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Success in varying calories
I have posted a few times about how I have put on 3-5 lbs since November that I cannot get rid of, and I've tried several things and can't lose it and keep it off. I was easily maintaining 132 pounds on the dot, not exercising, and eating plenty. I was still religiously logging my food, and I have peeked back and saw I was…
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How could this be?
Long story short, I've been attempting maintenance for nearly a year. I've done pretty well, but I've managed to put on a few lbs (3-5) that just won't go away. These pounds crept on around the exact same time that I incorporated daily exercise (nothing major..think 21 day fix workouts, jillian michaels and the occasional…
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21 Day Fix workouts, only?
I ordered the 21 Day Fix System due to a momentary lapse of judgment, I believe. The problem is, I really don't want to lose weight. I've lost approx. 35 lbs and several clothing sizes and really just wanted to tone up. I ordered the system and literally feel like I'm going to pass out all day long on the meal plan, which…
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Maintenance and birth control
I've never been one to really think birth control caused weight gain, but I'm starting to question that. I have been in maintenance for approx. 7 months. I was maintaining EASILY. I didn't slack on my logging a bit but upped my cals a little and would have an occasional meal that I couldn't entirely accurately log without…
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I just want to tone...am I on the right track?
I am happy with my current weight which fluctuates from 130-135, but I need to tone. I've looked into a body recomp but not sure if that's what I need. I don't care if I have major muscle definition, I just want to shed some fat off my thighs, tone up my butt, and just increase my overall fitness. To do this, should I…
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Clarification on weight lifting and a body recomp...
I am sure a similar question has came up several times on these forums, so my apologies in advance. I attempted to utilize the search feature to find an answer to my specific question, and didn't have any luck... I am a 5'5 female currently weighing in at 135 lbs. I'm very happy with the size of my body, but I am not toned…
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Did you get used to new weight and eventually feel fat again?
I have been maintaining a range of 129-132 for almost 2 months now. I have no intentions at all of going below 130, and just want to tone up more. When I first hit 130 I felt SKINNY. I felt like I was one hot momma to be honest. Problem is, 2 months at this weight and now mentally I feel just as big as I did 7 months ago…
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Loosen up more?
Has anyone decided to just "wing it" in maintenance and it worked for you? I was on vacation all last week, and for 7 days I was on a "logging break." I was at the beach for 4 days, and I ate my usual breakfast and lunch and logged those meals. At dinner I ate whatever I wanted (including fried seafood) and had dessert…
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Ripped in 30 group?
I'm starting Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 today. Anyone else want to join in with me for support and to share results? I'm not following her meal plan, just staying within my maintenance calories. I don't really need to/want to lose more weight, just need to no longer be "skinny fat."
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Not eating enough?
If I hear my husband say "starvation mode" one more time this week, I swear I will slap him. I've had a busy week which has meant lots of walking on a couple days which means lots of fitbit calorie adjustments, and not a lot of time to eat as much as I maybe should. I also started a new workout (JM Ripped in 30), so I know…
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5 pounds gained in a week...what gives??
Please tell me how in the world you maintain your sanity in maintenance?!? I have gained 5.5 pounds in 2 weeks and 5 of those were in the last week alone! I'm logging EVERY SINGLE BITE OF FOOD THAT GOES INTO MY MOUTH. I have not slacked off not one single bit! I still weigh my food and eat at what MFP has my maintenance…
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Push through extreme soreness, or rest?
Probably a dumb question but I honestly don't know... I'm normally more of a cardio person who mostly just runs on the treadmill. Yesterday I began Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30 using 5 lb weights. It was a challenge during but I didn't feel like I did THAT much, ya know? As yesterday progressed, I noticed I was becoming…
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Do I need more protein?
I've lost just under 40 lbs, and I've been in maintenance for a couple of months. I started off doing cardio 5 days per week with no strength training. I gradually slacked off the cardio to the point of nothing. Now I'm basically what I feel is "skinny fat." I blew way past my weight goal, and in fact despite trying to…
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Lost weight, looking great with clothes on...bikini, not so much!
I need help! I was very successful in dropping nearly 40 pounds and went from a size 14 to a 2 or 4 (brand depending). For the first time in my life, I feel almost comfortable in my own skin, and look pretty good for a mom of 2. However, I need to tone up. I was running an hour a day 5 days a week and then noticed that…
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MFP caloric burns...always overestimated?
Every day I see numerous mentions of something along the lines of "MFP overestimate calories burned during exercise." My question is why does everyone say that? For example, I typically do 60 minutes on the treadmill at 4 mph and 4 percent incline. MFP typically says I burn approx 375 calories for that. Yet if I enter my…
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Do I need a gym to tone my legs and reduce cellulite?
I've been dieting and running for 3 months. I've lost 25 lbs, and plan to maintain at this weight. I would like to keep running for calorie burn and cardiovascular health, but I've learned it doesn't do much in the toning department. If anything, I have more cellulite dimples since losing weight. My legs are smaller, but…
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Camp food ideas
I'm going on a Girl Scouts camping trip (one I have to go to as a leader) so that I can take my own troop camping...anyway, they provide all the food for the weekend and we have to do campfire cooking I assume it's all hot dogs, and other junk. Any ideas of food I can pack that maybe I'm missing? I am planning on bringing…
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Fitbit possibly suggests more active than thought?
I have been using a Fitbit Charge HR daily for 2.5 weeks. On my days that I do not actually exercise I still get an average daily caloric adjustment of 300 calories. I have my settings at sedentary but notice that the calorie jump from sedentary to lightly active is about 200 calories. Should I adjust my activity level to…
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Lose a bunch then gain half back immediately
Just a little background on me: female, 5'5, started at 167, currently at 146.5 My original goal was to get to 145, as this is the weight I always gravitated towards naturally pre kids. Sunday I finally got to 145.2. However, between yesterday and today I fluctuated up to 146.6 despite drinking 80 Oz of water yesterday and…
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Another Fitbit Charge HR exercise question...
I know this question is posted several times a week, maybe even a day but after searching I cant find a clear answer to this question. How do I account for exercise on the treadmill with fitbit charge hr? I would assume that I just hop on the treadmill and run without pressing buttons or logging anything since the fitbit…
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Ever "cheated" and not gained?
Today is my birthday, and I had planned to treat myself a little. I planned to exercise twice today by jogging an hour once this morning and again before bed to help minimize any damage. I planned to eat as usual all day (consuming roughly 750 calories) but for dinner have cake (weigh it) which is 300 calories a serving…
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birth control and losing weight...thoughts please.
I have a birth control implant in my arm. It's been in my arm for three years and is set to come out today.i have put on 10 pounds in the three years I've had it, with many attempts at diet and exercise. I know how to lose weight, so I'm not sure what else it could be. I'm 10 pounds heavier than I was the day I came home…
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Let's talk about apples...
Either my scale is broken or apples are actually not a low calorie snack. Golden delicious apples are an example...I was eating one daily and have to admit I didn't weigh them as I was at work when I would eat them. I weighed one today that was about the size of a baseball...I wouldn't even consider it a large but it was…
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if you were me...
I am 29 years old, female, 5'5, starting weight 167, current weight is 154.4. I began on January 4th , so roughly 5.5 weeks ago. I originally set to lose 2 lbs per week, and put that I am sedentary because I have a desk job. I do usually do 45 min to an hour 5 times per week on the treadmill, and usually eat very few of…
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Gain VS. Fluctuation
We all know that if you weigh daily you will see many fluctuations in weight. However, at what point do you call it a gain and go back and attempt to determine the cause, versus just chalking it up as a simple fluctuation?
