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I love cardio! Though unfortunately it wont have the same effect as weight training :-(. In fact if you do hours of cardio and no weight training and lose weight you may end up looking really flabby skinny by the end. Muscles burn more calories at rest and make you look dynamite when your body sheds its fat! Keep cardio…

Yeah you want 40% carbs, 30 fat, 30 protein. Thats the zone numbers and it is very effective. Unless you are exercising 1-2 hours a day you should NOT be eating 60% carbs for sure.

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By stalled, do you mean for a few days? or weeks? If its a few days and you are new to running its water weight. When I began lifting weights, my weight would increase for a few days after because your muscles need extra water to heal. On days where I walk or do things that dont cause me to be sore the water weight comes…

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It takes months to put on muscle weight not weeks so thats probably not it, but you need to give us more details. How much are you exercising and what are you eating? If you've lost almost 70 lbs already, you may just be hitting a plateau and adding a new exercise routine like HIIT training or a completely new workout can…

I cut out really processed desserts and snack foods. I also cut out any soda, diet or regular. I think those really cover the most unhealthy foods you can eat. Everything else should really be in moderation but you really don't need coca cola or doritos in moderation......

I find weight loss to be slower with PCOS but it still works. I think eating like a diabetic is important and pay attention to how you feel when you eat certain things. Some people will tell you, don't eat any carbs just meat and veggies! This will work for some but for some it won't. Id give the low carb eating a try and…

If you want to cut carbs, just do a pretty strict paleo type diet. Leafy green, non starchy vegetables, and berries wont cause you any weight gain. Having zero carbs is bad for your brain as it primarily runs on glucose so you need SOME carbohydrates you just dont have to eat grains if you don't want to. Bodybuilders go on…

Haha Oh no, I often dont finish my diary because when I do snack and eat poorly I have the all or nothing attitude and then tossing the day. If i track everything i always eat at least 1500 calories. I eat much more than that....maybe thats the bigger problem...

Totally normal, sore muscles retain water. I always gain water weight the day or a couple days after exercise that makes me really sore or is really strenuous.

Exercise for a fat girl is the same as any other person, don't section yourself off. I have like 38% body fat and I can run 4 to 5 miles per day. Your options are endless. Try out a couple types of exercise running, sports clubs in the area, zumba, kickboxing, etc. See what you enjoy and go with that, your size does not…

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Dr. Oz did a small experiment on this. There were two friends where one seem to eat whatever she wanted and be very slim, and the other ate way less supposedly than the other friend and was heavy. They did a full test on this and found that the thinner lady thought she ate a ton when she ate 20-30% less than her bigger…

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I am sorry to hear about your struggle, I know how difficult it is. I've been emotionally eating since I was young child, I've struggled in the yoyo cycle since I was about 12. I'll be honest depending on how severe your emotional eating is, its not usually as easy as reading a book or some nice threads on MFP. It took me…

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I have PCOS, and you are truly an inspiration!!!! Congratulations on your success, and thank you so much for sharing! I've also found that with PCOS when you buckle down and really live the lifestyle rigidly that you need to with healthy living and exercising you can lose weight with PCOS as well. Its just hard to have to…

Running outside should technically burn more calories. It is more difficult and youll build more muscle than you will on a treadmill. A treadmill doesnt have wind resistance, heat, hills, or slants. However, treadmills can be still a good tool for speed work but running outside is definitely a better workout since the…

Two hard boiled eggs, an apple and a banana which is about 310 calories and very filling for me. An unprocessed protein with slow digesting carbohydrates will fill you up the best. No sugary cereals, no yogurts with sugar in the ingredients, no white toast or jelly, no instant oatmeal, etc. Those type of foods will make…

Whole grains are good for you! RIGHT?! So I can eat all the whole grain pasta and "whole wheat" bread I want?! That one kills me, fruits and vegetables are supposed to be at the bottom of the food pyramid not grains. That kills me, they are healthy in moderation but even whole grains can cause massive weight gain in high…

I quit smoking over three months ago, and have lost 10 lbs since. I wouldn't jump into this alone, its very difficult to get to the bottom of the reasons you use food or smoking as an emotional comfort. It can be done, but learning whats going on internally is huge in your success. If you are able, I would look for a…

If you think losing weight is really all about calorie deficit, why are you exercising? Just eat 1200 a day, why put yourself through exercise? Weight loss is about creating a healthy and beautiful body, its about feeding it the right amount of fuel and using fitness to sculpt a healthy and fit physique. If you think…

I applaud your honesty and thank you for years as a fireman. You're right though, you're in big trouble but hope is not lost. If you don't want your stomach stapled, you're going to have to get really serious about your diet. Exercise is so minimal as far as weight loss goes, its 80% diet 20% exercise so never use the fact…

I used to feel like this, until I admitted I was an emotional eater. Fried cheese balls dont actually taste that good, however they are comforting foods and do create a brain response because its basically designed to stimulate a brain response. Let your palette get used to fresh, crisp foods. Once you start to enjoy a…

The Eleanor Roosevelt quote comes to mind for me here, "No one can make you feel inferior without your consent". These negative comments are only given power by you. Who's to say that calling someone fat or big is negative? You decided it was negative, and it doesn't have to be. Ultimately you're hurt because it feels like…

I wouldnt cut back on cardio necessarily but I would change up your cardio, straight same speed, same incline working out isnt giving you as much benefit as interval training. That came right from my trainer. Try weight training at least 3 days a week, and then do cardio after. Alternate some days with HIT training, and…

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I think Paleo is the answer for people who are predisposed to gaining weight more easily in general. If you have people with insulin resistance, diabetes, or other hormonal disorders in your family thats often a sign. Carbs matter for some people more than others, but processed food isnt good for anyone. The difference…