litres a day and just wondered - how much is enough? Is it really relative to your weight? xx
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weekend eating---HELP
all during the week I usually do pretty well with eating and exercising 3 times a week however on the weekends is where i really struggle. I am always doing something and it is really hard to stay under my calorie intake plus i am not losing weight. I am stuck. Any suggestions of how to stay on track or how i can loose…
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5 week projection - how accurate
For those of you who have been here a while, how accurate have you found the 5 week projection? thanks.
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A new way to count glasses of water
I sit at a desk all day for work. I have always struggled with motivation to drink enough water during the day. I only drink water after my morning cup of coffee, but I usually only drink 1 to 2 glasses. Well, this morning the lightbulb went off. I put 4 rubberbands around my cup. Now, each time I finish a cup of the…
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Strangers
I posted this briefly in my intro but wanted expand this on the general board... Have you ever had a stranger come up to you and discuss your weight just out of the blue? It happened to me on Friday. I was walking from the Subway station to work and was approached by a stranger who proceeded to talk to me about my weight…
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Diabetic and holding
Hi everyone, I've been on this site for a little over a month and things were great at first. I lost 11 pounds pretty quickly but I've been holding there for the past 2 1/2 weeks. I can't seem to loose any more. I tend to eat very little during the day, but then eat a lot at night when I get hungry. I still never go over…
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Strange Problem
I have been doing quite well on my diet lately, and have been drinking plenty of fluids. In the past few days, though, I have noticed a wierd problem. My mouth has been horribly dry. I have never had a problem like this before, and I cannot seem to make it go away no matter how much water I drink. Has anyone else had this…
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question for exercise ideas
Hey MFP!:flowerforyou: I wanted to get some ideas of excercises I can do while I sit at my desk at work. I try and print to the printer far away to get up as much as I can, but I wanted to see if there are any other ideas I can do at my desk. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. :smile:
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I'm new and feeling a bit overwhelmed... Help
I'm new to MFP and after my first week I was feeling pretty good. I lost 4 pounds, and then today I step on the scale and I've put on 0.4 pounds, I don't really understand because I was under my target calories. I feel a bit of a failure, a bit rubbish. I'm scared that this is what it'll be like from now on, I'm trying so…
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Fight with Boyfriend
I have gained about 40 lbs since I have been with my bf, but I gained it in the past yr due to medical conditions. A) I couldnt work out and B) I was very very depressed about my condition and was in the ER a bunch of times. I really didnt care much about losing weight at that point. Anyway, enough with the excuses. John…
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Exercise Programs
Hey Everyone, I've been doing Turbo Jam for most of this year, actually that is what lost all my weight, but I am ready for something a little different to kinda switch it up a little...any suggestions?
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Help, Im stupid, LOL
if I have sirloin chops and the package weighs 1.66 lbs, and each chop is about the same size, how much does just one chop weigh and how did you figure it out, LOL!! I took and divided 1.66 by 4(4 chops)and get .4 something. I'm corn'fused;) Denise
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LADIES - ADVICE PLEASE???
Hi all, I don't normally have periods as I'm on the injection - last time I had one was just before I fell pg with my daughter. All of a sudden I've got one!! I actually got caught out at work and had to borrow from a colleague. I know I'm nor pregnant again, so anyone got any ideas if this could have anything to do with…
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Water and weight loss ?
Hi. This is my first time posting, so ... help me out! :) My old yoga teacher told me she drank a lot of hot water to fill her up and keep her full. I know that a lot of weight is water retained in the body, so here's what I'm wondering... is it more beneficial to drink water instead of snacking, or should I limit my fluid…
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maintaining = harder than losing? still feel like i'm on a d
this post is in part to allow me to vent, and in part seeking some sort of helpful advice/better perspective on the situation. so after losing a little over 50 lbs, i was at my goal weight, 125lbs, about two months ago. since then, i've tried a few different approaches to maintaining: 1. eat 1775 calories daily, which mfp…
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Work out dvd Swap
Is there any place for people that are finished with some dvd, or just didnt like them, Can swap for another workout dvd with somebody else.
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Ketogenic Cycling Diet
Hi everyone, im trying to do the ketogenic diet, and im just starting. I really thought i did really well today, but when i added everything up i went over my calories by ALOT and ate double the amount of carbs i intended too....I really wanna do this but i dont know what to eat or how much of when. :( Help?
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MORE calories???
Okay, II am confused... So I eat my calories for the day, then I workout & TA DA!!!! You EARNED MORE CALORIES.... So, yea, now I'm confused. Now I'm exercising, then I get more calories??? :noway: Call me crazy, but doesnt that defeat the purpose??? Do I need to eat again after I exercise to burn more calories? Should I…
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p90xer's what was your results??
What were/are your results? How long until you noticed a change? How many rounds have you done?
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Chiropractor & Weight Loss
Okay - so this is a little off topic but.....I think that this particular topic is helpful for my weight loss. Also, I'm interested in finding out more about other people's experiences. I had my monthly visit to the chiropractor today. I got completely worked over. I know I come out of there aching every week and I think…
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calorie question
If I work on my feet all day and spend 90% of the day walking around fairly brisk pace, do I count that as exercise or no?
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I may be doing something wrong(plateau)....?
So I've been 'dieting' for the past few months. I've lost 20 pounds, but of course I can't even tell. Anyway, I feel like I'm hitting a plateau. I'm eating all the right things, counting calories, drinking water, etc. I'll usually only lose 1 pound a week, or none at all even when I've done very well. It's just…
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Love handles help
Hi All, I have very ugly love handles, my upper body is just fine, but i have fat on my love handles, thighs and butt :( I am 5'6 and 130 pounds, I am not overweight but these love handles makes me look FAT :( And I have to go in a wedding in a month , how can I loose them?plz help :( (
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College Dining Hall Food
So I've just started this today, and I have a question for all those who tried or are trying to lose weight in college. I have a meal plan which I am supposed to use, and my school doesn't allow us to have microwaves in our rooms, I'm also an insanely picky eater. I don't eat chicken, steak, or vegetables. I'm not just…
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Question
So if I exercise and eat the daily food journal calorie thing is says plus gain extra calories and eat them... will I lose???? I am just wondering how that works? So do I not eat the earned calories.. Exercise=Extra Food= Weight Loss???? I have like 200 cals left for today so should I not eat them or most defiantly eat…
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HCG HELP!!!!! A COUPLE QUESTIONS....
Just starting out today and I have a couple questions I hope someone can answer for me. Can you use Balsamic Vinegar on lettuce or whatever? Can you combine the veggies for a salad, or should you just eat ONE type of veg at a time? How much veg to eat with each meal? I think I read somewhere that 3 cups is it, but I am not…
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Week 3, "H20" Lose 20 Pounds by Halloween Challenge.
Ladies and gents were doing quite well... We have over 100 people on here.. Happy to see all the people joining. Dont forget about the Team H20 website that Pinky created for us.. Dont forget to keep visiting there.. so we can make that as much as a success as this right here.. :)http://teamh20.webs.com/ Also.. Remember we…
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Struggling? Confused? This may help!!
Hey everyone! Some may have already found this article, but I thought I would post it for those who have not seen it. It's tips and suggestions are terrific!! I also pasted it below for easier access. Happy reading! *Cheers!* :happy:…
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Vitamin B-12 shots
I read somewhere that Vitamin B-12 shots help with energy which boost weight loss. Does anyone use these? If so, is this true and accurate??
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7 Eating Habits That Are Messing Up Your Weight-Loss Goals
Just reading this on Yahoo. http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/7-eating-habits-that-are-messing-up-your-weight-loss-goals-2391156/ With so many good things out there to eat, it can be a real struggle to switch up your routine. And although the basis of eating right is watching what goes into your mouth, there's other…