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Performance loss, cutting, and it getting worse before it gets better.
I have lost a "kitten-load" of weight, well over 130lbs at this point. I'm at a healthy weight right now, but my goal is to really shred down as much as I can. I'd like to, if possible, get down to single digit body fat % and maintain it for a couple of months to coerce my skin to tighten naturally as much as possible…
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Martial Arts and "chi"
So I'm a big Star Wars fan and love the "idea" of the Force. Wouldn't it be great to have those powers? But in martial arts, they've been promoting "chi" for centuries. When I trained as a kid, it was so believable because of the demonstrations they were showing us. And even today, you see demonstrations of it (no touch…
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High Iron count? Anyone experience this?
I had blood tests last week and my iron was high. The Doctor said it wasn't good, but I forgot to get more information - I was more worried about the high cholesterol result. Anyone know what causes high iron? What are the risks? Should I be worried? Apparently giving blood can help bring it down - I have an appointment to…
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Dieting and Body Positiveness compatible??
Seems like Body positive people always say to stop dieting. I want to love my body today because I know from experience I won't be loving myself still even after I lose the weight. But I still wanna lose the weight and only way I know how is actively counting calories and exercise. Do you think you can effectively embrace…
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Breakfast...most important meal of the day, or not so much?
I've been told your metabolism slows down if you don't eat breakfast (scare tactic?), but for me, it just feels like a waste of calories since I'm not actually hungry in the morning, and I'd rather save my precious calories for more worthwhile foods...like cookies (ok, like 1 cookie). :smiley: So what's the verdict? Are…
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It's not as simple as just being under your calorie count for the day??
Daily I keep track of my calories and have been under what MFP suggest. I complete my food diary daily it tells me what my weight will be if I keep doing what I am doing, it's been 4 weeks out of 5 and no weight lost. I only weigh in the morning after I have a "number 2" so I am consistent. I track with a Fitbit one and it…
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Intermittent Fasting.
Hi Folks, I'm new here :) I just wondered if anyone is having success with IF? I would love to hear from you all, any opinions on it at all. thanx
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Is the not so exact science of calorie tracking/logging driving you bonkers? Any Type As or ISTJs?
I'm a very strong Type A personality or ISTJ for those who follow MBTI. Many times I'm over analyzing my numbers and I know I am stressing myself out. I'm a true ISTJ, so I like to track everything and facts are the law. I'm driving myself bonkers by trying to make an exact science out of the not so exact science of…
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Always sick since starting this healthy lifestyle :(
Can someone please help me figure this out. Since I started living a healthy lifestyle by eating right and exercising I am always sick. I have been sick more times in this past 6 weeks then in my whole existence. This lifestyle doesn't feel to healthy. I'm not going to give up. I just want hope that this shall pass. I…
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Questions about LCHF
have been researching a lot about LCHF and I'm guess what I don't understand is 1. Is it true that wheat and grains are not so good for us? 2. I know you can gain weight eating too much of anything, but is there any advantage (suppressed appetite, etc) to eating low carb? 3. What about ketogenic diets? Are they truly safe?…
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Acesulfame Potassium and sucralose
I decided this should go in the debate category since artificial sweeteners are a hot topic. I've been thinking about a switch in my protein powders. Right now I take GNC 100% whey natural sweetened with stevia. It works well enough. The problem is that others with artificial sweeteners like Ace-K and sucralose are a LOT…
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habits vs genetics?
What do you believe is more of a factor , habits or genetics? after watching the documentary it realy has me wondering, how much is realy in our control? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_PRHuuoeCs
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Science of working your body.
When I begin working out after pregnancy (I have 3 kids now), I start with basics. Easing my way back into things. First cardio, then adding a little weights. Then I start living heavier and running farther, longer and faster. But I have never been one to really pay attention to macros, when to cut, when or why to bulk. I…
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Fasting
This discussion was created from replies split from: Fasting.
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Won't read step
My Fitbit is connected but my fitness pal won't pick up earned calories any one know got to fix it
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Calorie Deficit, split off into debate
This discussion was created from replies split from: Calorie deficit question.
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Body Image or Health? what is the more important for you?
Seems most of people nowadays tend to look on your body image to determine if your healthy or na! Yah if your skinny then your healthy and if your fat/obese then your unhealthy prone to some certain diseases. So on that peoples nowaday equation what's best to be a fat that healthy inside? or a skinny unhealthy inside?…
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Where do these ideas come from?
I've been on MFP for a little over a year and I see over and over and over again "I'm working out x hours a day doing x, y, z and I'm not losing weight" or some variation of that, as though just working out to the point of exhaustion is the only way to lose weight. Where did the idea come from that you have to work…
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Fostering a positive body image in teens and dealing with potential red flags
My husband and I have custody of his 13 year old daughter. We believe she is a healthy, normal kid. She's not overweight, and she's not underweight. She is around 5'6" and weighs around 130 lbs with a muscular build. She wears size 9 juniors jeans. I have noticed that lately each time she comes back from visiting her…
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"Clean" eater critical of Low Carb
A guy at work, a self proclaimed "clean eater" who doesn't eat sugar or red meat or packaged processed foods (allegedly), said to another coworker that my diet is unhealthy. He went on to claim that I would lose muscle more than fat. I eat low carb, moderate protein, high fat. I do this primarily for health reasons…
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Can someone tell me the difference between a 4 pack abs and 6 packs abs?
Okay some people only have 4 packs due to genetics, where exactly do the "lower abs start"? Below or above the belly botton. Can someone clarify which guys here have 4 packs? Guy number 1 http://dannyjoefitness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/new_002.jpg Guy 2 http://data.whicdn.com/images/192960561/superthumb.jpg Guy 3…
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Is There a Metabolic Advantage to a Ketogenic Diet?
Bottom line: all the metabolic ward studies have consistently shown the same thing: there is no advantage for fat loss on a Ketogenic diet compared to one that is higher in carbohydrates. Takeaway points: If you are on a ketogenic diet and truly enjoy it and it is working great for you, then by all means continue to do it,…
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throwing scales away?
It is really easy to get caught up on the number on the scales. It helps guide the process of loosing weight as you can instantly see the positive or negative results. But would it be more beneficial to focus on the feeling you are gaining? Happiness as you become healthier?
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Is losing weight mostly psychological?
I'm wondering everyone's thoughts on this. I'm very big into mindset changes along with permanent habit and lifestyle changes. In my opinion, losing weight and even maintaining the lost weight is mostly psychological than anything else. I dont think people realize how much internal mindset affects the whole process and…
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Uncomfortable bones ...
Not sure if this is weight or age related. I've lost 85lbs over a long period. I'm nearly 43. My shoulder blade, hip and seat bones on the left side of my body only have become uncomfortable. It's not quite pain, but I can't sit comfortably in the car, or on the lounge chair, and I can't sleep on my left side. It's that…
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After surgery weight gain
Hi all. I just had abdominal surgery last Monday. I'm home and weighed myself and gain 7 lbs. I think it's water weight because I know I'm not eating over maintenance calories. But it wondering how long do you think it will take for my body to absorb all this water. I'm really drinking a lot of water too.
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Rapid vs slow weight loss - opinions?
Hi. What are your thoughts? https://www.muscleforlife.com/rapid-weight-loss/
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Reframing physical activity?
I haven't formed a solid opinion or looked into the studies mentioned in this article, but I thought it was interesting and am curious what y'all think. https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/06/04/losing-weight-may-require-some-serious-fun/?_r=0
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Ketogenic overfeeding n=1 experiment by Wittrock
The ketogenic diet is thought by some to make weight loss easier, and weight gain more difficult, due to its macro make up. Others debate that it is merely the effect of the the appetite suppressing effect that accompanies a LCHF diet. (And then yet others debate is there is not any appetite reducing effect at all.) There…
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Thoughts on Sulfur Supplementation?
I've never heard of this so thought I'd throw it out there for all of you who are more knowledgeable than I. Not necessarily cancer related, but for general health purposes. http://www.naturalnews.com/037292_MSM_sulfur_breast_cancer.html…