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Best way to weigh yourself
Was just wondering what is the best way to weigh yourself? The last weigh in I did was in my gym stuff, and I had my trainers on, but this was done on the scales at the gym. I've been told, now that I have scales at home, the best way is to do it in my birthday suit. lol. So what is the best way to do it to get the most…
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Discouraged...
So I've been really proud of myself for sticking to this low calorie and eating plan. I am allowed to have 1400 calories at this point when I don't exercise. I do my best on most days to get all my calories in, but I do struggle to eat more when I exercise. I try to eat at least eat half of those calories. My last weigh in…
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food addict?
why does it seem that some days i do great and others are horrible? one day i will stay under my goals and get in atleast a good hour of cardio in, and other days all i do is eat. on the days i just eat , i am craving EVERYTHING and i never get a full feeling. am i addicted to food? Help!
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How long does it take to gain weight after eating bad?
Hey everyone, I just have a quick question. I ate kinda crappy last Friday and Saturday, but since Sunday, I have my calorie intake back on track and have been burning more calories than normal with my exercise routine. However, I weighed myself yesterday morning and the scale said 181.2. I weighed myself again this…
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Pregnancy and weight
Hello everyone. I am 28 and I weigh 212lbs. I am 5ft 8 and i think alot of that weight is muscle, I have those new Reebok shoes that help with the thighs, calves and buttocks (and have noticed my weight increase after using these shoes for a month now). My BMI is 30 and I have read that to help get pregnant your BMI should…
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Evening primrose oil - **for the ladies!**
How much to take and when should I take it? Any other ladies use it? What have you noticed different in your monthly cycles?
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How often do you weigh yourself?
Ever since I started my new way of life back in April 2009, I have been a little bit obsessed with the ole scales! At first I was weighing myself about 4 times a day (!) but eventually I just started to weigh myself every day. I read it's best to weigh yourself once a week, or even every two weeks. The thing is, every time…
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10 in 9
size 10 in 9 wks that is! hey guys, I have 9 weeks in which I would like to fit into a size 10. (currently a size 12). who's with me? lets share weight loss tips. i'm doing boot camp 3x a week plus cardio 2 or 3x in between. My diet is not strict but I want to eat even healthier than I already am. My biggest problem -…
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Health Seekers
So, I just started a class at the Y, called Health Seekers. For the low low price of $149, I get 12 weeks of personal training (one day a week, in a group of 10) and 12 weeks of nutrition classes led by a RD from the hospital. I got a 1 hour one on one with the dietician at the beginning and I'll get a half hour at the…
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eating less than my XXXX amt of calories for the day, but wa
I'm eating less than my 1200 cals/day, but went way over in fat, protein and vitamin C. Which is healthier? The reason I went so far over in fat is because of light ranch dressing...is there any dressing I can substitute?
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Heart Rate Monitor
I'm want to buy a heart rate monitor and would love to know what my options are. Any feedback/recommendations are appreciated.
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crystal light
I was wondering if you can count the crystal light to go packets that you add to your water as water intake or if you have to count them as something else . Since they are basically just adding flavor to the water. I have a hard time getting all of my water intake for the day and thought if these can count toward your…
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HELP..i havent lost!! Serious encouragement needed!
I am so disappointed right now! I have worked my butt off (literally i would hope) at the gym this week, everyday, and have also beenn REALLY strict with my diet, have been under my calorie allowance everyday..but i weighed myself this morning,and i havent even lost 1lb!?? Please help, i really need some major…
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crazy
So yesterday I did not workout and had a glass of red wine with dinner and a 120 calorie dessert. I went over my calories by 250 for the day....No biggy right......just one day.....well today I am up 1 lbs.....are you kidding me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was so pissed! I workout a min of 4 days a week for an average 45…
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HELP?... Maybe just a JOY!
So, I never measured myself when starting on this journey... I wish I would've, but anyways.. I have been around the same weight for almost 2 weeks, but gosh-darnit; my pants keep falling off! I can't wAlk at all without pulling them up, but its not a major difference, just a small one... I walk 40-55m per day, what else…
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Vitamin/Iron Supplements
What supplements do you like? I just got back from blood center trying to donate and my iron was too low to give (just by a wee bit). Since I've been on MFP, I've been eating WAY better and thought I could get this under control with diet along - but that ain't happening. I really think women's psysiology makes this a…
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Sugar goal - How realistic?
Hey everyone, I'm trying to determine just how realistic my 36g/day sugar goal is. It sounds fair enough until I look at the sugar content of what I had always thought were healthy foods. For example, a medium apple has 16g of sugar, and a serving of 2% milk has 12g. So a bowl of Cheerios and an apple in the morning will…
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Does too much protein make you gain weight?
I have been eating 1200 calories or less everyday, drinking lots of water :drinker: , doing cardio and sticking to a great weight lifting regimen but I ALWAYS go way over my protein intake:grumble: . I'm always under in carbs, calories and fat but connot keep my protein down. By cutting it down I would be eliminating tons…
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calorie intake que3stion
I've been a member for two weeks. When I exercise it is rather vigorous, burning between 600-700 calories in 90 minutes. When i add the calories burned into my profile, my daily calorie intake is close to 2000! My non-active intake is around 1360. This seems like too many calories. I am 5'5", 152 lbs. My body fat is around…
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Polar F4 or F6?
Which one should I get? I have the Mio heart rate monitor right now but it's a pain in my butt because you have to manual check your heart rate every couple of minutes to get an accurate burn. I want something that comes with a strap and does it automatically the entire workout. What say you? Should I get the F4 or F6 and…
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when you hit "the wall"
check out this think http://www.canadianliving.com/health/fitness/10_ways_to_revive_your_workouts.php?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=bootcamp_27Jan2010
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Is it worth it?
I am having a hard time getting/staying movatied to do my workouts. I have started my workouts twice only to turn the dvd off both times. Maybe it's because I am going into my fourth week of workingout and eating better and have only lost 3 pounds. It just seems like all the effort and energy I am putting into this is for…
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OT: Have you ever noticed...
that the word bed looks like a bed? bed
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Help with Workout Ideas
I just started last week. The gym that I go to doesnt have a trainer, and I was wondering how to get started. I have been doing about 35 minutes on the bike and some weight training, how do i know how many reps and sets to do for the weights? And how do I know when to bump up the minutes of bike riding etc.
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Top 10 Reasons why I personally Am Trying to Get into Shape
:happy: 1. I'm in highschool, and there is a ton of pressure to look good in highschool. Skinny girls walking around all over the place. 2. I have gained weight since my senior soccer season ended and now I am terrified of getting heavy. 3. I was fat from 4th grade to 8th-ish grade. I was made fun of a lot. I never want to…
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Day #9 and not seeing any results..
This is day 9 for me. I have been under my calorie goal for all nine days. I have no problems drinking the 8 glasses of water. I have also walked 9 miles during this time. Just wondering if this is normal, or if I am doing something wrong.
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Sweet Tooth
I have such trouble with a sweet tooth. I absolutely CRAVE chocolate and could eat it any time of day, but especially in the afternoon when my youngest has finally laid down for a nap (my 4 year old has given up naps) and I can sit down with coffee and immediately I want something sweet. Anyone else with a sweet tooth?…
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Calorie Receipe book
Hi I was wondering if anyone knew of any good cook books that include the calories in the dish? Preferably available in Australia?
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excessive peeing lol
so how many times have u ran to the bathroom today and noticed people looking at you weird? lol
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Hip Bursitis anyone?
Anybody have any experience with this lovely pain in the *kitten*.... & hips? :grumble: :bigsmile: :sad: My hips are hurting pretty good & from what I'm reading, it may take up to 6 weeks to heal?! Ice & rest are recommended for healing....... then start slowly back into stretching & exercise. I'm really missing my aerobic…