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First of all, your thighs are not huge or even large. They are completely proportionate to your body. Second, you DO have a natural body shape, and no matter how much you exercise or lose weight, you cannot change the actual physical structure of your body. It has to do with genetics and your frame. You get what you get.…
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I've heard for females anywhere up to like 7 is normal, but if that is what your body has always done I'd say that's just your average and perfectly ok
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I go to a community college and live in an apartment with my boyfriend, but I feel your pain, girl! After starting a new birth control and spending a few too many nights out drinking, I'm struggling with some gain, too! I sent you a friend request on here. Would love to support each other in any way we can! :) Good luck
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One thing that I find can be helpful is to make a new workout playlist. Having some new music to workout to can make it more fun to go to the gym. You could also try joining a class so you have people to work out with and some motivation to keep up with the schedule and go each time. Or try buying a new outfit to work out…
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I struggled with severe restrictive anorexia for about 8 years, and after years and years of treatment am finally recovered. After starting birth control I've gained some weight and am not happy with it. I'm trying to lose the weight, but in a healthy and not overly restrictive way this time. I'd love to be friends with…
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Not in the exact same situation, but weekends always seem to be my downfall as well! Try packing a healthy lunch and snack to bring with you so you are not stuck in a position where you are forced to eat whatever you can find or so you don't get overly hungry and get tempted to over eat and binge on pizza. Also, I don't…
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To join a group, you just find the group, either by going through them and picking ones you like, or by searching for the name of a specific one, and then hit the join (or add to my groups, I can't remember exactly what it says lol) button. Some groups may be private and in that case you have to add the creator of the…
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I prefer my coffee on the sweeter side, so I normally add a little unsweetened vanilla almond milk and sweetener. I used to add Equal, but have since been warned of the dangers and negative side effects of it, so have switch to Stevia.
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I'd love to help support and encourage you! I'm always willing to listen and help in any way I can, so if you ever are struggling feel free to shoot me a message!
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It can be so hard to stay motivated! Here are a couple ideas I find helpful... -Try to remind yourself of the reasons you started in the first place! Make a list of the reasons you wanted to lose weight/get healthier and keep it in your purse or somewhere close by,maybe even taped to the fridge, so you can pull it out and…
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Life is too short to not eat a piece of cake on your birthday! Eat that cake and enjoy it! One piece of cake is not going to ruin or change anything! Just try and make healthy choices the rest of the day and remember to still drink plenty of water to stay hydrated, then eat that cake and enjoy your birthday with your…
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Breakfast foods are my favorite because there are so many good options out there! Some of my favorites: Plain greek yogurt with raw, unsalted almonds mixed in & a tsp. of cinnamon Oatmeal prepared with unsweetened almond milk topped with fresh blueberries and a Tbsp. of Almond Butter Whole wheat toast with almond butter…
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I love hummus, so I'm constantly looking for healthy options to dip in it! Some of my favorites are carrot sticks, celery sticks, sugar snap peas, raw broccoli, cauliflower, cherry tomatoes,and green and red pepper slices. If you are looking for crackers or chips, you could try the Quaker Pop Chips that are just lightly…
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Like someone above me said, always make sure you check nutrition info! Some fast food and even restaurant salads have enough calories for your whole day and are sometimes actually higher in fat than a burger due to the dressings, cheese, and croutons they tend to load them with! A really good one I know if is the grilled…
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Nuts are really good for you and are a super-food when you are trying to lose weight! They contain high amounts of protein so they help you stay full longer and build muscle, plus they are high in the good kind of fats your brain and body really need! They are on the high side calorie wise, which is why you should just aim…
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This app doesn't make a meal plan for you, but there are other apps that will or you can just google sample meal plans for the amount of calories you are trying to eat and adjust those to work for you!
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Thank y'all for the suggestions and advice! Appreciate this community so much! :)
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I know how you feel. It can be so frustrating to feel like you are doing all the right things and are still not seeing results! A couple things to consider: - Are you drinking plenty of water? Your body needs a lot of water, especially if you are working out. It will keep you hydrated, help flush out toxins and excess…
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I had also been debating this for myself for about a year now. I really wanted a FitBit Flex, but since I am a college student with rent and bills and tuition to pay, I was having a hard time justifying the cost. I've been saving up, and finally took the plunge on Monday. I purchased mine in good used condition off of the…
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It's probably just water retention from eating foods higher on the sodium content side. Drinking at least 64 ounces of water throughout the day today should help, and a workout to sweat some of that sodium out should help as well. Also, remind her that it is normal for the scale to fluctuate quite a bit from day to day,…
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I used to rely on the calorie burn MFP gave me based on my weight, activity done, and length of time, but after talking with my physician came to the conclusion that My Fitness Pal WAY overestimates the number of calories being burned. For example, if it tells you that you burned 280 calories doing an hour of housework, it…
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I am having the same struggle. I had the implant, gained weight and had non-stop bleeding for almost a year, so switched to the pill. Gained even more weight, even with upping my workouts and severely restricting calories. Talked to my doctor and got switched to the lowest estrogen pill available last week so we'll see…
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Peanut butter is really good for you! It is high in protein and the good kind of fat your body needs! If you are worried about your sugar intake, you can always do an all natural peanut butter or almond butter that doesn't have added sugar. Just make sure you stir it up when you open it so the oil is not all on top and…
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Jumping rope or jumping jacks. Home workout videos of zumba or other aerobics. Dancing, chair step ups...anything that gets your heart pumping!
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From someone who is currently in nursing school and is taking a required nutrition course, there is NO SUCH THING as a zero calorie food. The only thing with zero calories is water. Pickles actually do have a significant amount of calories depending on the type, and they have a very high sodium content which causes…
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Staying healthy while eating in college dining halls can be so hard! Since you don't like salads, I would say look for lean meat options, such as chicken or turkey, or certain fish choices. Hard boiled eggs are also a good option. Brown rice is good, especially if paired with a serving of black beans. Veggies (that are…
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Pinterest will become your new best friend! Lol. Or you can google 1,200 calorie meal plan sample days. There are so many ideas and resources out there. Here are a couple to get you started: http://www.eatingwell.com/nutrition_health/weight_loss_diet_plans/diet_meal_plans/7_day_diet_meal_plan_to_lose_weight_1200_calories…
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When I worked at a coffee shop, our default was either 2% or Vitamin D milk, whichever we had more of in stock. Never skim because it doesn't make as creamy of lattes. That is why you always have to specify if you want a light/fat free/skinny latte. You are most likely drinking 2% or Vitamin D, although some coffee shop do…
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I avoid gum like the plague. I used to like chewing it, but had weird side effects. It caused me major bloating (due to swallowing excess amounts of air while chewing) and it actually caused increased hunger because with all the fake sugars in it, your body expects calories, and when it doesn't get any it sends out hunger…
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I always use Pandora. I listen to the Pop and Hip Hop Power Workout station or sometimes an Nsync station and get down to boy bands from the 90's while I work out haha :smiley:
