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Stopped Tompamax for Migraines...weight is comig back!
I did a lot of research on this topic - turns out, people are actually prescribed Topamax to help with weight loss!? I didn't know that, and I have been on it for about a year....almost exactly the same time i started my diet, i started the meds. Now im down about 40 lbs..50lbs at one point. I stopped taking the med - it…
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I finally belong here!
I'm so happy to be officially in maintenance. I hit my goal of 155lbs at 5'11 earlier this week. I'm only really half way to my true goal of being a fit ****, but it's such a nice feeling to finally be here. Quick history: I started last April when I finally decided enough is enough. I turned 38 last August and set myself…
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OMAD works
I have been targeting 1500 calories a day to keep myself around 150-155 lbs. I used to count calories and have 3 meager, carefulll measured meals a day. I have tried having just one awesome (1500 calorie) meal after work - this works! Easy. Satisfying. In addition to my one meal a day - I have breakfast with the work mates…
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Maintenance Scared to Eat More
Hello. I have been struggling with anorexia nervosa for the past 6 years. I am recognizing that I can no longer live like this, and I am making a change by committing to eat 1500/1600 calories everyday. I currently eat around 1050 calories, but maintained on 1200 in the past. I am 5'5, 19 years old, and 114 pounds. I would…
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When to switch to maintainance calories?
Yesterday, I tried on all of my “small” clothes that had been far too tight to wear, and everything fits fine. I weighed this morning and am two pounds away from my goal weight. I was thinking about going ahead and switching over to maintenance calories because I feel good at this weight. But part of me wants to push…
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Cutting/ foods.
I’m starting a cut and am going to be consuming 1667 kcals per day on non training days and 2274 kcals on training days. I’m going to go for a ratio of 50% P, 35%F, 15%C. What types of foods should I be consuming and how should I go about it? Any help is appreciated
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Pregnancy weight
I am 24 weeks pregnant and I have already gained 30 pounds. I was afraid this would happen. I started out being over weight and really don't want to gain more. Doctor recommended only gaining 15-20 pounds through entire pregnancy. Any suggestions on how I can maintain this weight or things I can do so it is at least easier…
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Scared to eat appropriate calories
Hi all, So I've been all over however, one thing that I've maintained is my faith in CICO and I've lost and gained weight using that. Now recently I did another 12-week drop down and went from 83-84 kg to 78.6kg - I was on less than 50g carbs a day and CICO was maintained. Now I started taking my normal calories which I…
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Eating 3200 calories a day is annoying. Bulking or Cutting is easier
I find the aspect of counting 3200 calories worth of food extremely annoying. When I bulk, I make a gigantic stir fry, 8 cups of rice, 4-5 chicken breasts, 4 eggs, 2 lbs of peas, dump of peanut oil, and a stick of butter. This lasts a few days, and I gorge on it. I probably eat it in the course of 4 meals. Bulking is easy…
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Losing belly fat
Hi everyone! I am 5”4 128lbs and am trying to lose belly fat. I know you cannot spot reduce so I am going to push to lose fat all over, and then gain the weight back in muscle. What percentages of macros should I have everyday, 50% carbs 30% protein and 20% fat? Let me know!
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Switched from Weight Watchers
Hi everyone! I switched from WW to MFP last month. I am maintaining BUT very nervous. I think I was only averaging 1,000-1,100 calories while losing weight. So even eating 1200 is freaking me out! Anyone out there switch successfully and maintain?
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Maintaining and motivated
2015 - 2018 a 50 lb weight loss!!!
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Anyone like to guess my maintenance cals?
Hi all - I've lost about 6kg fairly quickly (approx 11 weeks) and have another 5 to go. I'm normally quite sedentary (counsellor, light exercise 3 or so times a week) but right now I am able to do light exercise every day for about an hour total and slightly less sedentary. In June that'll all change again to maybe 3 light…
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Is this normal..........
I got up my usual time and weighted in my usual way after the bathroom and no clothes. Then I laid back down for a few more winks well I woke up three hours later and just for the heck of it weighed myself again ( no bathroom break) and I was 2 pounds lighter. This also happened a few weeks ago when I got 3 hours later…
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Anyone accept a weight that wasn't their "ultimate goal"?
I had a baby 18 months ago and pre-baby I was 134 and a size 4 (I'm 5'6''). I was really happy at that weight but I worked out a lot, cycled 100miles a week and weight lifted 3-4x a week. I have been maintaining at about 140 for a year and I'm now a size 6 or 8. My diet is similar, 1600-1800 calories a day (I use a food…
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Anyone in long term maintenance? share your stories :-)
After seeing a zombie thread resurrected from 2009 recently, it made me wonder how many of those posters back then lost the weight they aimed for and kept it off and are possibly still here on MFP today...:smiley: So please share how long you folks have been at maintenance and how are you finding it. Me? In July I will be…
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Body Recomp??
Looking for some advice. I'm 5ft9 and 136 lbs. I'm thinking I need body recomp but not really sure. I've been eating at maintenance. Which I'm not even sure where to put myself for that honestly. Am I lightly active? Active? Maybe even sedentary? I'm a stay at home mom. My real question though involves "cardio". I'm doing…
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Gained weight after 5 years of maintenance
I recently gained back 15lbs after 6 years of maintaining around 170lbs (30yo Woman 5'10", was ~210 for about 10 years) and am finding it very difficult to get back to 170. I've been upping my exercise and adding more fiber and protein to my diet, but the weight doesn't seem to budge. Has anyone else had experience with…
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Los Angeles, CA
Looking for locals who who would like to help keep each other motivated and determined to staying on track with this health and fitness journey, friend me.
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Having trouble reaching 2500 calories
I’d appreciate it if someone can help me or share their own personal diet for 2500 calories thanks !
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Unable to diet
Well this probably isn't too surprising, but after a week of doing nothing and eating a high carb high sugar diet, I gained some weight (about four pounds if that is possible). I was dieting up until six months ago, and have gained five pounds (on top of the four pounds) since then, probably due to life style changes, and…
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Light Petites Maintaining on 2000+ Calories...?
Women under 5'4" and under 120 lbs, would you please share your workout/exercise routines? I'm working to change my routine more regularly, so I am looking into new workouts. Yes, I do realize CO vary per individual, but I'd like some fresh ideas and a starting point. I did skim through that "5’2 females, how are you…
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I'm lost need help how to use this
Goal - Food + exercise ??? Do I keep my Goal # Up or Down..I'm Tryna Gain Some Weight
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Binge eating
I tried to control my food intake during the weekdays and have 1 day of mindless eating. I love dessert so much and not having them make me grumppy.
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HUNGER!!
So I've reached my fat loss goal. Hooray! I'm reverse dieting and I have been slowly creeping my calories up week by week to find maintenance. I'm hungrier than ever! I was never this hungry when my calories were low. My workouts have been more intense and I'm lifting heavier so could that be it? What's going on?
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Do you plan on counting calories your whole life in order to maintain?
just curious
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Does it get easier?
I am still really new to maintenance. I have been for a while experiencing hunger/ food preoccupation. I am actually by my charts in about a 80-120 cal surplus at this time, trying to restore some body weight. I am just wondering, does this ever go away? I lost 220lbs, so I know my BF set point is very high. I am just…
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eating way too much junk/sweets
Since I have been in maintenance (just a couple of weeks), I am filling the extra calories (they seem like extra because I was eating less while losing) with cookies, ice cream and candy more than good food. I eat lean proteins - fish and poultry. I don't eat mammal meat. I do need to eat more veggies; I haven't been…
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What was your finish line mindset?
i come here because you guys have made it - and walk the walk. As you approached your last 5 or ten pounds... what was your thought process on seeing your goal through to the end and beyond? I'm nearing my goal of losing 40 pounds. i have the last five or 6 to go. i'm at the point where i'm telling myself to just finish…
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New to maintenance
I've lost about 20Kg in the last year or so and am pretty much at my goal weight. I've always struggled to maintain my goal weight and find I slip back into bad habits very easily. I exercise quite a lot and stick to a 1600 calorie limit during the week, but all bets are off at the weekend :# I was finding it hard to…