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If you log your exercise your macro amounts change (I've noticed), but if you don't eat back your calories (which I don't - Really MFP, I burned over 1000 calories riding my bike today? I just don't think so), your macros are then thrown off. I try to eat things that are healthy and keep me full - fiber and protein rich…
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This is such a cute idea and I love all your posts. I cut a watermelon in half and eat out the middle with a spoon and then only log one cup. All.....the.....time. It keeps me from eating (and doing) bad things due to a state of hangry. Sometimes an active girl just NEEDS to grab a spoon and a watermelon to keep everyone…
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OMG I HATE when people say you cannot gain muscle mass in a calorie deficit. If you are already lean that is true. If you are overweight that is NOT true. UGH. It IS true that you need to eat at a deficit to lose weight, so you can eat whatever you want as long as it is in a deficit for the day. The more fat and fiber…
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Yes, when I was that weight Zumba actually helped me lose more than anything else. You are dancing in front of a mirror, so you can see the changes to your body as they happen and it helps you keep up the good work.
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You can do ANYTHING at your weight. Kickboxing, cycling, resistance training, lifting weights, Zumba. Have fun and do what you enjoy!
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Every morning I put a cup of frozen strawberries in the blender cup, add milk, two scoops of Fage zero Greek yogurt, 4 packets of Stevia and blend - 190 calories. I also just made an after running low cal shake with unsweetened cashew milk, 1 T cocoa powder, 2 T Bob Red Mills Whey Powder, vanilla extract, 4 packets Stevia,…
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Only ever keep your absolute favorites that you would cry over if you gained the weight back ad lost (ie. I had two fabulous dresses I should have kept). Get rid of the rest,
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Yes that sounds right. As you lose weight, you will have to eat less to continue to lose.
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One of two things are happening. Either you are having cheat days and eating more than you report/track/getting frustrated having off days and not factoring them in (because you are not eating enough and setting yourself up for failure) OR you are really not eating enough and the medication is also affecting your…
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60 miles for me. SO far I think I have run 20, so I better put the pedal to the metal. Doing the math, I may only hit 50, but I am staying hopeful!
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I gained some weight back. About half. I have three sizes of clothes and shoot for fitting into the middle size. When I am maxing out the largest size (like now), I DO NOT ALLOW MYSELF TO BUY CLOTHES. I stay miserable and motivated until I fit back into my other clothes. LOL. I also go back to logging my food as close to…
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I cannot comment on what you do, but maybe I can tell you what I do when I am successful and some of that may help! Other posters commented on your macros. I NEVER pay attention to macros and I do not worry about fat content. I DO worry about - eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies and protein, cutting way back on fried…
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Make sure it is the cake YOU absolutely want (mine is strawberries with vanilla cake and whipped cream frosting OR homemade chocolate with buttercream chocolate frosting OR cannoli from the Italian deli. LOL.) I would eat a BIG piece (or two cannoli) and put in a good exercise session. I'd also cut out all other processed…
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I agree with the keeping foods out of he house you can't control thing harmar 21. Try this: juice of half a lemon with 12 to 16 ounces water and 4 packets stevia - inexpensive, calorie free lemonade.
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Resistance and strength training are great for long term goals (gaining muscle mass to up your metabolism and increasing bone density). However, it is easy to overestimate how many calories you are burning through exercise. Also, your body can slow down after a longer term consistent weight loss - this is normal. You could…
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What helps for me: Not eating processed carbs during the day (yogurt and fruit for breakfast - chicken and vegetable soup or salad with chicken on it or chicken chili for lunch), eating a TON of veggies with meals so I DO feel full on (healthy) bulk - not lots of calories, and eating lots of fruit during the day helps for…
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Yoga and kickboxing are my go tos right now. I have to do what's fun so I will keep it up!
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Thanks for all the great advice. I have to run on the treadmill until some of this snow melts. It is not safe to run outside right now. I'd either get hit by a car or fall on the ice. I plan on starting outside as soon as I can. I will look at the app and I am def. trying the walk run jog combo today!
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They did a sugar test on you, right? I have never heard the dark spot thing before. If it's type 2 you can do A LOT through diet. It's the perfect time to revamp your diet with healthy fruits and veggies. I hope you don't have it and I wish you the best of luck.
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I stay don't usually eat cold cereal because the single serving size doesn't usually stick with me no matter what kind. Instead I do scrambled eggs and veggies or Greek yogurt and frozen fruit with Stevia (as a smoothie with milk or a little granola stirred in - that's as close as I get to cereal) or oatmeal with a whole…
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I try to eat around 1500 a day with exercise. I have good diet days and bad. Soup and salads are my lunch go tos. yogurt with fruit and a little granola for breakfast usually and a variety at dinner. I try to eat more fruit and veggies too. Love new recipes and ideas and love to share!
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Aren't there strict dietary guidelines for gastric bypass that you are supposed to follow? I think you need to follow your program/doctor's advice. Sounds like you could be heading toward malnourishment if you stay at this calorie intake, get run down and sick (which you said you are now). I would be VERY worried about you…
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If your anti-depressants are working without side effects, you don't want to mess with that, but almost ALL of them make it hard to lose weight (except Wellbutrin). There is NOTHING wrong with lifting weights (two to three times a week). I recommend getting the gym to put you on a program if you are new to it. Up your…
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I am also 5' 3" and with exercise I find that 1500 is my losing "sweet spot". When you get to maintenance, you can up your calories. I also eat more fruit and veggies to stay full. I think you are on the right track. I eat up to 1700 calories on hungry days, so I don't fall off the wagon. I find varying your calorie intake…
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Stomach bug actually putting me behind the gun. No working out, all processed carbs, no veggies. Starting to feel better, so back to it. How can someone actually GAIN weight with a stomach bug? Argh. Good to see everyone else doing well though!
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I find that eating more fruits and vegetables and upping my overall calories works better for me. If I give into too many processed carb cravings though I become an unstoppable wild eating beast. I like the idea of trying RosaileenB's foods: turkey, skim milk, soybeans, or pumpkin seeds. Of course I HAVE to allow myself…
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Being a good girl during the week, naughty on the weekends, and working out a lot of course.
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SW: 194.4 at the beginning of this month CW: 190.4 GW: 187 by the end of the month I had to buy three new outfits and I am NOT happy. The outfits are beautiful, but too big!No time like the present. I am working out while cutting calories, so I know it will go slower because I lift free weights kind of heavy and I have to…
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Whole foods take more energy to digest, but it is minimal and there is no negative calorie food. Urban diet myth maybe....but I am sure that is she was bingeing bad for you food before and she is bingeing on blueberries now, she is probably working at a comparative deficit. Her thinking about food does need to be addressed…
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I think if you up your lifting free weights your body will improve no matter what. Lift more, eat a little more, and make adjustments as you go. Great job by the way!
