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Protein levels
I'm sure this question has been answered but I'm concerned about going over my protein amount for the day. I hit my calories but I keep going over for protein. I know it's because I eat tuna fish for lunch and then a meat for dinner as well. I'd hate to have to omit the tuna because it's quick and easy and not to mention…
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QUESTION FOR WOMEN ABOUT TOM
Hey guys, I started my period today but it is over a week early and the other month it also came too early.....I don't know if any of you guys have experienced anything similar.....I can only assume its because I have 1200 cals a day but I just wanted to know if this is normal? x
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Okay...I think I'm starting to understand...another calorie
after reading post after post and the links, am I understanding this correctly... The number of calories that MFP has you down for is already a deficit so you need to eat all of those calories in order to not fall into starvation mode on top of your exercise? am I understanding that correctly? The reason I'm asking is I…
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BMI 21.5, BF 26%, wtf???!!!
Hi everyone. I've been a runner for about 10 years now and have always kept track of my calories. I've never been overweight. Recently I joined a gym and found out I have a high body fat % for my weight. I have started to weight train because of this. I guess I just need a little encouragement. It's not like I've ever "let…
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GRRRRRRRRR!
Oh my freaking G-d! I haven't lost a pound in over a week now and it's starting to get a little frustrating! Granted I did crack two ribs and that is making it kind of difficult to work out, but I've been under my calorie goal this whole time, and now I have some crazy, painful pinched nerve thing in my hip. What the crap…
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Fruit and going over on sugar
I am sure if I go back and look there are a ton of post on this.....BUT! Here is my problem..... I am almost to the end of my 1st 90 day round of p90x and I have been doing good, (6 lbs from my goal) I have kept on the higher protein/lower carb cycle the entire 90 days and it has worked for me. However, I am trying to add…
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I can't eat this much & lose weight
HI, I'm going under my calories everyday simply because I know if I eat more than I am at the moment I will not lose the weight.:frown: I'm eating 3 meals a day typically 2 weetabix for breakfast with skimmed milk, a low cal soup & banana for lunch & then for dinner something like chicken veggies & rice, or a small portion…
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Calories
Do your calories get reduced as you lose weight? and how does it work when you just want to maintain?
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I have a problem
Before I start, please understand that this is a problem for me and I feel safe posting this because it suppose to be a support system. Please no negative comments... I have always been very aware of my health and weight - because of that I have been at a healthy weight most of my life. I have always exercised and watched…
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Question for the ladies - seriously guys you don't want to k
So my question to all the ladies out there is this - has increased exercise and better eating had an effect of your hormones? I just got over TOM and all the issues that go along with it and surprise surprise 12 days later I start again. Could this be a result of increased exercise - has this happened to anyone else? I…
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One month in and PUT ON WEIGHT!!
I am starting to get really disheartened with my progress...I started MFP on the 17th March and am being pretty good. There are a few days I go over my calorie allowance (when I am working away or the occasional Friday night take out!) but 95% of the time I am the golden-girl! I exercise regulary, at least 4 times a week…
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SPONSORS??
Is there any way we can set up sponsors like they have at AA? Ya know like when you are about to give in to your craving of a Swiss Roll and eat it-instead you call your sponsor?? I am not making lite of a serious thing with AA, I am being so serious! I am a sweet freak and some times I feel like I am fighting the devil on…
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Breakfast...
So I've done lots of research over the past fews on this quest for thinness, and I know how important eating breakfast within two hours of waking up actually is. My question, though, is just how many calories should I be aiming to eat for breakfast? I've seen recently in one of my fitness magazines that larger breakfasts…
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youre thought and what u would do on this topic???
my weigh in day was yesterday , i did weigh myself yesterday but today ive gone down and yeserday i didnt really see a diffrance from the week before would it still be okay to mark my weight from todays weigh in even tho its not my normal weigh in day ...??? ....do you weigh your self everyday n take it when you can get it…
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...an what about contraceptive pills?
yesterday someone sent a topic on alcohol and weight loss, which i totally agree to, but what about contraceptive pills, is there anybody else who takes or has taken the pill an put on weight an is finding it hard to get rid of it? i've been taking them for almost five years, before this i was slimmer (didn't have these…
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Carbs and Protein
I need carbs to feel full or sustained. But i feel like i eat too much bread and i want to eat more protein. What meals can i make so i eat a balanced amount of protein and carbs?
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How Long Do You Wait?
I have recently started eating breakfast before I workout in the morning. I usually wait about an hour to an hour and a half and just wondering if that is too long. How long do you wait to workout after you eat?
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I have to open up - the truth is........
I wrote this e-mail to one of my MFP buddies, was too embarrassed to let anyone else know, but I'm here on this journey with all of you so I'm pretty sure you will understand me. Hey! you may even be able to help me or give me those magical words that can make it all go away....... I hope. Here it is: Keri, I'm going to be…
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would i be dehydrated even after having the normal 8 glasses
would i be dehydrated even after having the normal 8 glasses of water?
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Help with food intake
I'm trying to stick to the 1200 calorie rule. I usually exercise on the elliptical machine 3-4 times a week and burn 300-400 calories each time, and I make up those calories so that I get the 1200 I am supposed to. I find myself getting roughly the correct amount of calories, and carbs. But I am usually way under on fat,…
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Help-trying to lose weight but...............
hi all, I started MFP two weeks ago, aim to lose 30 pounds before the summer, daily calories sets at 1200, two weeks has passed, but I didn't lose a pound, I think I did pretty well on doing my 45 min of walking 5 days a week, and calories intake are within 1200, I'm very de-motivated now, gosh, this will be hard.
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how does yo yo dieting affect metabolism and my now healthie
Hey I was talking to a friend of mine, weve been friends since early teens and have both struggled with our weight over the years and tried all the fads out there with various success, we have both yoyoed over the years, with the most recent diet plan we used being the cohens lifestyle plan which is a VLCD and in hindsight…
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Hiiii from long lost Pink
Oh my goodness just rediscovered myfitnesspal after months of being away - moved back from uk to Australia and tried my hand at weight watchers as my mum wanted me to come with her for support but I'm sooo not getting anywhere with weight watchers really and just prefer counting calories and the food diary on my fitness…
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Feeling Hungry?
Hi everyone, So I just started this diet and find that I am feeling hungry a lot of the time. I am not talking about boredom hunger I am talking about the general hunger that builds over time. Sometimes I even feel weak. I am trying to stay low on carbs since this is usually were I gain weight. Maybe I am going to try to…
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PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND DEFICIT!!
I'm just confused on the deficit. So when there is the green number beside calories remaining.....are you supposed to eat that or burn it?? Can someone just throw some examples out there for me?? I want to get this right once and for all!!! Please and Thank you!!!
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BMR and calories question. Help please!
If my BMR calculates to 1,492 then why did MFP put me at 1200 calories a day? I'm asking because I think I should get more since I am nursing and losing weight very slowly. I'm very confused right now!!! I'm a SAHM so I'm moderately active. I'm 5'4 and weigh 183.5 right now. I'm female and 39 years old. Can someone find…
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adding recipes....help
:wink: I am new to this journaling site. I want to be able to add a recipe somewhere but was wondering if when I did, the nutrient/calorie ratios would show up...if so, where on this site can I add a recipe?? help would be ever so appreciated.
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I NEED nachos... help
I'm at work fantasizing about nachos. This my favorite food and i haven't had any in weeks! I now feel like i must have them now, but i still have to pick up supplies. I usually make then full of fat and grease - does anyone have any suggestions to lessen the calorie impact? Any ideas would be very much appreciated :smile:…
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slimming diet pill from beach body
I was wondering if anyone has tried these pills and what type of results they got. My biggest concern is that it will cause anxiety ( i am very sensitive to caffeine)
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How to choose from multiple selections of same food with dif
Did anyone else notice this? I went on the Saladworks website and if you look at a chicken caeser salad, it says that it's only 286 calories. But if you find the same salad under your meal items on this website, it says the same salad has 480 calories. How am I supposed to know which one to choose???? Obviously I want to…