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startig a new diet
So I have decided to start a new diet. Right now I am eating just pure protein and no carbs. This a pretty difficult change for me. Not that I ate a lot of carbs to begin with, I just do not eat a lot of meat. Yesterday I ate so much chicken and fish but I still did not consume a bunch of calories. I do not eat red meat so…
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Weight loss has stalled....HELP!!
Hi All, I would love some advice in this area for anyone that has gone through the same thing! After losing 2 and half stone my weight loss has seem to have plateaued the last few weeks even though my eating has been a lot better. I work 9-6 every day so I only do about 30 mins of walking everyday but have autoset my…
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BBG Fitness? Who's done it?
Has anyone tried the Kayla Itsines program? If you've tried it, please share your experience good or bad. Trying to decide if it's worth it!
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those last few! (first post)
i've been a lurker for a long time.... took the plunge to post today. here's my story in a nutshell. i was overweight growing up. at 20, i went from 170 to 148 after 3 months at a weight loss clinic. first time i was introduced to nutrition. gained and lost weight for the next ten years. always staying within 20 pounds.…
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Help with binge eating
There are times I just want to eat everything in sight...and I do! I'm not hungry...I just want to eat. My honeymoon is in less than 4 weeks. I have no motivation to diet/exercise. Or I'll do really good one day and binge the next. I only need to lose 10-15 lbs. Is there a chocolate protein shake or something I can take…
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Over exercise and not eating enough?
Hi everyone, I have been a FitnessPal member on and off over the past few years. I have never reached out for assistance though so here I am. I am at a standstill with this annoying body now, and need a boost, but cannot figure out what's up. I'm 33, have 2 kids (16 months and 4 1/2 years old), and am a crazy exercise…
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No more excuses!
Hi everyone! Okay, I have No kids, No medical issues and plenty of time to get and stay in shape. Heck, even the husband is focused. I chose to suck in so much, that I can hardly breathe to look good. No more sucking in. (Well not as much) It's time to get toned and living a more healthy lifestyle. So what's everyone's…
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Let's share our goals
Hi everyone My name is Priya Height - 5'7 Current weight - 152 pounds Dream weight - 125 pounds I just hope I share my success story soon. Thanks
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Hi all.. help!!
So I am trying to lose 10 to 15 pounds... I have learned this is not as easy as it was when I was younger. Not only do I want to lose the weight I also need an entire body restoration. I am only 150, so I am not overweight by a lot by most considerations. I do however consider it to be a lot. Regardless of that number I…
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Looking for some friends for motivation!
Hi girls, I'm new to the mfp community and it would be great to have some friends on board for the motivation! I'm 5'8 and 72.6kgs, my goal is 58kg, so looking to lose around 35 pounds. If anyone has any starter advice, that'd be awesome :)
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Soccer Goals-nutrition
Hi girls! I currently weigh 148 pounds, and I'm 5'7. I have been trying for the past few years to gain muscle and lose body fat so I can get better at soccer. Problem is, no matter how hard I try, I just can't seem to lose body fat (I am currently at ~24%). Nutrition is so confusing: I don't want to lose muscle by not…
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I could eat the house
Well I quit smoking 6 days ago and could eat everything in site. I have been on MFP for about 2 years now, never felt like posting because I wasn't like most people on here, I only want to lose about 10 lbs. Well maybe more if I keep eating. I'm so glad I found this board. I'm a 48 yr old mother of 3 and grandmother of…
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Fighting the weight yo-yo at 50
I turned 50 last July and I'm the mother of 2 boys: 14, and 16. The boys are super active and my husband and I are trying to keep up at this point. We ski, hike, bike, run a bit, and take lots of dog walks. My weight has been yo-yoing for years. I lose 10-15 and gain it back within 2 years. I want to hit my goal weight…
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Food swap Ideas!!
I started swapping my nightly bowl of cheetos for Special k protein- I just put a serving in a bowl ( small bowl so it looks fuller) and munch on that while I watch TV at night. Also I won't bring any half gallons of ice cream in the house. Only single serve - skinny cow ice cream cones, ice cream sandwiches 150 cal max.…
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Become my fittest before hitting 40!?!?!
Hola, do you think it is possible, or, have you yourself, become your fittest at 39 / 40 or in your early 40's?!?!?! I am trying to lose the last 10lbs that I have been carrying for 5 years since I gave up cigarettes. I can lose 3-4 lbs of it, but it always goes back on. I have shifted my attention to getting back to, and…
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fitness buds
So I started my workout journey (on and off again) and I would really like accountability/fitness partners. I would like to do one on one with people you know let's exchange phone numbers let's talk to each other and let's work through it together. I just feel texts and calls is easier than the app (I will start using app…
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Woman losing baby weight
Hi i had my 3rd child dec 31st 2014 and waited a yr before i started to get the weight off. At the start i have 39lbs to shift. 19 of which is gained from my pregnancy. I'm 5ft 3" and at the start 2 fridays ago i was 179.6 yesturday i weighed in at 172.6. That just from cutting back from the crap i was eating at christmas…
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weekend motivation
I completely loose my motivation to keep my eating healthy over the weekends. Anyone else have trouble when you get out of your routine? I almost always gain by monday morning! Any tips on how to keep motivated through the weekend??
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NSV
This Tuesday I did my taebo strength video as usual. No big deal. I thought I was done for the evening, then outta the blue I got a second wind so I did Six Week Six Pack. Grand total of an hour workout. Today I started with taebo cardio (hard to do in a small space) and went to my strength video. Again totaling an hour. I…
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St. Martin - March 5th
My husband and I love the Caribbean and travel there every year!. I have never had weight issues until medication I used for 18 months caused significant weight gain. I lost 22 pounds over 5 years. Since then I have been gaining and losing the same 5-7.5 pounds. This is the year that I WILL get to my ultimate goal. So far…
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How many calories? Do you stick to macros?
I'm nosy when it comes to other people's food diaries and was just wondering how many calories you guys are on and where you got that number from? I'm currently on 1600 cals, previously when i first joined mfp I started on 1200 which on reflection was not enough calories for me, especially as I was doing insanity 6 days a…
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Fatigue....nutrition related?
Hi Ladies! I've been having issues with fatigue. Some of it is sleep related, but I'm wondering if my calorie intake should be boosted. On a hard workout day, I will get so tired by the afternoon that I have to lie down and sleep for at least an hour. I mentioned this to my doc and she said I was working out too hard.…
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Fitbit and my fitness pal - do you eat all of your 'earned' calories?
Do you eat all your earned calories, and do you still lose weight? Just wondering what works for other people. I'm just hoping to lose 1lb a week until I get to my target.
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Good afternoon Ladies!
I'm new to the group but I would like to introduce myself, I'm Angie. :smile: I want you all to wake up and look in the mirror and say to yourselves, "I am beautiful!" Sometimes when we are just trying to lose those last few pounds we often get frustrated or even a little stressed out. This stress can build up and actually…
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Toning and cellulite
Does toning the legs get rid of cellulite Been doing a lot of squats and the dimples are still there. Any suggestions that actually work.
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Any ladies in their 40s with toddlers?
Hi! I'm 45 and have a 22-month old. I've always been fairly fit until my daughter came along. For the sake of convenience I've adopted a less-than-healthy diet and exercise is nearly zero. Weight loss is not really my main goal. Instead I'd like to eat better and increase my flexibility, strength/muscle mass, and balance.
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Losing fat but not gaining muscle
Does anyone know of any sort of workouts or diets I can do to lose fat WITHOUT gaining muscle? I need to get rid of some weight. I have a weight limit and so I need to be burning fat faster than gaining muscle?
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Christmas Pj's!
So I was mortified at Christmas. My lovely sister in law always buys me PJ's for Christmas .. it's very predictable Christmas prezzy but one year she got me something else and I was gutted haha.. I love pj's!! So anyway ... opened the wrapper ... lovely PJ's inside!!! 2 Sizes bigger than she normally buys me!!!! She as…
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Join my winter challenge
Any of you ladies put on some extra weight you want to get off this winter? I know I did. I am taking up my weight loss goal of 15 pounds yet again. Let's work out together and support each other. I started a new group for my challenge here.…
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Best Christmas present
I have wanted a fitbit I think since they came out. The price has always stopped me because there was no way I felt I could be that extravagant with my money. My dad got me the Charge HR for Christmas this year!! I've had it on and syncing automatically through the day, the data it's collected has been interesting ( I'm…