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Newbe here
I finally got myself out and back to the gym. I want to tone up gain muscle and loose the last couple of lbs. I have 3 boys 7,5,3 yeah they keep me busy... :) I just want to start feeling good again my biggest challenge is my diet, going to try out the paleo slowly work into it. Looking for friends to work with too. thanks
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I eat a lot yet never reach 1200 calories!
Hey, I am just looking for a little help as I can never meet my 1200 calorie goal. I've read on here that I could be putting myself into starvation mode but I can assure you that I am not! I feel like I;m eating more than I've ever eaten before (although I am eating a lot healthier now). How do I reach my 1200 calorie…
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gaining strength/muscle/heavy lifting
Hi girls! I am currently eating mostly paleo (i love cupcakes- refuse to give those up!) and really want to focus on HIIT/CrossFit as well as gaining a lot of strength. I was wondering if you have any pointers on heavy lifting and gaining a lot of strength? Currently I've been doing about 5-8 moves (squats, RDLs, rows,…
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How many calories do you girls eat??
Hi i'm Rachael, just joined the group. I am 5'5 and 67kg (147.5 lb) 27 yrs old and have really struggled all my life trying to lift those last 10-15 to feel like 'a better me'. MFP has told me to eat 1380 cal a day, but then after working out my BMR on another site it is suggested that i eat more like 1580. If you go under…
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Why so hard to lose 10 lbs
I'm towards the top of the healthy BMI range but want to lose about ten pounds. Why is it so hard?? I am constantly losing and then gaining the same pound or so. I've just started running and Jillian Michaels Body Revolution and have read that the water retention by repairing muscles can prevent weight loss but I'm FED UP…
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Boob shrinkage when maintaining...
Hi ladies, Just a quick background, I hit goal about two years ago, have been maintaining ever since, usually around 130-135 (have been as high as 145 and as low as 120) but feel like i'm doing ok. I'm not logging food but do occasionally just to make sure I'm consuming the right amount of calories, and stick between…
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At ideal weight so friends think I should indulge...
Ok so I've worried really hard to get to my ideal weight. With the Holiday season here every time I say a polite no thank you to a sugary or fattening food at a celebration people look at me like I am crazy because they think I can afford the calories. I do to want to lose more weight but I do not want to gain. Also…
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Six Pack definition?
Okay, so Ive heard to get a six pack you dont necessarily have to do a bunch of crunches and sit ups. Im just confused at this point and have been trying to achieve that definition for about 3 weeks now and have increased my strength training and cardio to no avail. So I ask, EXACTLY, what do you have to do to get defined…
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frustrated
How are you smaller ladies losing? I have been up and down and I am frustrated! I eat 1800, but am not wanting to drop cal unless I change my exercising. I exercise, well i usually, 6 days a week. Burning more than 500 each exercise. So I dont want to go under my BMR. Mostly workout videos. I want to incorporate lifting…
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hello all!!
i started my journey back in January...I was 162.5lbs (if not more but that was the last time i weighed myself before deciding enough is enough) I am about 5'8.5-5'9 I am now down around 141-144 depends on the day really which is fine cause I know its just normal fluctuation.....I am just working on keeping the weight off…
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Struggle with Weight Loss
Hello, I have been trying to lose about 10 pounds for over 8 months now and nothing I am doing is working. I am not overweight (119 pounds) and I am 5' 5''. Before I quit smoking (I quit on February 8th, 2012), I was 108 pounds. I would like to get back to this weight. I exercise more than I did before and I eat about the…
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New to MyFitness - Any helpful suggestions? Need help!
Hi Ladies! I am new to MyFitness and need some suggestions on what is working for you. I work most of the day at a desk and I do not have much free time for work outs or any exercise programs, so I thought this program would help me on my calorie intake. Anyway, if you have any suggestions for me I would really appreciate…
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plateau :(
I've been trying to lose that last five kilograms for months, and nothing seems to be working. My stats: height - 159 cm (a little more than 5 ft 2 inch I think) weight atm - 54-55kg amount of exercise I do - I do strength training twice a week, and cardio + a little strength four to six times a week. Each session goes for…
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How do you guys do it? Food
So here's my problem: I LOVE food. I really want to lose 7lbs (GW: 118lbs, 5'8), but I keep eating too many calories, and of the wrong foods. It doesn't help that I'm a student. How do you guys keep under calories? Also, I have a TON of trouble eating what I consider "rabbit food" (aka veggies, salads, etc). Any…
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Intro
So happy to have stumbled across this group! It's been really tough for me to find a place where I feel I fit in. I don't have much to lose, I really just want to lose 3-4 pounds, and then to be able to maintain that, as mentally anyway, I believe that I perform my best (athletically) at that weight - between 110-112…
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No change in 23 days
I know that "not that heavy girls" lose a bit slower than people with a little more of a challenge ahead of them. However, today I logged in and I am told that it is my 25th consecutive day. Yay for me. What is not so fun is this: I dropped off about 2.5kg in the first few days - which I assume was water retention etc. I…
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Introduction
Hi, I am Michelle. I work full time, have two pretty cool daughters and spend most of my free time figuring out how to fit in my workouts. I climb for fun and exercise and tend to build all fitness activities around being a better climber. I lift a few times a week, cycle on the weekends and run with my beloved dog during…
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New :)
My name is Charly and I'm 21 years old. I'm a healthy weight, but I really want to be on the lower end of the healthy weight scale. I'm getting married in April so I'm trying to get back down to 140Ibs by then. Add me if you wish.
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Stats
Hey, what's everyone's stats? This way, we can find friends with similar stats and goals for motivation and support! 23 years old, 5'4'' Currently around 120, but my goal is 110 (or until I feel the most healthiest). Eating 1600-1800 calories a day. 30 mins of weight training M-F and 60 mins of cardio Tu/Th. I also try to…
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i weight 108 but trying to get alot thinner
Heyyy, Okay so I'm 5 ft 6 and right now I weight ~108ish pounds . I'm trying to to be 100 pounds or less.... even if I don't become a model. :flowerforyou: Does anyone have diet ideas that wont make me feel super slow and tired? ( I do a lot of tennis and running) :happy: :bigsmile: thank you so much!!! :heart:
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Stubborn lower belly fat!!
Hi gals, I'm at a point now where most of my body looks great and I feel great, my strength is improving hugely and I'm lifting weights I never even dreamed possible before. I just REALLY want to get rid of the little bulge of lower stomach fat I have. It's not enough for most people to notice and if I point it out people…
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Please friend me!
Hi ladies. I have been into fitness and nutrition for a long time. Last year I got serious, hired a personal trainer, learned all the pertinent nutrition and did the exercise to lose fat and build muscle. I dropped to 17.5% body fat and loved it! Now, here we are, today. I gained some weight. Not a complete return to…
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I need some objective advice
I haven't been on myfitnesspal since December last year. In that time I've maintained the weight I lost (which is quite good considered I've been on two holidays that involved a lot of food I wouldn't normally eat!) and I've been eating reasonable well considering I'm currently staying with my parents, and their house is…
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8 week challenge!!
Hi everyone, im going on holiday the 1st week in december, i want to try and get down to at least 126lb for then, im 5''4, right now i weigh 141lb, i weighed 146lb a couple of weeks ago so iv already lost 5lb, need to lose another 15lb, does any one want to do this challenege with me, give me motivation??
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New, too
Hey all! Thought this would be about the perfect group for me. Seems to fit well! I'm 34, back in school after having to give up my career for health reasons, and need to lose about 10 pounds for those same reasons. I'm on the Body by Vi program, but have been struggling with it. Too few calories to keep up with the high…
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New here
Hi I'm Jess! I am a full-time 37 year old student who just recently decided to go back to school to study to be a teacher. I have 4 kids at home and have been on a continuous weight loss challenge with myself for the last 3 1/2 years going from workingout everday on weight watchers, and running everyday to yo yo weight…
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ItWorks WeightLoss/Lifestyle Program
Has anyone tried the ItWorks Weighloss/Lifestyle Program? One of my best friends since 6th grade recently became a rep for the company and is getting me started soon. I just ordered 5 wraps to start. Hopefully they work! I've seen her results and other friends' results and they all look great. Optimistic but trying not to…
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New to group- happy to find it!
Hi all, I'm Becky- been on MFP for a while, but just now getting into the community. Happy to find this group because most people in my daily life give me the 'why are you dieting, you need to be careful, don't go overboard lines...'. I'm 5'5", 133 lbs, about 25% b.f., and looking to continue dropping fat lbs and gaining…
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Does this even make sense?...
Hey, I hope here I don't rub anyone the wrong way. I don't feel like this diet is doing much for me. My BMR is 1284, and MFP set my calorie intake goal for 1200. What difference does this make anyway? I kind of find it difficult to get there as it is, I feel like I've eaten whenever I was hungry but still didn't reach it.…
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Significant Other's Food is Driving Me Crazy!
Every time I seem to be making progress I start to get really tempted by my boyfriend's food. I try to eat on the same schedule as he does so I'm not always wanting the fast food or goodies he eats, but it doesn't always work out that way. He will bring home everything I shouldn't be eating. It drives me insane! I know it…