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I started with about 83-90lbs to lose (I'm down 69lbs so far, in about 10 days short of 1 year). Those numbers will likely work for you for a long time. I've just recently changed my stuff to be the 40/30/30 that's really recommended. In the beginning I found that as long as I ate my calories given by MFP (since there is a…
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Because people who can't do it like to criticize people who CAN do it. I had the issue with my mom too, she was my biggest saboteur too. *I* had to break that cycle and decide only *I* would decide what I ate and how I felt. Almost a year later she has FINALLY told me that I'm looking better, but not til almost 70lbs have…
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Totally a normal weight fluctuation. ONLY step on the scale once a week, in the morning, after going potty, before eating or drinking anything. And even then you'll find weight fluctuations. I do step on the scale (naked, morning, after potty) every day but I don't freak out if I'm up two pounds from yesterday, could be…
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MFP has the protein set fairly low so going over is just fine. For myself I shoot to be at twice what MFP has me set at (since I'm too lazy to just change it lol). Depending on how much you have to lose 30lbs in 4 months is likely going to slow down, I had about 80ish pounds when I started and dropped a lot of it very…
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How long is your lunch workout? I only average 30-40 min of exercise 5/6 days a week and I've lost 69lbs so far. The first 6 months it was just basically walking too (now I'm running, and biking etc because I like it). So you don't have to exercise for a LONG time every day to lose weight. MFP is set up that you choose how…
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Professional no question about it.
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Thinnest crust you can get, Hawaiian is actually a good option (pineapple and ham) and go easy on the cheese, and/or load it with veggies! Drink water too!! We LOVE pizza in my house and probably eat it once a week. We've just gotten better at making our own and picking thin crust options when out.
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It might be harder as a vegetarian but I don't have an issue because I watch portion size, I'm busy hiking, and swimming to burn extra calories. Dry ice helps keep things cold longer, and replenishing the ice packs will keep things cold too. Of course I've always camped at a camp ground so there was easy access to new ice…
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Look up "The new rules for weight lifting for women" It's a great book and has information on how women should be lifting and the benefits of even heavy lifting for women since we will NOT bulk up like those body builders who are doing steroids.…
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You get conditioned to it. I'm in Wisconsin and we've just broken a week or more with 90%+ humidity and 90* temps too. Running early or late helps, drinking extra water, and slowing down your pace.
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You read a lot then! We have somewhere near that many books too, go with the Nook, really :D Now we only buy special editions, first editions or autographed books, or to complete a hard cover collection we've already started (Like George RR Martin's Song of Ice and Fire series).
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Individual results will vary. I always make sure to NET 1200-1300 calories a day, I've been here a year and have never had a plateau and I'm down 69lbs (averages out to like 1.3lbs a week or so). I'm also a nursing student and the more I REALLY learn about how the body works on a microscopic level the more I believe in…
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Get a box and put away half the meal right away, portion size is a huge issue at restaurants.
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I have a nook (first generation). I picked it over the Kindle for a couple of reasons (and I don't know if Kindle has changed or not) but at the time: removable battery, expandable memory, ability to get books from the library (and google free books). I think that overall 99% of people would be happy with either option. I…
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I'm in Milwaukee! I started last August weighing 242lbs (5'7") about 2 days after my 28th birthday. I'm down 69lbs as of this week. My original goal was to weigh 165lbs, I've since revamped it down to at least 159lbs. That's the top of my healthy BMI so after that I'll focus less on the scale and more on how I look and…
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Between 1300-1400 calories. If I net only the 1200 calories more than a day or two I start to get cranky, and foggy and can't function happily.
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This is the reason our pie charts have carbs, protein AND fat in them and not other stuff. All are essential parts of a healthy body and mind. Fat helps our brains function properly and even that "OMG" saturated fat is good for us in some amounts.
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http://www.leighpeele.com/body-fat-pictures-and-percentages The above is a great site about body fat percentages, and you can see that having a lower body fat (something you can REALLY only get through exercise and weight training) than just being "skinny". 160lbs toned always looks better than 150 lbs flabby ;)
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When I started I didn't exercise because I needed to focus on changing ONE thing at a time and the food had to come first. I had about 83lbs to lose when I started, I lost big the first couple weeks, but after that it tapers off to the average 1-2lbs a week. I added in exercise after about a month because it's not just…
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Thin sweat bands, a lot of them are cute even too. I have the Victoria Beckham reverse bob thing that's chin length and those things make a HUGE difference. It keeps the hair off my face and the sweat out of my eyes.
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Welcome! I haven't tried the diet but I started at 242lbs last August (I'm 5'7") and have lost 69lbs since then by portion control, calorie counting and exercise. For me I think that MOST (not all but most) are just gimmicks and while they can help some people kick it in gear aren't the solution long term so I prefer the…
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Congrats! I had that happen too! Of course it slows down to the average 1-2lbs a week as you go but it's so worth it!!!
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I don't have a digital scale, just an older dial type. I stand on it ONCE a day (AM, before I eat anything, after going to the bathroom). I do step every day but that's because I like to see the fluctuation based on what I ate so I can correct things, I don't obsess about it though, which is why many people step on the…
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http://www.mybodygallery.com/ That's a great site to see people who are similar shape/weight as you, hope that helps!
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I usually do cardio 5 or 6 days a week. I switch up the type though. So I run 3 days and I do the elliptical 2 days. I strength train on the elliptical days and one other day (which one depends on my schedule). Start strength training! Really it's such a great thing and will really help drop inches, tone, and lean you up!…
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I'm 5'7" and 173lbs and in a lose size 12 pants and a medium/large shirt (big boobs LOL).
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Get a box right away and put half of the meal away right away. Skip an appetizer, or have only one drink etc. Look up the calories if you can beforehand so you will likely choose something better than before (not necessarily the best thing) and eat only half the dessert. Then tomorrow go back to normal (the new normal!)…
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I'd like one now because I feel like I've come so far and learned a lot on my own. I might want the training to help me tweak things now and really bust through the last 14ish pounds and tone differently then I have been. So far I've done everything on my own, no gym and no trainer.
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Well for health reasons, butts are better than tummies and it really doesn't cause health problems there. There comes a point where you can firm and lift that booty but it won't get any smaller. We all have a shape that we're born with and we have to work within it's confines too. I think Yoga will be great for toning and…
