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Having trouble starting, looking for advise!
I want to start a low carb diet, but I'm having trouble just starting, I keep going, "okay, tomorrow's the day!"... everyday. It's also difficult when my partner wants to have meals like pasta or take away, because I cave for the easy option! It's so bad, I know! What are some easily prepared meals that I can have when he…
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Don't know what to do!
Hi everyone! I only started on this fitness adventure a couple weeks ago, and have started very small, going to the gym 3 times a week for 30 minutes. I didn't lose anything (I stayed about the same), but I've only just started counting calories and trying to eat better yesterday - I'm mostly just proud of myself for going…
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Day 2
:smile: I think I can follow my goal this time! I've tried many diets ( weight watcher's, herbal magic, high protein with very little carbs...) I like the way your calories are calculated as soon as you make a food entry. Also when you exercise you feel rewarded! I feel confident I can reach towards my goal!:smile:
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Wanted: positive and consistent support group!
I have been around this community for a long time, but I've never taken it serious enough to make friends for encouragement. The past 6 weeks I have been on nearly every day, logging food, and using a Fitbit for activity. I've lost 13 pounds in this time, and I know the encouragement from here has helped a lot. But I know…
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Could my scale be broken?
I feel like I did everything right this first week and I GAINED 2 lbs?!! WTF?! Trying not to be discouraged - it's a long term proposition, forming healthy habits, etc. Still, I thought the scales would be moving the OTHER direction.
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Is it wrong?
Is it wrong after 2 weeks of no activity, I have been deleting people from friends list?
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on a mission!
Hey everyone, so I've been using MFP for awhile and I love it! I'm hoping to add more friends who are on a mission to reach their fitness and weight loss goals! I'd like more friends who will be encouraging, motivating, and people who will help with accountability. If you would like the same thing in return feel free to…
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Is it normal for it to burn that much?
I decided to try a little jogging today while I was on my walk, because I literally haven't run in years (other than perhaps for 10 feet or less.) And holy crap, within under a minute my chest was on fire and I felt like I couldn't catch my breath. It burned so bad, I just had to stop. I know I'm really out of shape and…
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WEIGHTED VEST:
I would like to know if exercising in a weighted vest boost your calorie burn. I have no idea. Just wanted to input. Thank you so much. The vest weighs 20 pounds. :smile:
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Tips on teaching a kid to ride a bike?
I want to start riding my bike around the park. I got one of those trailers for my little ones, and my oldest wants to ride her bike with me- she doesn't know how though. I don't really know how to begin teaching my daughter to ride a bike. She's had training wheels for years and she's at an age now (7) where she is shy to…
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Counting calories, simple math?
Ok I thought losing weight was simple math with calories. I work a desk job and sit all day, per my research I burn 2300 a day with my regular activity, days I go to gym add at least 500 calories to that. =2800 give or take. I strive not to eat over 1700 calories and do good about 6/7 days. So how am I not losing weight at…
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Week 5...
Messed up a another Week. Week 5: Start 10.06.14: 117.4 KG (258 LB) 17.06.14 - 116.2 KG (256 LB) - 1KG 24.06.14 - 115.1 KG (253 LB) - 1KG 01.07.14 - 115.1 KG (253 LB) - No Loss - Heavy Drinking Week (But no Gain Either). No drinking until September 07.07.14 - 115.0 KG (253 LB) - No Loss - Heavy Snacking (But no Gain…
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TDEE???
So, I do not think I've been eating enough and that's why I have lack of energy. I have been eating roughly between 1200-1500 calories (Depending if I am hungry or not and how my body feels). But according to my TDEE, it says 2505 cal a day. Is that normal? Is that what I should be eating? My BMR is 1713 cal/day. I'm…
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Lets get it started . . .
Yes that was a highly called for Black Eyed Peas Reference, if I do say so myself. But to the point: Starting my weight loss journey and looking for others on their way to be a lean green fit machine. Or just on a journey to a better healthier self ... (I like the other option better. ) What kind of exercising do you do?…
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Beginners Work Out Routine
Hi everyone, I’m new to posting here, but have been reading the boards for a while. I’m looking for an exercise routine that is realistic, and will help me lose weight. I’m much better at the eating healthy part than the activity factor – but I realize I need to be doing both. So for some background: I’m 25 years old,…
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Timetabled meals
Hey guys and dolls! Does anybody find that adhering to an eating schedule helps them stick to their eating plan? For me, I think it's the routine of a schedule that helps as I always know what and when I'm eating next. Also, I find the planning helps me stick to eating good food that I've already bought rather than buying…
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HIIT. Am I doing this right?
I have been trying out HIIT on a Precor 100i machine. I am 38 (175lbs, 5' 9'', male) and based on the age based Max heart rate formula (220-age) * .85, I am targeting a heart rate of 154 during my sprints. I try to do a 1 minute sprint at peak resistance (20) until my heart rate goes to 154 (most of the times it goes up to…
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I'm getting started . .
21 year old female living in Ontario looking to get started on my final weightloss journey. I love talking to people! So am looking for people to chat with and talk about workouts, take part in workout challenges, share recipes and just have fun! I'm open minded, fun and out going. I love sports : Hockey Snowboarding and…
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Ticker showing ? any help on why
My ticker all of the sudden yesterday said livres which I am not familiar with and then today it is just showing ? and not showing a ticker. Does anyone know why and what are l-i-v-r-e-s. The stupid spell check wouldn't even let me put the word in.
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overheating...
I have a very serious issue of overheating! I don't even have to be exercising, it happens anytime I get too hot! I have tried working out in air conditioning, walking late at night or early morning to avoid high temps, but as soon as I get hot my face turns an unsightly purple (not exaggerating), I break out in a cold…
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Newbie on weight lifting. Tips?
Hello all :) I'm starting over again with basically everything. I did the whole gym membership thing about three years ago for about three months. I really liked using all the weight machines. I just got a gym membership again (about two weeks now) and I've been using the machines after 10-30 minutes of cardio. But I…
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Haven't exercised since PE
I'm 18 years old and am a UK size 16 and 5'3 with 34GG breasts (which I think are mainly due to the weight) I haven't exercised at all on a regular basis for atleast 4 years and have put in a tremendous amount of weight. I have been telling myself that I will start getting fit for years but have been putting it off. I am…
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looking to drop 40lbs
Hey everyone. I could use some advice. I am looking to lose 40lbs, which I think it most from no exercise and eating like a fatass. Right now i'm 6'2 230 and think I can get down to 185 which is probably my optimal body. A couple years ago, I used to go running and walking atleast 3 miles a couple times a week. I did that…
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Bodymedia vs MFP Goal Discrepency
Hello, I am new here and just a little background, I steadily gained from 135 to 140 over the course of a year thanks to meds, then rapidly gained another 7 after I came off the depo shot (My theory there is for some people the body acts like a miscarriage happened when you stop, and suddenly hormones freak out and you…
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Numbers HELP!
Hello. So story short, I got severely injured a while back and just got through my rehab. I'm overweight from not being mobile for a while and I want to get rid of that problem. I'm working with a personal trainer and she was able to estimate my body fat % for me. So right now I am: 22 f 5'10" @ 196 lbs and 32% body fat I…
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Is adding attractive Women wrong?
Anybody who, by accident, takes a glance at my friends list will notice it is does tend to skew to the X chromosome crowd. I have always been terribly shy around woman in social situations so when a beautiful woman (as most are in this site) sends a like or comment on my progress it inspires to continue. Am I a creeper?
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*Waves* Hello All An Accountable Partner?
Hey all I'm 30 years of age and as far as food and weight goes I've been up and down...This July I want to get back into the habit of hitting the gym regularly at least 4 times a week this morning I'm going as soon as they open up...One thing that I've had a history of are eating issues ranging from spitting out food to…
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Tips on weight loss
I am 20 years old. I have been larger typically all of my life. When I was a child I wasn't fat but I was very solid. My parents kept me active. in old pictures I can see little baby abs. I was a cheerleader in high school at about 211 ibs I am now 260 and my height is about 5'6 to 7. I wear a size 16 in pants and large-…
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Trying again and it ain't working
Hey guys and dolls... I'm trying to lose weight... I don't have a lot to lose... maybe 10lbs to be really really fit and shaped. I've done it before but this time... well, things are different. Backstory (in a nutshell)... Always been really really REALLY fit (long distance runner/dancer... you name the sport and I…
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Good podcasts?
I listen to alot of podcasts. Can anyone recommend a good weight loss, excersise, or general healthy living podcast?