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When I need to boost my protein above and beyond the chicken, eggs and turkey in my meals, I add a high protein shake with reasonable calories. Straight off the shelf you can get Muscle Milk (no actual milk in it) and the protein values vary by types of drinks from 20g all the way up to 50g. I find 35g works good for me.…
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Lift weights and eat accordingly for a weight training regimen for staying lean and toning it up. Good luck to you!!!!
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^Agreed. Confidence supercedes a dress size. A commanding presence and air of confidence will turn heads. Based on your profile pic, it's safe to say you are stunning anyway. I'd say any changes you make between now and then will just be a little bonus but you can own this event.
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Hi Nadene. I'd love to lend support and help with accountability if you want to add me. Welcome to MFP, btw. :smile:
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You can calculate your maintenance calories. In your goals change it to maintenance and 0 pounds to lose per week. That might help guide you overall. But gradual increases seem smart to find your sweet spot. Keep in mind your activity level will factor into the fluctuation within your range. So if 2000 cal is good for a…
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I had just blended a meal replacement shake in the break room at work. It had a LOT of things in it, including chia seeds which I guess is what made it kind of thick. It was a mossy green color. Someone eating her lunch at one of the tables saw it and blurted out,"Oh my Gawd!!!! That looks like baby poop!!! Are you…
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Mine was initially set pretty low and I'm older than you. I had to bump it up because it wasn't working for me - I wasn't losing...just stuck with no progress. I increased it and starting seeing results right away. I guess the term "high" is relative. Maybe your height and weight and lifestyle (activity level) warrant a…
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Welcome new folks! Feel free to add me if you like. I'm always happy to have new friends. :)
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You have to log it as cardio. Just "create an exercise" and enter your info there. I don't know of any other way to get strength training to show up in your diary. Hope this helps!
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Dove dark chocolate squares. I let them melt in my mouth and savor every wonderful moment. One or two will generally satisfy my craving and dark chocolate has some health benefits from what I have read. It's really the only thing I can do when the craving is too much for me to ignore.
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Great story and great before and after pics. What a beautiful lady in both sets of pics though. That transformation will undoubtedly inspire many. You were right to share your success!
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Great job and thanks for sharing! People who are on the fence about lifting need this kind of motivation and confirmation that lifting really can change your body - it's not always just about cardio and numbers on the scale.
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I buy the packets of Shakeology and keep then on hand in case I don't have anything to prepare for lunch at home to take to work. I agree, they are expensive but if you break it down by cost per day to replace one meal, then it might be worth it to you. When I have a shake in place of lunch it actually costs less for me…
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If you can bolster up your resolve and not drink for 2 or 3 weekends straight, I think you will find it easier to say no to the beer on the occassions after that. I enjoy having a cold one with a meal or on a Friday night. But all things in moderation. Honestly, I understand how easy it is to get caught up and carried away…
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This is sound advice, in my opinion. Unless there are health issues that restrict you from having certain foods, just make it fit into your calorie & macro goals. You don't have to starve yourself or go on a liquid diet to lose weight. Compensate for a slice of pizza at lunch with a healthy dinner if that eases the…
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Well it's true opinions differ. But when you deprive your body of the food it needs to function, certain physiological phenomenon occur where the body fights to survive and will adapt in order to do so. There is an abundance information out there about this process to refute, however I totally respect your opinion and…
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Hi there. Sometimes 1200 is too low and if it is you won't lose weight. Instead your body will go into starvation mode to protect itself and hold on to fat for dear life. May I ask your height and weight and age? Also how active you are during the day outside of exercise? It actually would factor into how many calories you…
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Hi. You asked about heavy lifting specifically. You could start with 10 pound dumbbells and if those aren't too heavy for you add a set of 15's to start. Otherwise I'd go with 5 lbs and 10 lb and work your way up. Heavy to me and heavy to you could be totally different. What you don't want to do is start too ambitious and…
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From people who work in my building, I have gotten the "Wow! You've lost so much weight! You look great!" Quickly followed by the rapid fire comment: "But don't get too skinny, okay?" Really? Nine times out of ten the person saying this is 20 pounds or more overweight. I haven't figured out if they are jealous, truly…
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Hi Courtney. I'm in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The great thing about Austin (besides being gorgeous) is all the places you can walk and opportunities to be active. There is ALWAYS something going on in Austin! And with the nice weather finally coming to Texas, your timing is excellent. Feel free to add me as a friend. I'd…
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Hi. It kind of depends. There are meal replacement shakes that are high in protein but also are rich in all the other things your body needs from a balanced meal. I drink Shakeology shakes as a meal replacement for lunch. Sometimes I will have it for breakfast instead but I only replace one meal with the shake. I make an…
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Wow! You look amazing! Keep going, knowing it all pays off. I saw a pic once where someone was holding a glob of "simulated" fat. It was a pretty substantial amount and the caption said, "Still upset about losing ONLY 1 pound?" It kind of put things in perspective for me. But I also think we tend to see it less on…
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Oh my Lord, YES!!!!! I crave salty treats and chocolate. But mostly I'm just extra hungry and want to be comforted with food. Like that time of month isn't bad enough without having to deal with that mess. :/
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I just sent you a friend request... :) Welcome to MFP.
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Welcome Julie. I'm Cheryl. Add me as a friend if you like. Happy to lend support and motivation!
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You need to re-ignite your resolve, bella. This site is amazing because not only do you log everything which means you are in control of your calorie intake, but you have a support system to keep you focused AND if you read the feed and success stories, you will stay motivated and inspired by what others are doing. When…
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Congrats, mrb! Keep fighting the good fight! :smile:
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This is the very reason I severed the sync between my fitbit and mfp. I figured it was too risky to assume I had all these earned calories if I really hadn't burned that much. It was the right decision for me, but I cannot speak to anyone else's experience with fitbit sync to mfp.
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I've been on here for quite awhile and love making new friends. Anyone needing some support and motivation, please add me. I'm happy to be of help anytime.
