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Im curious...
I hear that while you may be losing weight according to the scale it could take your body a while to show the weightloss because it redistributes itself. Is this true?
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Tough time staying on track
I have been on this site for a while, but haven't been consistent with it. I would like to be, because it's a great site and I know it could really help me. Starting today I am going to try my hardest to be consistent with it, and with exercising. I had a really great thing going, and then took a month off from working out…
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Low carb help please :-)
Hi! So i am new to a low carb diet and I am having a problem eating all of my calories. I currently have my carb intake set to 10%. What seems to happen is i have 890 calories left to eat today....what the heck has that many calories and less than 5g of carbs?? I seem to be running in to this alot....wondering if anyone…
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does it matter...?
does it matter if i have a midnight snack as long as i am within my caloric limit? will this lead to weight gain?
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Birthday Countdown
In exactly one month, I will turn 26 years old. Then 2 weeks after that, I'm going to Atlanta, Georgia, for the Pride Festival. I want and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to lose 10 pounds by then..Any advice???
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Im not getting full today
Today I have had a BIG appetite. I dont understand why. I went to the gym and did cardi for about 25 minutes and did abs and lifted...but I was soooo tired I had to leave early. Now...I am just really hungry even after I eat a ton! Whats going on? how can I help this?
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question.. for women...
when you are losing weight.. do your breasts get smaller??? im praying i go down at least one cup size LOL.. so i was wondering if they shrink lol
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Being fat is not my fault!
Well, it is, I admit it...:blushing: but found this article and thought it was interesting. So, if you're having a hard time losing weight, you should change things up and know that you're constantly fighting against your body. http://www.newsweek.com/id/215115/page/1
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Trip to Disney :)
I've been on here for approx 5 weeks and have lost 12 pounds :) . We are planning a trip to Disneyland for a WEEK!!!!! Any suggestions on diet? I'm already planning on getting exercise in the wee hours of the morning before we hit the parks, but the food down there is not for the dieting type:). I've kinda come to the…
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feeling fat (rant)
Ugh I just feel so fat lately. I've lost about 30 lbs and I was feeling skinny but I guess I'm used to this weight now so i'm back to feeling very fat. I don't know how I ever hung out at the 215-224 range for so long if I feel huge at 195ish!!! The past couple weeks have been pretty bad for me (in terms of losing weight).…
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been away for a little while and missed you guys
Hi there, i'm going to be reading posts and catching up today. I've missed you guys. it's been a rough couple of weeks. I've been slack about logging my food and I've been eating kind of bad so a few lbs have crept up on me but I'm not going to stress over them. The marathon training has been so intense, so I feel hungry…
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The Final Meltdown 9.17.09
Mornin ladies I ran again last night and now I am feeling it because that is 2 day sin a row. Tonight will either be a rest day (because my FAVORITE show start tonight ) or I will do the shred depends on how I feel. I did fabulous on my cals yesterday, but I have been struggling with my water. Hope yall have a great day…
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Stupid scales!!!
So im having trouble with scales... The one at home says im 185 (cheap scale from walmart) The one at my friends house says im 185. Scale at other friends house says 190. Scale at work (industrial box scale) (not really that big of a scale but it is for shipping) shows im 196. Im confused :( dont want to go to the doctors…
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Looking Good For Christmas - Week 9
Start Date July 15 - Starting weight 189 lbs. Week 1 July 22 - 187.5 lbs (-1.5) Week 2 July 29 - 186 lbs (-1.5 this week) (-3 total) Week 3 August 5 - 184.5 lbs (-1.5 this week ) (-4.5 total) Week 4 August 12 - 185 lbs (+.5 this week) (-4 total) Week 5 August 19 - 183 lbs (-2 this week) (-6 total) Week 6 August 26 - 180.5…
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almost at goal weight, NOT almost at goal size....?
I don't have much left to lose which I am thrilled about but I am starting to wonder about the inches. As of today I am at 118.5lbs, and in my formerly (very) fit life 113-115 was a good, healthy weight for me. At that time, however, I was 6-7 years younger and had not yet had children. I understand that with age and a…
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b12 or phentermine
My friend works at the weight loss clinic and told me she would give me both these for free. Im seriously thinking about doing the b-12 shots, but kind of aprehensive to do phentermine, but looked online and haven't read drastic side affects from it. What are your guy's advice on this?
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Can You Really 'Tone' Your Body? Why toning is a myth
Can You Really 'Tone' Your Body? Why toning is a myth By Paige Waehner "I really need to get toned up." I wish I had a dollar for every time I heard that. You've probably said it a million times...heck, I've said and I even know better. What I'm talking about is the idea of 'toning' your body. Most people think that toning…
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The Final Meltdown 9.16.09
Mornin ladies I did awful yesterday on my cals and sodium, but after reading several posts by banks I kicked my butt and went for a run last night when I got home. It kicked my butt but I felt better after having done it. I am back on the right track today and I am going to try with everything I have not to faulter that…
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Having trouble eating 1200 calories
I seem to always be below 1200 calories daily...I work out 5 times a week and I never eat my exercise calories...I have only lost 2 pounds since beginning my weight loss program 14 days ago. Is my body in starvation mode and will I still lose weight if I dont hit my calorie intake daily. I work evenings so If Im busy at…
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What exactly is your BMR??
I went into Tools to look up how many calories I should be eating because I haven't lost weight in 2 weeks and wanted to see if that had something to do with it. I found this BMR thing. It says 1800 something calories-so does that mean I should be eating that many calories?? I'm confused.
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Earning Calories?
I've only been on MFP just over a week, so I need a little help. One question I have is about earning calories from exercise. I didn't realize that it would tack the extra calories I burned onto my daily calorie goal. Am I really supposed to use those up? I mean, I want to BURN them off, not consume more. Help, please? Liz
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Needed Help
I'm fairly new to this site and I need some tips on losing weight with Hypothyroidism. About three years ago I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and had my thyroid completely removed along with my Parathyroid glands. My doctor put me on Alli and I did lose about 30 lbs but about four months ago, I stopped because I wanted…
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Can you help?
So I haven't lost any weight in a couple months. I don't think the fact I've been on bed rest for the past month has helped either. Would someone be able to look at my food diary and tell me if I am doing something wrong? I've been trying to stagger my calories so my weekely calories even out to about 1200 calories a day,…
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Peppermint as an appetite suppresent?
Has anyone used peppermint as an appetite suppresent. If so, how and did it actually work? I need something to work!
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Getting Too Used To Counting
I feel like recently I have really learned how to manage my calories. I know how to make meals that are low calorie, and I satisfy myself without filling up. I feel very happy. I feel like I can finally achieve this goal. Over the summer I was pretty depressed and put all my weight back on. Now I feel like I have…
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Don't have an Appitite?
I have had no appitite to eat very much I've lost a signifigant amout of weight not to long ago could that be a contributing factor? I don't eat the calories that is assigned to me I actually eat less is this ok or healthy?
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1200 Calories a Day and Exercise
I have a question, I am trying to keep my calorie intake to 1200 a day. I am also exercising for 40-60 minutes, 6 times a week. My question is, if I still try to keep my calorie count to 1200, will that affect my metablolism in a negative way? I know you earn extra calories for exercise but I have been trying not to use…
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How do i stay on track....
I have my boyfriends parents coming into town pretty soon and im afraid i will go off my diet while they are hear cause they love to eat out and i don't feel comfortable working out with them around. I don't know want to do about how am i going to be a good host but also stay on my diet and workout Any tips or help that…
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Very Frustrated!
I have been stuck at the same weight and inches for nearly 2 months now! I've tried changing up my calorie intake, excersising more, everything!! The weight just wont drop! Its my goal to be 190 lbs by October 19th for my vacation and that means I got 15 lbs to go! I don't know what to do anymore and I'm mad.
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What does your breakfast....
consist of? What do you typically eat for breakfast? Protein? Other? Need ideas...