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Weight gain after upping a 100calories
I've been eating 1300+ my fitbit calories and maintaining but a week ago I decided to add another hundred calories since MFP says that I should be eating 1480 calories to maintain my weight. However, I've gained a kg since then I'm thinking of going back to 1300 calories + fitbit calories. Any advice? I'm confused.
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Extremely active women calorie question
Hello! Thank you very much for taking the time to read this because I need some help that I can not find the answers to. I have managed to loose about 66 lbs (I am 27 years old, female & 5'5.5 feet tall & went from 188 lbs to 122 lbs) in about 8 1/2 months. I did this by following an extremely strict 1,200 cal diet & by…
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Does anyone else struggle to eat anough calories to maintain
I am at where I am happy with my weight and I decided to maintain. However, I still track my food and I find myself not being able to reach my goal because I got used at eating at dificient.I just don't have apetite :( don't want to lose more weight because I still want to keep some of my butt and curves. Does anyone had…
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Was maintaining my weight, now losing
I was able to maintain my weight no problem on about 1,500 calories. I've recently starting losing weight pretty quickly on that amount. What should I do? Thanks!
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Will an increase by 10 calories make a difference?
Will a 10 calorie increase in my net calories make a difference on the scale the next day or in the long term? Thanks!
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When to weigh.
So I'm one pound from my goal. My question is I have been weighing in the morning. Should I wait till my goal weight is my weight at night before bed to start on my maintenance phase?
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Ladies-ravenous on your period?
The 3 days before I'm on my period, I can eat upwards of an extra 1000 calories a day. I eat nutritious foods & give in to cravings, but on those nights I just can't stop! Any suggestions that have worked for you?
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It's 2015 and losing weight is not on my New Year's Resolutions list!
But maintaining my weight loss and building more definition is! I am so happy not to have to focus on losing pounds and can't wait to see what this year brings. After tonight I am cutting alcohol out of my diet and focusing on building the strong physique I have always wanted but never figured I could achieve. What is your…
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calorie goal for toning??
So I'm 21, 5'8 144lbs and wanting to tone, so I'm hoping to slim down and change to muscle. I'm guessing I'll either stay the same weight or maybe even add on because i understand that muscle weighs more than fat. At the moment I've been having an intake of max 2,000 calories. (without minusing workout burnings), i usually…
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How to prepare for vacation
Hi, I am going on vacation on March and I kind of scared of gaining lots of weight back. Therefore, I am starting to lose a couple of kg to prepare for the vacation. Or do you guys normally lose the holiday weight after your vacation? I'm gonna try to eat healthily during the trip but it beig said that its a vacation I…
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i lke this better than the success thread
because i see you folks who have done it and what you're doing to keep it off. I have always wondered if any of you were out there. Is there life after the diet? Does it work for anyone? Question... do you find exercise if more important in keeping the weight off? Or was it more important in taking it off. Thanks.
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Writing today off!
5000 quick added calories. Job done.
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Lessons Learned & Learning 12: 360 Days of Maintenance
Radiation Edition #2 My 30-day maintenance update is here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1176760-lessons-learned-learning-first-30-days-of-maintenance 60-day update: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1202553-lessons-learned-learning-2-60-days-of-maintenance 90-day update:…
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Sedentary
I'm 5'4 female 24 years old. 105ish lb If I spent the entire day in bed m, hypothetically 1500 cal would not make me gain?
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why do I want to over eat with this bad cold? why do I think it will make me feel better?
been maintaining for almost 2 years but now I am sick and want to overeat to make myself feel better (like that will work). Got to get another mindset. Eating way too many salty foods like chips. I think I am medicating myself with food. Seems like I don't feel anything when I eat, don't have to feel any pain (just like I…
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Is it possible to reverse diet up to maintaining on 3,000 calories?
Is it possible for a 5 ft girl who is currently eating 1,510 calories to maintain able to reverse diet up to 3,000 calories for maintaining? How could I do this?
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Help with maintenance please???
I've been trying to maintain for awhile. Was eating 1700-1900 and doing so, but with stress slipped to 1500-1700 since about late November. I figured I would have lost a bit of weight but really didn't (a pound or so). Why is this? Should I go back to my pervious calorie amount or will I now gain on that? If so, should I…
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Anyone else under 5ft, maintaining & lifting?
I'm interested in connecting up with other vertically challenged people in a similar situation to me. It's a long shot, but worth a try lol I'm 4'9 (145cm), mid-30's, mother of two, work from home running my own business and I've been maintaining my weight loss for over 12 months now. I lift weights with a squat rack setup…
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How/should I adjust my calories and macros?
I've been steadily losing a little weight instead of maintaining on the amount I'm eating. I guess I should increase but by how much should I? My current macros sit at 203c/54f/81p. I'm eating roughly 1,498 calories. Thanks!
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How/should I increase my calories and macros?
I've been steadily losing a little weight instead of maintaining on the amount I'm eating. I guess I should increase but by how much should I? My current macros sit at 203c/54f/81p. I'm eating roughly 1,498 calories. Thanks!
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Eating at maintenance to get back to maintenance
I'm going to stop logging my food for a while, at least until after Christmas. This is partly because it's Christmas and I want to enjoy myself, and partly because I'm worried I'm becoming a bit too obsessed with what I eat and it's making me unhappy, and really not helping my depression. So, I'm not going to go completely…
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With less than 20 pounds to go
I'm starting to get really nervous. I've lost 65.5 pounds as of this morning. This is my first time trying to diet or lose weight in my life. I keep reading all the failure rate statistics and they've gotten me so nervous. I think part of me feels like being successful so far has used up any "luck" I had - which…
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Are Small Fluctuations in Weight/Calories Causing Muscle Loss and Fat Accumulation?
Hi, since we lose muscle every time we lose weight and we all can't eat our exact allotment of calories every day, are we continually losing muscle and getting gradually fatter?
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Which one?
Hello all, I've been trying to maintain for awhile. Was eating 1700-1900 for Maintenon but with stress slipped to 1500-1700 for a couple weeks. I own two scales a Wexford glass digital and a Sunbeam dial analog. My analog scale says I've lost a little bit. However, my digital says I have not. I'm trying to decide if I…
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Counting in college/work
Hi! I was interested in hearing how everyone counted calories while working or going to school. I've lost and maintained 40 pounds but in my freshman year I put on 10. And I just wanted to hear if anyone had any advice as to how they tried to stay active and still remember to count every meal!
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Adding calories to maintain weight
I have reached my maintenance weight after having lost 35 pounds over the last 4 months, most of it body fat around the waist. According to myfitnesspal, I need to add 500 calories per day. I am already at my goal for both protein , fiber, and fat, and do not eat junk fund, and exercise 4 days a week and burn between 500…
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breastfeeding moms trying to maintain weight?
Any breastfeeding moms out there having trouble maintaining weight? I'm the worst at eating enough. Especially because I have a lot of dietary restrictions.
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5'4 female
Is 108 lb a good goal? Im unable to do weightlifting due to health reasons so I do yoga and barre classes 24 y/o 32ddd
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Getting used to the new you
Not sure if this is the best category for this, but how long has it taken you to get used to the new you? I'm about 10 pounds away from goal, and I still don't really recognize myself when I look in the mirror. I still get a lot of comments from people who are just noticing my weight loss, and I wonder when those will…
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After losing weight will I gain it back...
if I go from moderately active to mostly sedentary? I plan on becoming a truck driver. I have lost a lot of weight after having been obese pretty much all my life. I am the kind of person who if I slip up I will gain weight. I'm currently a line cook so my job is a little physical, as well as go to the gym a couple days a…