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Baby On Board In California
Hi there - I am a newborn to this site and thought I would say hello. I am actually going to a clinic and they suggested this site as a tool to track food and exercise. So far all is going well. I am 37 have a 5 year old and since his birth I have just continuously gained weight. Everyone in my family is obese so the apple…
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What was your first attempt at weigtloss?
I remember when I was 12 I took mini thins to lose weight. I don't remember if I lost weight but I do remember my heart racing.
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diary stats
I was tracking my sodium which was almost always over the recommended but I decided as much water as I drink, thats not really an issue so I decided to switch and track my fiber for a while. Yep, its over as well. Is it bad to get too much fiber? Im also almost always over on sugar (fruits and juice) and protein (again is…
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Protein Calculator
Is this accurate ? I know MFP is way under what we should have but does this seem right http://www.howmuchprotein.com/daily-protein-intake.php
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Digital Scales?
Quick question... We have a dial scale, that changes weights depending on how you stand on it and thinking happy thoughts. So, I really want to get a digital scale, not only for better acuracy, but also because even being able to see that I went down .3 pounds would make me happy. :P So, are digital scales acurate? Is…
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can 2 days really undo 2 weeks
I am amazed at how for 2 weeks I can do really well and then for 2 days I can gain over 5 lbs by binging on cookies and doritos and crap! It seems that I go down to half way to goal and then gain it all back in just 2 days! How do I stop this???
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the diet coke question
Since last night I have not had a diet coke for at least 2 months, while watching a movie last night I had some sun chips and a diet coke, I didn't even get to finish the snack before I started to feel sick to my stomach and it took everything I could not to throw up. so is diet coke really that bad I'm not here to judge…
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Change start weight
I've been on fitness pal on my phone for ages and start weight was 120.6lbs but when i signed up it didn't recognize my account so i had to start again. Is there anyway i can change my start weight on my current account ? Thank you.
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Protein - Whats the most you have gone over
Looks like I will be about 73 over my allowance of 57, as ive got a prawn salad for lunch which actually gives me my 57 allowance in one meal, then for dinner im having weight watchers chicken wraps. Ive fruit as snacks through-out the day, im sure they are healthy proteins and my Carbs Fat and Calories are all under there…
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Mentsrual Weight Gain
I know that you gain weight during your menstrual week, but how soon does it start to gain? For example, I started today(spotting), and about 3 days ago I had gain 2-3 pounds... I was worried I messed up something, and felt plumper. But then I realized I've started sooner than I was supposed to(scheduled for 4 days later),…
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when your ill
what's the best to eat? got very upset stomach & my stomach in my throat. d i don't know what best thing would be to eat & won't upset my stomach more. last few days gone in cycle of " feeling sick but hungry" so ive ate.. Shortly after " feeling sick because i have ate"
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Something for the summer.
Hey guys,found this a few days ago and thought i would share it, they are really nice and stops me from getting sweets and ice cream! http://www.makeandtakes.com/frozen-grape-pops Enjoy! x
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Burnout
Help! I have been going to a bootcamp AND working out at the gym AND counting calories. Now I cannot say I have been exactly perfect on the calorie end and since vacation 3 weeks ago I cannot seem to pull my head out. I have 24 more pounds to lose and every day I keep slidding back into old ways and bad habits. Sheesh. I…
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Breaking out!
I've noticed that since I've started walking, running, and doing 30 Day Shred, that my skin has been out of control! I've been told that it's just my body pushing out the toxins and such, but it's really annoying! My daily skin routine involves using a makeup removing cleanser (Neutrogena Fresh Foaming Cleanser) to get rid…
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Binge
I am out of control!! I can't stop the cycle of binge eating.. I do really well I loose a lb or two and then I say of well I weigh less today. Uhg I lost it after the first baby now I want to loose it again after my second!! Any good advice or encouragement???I know my husband is getting tired of hearing " why did I eat…
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I'm looking for my self control
I have been struggling with the same thing since I can remember, I ALWAYS eat too much in a day, simply on impulse. As strange as it sounds, I truly cannot help myself, especially when I'm alone. It's like I'm addicted to food, all the wrong kinds of foods. I do everything right as far a working out, my eating is holding…
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Newbie question about calories per day...
When MFP gives you 1320 cals a day, and you want to lose 2lbs a week, do you actually lose 2 pounds for eating that or do you have to exercise? I mean, I know we need to exercise, and I do, I'm just asking, hypothetically, if I ate 1320 and did nothing else, would I lose weight? I'm basically just still figuring out how…
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Need some motivation in your Journey?
I found this great article and wanted to share it with my fellow MFP'ers. It has some great information to help you get your motivation back in reaching your goals. Bottom line, don't give up you will reach them. http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/likness10.htm
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DETOXES AND CLEANSES?
I am interested in doing a detox/cleanse but I don't know much about all of them that are out there! The main reason i want to do it is to rid my body of toxins, etc. but I'd really like a side effect to be weight loss :) hehe anyone have any experience with detoxes/cleanses? reccommendations? I was reading about the…
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Other Challenges
Are there any other challenges you maybe doing in your house? Please share as I'm working on better myself overall. One challenge we have gonna on is the 2 Week 30 Mins a day Workout Challenge - see my blog. Second is the money challenge (hey we aren't rich).. where each week we put away a certain amount.. we started off…
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Nursing moms
Is anyone else breasfeeding and trying to lose weight?
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Question about food.
Is it okay if I eat less calories than it says I should eat daily? I still have like 700 calories left and I'm done eating for the day. Just wondering if that's good.
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PCOS! ALL WOMEN READ!!! AND GET CHECKED!
I found out at age 16 that i have PCOS - Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which has caused me to become hypoglycemic and -has been the source of me being overweight my whole life. I am determined to become a healthier person and to drop these pounds which will also to reduce the symptoms of PCOS. PCOS causes alot of women…
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Going to the doctor tomorrow...need advice
So over the last 2 years I have been gaining weight or trying to lose, have been feeling overall sick, tired, dizzy, insomniac.....on top of a million other things. a year ago my grandmother was diagnosed with a Hypo Thyroid issue, 6 months later my younger sister diagnosed with a thyroid issue, then my grandmother…
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Weight Loss.
Can anyone give me any tips about fighting of the fat on your thighs and legs. Its so hard.
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How do i get rid of belly flab???
Ok, can anyone give me some advice on getting rid of belly flab... i eat right and workout but its coming off soooooo slow!!! Just wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to get rid of it quicker or what you have done to get rid of yours!!! Any help is very much appreciated!!!!
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How small is too small?
When do you draw the line? That high school question got me thinking, and everybody has a line, what symptoms or signs do would make you say, "Maybe this is too little"? Just curious...
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Weight Loss.
Drinking lots of water helps you to stop overeating. I drank about 2 litres of water yesterday evening after i had finished my eating for the day and it really helped me to stop the night time snacking because it made me feel full.
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Wii Fit
Is anyone using the Wii fit to help them with their exercise program. I have the Wii fit game and I purchase the Wii Active but I really have not given them a try to see if they really work.
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Tryglycerides through the roof
So as part of some tests as a check-up, my doctor noticed my triglycerides are through the roof (I think he said 475). This is dangerously high, I know. My other cholesterol levels he said "were fine". I know my good cholesterol is probably low due to my lack of exercise (starting up again now), but other than the…