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not sure how this works!?
i am confused on how this site works....i have my allotted calories for the day, then i exercise then it tells me i have earned so many calories from exercise (i am in my third week if p90x) ok i got that much but my question is, am i to stay within my allotted calories or do i eat those as well as my 'earned' calories?…
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Living in the B's
I have a bit of an issue with the whole dieting thing, not completely because of cravings but living conditions. I am currently in the Army and live in the barracks. I have really no way to prepare any food that doesnt go in the mirowave and the dining facility doesnt always offer the healthiest meals (fried chicken baked…
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I dont understand....can someone else help me
what in the world are exercise calories? i read the posts by "banks" and the links she provided on answering questions and some things I understood and it made sense but nothing on there clarified what are exercise calories and whats the deal with eating or not eating them? can anyone teach me and I have no problem with…
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The Power of a Positive Word
A couple of weeks ago, I went to try out a new gym with a friend. I have never worked out with her before. It was a great class that incorporated a little bit of cardio with lots of weights. After class, we were walking out and she said, "You have a beautiful body. I can tell you workout and take care of yourself." I have…
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Confused "PLEASE HELP"
Ok I just started on here a week ago and I am a little confused. My plan from MFP says that I need to eat 1,200 and I burn over 1,540 a week in exercise and I am deficit by 660. But when I work out it adds more calories to eat. So what do I need to do? I have a plan that I made and I try to stick to only eating 1,200…
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at home work-outs??
can anybody give me some good work-outs i can do at home without any big equipment? i can't afford a gym membership or any work out machines... i just need something to help me burn calories and tone up! thank you :) :tongue:
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Green tea
I absolutly adore green tea and i drink a lot of the stuff. My question is can i take this in place of water ??? Or is water a must!! All advice would be appreciated Thanks in advance Pamela XXX:flowerforyou: :flowerforyou: :flowerforyou:
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Sizzlin Summer Slimdown 04.28.09
:flowerforyou: Terrific Tuesday to each of you!!! :flowerforyou: Yesterday was a not too bad day for me...not my best, but certainly not my worst. :laugh: Today I have my training session and will continue on happy and healthy!!! Blessings to all...:heart:
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PCOS help please
Hi ladies! I am the mom of a seventeen year old PCOSer. We just had labs done as part of a pre-college physical. She is also hypothyroid but all PCOS and thyroid labs were normal which must mean her current meds are fine. My concern is her cholesterol is high 212 overall (should be 125-175) the bad one being 154 (should be…
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Weight loss and Gall bladder trouble.
Well too late I learned that losing weight rapidly can cause gall stones. I've lost over sixty lbs, It didn't seem too rapid though. I did become sick with gall stones,and had my gall bladder removed recently.My doctor told me that this is so common with rapid weight loss that they automatically remove your gall bladder…
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breakfast
is it ok to eat almost 500 calories at breakfast!? It was soooo good and not entirely unhealthy I dont think!
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so confused...
So today, rather, last night I slept for like 4 hours and then this morning went out to breakfast with my boyfriend and had a reuban :noway: OMG! I'm so stressed out right now with finals and the prospect of moving out for the year! I'm scared and happy and nervous and all over the fricken place. To top it off I am on my…
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Doing a clense...Is it beneficial?
Has anyone ever done a clense? Are they helpful? I feel like I would feel better if I did one and it would be a good place to start my weight loss. Any suggestions on a kind to use? I have been looking at the Dual Action Clense. Thanks!
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Vacation...
Okay...my husband and I are going to the Dominican Republic for a much needed vacation on Monday. We haven't travelled anywhere alone since our honeymoon and we are celebrating 10 wonderful years of marriage. Now the hard part...I have been living healthfully since January 19 and in doing so, have lost 15 lbs and 10…
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South Beach Diet --DAY 5 CRAVINGS
I don't mean to be a baby..but I am going crazy with carbo cravings.. I want the first piece of bread that I see!!.. Fixated on chips!!.. What can I substitute to get over this.. Don't tell me vegetables..They are coming out of my ears.. I want to succeed and stick to the program but I haven't seen a pound loss in the past…
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For those of you who want a quick fix.....
I got this via e-mail today on quick weight loss. Please read. How Safe Is Quick Weight Loss? You might want to drop extra weight as fast as possible, but the most long-lasting loss often comes at a slow, and safe, pace. By Madeline Vann, MPH Medically reviewed by Lindsey Marcellin, MD, MPH Print Email Tempted by the fad…
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HOw long should i wait??
How long should i wait before i start making adjustments to how much im eating? I havnt been doing this calorie counting thing for long but i want to know how many weeks/days i should wait to adjustust and kinda tinker with the way i eat to suit what my body needs. I hope that makes sence. For example if in 2 weeks i only…
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Not sure if this is the right place to post
Since the beginning of using MFP every so often I get the box that pops up and says you have lost 10 pounds since you last modified your goals. Do you want to do this? I used to say yes but then I really don't know what to change. I did up my workout time and times a week last time but it didn't seem to change anything.…
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desperate help..gaining weight
OK, I logged on a couple of weeks ago because I wasn't losing. Now, I am gaining! I have gained 6lbs, since then. I am gettting really discouraged. I know that I can do this, because I have done it before, however this time I dont know how! I have tried everything I know..Been eating healthy and working out. My upper body…
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Totally Stuck
The scale is stuck:grumble: :grumble: any one have any suggestions? It's been a week and nothing lost:frown: Any hints would be appreciated.
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back at it
Well, since Easter, I have not been as good as I usually am. I have had so much go on, I have used eating bad as a prop. But now, I am back at it and logging again. I hope you all have a great day!!!
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Is this healthy...?
Hi all So a little background info for you all... I'm 5'3", 18 years old and 133 pounds at the moment, and would like to lose at least 25 pounds before I go to visit my relatives this summer, in July. So roughly in two months, I have to shed 25 lbs. So far, I've decreased how much I eat to around 900 calories and divide…
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anyone else take a week off
Well I have not workout for a week nor have I completly watched what I ate. I didn't go overboard but I did endulge into some cake for my birthday and some chocolates that I received I did share them so that I would not eat them all myself. But I only turn 30 once so just finished my cardio for the day and feel so much…
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how should I count this...
The other night for dinner, I made a foil packet with vegetables. I forgot to measure or weigh the items so.....now I don't know how to calculate it! I have been eating the leftovers. Or should I not worry about it since was just veggies ( cauliflower, red pepper, mushrooms, onion and zuchinni) The only other ingredient I…
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The Thrill Is Gone
I've been tracking calories in and out religiously for four months now. I can tell I'm starting to get burned out. I'm letting my hubby's food choices influence mine on the weekends more and more, but I'm still doing okay during the week. I only hit one plateau that lasted only 2 weeks so I'm still seeing progress but it…
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Protein?
Does it matter if I go over on my protein? I seem to be able to eat right at my calorie allowance and not be over anything except protein.
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Sizzlin Summer Slimdown 04.27.09
:flowerforyou: Happy Monday Everyone! :flowerforyou: I hope each of you had a great weekend and are off to a happy, healthy new day and week!!! :flowerforyou: :heart: :flowerforyou:
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Loose Skin after weight loss.....
I have a lot of weight to loose and I was wondering about having a bunch of loose skin that will hang on the stomach area particularly. I doubt my age helps any. Do you know of people that have lost around a hundred pounds and if they had a problem ? I see people loose about that much on tv after a bypass and they all have…
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Friends Sick of You Being Fat?
I am starting to get the feeling that some of my friends and co workers are getting tired of me being fat... i work in an office of 15, and there are 3 marathon runners, 1 soccer player, 1 hippy granola, and 3 or 4 yoga freaks... the heaviest person there besides me wieghs 200 pounds. i feel like such an outsider. i have…
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calorie intake/ hair loss?
today i only ate 850 calories and i worked out and bruned 510 calories. I have 800 calories let, but i find myself not hungry. this happens to me alot. so should i eat the calories even tho im not hungry???? Iam also losing my hair. does ne1 else have this problem???