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brownies! YUM
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ok this might be a stupid question but can someone explain to me (so I know I'm clear) how I would make a 500 calorie deficit? what I mean is, is there somewhere on here where it keeps track of that or do I have to figure it out on my own each day?
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I say YES YES YES! It's my birthday this weekend and there's a Chinese buffet and a night of drinks on the way... BAD! I know I could easily eat 2500 cals that day:indifferent: just thinking about it makes me cringe. But if we're good 98.5% of the time, what's wrong with indulging every once in a while? there are diets out…
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I just workout and get behind in my readings/school work... lol. not funny, I know
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I love it, I don't think I personally could exercise to my fullest potential without it... I find it encouraging to work out around other women :)
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I eat them if I need to, otherwise I don't... I'm still under 1200 today and I'm completely satisfied, had well rounded, filling meals, and even fit in hot chocolate and a treat. I struggled with this, and everyone will tell you something different. I would just stick to eating them if you want to or feel you need to, but…
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welcome! :smile: my words of wisdom are: log ALL your food! even the little handfuls here and there! you'd be amazed what they can add up to... make friends! I really don't think I could have made this lifestyle change without MFP and the friends I've made so far... Log on here every day! I think if you miss days that will…
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my mom bought me pajamas for christmas and they were way too tight... I tried them on today, and they were LOOSE! yay!!
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you know what, I was trying so hard to get my 8 glasses, and that's when I realized I would be SO bloated by the end of the night! I stopped doing that, and drank water when I needed it, as well as when I was working out! It has worked so much better for me and I'm not thirsty. We have to remember that we get lots of water…
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if there's an all women's section in your gym i find that more inspiring than discouraging! I was always a couch potato too- eating entire bags of chips, candies, and complaining that I wanted to lose weight but didnt want to work for it. Once you find something you love, you will stick to it! especially once the pounds…
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obviously it's important to stay within your calories, which you did, but to make the best choices possible while doing it. I wouldn't kill yourself over it though! It's okay to sometimes eat what you feel like eating, and even more okay when you stay within your calorie range. just make sure tomorrow you make better…
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ok I have experienced a ton of confusion over this topic too... I usually stick to my 1200 cals/day BUT I don't find that I'm hungry. If I was, I would not let myself starve, I would eat back some of those exercise cals. It's such a confusing topic because everyone is so different. I would agree that it's smart to ask your…
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Thank you. This reinforces what I was already telling myself but I think I just needed someone to tell me how it is! This is why I like MFP so much!:flowerforyou:
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I'm having the same problem... I think for me it's just shin splints but I'm going to the doctor to make sure anyways. I'm still walking on the treadmill, the stairmaster, elliptical, and taking classes at the gym, but I'm avoiding running altogether. it really sucks when you want to start running and something like this…
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ok i just checked, at the end of each day (when I exercise) I usually have between 400-600 calories left over... and I have eaten my 12 or a bit more. Is this what you're referring to here with the deficit of 400-700? Im sorry Im just soo confused over all of this! thanks everyone for your help lol
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love it:flowerforyou:
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I would say yes. You can never take back what you ate yesterday (I ate bad too!) but by working out harder today you are helping yourself burn the calories you need. because remember it takes a certain amount lost to lost the weight. So I think it's a good idea to tell yourself today is a new day, and I will make up for…
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put them in the oven in muffin tins to make little cups until slightly golden brown, and then fill them with a mixture of chicken (cooked), bell peppers, some cheese, and light ranch dressing and put them back in the oven until warm. I know the ranch isn't that good for you but you will not be disappointed- I could eat…
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I should give up stepping on the scale too!! I do it before and after I workout just to see if anything is different:noway:
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that's what I was hoping too until I read that a woman who weight trains like crazy can put on 5lbs of muscle in a year... A YEAR! so that means if we've gained 2 lbs in a week and it's not muscle, and we work out like mad... then what the heck is it?? im just not stepping on a scale for another week and hoping to God it…
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it depends what you want... I just went to a store that sells all kinds and the guy told me if you want one for post workout then you want just a plain whey protein (quick release) to restore your muscles right after you workout... or you can get slow release, which you can have for breakfast, or it's good before bed…
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I'm having the same problem as you right now, I hear ya! it's sooo frustrating to sit there and ask yourself "If I'm going to the gym 6 days a week, working my butt off and eating as healthy as I can, WHY did the weight just stop coming off?" I keep weighing myself everyday (before and after my workout lol) and it's sooo…
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Ive also heard a lot about varying your heart rate.. i will try this for sure, thank you!!! And great posts everyone, I'll try to stop focusing so much on the scale and continue taking my measurements every couple of weeks!
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yummmm
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I'm having the same problem, but for me TOM isn't coming for another week. I've upped my workouts this week, ate pretty much the same, and actually gained weight.. its so frustrating!!
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ok I'm going to play the devil's advocate here lol... last night I ate at a chinese buffet. I'm going to say that was my HUGE cheat day for the next... long... while. I made sure I went to the gym first and worked out harder than usual, and today I worked out extra hard as well.... I'm the type to get my money's worth when…
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awesome :) I know I've said this, but you really are an inspiration for someone like me... looking at your before and after pictures really shows me that I can do this, and I can stop using the excuse that I'm just one of the bigger boned, chubbier girls.
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It's so true... I couldn't have started this journey properly without myfitnesspal! You will just keep loving it more and more!
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This is really good advice!! I went over today and I keep kicking myself in the butt for it.. but I know if I get right back on track tomorrow everything will be fine!
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congratulations for going a month without cheating!! I saw that today too, on the Dr. Oz show, is that where you saw it? My advice is if you don't think you want or need a cheat day, then don't cheat! I don't know the scientific aspect of it really, just that it helps your metabolism burn the fat quicker (I think)... my…
