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Last 10-15lbs are killen me-- PLEASE HELP!
So I have been on my journey a year at the end of next month and have lost 80lbs, I am getting very sad because I am trying to lose the last 10lbs and its so hard I'm trying to do strength training along with cardio atleast 4 days a week but be normal and eat heathly but not to strict like normally should I go back to…
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Torso questions
Okay, so my coworkers are wondering how to cut out the fat in the belly, back, chest area. I say you can not really choose where the fat is going to come off. I say you cant really spot reduce. Cardio is number 1 to burning calories and fat-of course you need to do strength to build muscle and up your metabolism. I think…
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Calories and 2nd Job
Hello! I'm new to this program and a little confused about the calorie intake. My full-time job is sedentary, so I marked that as I was filling in my information, but I also work 20+ hours cashiering. Does anyone know if I should adjust anything in my profile for the days I'm working my second job? Thanks!
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Going OVER in sugar?:)
Hi guys, In my fitness journal, the current things I have marked are: Calories, Carbs, Fat, Sodium, Protein, and Calcium because I feel they are most important. One thing I decided not to mark however was sugar. The reason being was you're only allowed very little of it and no matter what you eat, even if the foods…
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Skinny Wednesday Challenge
Since Fabuolusfifty is still healing from her surgery I'm posting this week for her. :drinker: Do you need a midweek boost? I sure do! Join the Skinny Wednesday Challenge and let us help you get "over the hump" with ease ...Here's what it entails: Think double, double, double! :happy: Double your exercise~ Double your…
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Fort Meade Md
Hey! does anyone live near fort meade maryland? want a local work out buddy- or some local support? I would be intrested in that. Let me know what you think.
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Will the diet im doing work? HELP! :)
Hey :) Well i weight 130 pounds i want to become 110 :) My height is 5'6 I have started a diet since yesterday where i dont eat chips,cookies,oily foods,bakery and stuff. I usually eat indian food everyday like cup of milk roti and indian curry? Will this help??? and my calorie intake is 1200 calories. :) HOW MANY POUNDS…
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how many grams of sugar leads to diabetes
Hi. So I was wondering how many grams of sugar do people eat to get diabetes or how many grams of sugar is extremely harmful. Diabetes runs in my family. Almost everyone is overweight and has it. Thing is I'm not overweight but I'm still afraid I can get it. Can it also happen to people with a normal weight. Plus my sugar…
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varying weight?
i was wondering when the best time of day is for a weigh in and how often to weigh myself. usually my weight varies a lot throughout the day, and i feel like i am cheating if i weigh myself in the morning before i eat breakfast. after a medium sized meal i am about 2 lbs heavier. first of all, is this normal? and second, i…
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For those losing those last 5 pounds!
My question....HOW THE HECK DO U DO IT!?! haha :laugh: I feel like it has taken me sooo long to lose them! I have heard it is harder to lose the last few pounds cuz your body wants to hold onto the little fat thats left but what gives? Some tips on how to lose those last 5 pounds PLEASE??! :sad: Eating choices like carbs…
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Elliptical Issue? Burning feet?
Hey everyone! I think I am pretty well in shape running on the elliptical now, I can do a mile and not be winded at all, and could probably go longer...however, my feet start to burn (friction) so bad, and its painful!! Any suggestions on how to fix this so I can do more without feeling like my feet are going to start on…
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Dire Request SO SCARED MUST READ
Hello, I've been recovering from a friend who commited suicide recently. I'm slowly recovering. I went to Walgreens to cash in about 100 dollars worth of nickels and exchange them for cash. It's a service they don't openly do but I knew the people somewhat. A cop came and asked me what are you doing with all of these…
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Question about food diary on myfitnesspal !
You know how when you complete your diary entry and it says how much you will weigh in 5 weeks if you eat the same amount of calories each day?, is that true or not?
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DRY JULY
I am planning on giving up alcohol for the month of July. I realise there is still a few weeks until then but thought I would put this thread up to see if there is any interest from others (and to give them time to get used to the idea or whatever :P) Just a little motivational group for support. I did it in February and…
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I love Shakeology (meal in a glass!)
My nephew talked to me about this drink called Shakeology. I was skeptic at first and then decided to try it for 1 month. It has a money back guarantee less s/h if the person doesn't feel results in 30 days. I'm on day 5 and I can't believe it but it really works and is actually the healthiest meal of my day and comes in a…
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Extra calories...
I am wondering if most of you actually use the extra calories you earn from exercise. So far, I have been using mine. I'm sort of afraid that if I make a habit of NOT using them, I get into that "starvation" mode and my metabolism will slow down. Welcome to advice/opinions!!
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looking for a great natural detox
Hello every one! I am looking for a detox or a cleanse to give me more energy and maybe speed up my metabolism by getting the junk out of my system... If you all have any tips or suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!!! I look forward to hearing your comments!
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WEELY MENUS
Do you guys do weekly menus for dinner? what are some things you do? I am gonna start trying to do that... but its' hard b'c i'm a broke college student who is about to be an even more broke college student/newly wed... some ideas would be great!
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ahhh help 10pm and im over
So i dont know what it is but i have been working out every day and yet i still end up going over my calories. i'm eating fine and excersising fine, but then i get hungry and go for a snack and i can't help having more than one. i'm basically 300 calories over. this has happened like the past 3 nights. anyone have any…
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Maintenance
Just curious if you have lost your weight, how are you maintaining? Are you still logging everyday, how much exercise? I have not adjusted my calories to show maintaining yet? I am at a cycle where I gain over the weekends then I work hard during week to lose what I gained (2-3 lbs) so should I change it? I have cut back…
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Went over yesterday..Now what?
I went over my calories by about 500 yesterday in sweets. Should I just treat today as a normal day and eat all of my calories or should I cut back a little bit? I haven't been trying to lose weight, just maintain. Right now I have about 120 calories left after logging what I'll be eating for dinner. I also did an hour on…
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How to keep from over snacking at night - Help?
Hey guys - One problem I have is snacking at night. I usually work until 11 or 11:30 (at a grocery store... with lots of yummy food coming through my line every second), and on the nights I'm off, I go on a late night 6 mile walk with my parents and end up getting back around 11 or so. So as you can imagine, I'm kind of…
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Have a slow metabolism?
I thought this might be helpful for anyone struggling with a slow metabolism. Pump Up Your Metabolism Q: I've tried every diet under the sun in my life, and I'm really afraid I've ruined my metabolism. I seem to gain weight no matter what I eat now! Is there any way to fix this? A: This is such a good question — I'm so…
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Calorie Monitors
Does anyone know of any product which will monitor the calories spent on a day... I thought of buying Bodybugg but i am not feeling comfortable for paying the subsription fee everymonth for using it.
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Scale at dr's office vs. scale at gym
On Friday I went to the chiropractor. They used one of those slider scales to weigh me. Time = 2 p.m. Weight = 140. Today I went to the gym. I stepped on a scale with a round face and a needle (not digital). Time = 7:30 p.m. Weight = 146. Which one should I believe?? There is NO WAY I gained 6 pounds in 4 days. I would be…
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Does anyone have the weight watchers scale?
So I have the digital weight watchers scale and lately it's been doing something strange so I figured I'd post to see if anyone knew what was up. Lately I'll step on the scale and the first weight it gives me is about 5 lbs higher than my last weigh in. So I cry thinking "it can't be so!" and frantically wait for it to…
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TOM
OK, so there are probably a million threads on this, but I don't feel like scanning. SO this is my first month off the depo shot and my cycle is now on day 34. I wont' weigh in. I feel bloated and gross. I have no idea how long this is going to last till I get my period. I am so annoyed and disgusted with this. I feel SO…
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Running and weight gain
I've started running a mile 5days a week. I've been doing this for the past 3 weeks. And in that time I have not lost a single pound..instead I've gained a pound. So what am I doing wrong? I'm nursing a 5 1/2mo. and had issues with my milk supply so I've just been following my hunger, which I think keeps my cals around…
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body for life challenge
Has anyone every done or tried the body for life challenge?
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Should we use special occasions as motivators?
From Dr. Martin Binks, a clinical psychologist, obesity expert, and Clinical Director & CEO of Binks Behavioral Health, and Assistant Consulting Professor at Duke University Medical Center. Should we use special occasions as motivators? "There's a good reason why people use special events, such as a family reunion or…