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Losing too slowly, discouraged
Hi there, I've been having really really slow results, and am wondering if anyone can help me figure out what I could be doing differently. I am 5'10", and weigh 150lbs. I want to get down to about 145 or 140, but I am not too worried about actual weight, I really just want to get all this fat off my thighs and the muffin…
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Anyone else looking to get their butt in shape (literally)?
I'm not really looking to lose weight but my butt has always been a problem area for me. It IS where I store fat! I honestly don't mind it's size but it's not an area I'd prefer to be "skinny/fat" in. I'm just looking really tone my thighs and butt and that means consistent exercise and NO JUNK. I am looking for someone to…
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OVER SUGAR WITH FRUITS
I was wondering if anyone knows how bad it is to go over sugar count with Fruit and orange juice? I only do it once a week.
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1 Trick to a Flat Belly
My friend followed a weight loss and six pack abs program called truth about abs, it did absolute wonders for her, she even reviewed it on her blog: http://bit.ly/14YanJ1
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Do you weigh more before TOM
Do you guys weigh more in the days before your TOM? I'm visibly bloated but I don't know if I can blame the scale increase on it. I'm on the high high end of my usual fluctuation and I haven't been bad at all with diet and exercise this week. I don't get it very often either, like once every couple months, if even that.…
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29 year old looking for support
Hi!! I am looking for people who have the same goals and drive as me. I am 29 and 5'9. My current weight is 154.4 and I am aiming for 145. My heaviest was 188 after my first pregnancy. I gained 60 lbs with that pregnancy. My second child I only gained 35 lbs. I am trying to get fit and make an impression on my family. I am…
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Those of you who are losing - how are you don't it
Title should say- how are you doing it! I'm 47, 5ft 7!and weigh 148 pounds. Everyone I speak to / read says I should be doing something different but I have been losing and gaining the same few pounds for a year. I have been told to eat 1400 and just try to be active by a dietician. Thento eat 1600 and burn 2600 by a…
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Pay It Forward
I love myfitnesspal so much and my idea this year is to pay it forward and give back to other mothers and women by helping them with something they struggle most with weight/nutrition/image. I have created a page for mom's and other women to come and talk about nurition, workouts, etc. A bunch of other women are here and…
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changing macro ratios
Is there any way to change the default macro ratios (CHO, Pro, Fats) set by MFP? I was able to put my own % when I joined earlier this month, but somehow it's not an option in the settings. Thanks
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137 aiming for 125 - Would love someone to help
Hey everyone, So I'm 137 pounds and I am hoping to be 125 by sometime this summer (before July would be awesome). My short-term goals are around 135 in two weeks (when I'm going on a big trip where I know I'm not going to worry about this), Around 130 by May 11th (When I see my dad and go on another trip with him), and…
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What would be a healthy weight for my height?
I'm a female that stands 68 inches tall barefoot and my current weight is 194 pounds. When I was a teenager, I was really chubby. The highest weight was about 235 I believe. Two tears ago, I was 220. I don't wanna be too small. I'm medium framed so what should my healthy weight be?
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Knee Injuries
How long should you rest a knee Injurie? Its a little in flamed on the outside of my knee. Its sore but nothing I have not been though before.
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Is 170 a great weight for me?
I'm a 23 year old young woman and I stand 5'8/9" inches tall and I currently weigh 198lbs. I was 195, but I gained three pounds. My goal weight is about 175 to 165lbs. I don't wanna get too skinny. I just wanna be healthy. So is about 170lbs a good weight for me? I don't wanna be in the 200lbs again. My starting weight was…
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Eating too much fat?
Hey ladies, I'm curious as to if you monitor your fat as well as caloric intake. I can generally keep under my calories for the day (around 1500-1700 depending on workout) but my fat generally goes well over. I'm not eating burgers... it's mostly from things like nuts, seeds, avacodo, eggs, salmon, etc. Of course there's…
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what I'm I doing wrong! help please
I don't know what I am doing wrong but I have gained back 5 pounds! I had lost 14 pounds and was down to 130 but over thanksgiving and Christmas I gained back 4 pounds. I reduced my calories to 1200 but was still not losing anything, and then I gained 1 more pound, and through most of this I was working out one hour 3…
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Just need some friends for support :)
I'm trying to lose about 10 pounds so any motivation/support/advice for losing it would be helpful, as well as friend requests. I promise I won't be a pain! hahaha...I haven't started in weight loss mode yet. So far, I've just been logging in my daily caloric intake to see how much I usually eat so I can get an idea of…
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Headed to the Gym!
Hey everyone! Headed to the GYM!.Wish me luck! It's jump rope day! hahaha...The worst day of the week! lol Have a great day!
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Discipline... How do you gals conquer it?
I'm at 135# but the weight I feel great at is 128#. Yeah, I know. Only 6# away. But those last pounds are the hardest to get off. I've stayed 128 - 130 for about 5 years. I slacked off on workouts this past year and go up to 138# and I don't like it!!! (too much belly fat!!) I've just gotten back to trying to discipline…
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Want to join Ripped in 30 Challenge with a cash prize?
Hi there, Do you have around 20lbs to lose or simply want to tone up a little before summer? I am 9 days away from being done with 30 Day Shred, which has given me very good results, so I am excited to try another of Jillian's workouts. After much deliberation, I've settled down on Ripped in 30 and thought to myself,…
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Help...want to lose body fat and tone but not add muscle
Hello all!! I am trying to lose about 35 lbs and want to lose body fat and tone the muscle I have but not add any muscle as I am happy with the muscle I currently have. I am currently doing Slim in 6, Tae-bo and walking/jogging. Should I be doing something different to really target the body fat loss and tone too??
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Not that heavy anymore, but dem hips =/
I sorta need to vent and maybe someone else is dealing with my plight too and will pat me on the back and say "there , there". I am super happy I don't look like depressed walrous anymore. I am super happy my thighs dont rub against eachother etc etc. And don't even start me on how happy I am with my health check results…
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Adding calories for strength training???
I am new to this site, and am having trouble figuring out how to get the site to calculate the calories burned for strength training exercises. It will include the ones for cardio, but not for the strength training, even when I input the sets, number of reps, and weight. Does anyone know how to do this?
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Making the Cut- Let's lose those last 10-20lbs together!
I just got Jillian's book 'Making the Cut' in the mail yesterday.. it's a 30 day food and fitness plan to lose the last 10-20 pounds and look freakin amazing. Like running in a bikini amazing. Anybody wanna join me and start it on Monday March 4th? That gives you plenty of time to pick up the book, look through it, and do…
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who wants to lose weight?
I know I do! Add me and let's do it together! I know from experience it's hard to do it alone. I love sharing tips/ ideas and receiving them too! Add me! :-)
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Looking for a workout/diet motivator/buddy
Hi there! I have been working out/eating healthy for over two years now. I have tried EVERYTHING (so I have tons of input on things). I know what work and I know what doesn't (of course somethings work for some and not others). My point- I am a great motivator and offer alot of support. I need a buddy who is working…
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Time change? What time change???
My work schedule is SO bask-ass-words that the time change is the least of my problems! Monday and Tuesday i work from 10pm-6am. I've always adhered to the "don'e eat late" idea, but now i don't even know when to eat!!! Have breakfast....or dinner.... at 6pm with the family then..... midnight snack..... or lunch at 12 or…
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2 months until my PT Test!
Hi all! My name is Megan and I am 23 years old. I have had this app for a while now and really love it. I am big into eating healthy/working out but know it can't be done without support. If you need support in return I am your girl :) ! I have lost 30lbs at one point and have tried EVERYTHING you can think of to do it.…
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hello to everyone
hi all, im kums.. all the way from Malaysia... joined this group with some hope to search for my momentum and motivation to lose weight.. I'm about 5''3 and weigh about 140lbs.. my aim is to be around 120-125 lbs.. its very hard for me too keep myself motivated.. i keep giving up after some time..
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What am I doing wrong?
Well, I started MFP in January. Between Christmas and March 1 I lost about 12 lbs. by cutting calories and upping exercise to at least one hour a day. Usually it's fast walking with my dog 2 times a day. Sometimes I add in a bike ride for about 30 minutes or an elliptical session. I'm burning about 2000-2100 calories a…
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Help with Inner Thigh Gap!
I've been trying every exercise in the book to loose the fat between my thighs. My body fat % is down, but my inner thighs stay the same! Wedding in two weeks I need help! I eat 99% healthy and workout everyday. hmm