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Just be sure you don't overestimate the number of calories you burn while exercising. Calorie calculators, including the calorie numbers for exercises listed in MFP, are notoriously inaccurate. Don't go snarfing down a 600 calorie bonus meal after walking around the neighborhood. You'll DEFINITELY stop losing weight that…
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To me it seems like losing weight and getting cut are not two separate phases. They're one and the same! You will lose weight faster and maintain more muscle if you work on strength and conditioning while you eat a healthy diet.
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NSV = Non Scale Victory. Way to go!!! Keep up the great work!!
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What's up fellow P90Xers! Can anyone join this group? If so, I'm in! I'm on day 10. It's awesome to see so many other people on MFP who BRING IT!!!
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It's the same for men's clothes. A size 36 inch waist falls off me, but my waist measures around 38 with a tape. I mean, how can a men's size 36 inch waist actually be 40 inches around? Silly. I always thought that I was in great shape because I still fit in size 36 jeans. NOT SO! Funny thing is, when I'm at my goal…
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I have horrible knees too. I basically have to modify every exercise that involves knees. Want some unsolicited advice? Go get physical therapy! Insurance often covers it and it helps A LOT. You might need a referral from your doctor, but it's well worth the effort. I went to about six sessions and kept up the rehab…
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Eat the natural kind. Jif, Peter Pan, and others have trans fats that help stabilize the peanut butter. The manufacturers aren't required to tell you about the trans fats if there is less than 0.5 grams per serving. But it's in there. And it will cause health problems over time! Natural peanut butter (ingredients: peanuts…
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If you have a smart phone, check out an application called Endomondo. It's totally awesome.
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Go shopping for a new article of clothing after you've lost 5 lbs. A new, smaller pair of pants or a smaller shirt does wonders for your motivation. Congrats on losing 11 lbs!
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Yes to HidyleDidyle! The Post Shredded Wheat N Bran is an awesome choice.
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Only choose from the All Bran or High Bran Cereals list on that site. The list above it is terrible if you are trying to lose weight. Go with the site's recommendation about oatmeal, some raisins, and a small handful of nuts. I add a sweetener packet, cinnamon, and a dash of salt. You will be full all morning. Don't use…
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I keep telling myself "progress, not perfection". Don't try to be perfect during stressful times. Do what you can, keep healthy eating and exercise a priority, and don't let the stress drive you eat emotionally. And, you know what relieves stress? Exercise! Staying in bed all day while eating whatever I want is one of my…
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I say It doesn't really matter. If you like the lower number, use it! Just be consistent in which scale you use and don't flip out if you weigh yourself on a scale that says you're heavier than what your regular scale says. As a wrestler in high school who had to consistently hit a target weight from week to week, I…
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Great advice, especially the stuff about the cheat day and portion control. THANKS!
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Another guy. Counting calories is manly. It makes my wife happy and all my buddies jealous.
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I tend to agree with your boyfriend - you may not be eating enough. Exercise is taxing and taps stored energy reserves. Eating only 1200 calories per day does not provide any extra energy for storage. My wife, for example, bonks every time she runs without having eaten enough... But when she has eaten a larger dinner the…
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Try cycling your caloric intake. Eat a caloric deficit for two days, then eat enough calories to maintain your current weight on the third day, and repeat. Also, add 15 minutes of cardio twice a week. Your body is just used to your diet and needs a shake up. Don't stop exercising! Good luck and way to go on the 22 lbs!
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WAY TO GO! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
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You have to lose weight all over. Unfortunately, there's no way to "spot" train, or to lose fat in just one spot. The only thing you can do is try to reach a healthy weight and maintain it. I have love handles and no matter what I do, they never go away. It's a bummer. Just focus on your best traits!
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Strength training is ESSENTIAL to losing weight and maintaining weight loss!!! Be sure that when you're lifting, you're not also overeating. Starting a new strength training routine can make you hungry and cause you to eat an extra 300 or 400 calories, which can totally derail your weight loss plan over a week or two.…
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Thanks to all for your great suggestions! :bigsmile:
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Can someone recommend a good vegetarian cookbook? I want to experiment with my diet to see how different foods make me feel. I also want a diet that keeps me both thin AND as healthy as possible. I'm interested in checking out a good vegetarian cookbook or "lifestyle" book that will teach me the basics, give me tasty and…
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Calories burned is calories burned. Your biggest risk in doing the same thing every day is repetitive injury. Cross train with bicycling, walking, circuit training, aerobics, intense yoga, calisthenics, etc. Plus, you should vary your workout just to stay interested (if you have a problem with staying interested). I like…
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One toasted slice of Nature's Own Double Fiber Wheat (50 cals) and a poached egg (70 cals) for a total of 120 filling calories. To poach an egg, put about two inches of water and one tablespoon vinegar (yes vinegar) in a small frying pan, heat until big bubbles form on the bottom of the pan, turn the heat down to…
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My wife and I have lost some weight together and we see-saw on this all the time. Sometimes she wants to splurge when I don't, other times I want to splurge when she doesn't. If you're in a skinny chicken dish mode now, go with it. Don't go to the Mexican joint to make your husband happy, ESPECIALLY when it will make you…
