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Hey Gary, thank you for your reply! I'm 15 lbs (7kg) away from being overweight according to my BMI (no calipers or open gym to have a body fat estimation atm). This leaves some room for bulking for 5-6 months. I understand I shouldn't rush things as this would lead to gaining more fat than muscle. A 10% surplus sounds…

Pandemic killed the Bento lunch.. in my mind and in my heart 😩 I'm into meal prep but for the past year both me and my partner work from home. I wonder when will I have the chance to make a cute lunch box for someone? Is anyone here still making bento boxes for lunch?

Hey everyone! I'm new in this area. I'm going through chronic pain for the past 4 years and I need to have a certain amount of muscle mass to support my joints and protect me from inflammation. That said I wasn't very consistent with my workouts, and covid made things worse. So it comes to a point where there aren't enough…

Hi, I'm currently eating around the same calories (just below 1800) and trying to improve my diet. My main focus is getting stronger and eating healthier! Feel free to add me 😊

@melmerritt33 thank you for your reply. I see your point and it makes sense. Even for people with similar medical conditions, their bodies may react completely different to the same type of food. I'll probably try an elimination diet in order to have a clear picture of what my own body can tolerate. I think it's the best…

Greetings from Greece! Mediterranean diet can be great and very well balanced, so go for it if you enjoy the foods. But as someone mentioned earlier, it's ideal to find what type of foods work for your own body. An elimination diet is a great way to start, but only go for it if you can stay persistent all the way through,…

I'd like to try changing my diet to reduce inflammation! I'm not sure what works for me though, since my stomach gets easily upset in so many different ways 🤔

Hey girl, this is so messed up. But I'm glad you got out of that car alive. You're really a hero for going through such hardships. Good luck with your progress and stay strong!

A day without pain is a nice goal to set. I really hope you get there! Sure, working towards that goal may feel impossible some days, but you are so worth it, so don't give up!

Due to knee issues (patella alta and chondromalacia) my squats are far from reaching parallel. I sometimes wonder if they're still beneficial that way..🤔

I have been diagnosed with lordosis and I was instructed to do modified crunches only after certain back stretches. You could start with specific back training exercises for lordosis and slowly work your way to other type of exercises. Avoid anything painful and consult a doctor or physical therapist!

Hello, I'm here to improve my quality of life by eating healthy and exercise. I'm living with chronic pain and certain mobility restrictions, but I hope I can get to a place where I can live more comfortably. Feel free to add me and let's motivate each other! 😊

When I first started calorie counting I managed to measure everything for 4 months and I loved it! I think I learned a lot from this process and it helped me understand my body, nutrition, when I am actually hungry or just craving etc. After that period I stopped counting for most time of the year, but I go back to it once…

SW: 142lbs/64.5kg CW: 139lbs/63kg GW: 138lbs/62.5kg Weigh in dates: Start of the month(07/01 Wednesday): 142lbs/64.5kg 07/04 Sat: 143lbs/64.9kg 07/11 Sat: 141lbs/64.1kg 07/18 Sat: - 07/25 Sat: 139lbs/63kg End of the month(07/31 Friday): Total weight lost: 3lbs/1.5kg

When I stopped counting calories I tried to apply everything I've learned while I was counting. I ate caloric dense foods in moderation and added lots of vegetables to my meals. I had some weight fluctuations 2-3lbs, but for 7 months I mainly maintained my weight. When I felt I had started eating too much for a long time I…

This is the best challenge I've seen so far on MFP!! :smiley:

chocolate milk!! :blush: I wish it was served at parties, alcohol makes me sleepy and depressed..

SW: 142lbs/64.5kg CW: 141lbs/64.1kg GW: 138lbs/62.5kg Weigh in dates: Start of the month(07/01 Wednesday): 142lbs/64.5kg 07/04 Sat: 143lbs/64.9kg 07/11 Sat: 141lbs/64.1kg 07/18 Sat: 07/25 Sat: End of the month(07/31 Friday): Total weight lost: 1 pound/0.4kg

Found my twin! :blush: I'm also 168cm tall and 64-65kg. My goal weight is around 60kg, but I'm not in a hurry to get there. My daily intake (1900cals/day) is 300cal below my TDEE and seems to work fine (around 0.3kg per week). Last time I tried to lose weight I also lost a lot of muscle eating 1500cals/day.. Anyway,…

SW: 142lbs/64.5kg CW: 143lbs/64.9kg GW: 138lbs/62.5kg Weigh in dates: Start of the month(07/01 Wednesday): 142lbs/64.5kg 07/04 Sat: 143lbs/64.9kg 07/11 Sat: 07/18 Sat: 07/25 Sat: End of the month(07/31 Friday): Total weight lost: gained 1 pound

Have you lost weight? a. Yes b. No c. I don't know/I don't care As simple as that. It's just a question. why do we care so much about other people's comments and opinions anyway? A comment can affect you only if you allow it to, so you can just choose not to care!

Hello everyone! CW: 142lbs (64.5kg) GW: 134lbs (61kg) I'm 168cm tall (5'6") I'd like to go down 1 size in pants and strengthen my upper body. My arms/shoulders/back are really weak.. I hope I can get to my goals by fall, before I graduate from university! Current activites are POP Pilates and Karate, but I'd like to add…

Nuts and legumes! I love adding beans or lentils to my salads :love: Try finding more caloric dense foods that you enjoy eating and add them to your diet. Eating healthy is a big step, congrats on making that decision! Good luck with your recovery :smile:

Oohh! I like this too! We should name it "thigh divot"!! :tongue:

:love: show me some more of your thigh gap!

I prefer the number on my measuring tape! Far more accurate :wink: The scale cannot tell if you've become more dense or bigger in volume.

Yay! I love losing weight with company :D SW: 142lbs/64.5kg CW: GW: 138lbs/62.5kg

I don't like it.. I have low blood pressure so even skipping breakfast makes me dizzy. And I also hate feeling hungry, my stomach is pretty demanding and growling every four hours..! :expressionless:

Mine was more like "I need to stop eating like a pig" moment. :confounded: One day I went to my granparents' house and ate so much I couldn't move. I wanted to throw up because of the pain and it took me 6 hours to digest all this food. For 3 days I could eat only tiny portions of food since my stomach refused to have any…