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Which Way Is The Best Way To Loose Weight??
Ok, So I have tried every diet under the stars... I have spent more money than I dont know what... and the result is... I am confused more than ever. Low Fat, Low Calorie, No Carb... All Protein.... What is the best way to loose weight?? I recently went through a really tough time in my life and I lost a lot of weight. I…
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too many proteins
THis is my first day and already have totally screwed up with the calculator. My proteins are over by 23. I have had salmon, broccoli and for supper will have chicken. If I cut out more proteins i will have to cut my portiens of meat. How does everyone stay under the protein limit. If I cut out proteins my calories will go…
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Reward yourself
I was thinking that what we are all doing is not easy. We all set out goals and reaching it is a reward like no other. I think we deserve more. I am setting reward goals for myself. When I lose 20 pounds, I am going to go and get a pedicure, 30 I will get a manicure, 50 a massage of a life time. 75 I am going to get a…
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Do I need to eat more because I worked out?
I started exercising this morning and now its stating I have all these extra calories I'm allowed to have my problem is I've had breakfast, snack, lunch and still have over 1,000 calories to take in. Is it necessary to eat that extra that I have enabled myself to have by working out?
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Measuring Inches
I wanted to start measuring myself but wasn't sure how to go about doing it since I've never done it before. Are there particular areas? I don't want to just start measuring all sorts of places on my body. Does anyone do this regularly and are there specific places on the body to do it? Any info would be great...thanks.…
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Post-workout Snacks
I was just wondering what some good snacks are for after your workout. I tend to be hungry after I workout and many times eat string cheese, but I was wondering if there is something that's better to eat immediately after? Any suggestions? Thanks, *Kistinbee*
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Getting My partner to exersice
Both My partner and I bot are dieting and I have tried to get him to atleast walk each day with me. Each time I get ready to go for a walk I ask him if he wants to go and he just looks at me. I just say that is ok you do not have to go if you do not want to. I really do not know what to do to get him up off the couch and…
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Bad news about Janet
I just called Janet to see how she was doing and to wish her luck on her appt Monday. Her daughter answered. Janet passed away in her sleep last night. I wanted to let you all know that she really appreciated your kind words. Renee
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Calorie Intake
I keep reading about how people have an apparent hard time eating so many calories.. anyone having a hard time eating less... I swear sometimes I think I am starving myself.. and if I know I am going to a large family dinner I feel like i am going to have to starve myself just so that I can partake in it and not get slack…
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2 Challenges
1. This is a different kind of challenge. Not a diet one, but a kindness one. I challenge everybody out there to take an extra step and help somebody. It can be anything. Just make a difference in somebodies day. It can be a simple thing like putting the old ladies new paper or her door step so she doesn't have to walk in…
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Janet-sleep apnea
Janet's daughter just called. They think she died from sleep apnea. They will know for sure tomorrow afternoon.
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rewards
does anyone have any rewards once you lose so much weight?? like 5 pounds off and you get your nails done 10 pounds off you go on a sspecial date goal weight you go on a major shopping spree anything like that i would love to hear if you do
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This may have been asked already, SORRY
I had left overs from Christmas, home made meatballs and meat pies. How do I add these for calories count etc. There is no brand type etc. Also what to do about all the left over goodies, chocolates etc. Christmas fruit cake. I have lots left over and don't want to end up eating it myself but my daughter and husband still…
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The 'fat' gene-thoughts
Hi I just wondered what everybodies thoughts were on the 'fat' gene? I got this articale from The Times Online. A gene that contributes to obesity has been identified for the first time, promising to explain why some people easily put on weight while others with similar lifestyles stay slim. People who inherit one version…
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I'm freezing
I have been really freezing all the time (well, not when working out) since I have lost my weight. I just noticed it probably a few weeks ago. This is definitely a new thing since the weight loss. Does anyone know how the two could be connected? I was talking to my husband and made a joke that I still had plenty of fat to…
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1500 Calories or 1800?
Hi All, I have a question. According to this site to accomplish my goals, I am supposed to consume 1500 calories a day. Which I do. However if I exercise, it says that I can consume 300 more. Is it bad if one doesnt or is it ok as long as I consume my 1500? Best, Kathy
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100 day journey
as a kind of non-scientific experiment on the theory that a person can put up with anything for a finite amount of time, I am doing a 100 day diet. I am in my 6th day and have lost 5 pounds....all water I am sure. somehow it makes it easier to not have empty calories, because I can say, heck, surely I can go 100 days…
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Nursing
Anyone know how many calories over my recommended amount I should have since I am nursing?
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1960 calories...or 1200 calories???? I am so confused!!
Okay...so when i went through the whole sign up process... it tells me that I should be eating 1960 calories a day...to lose 1lb a week. I have checked on other websites and they all say that I should be eating about 1200 calories a day to lose about 1lb a week... some help please?!?!
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Do you need a joke.?
I really needed a joke this morning. Two tall trees, a birch and a beech, are growing in the woods. A small tree begins to grow between them. The beech says to the birch, "Is that a son of a beech or a son of a birch?" The birch says he cannot tell. Just then a woodpecker lands in the sapling. The birch says, "Woodpecker,…
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I Finally Filled Out My Profile….
I left my profile blank for a while. I have now filled it out if anyone wants to read it. :flowerforyou:
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End of first week (-:
This morning , my first weigh in, nervously approached the scales, fearing the worst, Yipee, success, result :drinker: 2 lbs lost Week No2 here we go .....
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Is it possible to lose weight if you gained it from medicati
I'm so depressed... I used to be so skinny but ever since I started taking this medication called 'zyprexa', I gained over 80 lbs. Someone told me before that if you gain weight from medication it's almost impossible to lose it if you still take the medication, and i'm still on it. I'm all bummed out now and feel like it's…
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Diet pills?
Ok Guys - I am only wanting to lose about 20 lbs and I have never used diet pills. I was wondering if they help? Do they work? Is it worth the money? I have been doing good with diet and exercise, but I have only been working at this for one week, and I have to go back to work Monday (which could be god or bad, I don't yet…
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Totally fell off the wagon.... :(
hey ya'll............ well the Holiday season is just about wrapped up... and yup I failed myself. I have gained back exactly half of my weight in the last few weeks. I was away, travelling, had no access to my computer to count, record or get help.. I know its no excuse.. but its true, And my husband tells me dont worry…
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An article for some of you teens
Dieting to Excess From International Food Information Council Foundation There are probably as many reasons why teens begin to diet, as there are methods to diet. Maintaining an appropriate body weight is an admirable goal for anyone. But, the problem that often crops up among teens who diet is that they sometimes use…
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for the men
Have you checked out the AskMen.com web site.? Lots of great infor.
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Back at it.
Hi all, I've been away for a little while. I started here last July and lost 21 pounds. After talking to a nutritionist who gave me the advice that after losing 10% of your total body weight you should go on maintainence for 3 months. Well...this didn't work for me as over the holidays i gained 3 pounds back so now I'm…
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Have you lost more than 50 pounds?
My question is have you experienced a problem with excess hanging skin? If so, did you exercise while losing the weight? Do you feel exercise would have helped avoid it? If you did have large amounts of excess skin where on the body did you experience it.? :blushing: If you don't want to share this info in a public forum…
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Nothing to do w/ diet/exercise
I need to know if I can use any sugar cookie recipe to make cookie ornaments for our Christmas tree.