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Ready to throw in the towel!
I know I've not been at this long, but I'm ready to resign myself to staying fat! I am fat because my body has pretty much been in starvation mode since my teens. I have never eaten more than one meal a day and, generally, no seconds. Frankly, I hate food! Now I'm keeping track of food and excercise, eating 3 meals a day…
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weight loss busted myths.
A little FYI. :happy: 1. Walking is not as effective as running. Sure, you'll burn about twice as many calories running for 30 minutes than walking for 30 minutes. But if a runner and a walker cover the same distance, they burn about the same number of calories. So if you're willing to take the 'slow route,' you'll likely…
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how do you do it????
Hi All I have been staying under cals and swimming 3 times a week - and have put 2 lb on - i am measuring as much as i can I would be really grateful if you would share with me what you eat how much you exercise to acheive your losses each week.... Really disheartenned that i have put 2lb on - help!!!!
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PF Changs for dinner????
I have a bit of a quandry today.. I am meeting friends for a birthday dinner at PF Changs and a movie tonight. I will not have time to fit in any exercise before, and not sure if I will be able to get any after either. I printed the PF Changs menu with nutritional info, but I know I am going to blow my calorie budget. I…
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burn 600 cals in 1/2 hour!
Give blood! Ok, so you don't actually burn the cals in the 1/2 hour, but over the course of the day and the next replenishing your blood supply you will burn about 600 calories! Plus you save lives.
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help with only cardio or should it be more?????
heading to the gym later i cant wait! i havent been since april ....any suggestions in heading back to the gym....im trying to lose body fat n weight by working on cardio only for the moment n want to work on toneing later....should i be doing weight lifting and cardio at the same time????????????? if anyone can help me…
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Slendertone
Has anyone used Slendertone in conjunction with their daily exercise routine, and does it actually help?
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I really need help!
Well, my name is Danielle and i'm new here. The reason i'm on this website is because i'm really having a hard time losing and gaining weight for the past couple of years. My problem would probably be that I have an addiction to wonderful food. :) I do exercise literally all of the time, and when I diet I don't see results…
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Ooooops!! Sorry!!
I think I've just declined a friend request by accident! If you've asked to be my friend and I've just declined it, please ask again. Sorry, didn't mean to offend!
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Water
Hi everyone, i know this may sound a silly question, but as we are recomended to drink 8 glasses of water a day, i just woundered what amount was in the glasses as i am struggleing to drink 8 as my glases hold 500ml each, the thing is i have always been bad for drinking, but 4 liters of water a day is alot!
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5 Fitness Myths
I found this interesting article on yahoo. http://shine.yahoo.com/event/loveyourbody/5-fitness-myths-you-need-to-forget-2176725/
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Exercise and types of food?
Hi, Forgive me if I mess this up since I dont have much knowledge on this at all, so I was wondering if anyone can help me? I know some people say theres a certain time frame you shouldnt eat before exercising, and certain things you should AND should not eat before or after a workout? I was wondering if anyone can help me…
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Hard to eat 1200 Calories
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to throw this out there. I feel like I am eating a lot. I am not hungry, I am drinking a ton of water. I have read about your body going into starvation mode if you don't eat enough calories. Right now it is after 8:00 PM. I have had 839 calories today, and I am not feeling like eating anymore!…
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Went out to eat with family unexpectedly and went over 700 c
Today my parents came home from being out of the country and took our family to Pizza Ranch (Buffet place). They first said they were taking us to a different restaurant and before going to the restaurant I looked up the menu and decided ahead of time what to order. When I arrived, they said they had changed their minds…
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went over calories by 50 today help ASAP
and its almost 9pm here...thinking of driving to my 24/7 gym to do like 30min of cycling = me burning like 230calories but i am kinda tired... really craved food today after me having a well balanced feast and wine at girls night last night. should i let it slide and work out another 30 minutes tomorroe? i already planned…
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cutting carbs???
I have a male friend that was training for some body building thing and lost 45 lbs in 15 weeks. He told me to basically cut out all dairy and eat A LOT of protien. He also said after lunch do not eat any carbs, unless i have a protien bar. he made me a sample diet and there were like no fruits or veggies on it unless i…
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Genuine forgetfulness?!
Happen to anyone else? I'm well aware i'm trying to eat healthy and lose weight, but every now and again i'll be out and about somewhere and completely forget... Tonight was a good example, had quite a good day today especially considering it was a family members birthday - been out for a meal, loads of junk food going…
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HELP! Inop for a week but want to work out...
Hey everyone! Need some advice on what to do while I'm recouperating from surgery. I got my appendix taken out as well as an ovarian cyst they found along the way. My abdominal area is INCREDIBLY tender and full of pain. I was doing SOOOO good going to the gym and working out. The Dr. says nothing crazy but all I know is…
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Body Bugg
I just got a body bugg, the device they use on Biggest Loser to help you calculate the calories burned, does anyone else use these? What do you think of them? I just started yesterday so I only have one day of data but I was a bit surprised to see that I was burning less calories, especially during workouts, than either…
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And I thought it was a healthy choice
One of my favorite quick go to snacks is a piece of provolone with turkey, rolled up. I always thought it was a good heathy choice, the fact that I was eating it without bread and mayo made it feel all that more healthy. This morning was the first time I ate it since I have been using MFP. Yesterday was a very emotional,…
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Tooting Horn!!!
Hi everyone! I hope everybodyhad a great day! I just had to give myself a big pat on the back....I DID NOT want to exercise today, but I DID IT ANYWAY! I feel so proud of myself. This is the 3rd day in a row...I know that's not a lot, but I have to start somewhere! I haven't exercised three days in a row in years! Thanks…
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diet and travel
-sigh- I traveled for 4 days and found that although my calorie intake was where it should be (i'm at 1300 cal) my sugar (i'm diabetic) went all over the place even though i thought i was making healthy choices (lots of salads, dressing on side) and fish / proteins. Any suggestions? tips? T___T im so frustrated.
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Why does it go up and down!
I know this has ask before but I need a reason why your weight can go up and down. Meaning that I weight in yesturday and I lost 3.8 ponds in one week and today back up to where I started. Really can this be possible? Im so discourage today that I ended up eating like there was no tomorrow. I really feel like giving up. I…
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I can't recommend it enough!! I love...
There are a few things that I just can't recommend highly enough when it comes to weightloss, and I find myself praising them over and over again whenever they come up. How about you, anything like that? Food, workouts, etc - what are your biggest recommendations for weight loss and why? Mine are... WATER - can't get…
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?? DIETS PILLS ??
I just wanted to know if anyone is taking any type of diet pills to help them with their weight loss. I hear different risk factors for weight loss pills and it scares me to take anything, so I didnt know if anyone has had success in any type of pills. If so.. I would like to know what is working for you. Thank you
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what plan are you on that is working really well?
I was just wondering what plan everyone was on that is making them lose weight every week. or are you just counting calories?
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Do i eat 1200 calories PLUS ones ive earned exercising??
OK...so im confused. Everyday i do AT LEAST 30 minutes of exercise (running...walking..elliptical...etc). So with this, im earning 100-500 extra calories in a day. Am i supposed to eat those calories???? It says to stay under 1200...but when you get all these extra calories from working out am i allowed to eat them too???…
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Curse the Junk Food!
So I've been home from Finland 2 days, I have managed to keep from a major upslide in weight, but it hasnt been easy. I forgot what its like to have pizza and buffalo wings and little debbies. This horrible junk is everywhere! And I KNOW is horrible junk, my logic is telling me to run the other direction so WHY WHY WHY do…
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Dealing with pressure.
Any tips on how to deal with other people and the pressure to eat what they eat? I was on a weight loss program before and I really stuck to it, I lost 20lbs. Now I'm finding myself slipping up more and more because people just don't understand that I don't want to eat unhealthy food. What do you do when you go out to…
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just started, but not losing weight
I haven't done any exercise for nine years. Nothing. I need to lose 12kg (82 -> 70kg), so I've started static bike and 'couch to 5k' intervals, as well as eating healthier and a bit less. In the last week and a half I've done 5 hours on the bike (100km at 20km/h, the bike says that's 1500cals burned). I've also done 2…