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Need advice on calorie counting and goals
Hey all! I’m at 154 trying to get down to 135. I’ve been targeting 1200-1300 calories per day based on an online calculator. However it’s not showing much movement. It’s up and down the same 1-2 lbs every week. I have been a lot more active the last month, probably also since I’ve been counting calories. Attached is my…
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How to use a kitchen scale
I’ve noticed a few threads in which people are uncertain about how to use their kitchen scale easily. I’ve created this post based on a compilation of two responses @AnnPT77 and I posted in a thread. These are generic instructions but should apply to most food scales. Unit of measurement: Some scales have a bottom of the…
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Metabolism
I know plateauing is normal for everyone, I’ve been steady on losing a kilo a week for four months and now the last few weeks is slowing down moreso , anyone got alternative ideas than just manipulating calories now and then.
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Calories/Macros
Hi. I am 70 years young, 5'1", weigh 138. It has been a huge struggle to lose 8 lbs. I saw a dietician twice who discussed my BMR - 1083, TDEE - 1300-1490. She wants me @ 1100 -1250 calories. Has my carbs @ 50%. Fat -30%, Protein - 20%. I am not terribly active but I do walk every day & use weight machines at the gym twice…
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Should I have a cheat day?
I don't have a cheat day because I am scared I'll gain all the weight I worked hard to lose. So should I allow myself to have a cheat day or a cheat meal?
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Dealing with internalized fatphobia?
I’m 21, 5’7, and 226. I’ve started losing weight again after leaving a toxic relationship & getting my physical health issues sorted & having endo surgery. I’ve been in recovery from Atypical Anorexia w purging for 6+ years, and at a good spot. I was staying the same weight for years, between 210-215. But when I got with…
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Am I doing this correct
badically I’m 80 kg and I’ve just started running 3 days ago I run for around 30 minutes and I believe it’s high intensity meaning I jog most but I have times where I will sprint up a 2 hills the run back to my house I don’t really eat much during the day and I do go sxhool so a still move around a lot during the day and…
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Fitness, COVID, Cancel Culture Comeback: The Shift
Hi everyone,It’s been a minute (okay, more like years) since I last posted here. I think my last activity on MyFitnessPal was around 2016, and wow, life has changed a lot since then! I’m 35 now, and I’m stepping back into this community with a mix of excitement and curiosity about where this journey will take me. Back in…
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Advice
I’m currently starting a calorie deficit I’m 98kg trying to lose 25kg I want to lose 1kg a week too but I need advice I play basketball too so um yea
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Coach Viva
I've been feeling really stalled lately and have been watching some YouTube videos looking for ideas and motivation. I stumbled on Coach Viva. Have any of you heard of this program? They call it Badass Body Boss. They do not include any pricing. I'm very hesitate to pay anyone to help me lose weight because it is something…
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Base Goal
is my objective to stay under the base goal in order to put myself in a calorie deficit?
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Please be nice…. :)
hi guys so I’ve made some mistakes in the past…I have starved myself few years ago…only eating 800-900 calories.lost loads of weight… went on anti psychotic mediation due to bullying at work and put on loads of weight. I started intermittent fasting which I’ve done before…but basically that’s when I was starving myself…
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Do I need to add cardio to my routine to start burning fat?
I used to have a fast metabolism, but as I hit 30 and became less active it really changed; I no longer was able to eat what ever I wanted and not see any significant change on my body, I used to hit a max of 225lbs and wonder why I could never get passed it. Then as I wasn't being very active and got older I climbed all…
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Accountability Post/ Introduction
Good afternoon all, I am creating this post to keep myself accountable to ensure I stay consistent with my goals. Someone once said that if you make your intentions out in the public you are more inclined to keep your goals. I am going to introduce myself. My name is Katie and I am from New Jersey originally but for the…
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My calorie allowance for the day is 1560 or something similar (cant remember the exact)…
how is this going to help me lose a pound a week? Its bascially the same things I’m usualy eating except I’m logging it..
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Nothing is useful after 2 years of trying I’m starting to losing it ( a little rant)
Hi , , I started my journey on 2020 , I use food scale and counting my calories as my method. Like everybody sometimes I exceed over the calories ( gathering, travel .. etc) then going back to eating healthy and counting calories Since the beginning of 2023 I stopped losing and I fluctuate 2 kg up and down. No matter what…
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How did you guys manage to lose weight?
Hey guys, just to introduce myself, I currently 28 and 116kg. I am struggling with motivation but I am also scared of the impact of obesity over my brain health. I am bipolar…
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Does anyone with Hashimoto's have a varying rate of weight loss?
I take levothyroxine 50mcg once daily, so my thyroid is still on its decline. Over the last ~3 weeks I've been losing weight 0.5 - 0.75 lbs/week faster than planned. I track daily weights in Libra. Looking back through Garmin Connect app, my physical activity has not changed and I'm working out less than before (family…
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Bed or low impact exercises where to start?
I have one thigh that is numb and painful to touch. Yes I got pt for it and the docs are stumped as to cause. I am hoping losing weight will help it. I have no equipment and can not get on the floor. The app exercises just confuse me. I am used to pt terms. Have foot condition that make walking longer than 5-10 mins very…
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Just a celebration....
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Why am I not losing 2 pounds
I did all the steps for 2 pounds a week but only losing one. Am I doing something wrong? Any help Is appreciated
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Anyone else kinda feeling bittersweet about their weight loss?
as weird as the question sounds, I just need to know if anyone else feels weird but happy about losing weight. I’m super happy about it obviously but I definitely miss having clothes that fit me! Cheers to having such a great problem!😸
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So depressed
I have decided to try and make myself feel better I want to loose 2 stone. I used to never have a problem with my weight and could eat more or less whatever I wanted. The only real change to my diet is alcohol, which I have used as a coping mechanism through grief, and stress. I have decided yesterday that I am cutting out…
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Can you notice a change? Or am I too excited for myself?
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Weight loss calories
should I eat less calories a day to lose weight? I try to eat as many greens and fruits as possible to flush everything out but I don’t know if it’s working, has anyone ever tried what I’m doing?
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Weight Loss Plateau
I have been trying to maintain losing 1 pound a week with this app. Most weeks I do lose the 1 pound (if not more some weeks) but I have heard about plateauing before. This was the first week where there was no change in my weight, and I trained similar (if not more) than weeks prior. The only thing that changed was that I…
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Cardio
Does anyone do cardio anymore to lose weight? If so what’s the right amount one would do to lose some belly fat. Some would suggest 1-3 hrs a day. Give your thoughts in the comments
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Seeking hiking boots that are cushy like sneakers
It's too cold for my comfy sneakers, which have mesh. I figured it was time to retire my old hiking boots, which are too clunky anyway. But all the boots I've tried on are hard as rocks. Suggestions for more comfortable hiking boots? I want them to be waterproof and over the ankle, as I plan to wear them in light snow. My…
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i want plan food for weight loss
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Body measurements
I am 36 female,5 foot 5. I am doing measurements and weigh in's. I am back and forth between 164-166. My last measurement was on March 24. I measured before I ate and 3 days after my period; bust 36.22 inches under bust 31.10 inches waist 30.70 inches top waist 38.35 inches hips 41.18 inches arms-R:11.88 inches L: 11.81…