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Guess the age and ethnicity of the person above you
Go!
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Is motivation enough for you?
I asked a friend of mine how he's so consistent with his work outs since I've been in a bit of a rut lately, and he said to me the difference between people that reach their goals, and people that don't isn't motivation, but dedication. That really stuck with me and I've kept that in mind, enough to hit up the gym for the…
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Selfie thread!
Show me those beautiful faces!
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Getting hit on again - NSV
The other day I was at the hardware store and noticed a guy staring at me and he later tried to strike up a conversation with me. Apart from the drunken nights out, I rarely get guys looking at me like that so it was weird! I actually felt really awkward because I'm not used to that kind of male attention anymore but it…
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How often do you weigh yourself?
I have a scale in my room and sometimes weigh myself multiple times a day. I know your weight fluctuates with a lot and it doesn't necessarily mean weight gain but I sometimes just like to see how much water/food effects the number on the scale. I have cut down now to once a day for accountability but might go back to once…
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What weight do I look like?
I'm 5'7. Based on these pics how much does it look like I weigh?
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For those on 1200 calories a day
Are you starving throughout the day on that many cals? I want to lose up to 2 lbs a week but I don't think I can go that low without being absolutely miserable. I have been on that calorie restriction before and I was really hungry all the time. I'm set to about 1450 cals now but I regularly go over which explains why I…
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What does your routine look like?
So I'm trying to come up with a new gym routine since I kinda just go in there and do whatever and am not seeing much progress lately. What does your routine look like and do you incorporate cardio? I want to burn fat and build muscle that's my goal to drop 25 lbs of fat (dropped 37 already) and have some muscle definition…
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Can you get drunk and still lose weight?
Ever since I started drinking again about 6 months ago my fitness efforts have stalled a lot.. I was losing consistently until then and have been again for a few weeks now being sober.. My friend wants to go out tomorrow night and I am tempted to drink.. Have any of you kept drinking and still managed to lose weight? This…
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How to stay motivated - 1 yr dry spell
I've been on this journey for about a year now but the scale hasn't moved much for about 6 months. I haven't been going as hard as I can with my training, although I have managed to cut down my sugar a lot. I don't feel motivated to get through a satisfying work out! I went to the gym yesterday and only worked out for 15…
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Lowest calorie alcoholic drinks
I need to be more prepared for nights out but I don't want to jeapordise my progress. For those of you that drink and still lose what do you usually drink?
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Do you use cooking oil?
I use coconut oil for cooking a big chunk of my meals but it always ends up racking up to be a bunch of extra cals that I don't need. Do any of you guys use a substitute or even no oils at all?
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Fitting in to clothes from years ago! (Pics)
I have a whole bunch of clothes that I've been saving away to hopefully one day fit in to again. I haven't pulled them out for months but I thought hey it's been a while why not try to try some on. I managed to fit snuggly back in to most of my old training gear and also some of the pretty dresses I used to rock all the…
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Low calorie filling breakfasts?
These days I usually just have PB&J on toast but I'm sure there are much better options
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I can finally smile in photos again!
When I was at my heaviest I stopped smiling in photos (and taking them all together) because the way it made my face look so chubby. This isn't the biggest, brightest smile but I'm on my ways again!
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Lose skin and minimising it
I've lost about 35 lbs and have another 25 to lose. Have any of you lose a significant amount of weigh and prevented lose skin? I list weights and do body weight work outs to prevent it. This is my second time losing a lot of weight the last time I did I lost about 49 lbs and had no lose skin. Will my skin be less likely…
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Finally have the confidence to wear a bikini!!
I'm down 36 lbs and finally feel comfortable wearing a bikini :D It feels amazing. I have till got another 26 to lose but I have been forcing myself out of my comfort zone lately and I couldn't feel better about it. Even when I was much smaller I always covered up at the beach or pools but not anymore! I can't wait to…
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Most effective work outs for abs and tight tummy
What can I do for that tight, toned tummy? I use the ab machine at the gym at 30 kgs and 5x10 reps. What works for you hard board ab folks? I'm a strength newbie so be kind!
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How do I get the butt of my dreams?
What kind of work outs are most effective and at what weights and reps and sets? I use the adductor machine at the gym and the leg press and have seen results, but I hear machines are nowhere near as effective as free weights. I'm a total newbie when it comes to weight training! Any tips for a beginner?
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Healthy substitute for cream?
I use cream as a base for many of my sauces but it's so high in fat and I always go way over! Do any of you guys know a healthy substitute that is still delicious to use? I love serving sauce with most of my dishes be it chicken or fish and spice it up with herbs and spices and veggies.
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Healthy home made sauces
Do any of you guys have recipes for healthy yummy home made sauces? I usually use cream or coconut cream as a base and although it is delicious. It always makes me go waaayy over my calories. What is a good substitute for cream?
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Squatting for dat *kitten*
How many sets and reps should I do and how heavy to achieve the best *kitten* I've ever had? I use the leg press 60 kilos 3x10 and adductor machine at 45 kilos 5x20 at the gym and have seen great results but I always hear so much about squatting so I'd like to give it a go! I'm a newbie when it comes to lifting so be kind…
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Intimidated being a woman in a male dominated gym
When I go to the gym I am fine when I am doing cardio but I always get so intimidated seeing all these massive in shape guys using all the free weights. I have even skipped certain exercises because I didn't want to go near them. Do any of you ladies experience this? I am thinking of joining a women's gym if they have good…
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Breast/Pectoral Work Outs
So I have lost about 35 lbs and have gone down a cup size, I have another 26 or so to lose and I would like to prevent as much shrinkage as possible! Have any of you ladies found any EFFECTIVE work outs that have lessened the shrinkage and helped maintain a perky shape? I am expecting that I will go down another cup size,…
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Looking for friends for encouragement!
Hey everyone! I'm Ema, and although I'm not new here I am just starting to use this site more frequently. I have already lost 33 lbs and want to lose another 30-50 lbs. I've got a long way to go! I'm looking for friends who are active and can offer words of encouragement! Ofcourse, I will do the same :)
