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Fat burners
Has anyone had experience using? Someone at work mentioned recently that I should try using fat burners along with my diet and exercise regimen to get better results. My recent goal has been to get rid of the last 10 lbs. I've lost almost 70lbs over the last 2 years with diet and exercising. I've done it slow and steady…
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Anyone do the Shortcut to Shed by Jim Stoppani?
Anyone do the Shortcut to Shed by Jim Stoppani? I need to switch things up and get through a plateau and this seem interesting. The workouts make sense and should be easy to follow. It's the nutritional part that isn't the best. According to his guideline I would need to eat 3000 Cals which is 1000 over my maintenance…
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Calling all MFP Body Recomp Experts
I know it takes forever for the whole lose fat and build muscle at the same time....like painfully slow! Overall I'm happy with my progress since i started almost 2 years ago. 60lbs lost and I do feel like I've put on a decent amount of muscle (gotta love newbie gains) I have about 10-15 lbs more to were I wanna be.…
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Overeating on non workout days...why? Need tips
Okay I'll try to keep this short.... Overall I'm happy with my progress and how far I've come with my weight and activity level. I've made amazing lifestyle changes and have stuck with them for almost 2 years. 62 lbs lost thus far.. Last 10 to go! I LOVE working out and find I need it for my overall mental health.. It…
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Experienced MFP friends...Am I lightly active or Active?
Hi I'm playing around with my goals, for my next 12 weeks. Im currently finishing up a 12 week Pseudo Cut. I've been at this overall healthy journey for 19 months and have lost 60+lbs, eating right and moving more. I've made new goals and challenges for myself every 12 weeks. I'm only 10-15 lbs away from my goal (CRAZY)…
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How do you stay patient with the process of weight loss?
How do you stay patient with the process of weight loss? Im usually pretty good about staying focused and remembering this is all a journey of better health. I'm having a hard time with the scale not moving this past week, actually going up. I ate out this weekend ( hadn't done that in a while), it's my TOM, and I had a…
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How to stay motivated during body recomposition
How do you stay motivated during body recomposition? Im pretty motivated with the exercise part. I love trying new thing and challenging myself. I started jogging in May, 42 mins to finish a 5K, trained and started doing 3 miles 3xweek. I just ran 2 official 5K this fall, 31-33mins to complete. My goal next year 10…
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I'm going to Disney!!! I need advice
So currently laying in bed waiting for my husband and son to wake up. We are telling our 5yr old we are going to Disney this morning. I'm so excited!!! My husband and I have been in this healthy lifestyle journey for over a year. We can tell we are in it for life because we are stressing a little on what we are going to…
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Body beast
Has anyone tried the Body Beast program? I just watched it and it looked so good. With the winter coming I might have trouble getting to gym so I thought it may be good to do at home. Let me know if u have done it. Thanks!!
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Nonscale victory! I bought size 10 jeans!
I'm 5'7.5" Sw 238 Cw 175 Gw 160 I started this health journey at a size 18/20 pants and 2XL tops. I have recently been able to fit in a size 12 comfortably. Today I decided to try a pair of jeans at Target in a size 10. I thought it would help me stay motivated and see what I still need to do. Holy crap they fit. I mean I…
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Thinner leaner stronger book
Has anyone read this? Any success? Thoughts?
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Has anyone done or is doing the ...The new rules for lifting for women
I am reading the book and hope to start my new routine on Monday. Any advice?? I have been lifting for 6 months 3X a week I'm no pro but not a complete novice either. I currently do pull/push/leg days. I also have been adding in a lot more lunges, squats, jumps, planks as I have gone along, Should I start at stage one? And…
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Would you rather workout more than have to eat less?
Would you rather workout more than have to eat less? I would!! I've just reached my goal of 50lbs weight loss this past June, took me a year. I adjusted my calories up to maintaining. I also have set more intense fitness goals...heavier weightlifting 3x week and running 2-3x a week. Progressing very well!! My idea was to…
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I need some advice
Hello everyone! I just wanted to ask my fellow MFP friends what I should do. Before I ask my question, here alittle info... I'm at my original goal of 50 lbs weight loss. I do need to loss 20 more to be within normal BMI range ( ultimate goal). I'm currently on maintenance to take a break from calorie deficit and see what…
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Question about Squats and lunges
I hadn't really done squats and lunges because I was so inactive and deconditioned. As I got more active, flexible and stronger, I gave it a try. BUT my knees hurt Everytime after. I had someone look at my form and I'm good. So I think I'm gonna give it up. My question is...can I just stick with my lower legs routine and…
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My 50 lb weight loss story
Good morning everyone! During my weight loss journey I would read success stories to keep me motivated. TODAY I get to write one of my own. Here is my story, what I did and what I thought helped me succeed. I'm Linda. 39 yrs old. Work full time as a nurse. Mother of active 5yr old, coparent my 2 neices (12&10) with sister…
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Do you do Carb Cycling?
Someone recently mentioned carb cycling and I started looking it up. It sounds interesting. I recently lost 50 lbs from eating well and exercising. It took me a year, this 6/24. Does anyone know more about this? I'd like to hear what my fellow MFP think about it. I see different options about how much and when to do low,…
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I need advice...bad day/week
What a week....I need some advice to keep on track for the rest of the weekend. Today I went to a funeral in the morning of my 35 yr old cousin who died suddenly. This evening I went to a wake of my sisters best friends mother, I've known her my whole life. This Sunday is my brother in laws BDAY (would of turned 50), who…
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Any people here from MASS... What an amazing weather weekend!!!
What an amazing weekend!!!! I'm so exhausted from being outside with my son all weekend. We haven't stopped moving! I started my weightloss journey last June, 45 lbs heavier. Running around today I really noticed the difference in my endurance and stamina from last summer. I'm so excited and encouraged to keep it going. My…
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I'm having a good day. U?
My name is Linda. I'm having a good day today (great workout--I feel so strong and ate very well) and wanted to share my story. I'm 39 yrs old. Happily married with a 5 yr old son. I work full time as a critical care nurse. My highest weight was 250lbs, 20yrs ago. I was able to get down to 170s freshman year. I was happy…
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Has anyone tried the Jillian Michaels: Banish Fat Boost Metabolism Complete Workout
It's awesome. Totally kicked my butt! I got it on YouTube for free! There are tons of other videos too. I had my fitbit surge on and it said my average heart rate was in the 130s. I burned 375cals. Love it!
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Weight question for other 5'7 girls!
Good morning, I am 5'7 and weigh 186.5lbs right now. My first goal is 175, that will be a 60+lbs weightloss this time around. My heaviest 250lbs and lightest 165lbs. Charts say that I should be between 127-159lbs. Ideally 143lbs. I can't imagine being that low. I have pretty good muscle gain from my strength training so I…
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What's your experience with weight fluctuations!
I've been on this journey of weightloss for 9 months now. I've noticed my weight can fluctuate +1-2lbs at different times of the month and after "cheat days". Does this happen to you? What's your experience? I've learned to not focus so much on weekly weighin but the trend over a months period of time. But boy is that…
