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Learning to know when I am full!
Hi, This has probably been said a million times on here before, but the biggest change I have made in the past few weeks is eating more slowly and stopping when I feel full. As a child, there was a degree of pressure put on me to clear my plate, as I am sure a lot of other people had. Unfortunately, this has kept going…
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Slow but steady weight loss
The last couple of weeks my weight has really started slow right down, I stayed the same about two weeks ago and in the last two weeks my weight has just dropped a pound a week. Which happy I'm losing and I know the slower the better and it could be that I'm putting muscle on but my fat percentage hasn't really shifted…
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How to make the transition to maintenance?
Hi! I'm very pleased to say I'm now off the plateau (cue manic grin!) - possibly due to the sheer prospect of having to go down the gym (haven't yet!) and/or upping my water intake. Thanks a million to all those who offered advice. Anyhow, now I'm facing a different issue - the weight seems to be dropping off at an…
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question for the ladies.
im just wondering if anyone weighs themselves on the week they are on their monthly cycle?? im fairly new to all this and my time has come for that "time of the month" iv heard your weight fluxuates alot more when its that time. should i just leave it til next week to weigh myself??
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Male Rewards for weight lose
Some info about me currently im at 374lbs and i have lost 7 lbs. I am still active i have been walking with my wife for my weight loss along with various other activities Ok so i see all these weight loss rewards but they are all women, such as at 25lbs lost manicure, ... I am actually looking for some ideas for some male…
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Sodium = NO EATING OUT????
Is it possible to eat out anywhere without blowing the sodium out of the water? I just ate at Subway and almost an entire's day sodium was in that sandwich. $%&*())(*&^%$%^&*()_)(*&^%$%^&*()_
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How long has it taken you?
Okay so i know im just starting my new "journey" However... Im hoping some of you can tell me how long its taken you to loose some weight or even get to your goal?... I have to loose at least 35 lbs to get to my first goal... and then an aditioal 25... Any advice or give me a time im looking at if it all works the right…
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Calorie/exercise help!
Hey everyone, I'm just wondering if someone can help; I'm supposed to be eating 1200 calories a day which I am fine with if I don't exercise BUT as I exercise regularly this allows me to eat extra calories. I'm finding this very hard to do, I physically can't eat anymore! So I am constantly anywhere between 200-500…
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How Do I Keep From Stress Eating??? Grrr
Wow, I did so great yesterday and had a bad night last night...not as bad as it could have been, but I definately went over my calories :( I don't eat if I'm mad, but if I'm stressed...watch out!! My hubby has a VERY stressful job and it has its strain on our relationship. He also works nights, so when he leaves and we've…
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General calorie intake questions
Ok can your calories sort o carry over to the next day. What I mean is if I have 300 calories left over at the end of the day but tomorrow I go over by 100 could I still be ok? i know that it couldn't be extreme for instance the calories I did not use on Monday make a binge on Friday ok, but I was just wondering about a…
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the dreaded weight plateau
Ive reached it. im not gaining or losing..not even slightly, im not sure what i can do, i drink ALOT of water never go over my calories. if anyone can help it would be amazing.
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Exercise calorie calculator help
Hi I am new on this program I LOVE it but I am having a hard time finding the exercises I am doing. I work at a school as a playground surpervisor. I am on my feet all afternoon in the sun walking around and helping children. I am sweating my butt off. but I can not find anything that is like what I am doing and I am…
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Still not losing!
Hi, This is now my 3rd week and still not lost any weight! any suggestions anyone??
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South Beach Diet... I need friends
If you are on the South Beach Diet, I need you as a friend. I LOVE the communication piece of MFP, but it's hard to find information about South Beach. I did it three years ago (lost 19 pounds), got pregnant and now he's 15 months old. My new goal is to lose 18 pounds. Sometimes, I need a little extra…
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Let's Play a Game!!!
I want to know how tall you are, your current weight, and the pants size you are in right now!!! I just thought it would be interesting to see how different the sizes are! It might be fun! I am 5'10", 317 lbs, size 22/24 pants
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Weight Loss Hypnosis...has anyone tried it?
I am in contact with a local legit hypnotist and acupuncturist. I really want to try the hypnotherapy, but it is expensive and I wanted to see if anyone had tried it and if it worked for them. I might do it in conjunction with acupuncture as well. I am a very easy person to influence so I think I am a good candidate for…
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Big guy needs some advice
I have a problem weighing all the time. The problem is, they don't make a scale that can weight me. So I don't know what to do to check my weight.
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HCG
I just finished my 2 load days, so tomorrow I start my 500 calories a day for HCG. Has anyone done it? Any tips, recipes, etc? :)
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ED's
Hello everyone, I was just wondering if there are any people who went through some kind of eating disorder. Me, for exemple, I went through starving, binge eating and purging periods when I was 16 and 17, at that time I lost almost 20kgs (40pounds I guess) in like 6 weeks. I actually gained all the weight back because of…
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Anyone willing to review my diet and offer advice?
Hi everyone, This post is just me asking for diet advice - long story short I'm not hitting my 40/40/20 carbs/prot/fat ratio recomended for the Insanity workout routine I'm currently halfway through. I've logged my food for the past week (it's been fairly similar for the weeks before what is logged as well - just ignore…
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30 times chewing?
Hello everyone :) It's been kinda long time since I heard this one for the first time.. but I actually started counting my chewing like a month ago and now I'm doing it without even knowing. The question is.. does it really work? and if so then how? If someone knew I would really appreciate it :) Be strong :)
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Need a little guidance
Hey guys, Here's my problem: I do not know exactly what kinds of foods I should really eat. I thought if I just pared down what I ate, I'd do well. Well, after a day of "paring," I've only got about 300 more allotted calories I can eat, and I haven't even had dinner yet. Plus, I've been STARVING all day. So my question is,…
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Food Stamps and picky eaters:( HELP!
I have a couple of problems with trying to eat healthy. #1. We are on food stamps, therefore we have a limited amount spend on food. #2. My husband and 2 year old daughter are very picky. They don't like anything green except for green beans. No salads or anything like that. My husband does not like seafood either:( Please…
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Time of day versus when you consume your calories
I know that the accepted rule is to consume your calories during the day at regular intervals however I find I struggle with this. I find I need to consume half my calories during breakfast, snack and lunch, and save the remaining half for dinner and snacks at the end of the day - is there any advice on choosing this…
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Why does my weight yo-yo so much?!?!
Why does my weight go up and down so much?? It is so frustrating!! I weigh myself daily instead of weekly, but I feel like I have to in order to keep track of it. On any given day I can be 2 pounds heavier or 2 pounds lighter. No rhyme or reason. No extra sodium taken in the day prior to the weight gain, or decrease or…
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Declutter your life.
Daily Inspiration for August 30, 2010 Katie Jay, MSW Declutter your life. Everything has its place: books belong on bookshelves, not stacked up on your bedside table; plates and food belong in the kitchen, not on the coffee table; your work papers belong in your office, not strewn all over the living room. Clutter can be a…
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If you eat stonyfield yogurt and don't use the codes... I wa
If you eat Stonyfield farms yogurt (organic, greek etc.) and you don't cash in the points that are on the peel back lid under the plastic lid, please message them my way!! Thanks =) ~JULIE
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fat burners?
is there anyone who is taking fat burners and is working for them? i need a good one and want to know what is out there that has worked for you?? interested in knowing what has worked for people. thanks!
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what is a liveable wt with these stats?
5'4" female 44yo medium to large frame...I'd say more large apple shape am in 14's now original goal wt of 160, at 178 now. BMI wants me near 145 or less... any ideas or possibilities?? anyone with similar stats?
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Calories vs. Carbs vs. Protien
I have been using this site for just a week and I am extremely impressed. I have set goals and have been focusing on the calorie intake. I have met the calorie goals but not always the Carb and Protien goals. I understand the benefits of keeping carb in take down. My question is how does going over the Protien effect the…