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Same food, tonnes of different database options!
I'm new to these message boards, so sorry if I've posted in the wrong place! I'm just wondering what you do if you search for a food on the database and there's tonnes of different options, all with different values? For instance, I just searched for 'California roll" (as in sushi) and I've gotten results varying from 191…
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loose skin after weight loss
I've read a couple of threads on this subject but I still have a few concerns. I just started really buckling down on working out and watching what I eat this week. I'm 22 years-old, currently 270 lbs with a goal weight of 170 lbs. Is loose skin something I should be super concerned about? I've heard losing weight slowly…
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Back on MFP and looking for motivation!!
I slacked for 8 months with MFP. I had my reasons, pulled through it, time to get back on track. It looks like only a few people on my "friends" list are still active, so I would love to connect with some new people! Motivate each other. Help each other out, etc,. I'm willing to connect with anyone! I'm a 23 year old…
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A Guide To Formatting Your Posts
Thought I'd try and get this documented in one place. Sorry if this is the wrong place. :blushing: A GUIDE TO FORMATTING YOUR POST In all examples, replace the curly brackets ie: { } with square brackets [ ] ___________________________________________________ To create italics use{i}This sentence should be italic.{/i}…
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How do you guys make those cute tickers???
I would love to have a 30 pounds to go ticker to inspire me and keep me motivated. I think each time I see those, wow that's a good motivator! Good luck everyone ! Thanks for the help. Another question~ I am 'getting started again'.........I was a gym rat my whole adult life and love working out and feeling good.....well I…
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Just started exercise
Hey guys! I'm a 22 yr old woman who weighs 19 stone. I haven't been able to exercise for years due to health problems but I finally feel ready. I've been using the 30 day shred for 2 days now, which of course isn't a long time, but I can only manage 5 mins. I also hear my bones click and I'm not sure that is normal. Would…
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Activity tracker question
So, my husband wants to get a fitbit or something similar. It is important that it also measure sleep (or lack thereof) activity. I want to get the same as he gets as I am tech incompetent in many ways. But I ahve a few hesitations about the fitbit... A friend had hers for a few month and then had to replace it after…
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Looking for an accountability partner...
Hey all! I'm just getting started on my weight loss journey again, and I would like an accountability partner. I am 29, a homeschooling mom to two, artist and crafter, Etsy shop owner, photographer, and musician. I would love to make some friends and offer encouragement and accountability in exchange for the same - just…
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Any other breastfeeding or have breastfed mommas out there?
I have been here before and lost almost 100lbs but then my husband came home from deployment and we decided to try for baby #3. I gained almost 30lbs while pregnant and tried to lose weight after she was born but my milk supply was dropping so I made the choice to breastfeed and would work on weight loss after she was one.…
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not losing weight since I started lifting weights
Has anyone else run into this problem where you aren't losing weight once you've started strength training? I was losing almost 3 pounds a week with just cardio and diet and then when I added in strength training around the 5 week mark...I'm not losing anything...not gaining (much - about 1.5 pound one week). Any advice,…
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Can yoga help strengthen the core?
I am planning to enroll in a hot yoga class to help with improving my flexibility. I do know that yoga involves a lot of stretching, but does it also have poses that tighten and strengthen the core muscles? Have any of you felt more toned and strong after regularly attending yoga classes? Thanks !
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need advice
I feel like I have no energy.. should i start taking something for this? I hate drinking tons of coffee and energy drink that are sugary will not help my weight lose. By the time I take my college classes and go to work I have no energy for working out.
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Is it normal to gain four lbs in one day?
My weight seems to fluctuate terribly. My weight will fluctuate four to five pound from one day to the next. I'm burning six hundred calories a day with cardio and doing small amounts of weight training, along with a strict diet! I don't understand what I'm doing wrong here. The only junk I eat is an occasional protein bar.
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Is jogging the best exercise for fat loss?
I have been trying to lose weight for a while. I tried different workout options: spinning, strength, interval, Pilates. But what really helped me was jogging. Always combined with diet. I notice a big difference specially on the belly. It is like the fat is melting out of my body. I jog at a slow pace, and I think keep my…
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Breastfeeding mom needing help?
What is the best way to calculate how many calories I need while breastfeeding a 15 month old? Do I just figure out my base and add 300 calories? How do you guys do it on here? Thanks!
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no motivation to exercise
hi, I just started dieting this week, and have been pretty good about keeping close or under my calorie goal. My one problem is exercising. I want do it more, and I know it will help my lose weight faster, but I just cant pull myself to do it. I need the motivation to get off my butt and out the door, so please any ideas…
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Giving up fast food
So fast food is my weakness. I know all of the grossness behind it, I've watched "Super Size Me", "Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead", etc. They always make me cringe at the time but then the next day I just think "oh well". It's really a problem. I'm not even talking about the occasional drive-thru, I've gotten to the point where…
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Looking for active supportive friends for recovery journey
As it says really, have just upped cals to maintenance and could really do with some active supportive friends to help, I am in treatment for atypical anorexia
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Walking in Reston, VA
As part of my effort to get out more, I'm going to try to take my dog out walking/jogging every evening. If you live near Reston, VA, and want a walking partner (and don't mind dogs), message me and we can team up.
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Starting over- NEED FRIENDS!
I was here 2 years ago and all my friends no longer come here for support. I gained my weight back and I need to stay stong! I am 8 pounds down since starting. It's hard without support and ideas. Friends request me please!!!! pretty please
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Need help- TDEE Calorie ?'s
Here are my stats: Female 35 years 5'6" 260 lbs desk job Using the TDEE estimator at http://www.exrx.net/Calculators/CalRequire.html my TDEE is 2920 (I entered 10 hrs resting, 11 hrs very light, 2 hrs light, 1 hr moderate activity- being conservative here so as not to over estimate) If I set my calorie goal at TDEE -20%…
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Small habits
So iv started walking to work and starting to day i want to get back to doing 50 crunchs 50squats 50 bicycle crunches 1min high plank 45s low plank who else is in? its barely a workout but is a good habit to be sure your doing something daily
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My Calories Count
Hello Folks, This is my first time here and have a question about the calories count. As far as I know, I can only have 1200 calories a day in order to lose 1 lb a week. However, I know that I have 1400 a day but work out for 90 minutes and burnt about 550 calories. Do you think it's ok? However, I don't know why it seems…
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Sugar from fruit??
Hi Just wondering about the sugar allowance on mfp? I always seem to go a bit over on this, altho my calories are fine.... The most of my sugar comes from fruit so it would be natural sugar, about 80% of my daily sugar intake is from fruit (which my doctor said was fine, it was processed sugar I needed to cut down on). I'm…
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n00b to fitness.
I'm a huge nerd. Been sedentary most of my life after 15. 26yo 5.8 140lbs around 20% body fat - kinda skinny fat. I have been to gym twice all my life and got intimidated by buffy guys. Got p90x as a gift for my birthday and planning to try that. I want to get down to 13-14% body fat. I can stay committed and have good…
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4 weeks till I'm in a wedding.....
I am looking for ways to drop as many pounds as possible by October 11. I recently had my second baby girl and gained over 50lbs while pregnant. I'm ready to get back in shape and drop as much as I can by the wedding. Any tips, suggestions or recipes? I'm already drinking 72+ ounces of water a day, trying to stay around…
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Am I eating too little
I have started my weight loss program 60 days ago. I have lost 12 lb in total and have 10 more to go. I use to eat 1.200 kal a day, jog 60 min 5 days a week and do strength workouts 4 days a week/30 min. Since 2 weeks ago I don't feel hungry. I eat but feel satisfied with a little amount of food. 2 weeks ago I had to force…
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mobile and pc account
Hi not too sure if this is the correct forum for this post but here goes, how do I link my mobile and pc accounts they're the same account but when I track food or exercise on either it wont show on the other? so if i track my breakfast on the pc it wont show on my mobile app. Do i have to type said breakfast twice once on…
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Fitbit Help
Can anyone assist with this question please; 2. Record start times for all cardio exercises In order for your Fitbit tracker to accurately calculate your calorie burn, you'll need to record a start time for all cardio exercises you log on MyFitnessPal. If you use a MyFitnessPal mobile app, make sure you update to the…
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Go Sober October (UK)
Having recently lost a family member to Cancer, this programme has been set up by MacMillan Cancer Support. I heard about it this morning and got registered today. I have decided to Get Started on this right away with no alcohol from Saturday 13th through to end of October. Anyone else doing this?