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Sluggishness - low energy
Hello, I've been on a diet for over a week, and lost 3 kgs. I generally eat 1300-1500 cals a day and walk 40+ minutes a day. Now I'm getting tired and lacking in energy. I can't be bothered getting up and exercising. I have a long way to go, and must succeed. My Fitness Pal recommends I eat even less, 1200 a day. How can I…
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Starting again!
I've just turned 20 and I'm in my first year of university. Decided this seemed like a great time to start over! I've been using MFP on and off for the past while but with no friends there's been no-one to account for with food binges that seem to happen often. If anything, the scale's been going in the wrong direction. :(…
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I need nutritional and exercise Help!!!!
I am trying to do this right this time. I want to talk to people who know about nutrition and fitness and everything else I will come across in this journey. If you are smart in any of these areas and can help me with some questions I may have please please please friend me.
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Need tips on preparation for marathon
Hey, I have registered myself for next year's marathon. I am a complete non-runner kind. But since the time I have started doing Power 90 workout, zumba and yoga religiously, I have built a lot of stamina. This marathon is a challenge for me. I want to start preparing myself from today. Any suggestions?
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18 year old uni student wants to lose weight!
So I'm an 18 year old female, 5'4" and around 210lbs. I'm looking to get to around 140lb in a year. I have a few questions to help me get going with my weight loss. -As a student, how can I find cheap, healthy food? -What are the best workouts I can do for free? Gyms are way too expensive. -What little things can I put…
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Should I really only consume 1200 calories?
I'm twenty years old, weigh about 125lbs, & am 5'. I just realized everyone else seems to have a daily goal of 1500+... but MFP has given me a daily goal of 1200 calories a day. I just saw this while looking through a couple food diaries, & this made me sad. ): Does 1200 calories sound about right if I'm hoping to lose…
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Looking for positive friends
I am looking for positive friends. It's hard to stay focused some days.
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Love all the support here.
I am so happy with all the support and encouragement I have gotten here. If anyone needs support, feel free to add me and I will do the same. I really think this is something I have been missing in my journey. I am so happy to be acquainted with such beautiful people here!!!
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UP by Jawbone
Im looking into getting this. on their website, they make it seem amazing. does anybody actually have one? if so do you like it? or do you suggest something else?
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New to this! NEED FRIENDS
To motivate me? I will motivate you! =)
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Tired of the Roller Coaster trying to jump off HELP :)
Hi my name is Cheryl, I have been on the diet Roller Coaster for quite a while now, as you can see I have been a member for quite awhile yet I am not staying on track. This time I hope to stay on track and do what I know needs to be done I am an emotional eater heck I am just an eater, So here goes to a new me, :love:
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In need of supportive friends
My name is Simone, I am 57 and need to lose about 100 lbs. I need support and encouragement and will give the same in return.
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Looking for friends with similar goals
Hi, I've been on MFP for a while, but never serously worked at losing weight until October 5 of this year. I'm seeking friendship with others with similar weight loss and health goals. I have a long way to go and I need encouragement. I promise to be the same for you. Stephanie
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Posting pictures
How in the world do I post some pictures on here?
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Just starting
Started fitnesspal several months ago but fell off the wagon. My weight has fluctuated all my life but I am now the heaviest i have ever been, 178. My goal weight is 135-138. I am using fitbit as an additional tool and logging steps. I have been walking everyday and increasing activity. Also using resistance bands... does…
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Opinion on my fitness plan.
Hi I'm new here so I'm not sure if this is in the right section or not but here goes.. I'm an 18 year old guy and I've been large for as long as I remember. I think I've definitely slimmed down over the past few years but I still weigh 230 pounds, I'm 5ft 9 inches tall and were size 38 inch pants. I'm finally going to do…
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could really use some help here..
I have been using my phone app for a week now to track my calories, food diary etc...today is the first time I have really used the site, message boards, adding people etc.. I don't fully understand the "adding people" is there anything I need to look out for? I am NOT here to DATE...NOT here to FLIRT...just looking for…
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I Solemnly Swear...
... come on guys, thought this would be good for some goal setting (hope this is in the right place). For all of us starting fresh or starting over, let's give ourselves some much needed boundaries! I solemnly swear: ... I will never have to 'start over' on this fitness and weight loss journey ... I will never compare my…
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Hi!
Hi Everyone! I am getting rather discouraged and looking to get some more encouragement from friends here. Feel free to add me and I will do my best to encourage you too! I have about 50 lbs more to lose. I work out and am now on a mostly gluten-free diet. Thanks so much!!! :) Julie
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Starting Insanity this month???
Anyone starting insanity this month I started today fit test below : Looking for others maybe start a support group my start weight is 162 and I'm 5'3 following meal guide Switch kicks 60 Power jumps 32 Power knees 45 Power jumps 21 Globe jumps 8 Suicide jumps 10 Push up jacks 17 Low plank oblique 19
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Hey pre-op crowd!
I am around 6 months to 1 year pre-op and still new to this life change that I have made so bad food choices are still a problem for me but I refuse to give in to my weaknesses. Do any of you find it hard to find the right mix of foods that fit into what you are trying to do? Also, when making a big change like this in…
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Piling on the pounds. Please recommend food scales.
I'm 5.3, female, 48 years old and I weigh 213lbs today. Dear Lord this is the heaviest I've ever been. I have to get my weight down, it's really starting to affect my health. I eat pretty healthily and can't say I'm eating any more overall than I've ever done. Is it my age? I don't like processed food, eat lots of fruit…
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Army Ready?? Soo not.. :(
Hey all!!! I am looking for support on here. I really want to join the Army but I was told that I need to lose 40 lbs 1st or 1" off my neck (?? how??) 1" off my waist and 5" off my hips. My problem is that the weight does not seem to want to come off.. I try to keep my net calories under 1200 and I exercise.. Oh also I was…
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7 people looking for a group?
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changing goals.
As a heart patient, i need change goals. like carbs its % of 100 grams and the % of fats. i need to change total fats up to 75gm. thanks] tim
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Muscles muscles muscles. How do I start?
So I'm a girl that's 18 years old. I am really weak, especially in my arms. I want muscles everywhere. What exercises should I start out with to complete my goal.? How long will it take? Should I join a gym?
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FIT BIT
i have been trying very hard to find the answer and i cant find one does FITBIT track the calories that you burn just sitting around or only exercise because I'm in a wheelchair so i don't do much exercise mainly typing and fidgeting i heard somewhere that fidgeting helps burn a lot of calories i do an arm bike a few times…
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Weekends are so hard!!
Weekends are so hard!! That is all ...
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Any other teens looking to lose 50+ pounds
Hey I literally have no friends lol would anybody else like to join me in my journey ? It's nice to have a sounding bored who actually knows the struggle you're going through . Add me u guys ! Lol
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Lifting weights or counting calories?
In your weight loss journey what helped you lose your weight counting calories or lifting ?