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"Your calves are so muscular!" - multiple people have said this to me lol. Always thought it was a weird body part to comment on, but I'll take it!
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I love my FitBit One - I just clip it to my bra in the morning, and forget about it! Super easy to manage, which is most important to me. Also, this article compared accuracy of trackers: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/06/20/activity-monitor-accuracy-fitbit-jawbone_n_5516156.html - It looks like BMF and FitBit are most…
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I know that I did a few years back - even though I didn't lose much weight, I lost inches - I don't know how much exactly, but it was noticeable. I recommend it :)
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Nice! Just FYI, if you don't feel like cooking, Costco also sells veggie quinoa patties at 50 cals a pop :) Great for a side dish at dinner!
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There is going to be a lot of variation on this response, but stick with what works for you and what helps you stay on track. Personally, I have some staples that I enjoy eating on a regular basis (Greek yogurt, raw cacao nibs, oatmeal), but if I don't feel like eating them, I won't. And I find that thinking about calories…
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I have the same issues with BMI - I think it is a good quick guideline for health, but should be taken with a grain of salt. I'm technically an overweight BMI, but my bf% is around 25%, which is in the healthy range. Given that BF% is a better indicator of fitness, I think it's better to use that instead of BMI to monitor…
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Awesome!! Did you use a lifting program? Your muscle definition is amazing :) Love it!
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Protein should help you feel fuller and can help you retain muscle mass (as long as you work out your muscle). I'm 5'7 with similar stats, and I would look into upping your intake by a few hundred calories - I mean, if you feel full on what you're eating now, and aren't feeling any adverse side effects (drops in your mood…
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Congrats! That is awesome - and I have to say that it's pretty awesome to see that you lost over 30 lbs in a year because that's my rate of progress. Nice to see that keeping up with it over the long run adds up to an amazing triumph!
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Those were my feelings for this entire week - just not feeling as motivated, wondering why I was doing this, and all that fun stuff. And yes, I went over my cals and yes, it was not the best I've ever been at. But here's the thing - future you will be much happier with 'past you' if you stop yourself before you backslide…
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I can empathize a lot with this - in the past, when I ate more than I "should" or had "bad foods", I didn't want to log it. But I started to change my mentality around. Remember, your body logs in every bite you eat, whether you record it or not. For me, the change consisted of thinking of MFP as a way for me to see how…
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I wouldn't have minded sharing, but he had his bench underneath the bar, so I figured it would be annoying to move it back and forth. But obviously, people should do their workouts - next time, I'll just ask if we can move the bench in between his sets - mine don't take super long as it is. Thanks guys!
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I've just finished up my third cycle of 5/3/1, woot! Current max lifts: Squats - 6 x 135 lbs (1 RM calc at 169 lbs) Bench presses - 6 x 85 lbs (1 RM calc at 107 lbs) Deadlifts - 7 x 110 lbs (1 RM calc at 140 lbs) Overhead press - 3 x 70 lbs (1 RM calc at 87 lbs) Definitely noticed improvements from when I first started…
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"When I grow up, I want to be a principal or a caterpillar!" - Ralph Wiggum
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It's definitely the calories - when I restrict myself too much, my mood goes downhill quickly and I feel very sluggish. For someone at your weight and height, you should be eating more calories, especially if you used to eat 3,000-4,000 cals per day. Most people I know who started out like that either increase their…
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Looks like it's a hoax that will probably have bad consequences for people who take it seriously: http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/01/08/bikini-bridge-hoax_n_4560216.html
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+10 for all the previous tips on here. It sounds like you have a list of go-to excuses, but what really stuck out to me is that you'll tell your friends you're eating healthier and that you eat junk food in secret. This should be FOR YOU, not to prove to anyone else that you can lose weight. Maybe you should try to see a…
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1 degree Fahrenheit outside of DC, woot! -17 degrees Celsius, without windchill... I had leftover lentil soup in my car that completely froze over.
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That is awesome :) I'm also focused on changing my mentality to rely less on the scale, and more on how my clothes fit. I can definitely see a difference, and so can the people around me. Plus, I have some ab shadows, woot! 5/3/1 has given me some definite ab strength.
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I'm pretty much the same stats as you - just under 5'7, hovering around 160. I'm currently doing 5/3/1, and like it a lot because it's manageable and still challenging. I also incorporate cardio into my workouts (usually elliptical or sprints on the treadmill). I know how you feel about the number, but I have definitely…
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Yes - the main point here is that you are concerned about what other people think. If those people are going to shame you or make you feel bad about eating, then surround yourself with different people. More likely than not, the people who love you don't care or judge you bout what you put in your mouth. Like many people…
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As tempting as it is to stop logging (I know, I've been feeling itchy about it also), I don't think I will, even though I'll be traveling. I'll just try my best to log accurately, and not worry about being in deficit. My goal is to maintain current loss +/- a few lbs, and then get back to it after the holidays. If you…
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I felt the same type of shame and guilt when I started logging, which is why I kept my diary private at first. I think a big part of logging and staying on track for me was to start reshaping my thinking - eating should not be linked to shame! Food is good :) Then, once I felt comfortable enough, I opened it up to my…
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I think we need more details here before we can address the questions. First off, are those total calories net (i.e. what is leftover after you've exercised) or gross? It looks like you're averaging just over 1600 cals/day. We don't know if that's enough because we don't have any of your statistics - height, weight, etc,…
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What about just walking? Even half an hour a day is beneficial, and it's always good to start somewhere. I also recommend adding resistance training (you can buy some resistance bands or use your body weight), just to maintain muscle mass. Keeping muscles helps fight against osteoporosis, keeps your metabolism higher than…
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At 5'10", it doesn't sound like you're eating enough. Have you calculated your BMR (basal metabolic rate)? That number is the number that you should stay above, as it gives you the number of calories you burn just by being alive (excluding any movement you do during the day). It's the basic amount your body needs to…
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This is me. I've never been in the 140s though, but my aim is solidly in the 150s, although, ideally, I'd be between 145-150.
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Hahahaha, wtf?? How on earth is that okay? Oh man, eeewwwww...I can just imagine his arm with little suction cups.
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NOOO, this makes me sad. I feel, at some level, that women are responsible for telling the guys when they're a bit off, but at a certain point, it's just responsibility that no one really wants.
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Omg, those are no fun either! The only time for pecks is if you're running out of the house or if you're a hen. Also, all of these posts have made my night - currently laughing my *kitten* off at the ridiculousness of these stories.
