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What little thing do you have to look forward in the morning?
just noticed it is a little easier to get up in the morning on the weigh in days. Those are now officially Monday for me. What makes it easier for you to get up in the morning besides being well-rested? Looking for ideas for Tuesday-Friday!
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Advice low BMI and high cholesterol / pre diabetics
Hi, I am looking for advice for my dad who is almost 60, has a low BMI (possibly underweight) and very high cholesterol. He finally went for a check up a few months ago and has very high cholesterol, was put on 40mg statins for 3 months. Statins lowered his cholesterol but he is now pre diabetic (with symptoms). The doctor…
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Looking for my twin, 5'5 F, SW: 176 lbs
Hi, I am not really new, but am unfortunately starting over (on week 2). I am looking for new friends with similar goals. I am 28 yo woman, 5'5, SW 176 lbs, CW 169 lbs GW 130 lbs. I only do CICO (no keto, "clean" eating, etc) and I am on 1350 calories a day. Concentrating on diet ATM, no exercise. Is anyone interested in…
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Website for energy expenditure - Walking?
Does anyone know a website that calculates the calories burned from walking accurately? using: weight / height / + distance & speed or distance & time
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Does anyone have one of those airfryers?
Does anyone have one of those airfryers that lets you deep-fry but uses way less oil? How does the food taste?
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What not to microwave at work?
So what kinds of food should I avoid microwaving around coworkers who might hate me if I stink up the place? Or for other reasons? Please share!
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Kicking the diet soda habit - how long?
I have been drinking coke zero every day for 5 years and it has taken a toll on my teeth (I had cavities!) and I am worried about my bones in the future too. I quit cold turkey and two weeks later I still want to drink coke. So for those of you who have quit: how long until the "cravings" stopped? What was helpful? And for…
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New to the gym
Hi! So I have lost 20 pounds, more or less without exercise. I still have another 20 pounds to go. The problem is, I am losing most of my weight from the upper body (bye bye boobies). I lost 1 size in the lower body and lets say 1.5 sizes in the upper body (1 size, and I can wear more fitted tops). My legs are exactly the…
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Lost weight while eating junk?
Hi! So I have lost quite a bit of weight counting calories. Then I went on vacation for 4 weeks, didn't count calories, ate restaurant food and convenient food (crisps, chocolate bars) and almost no veggies or fruit. I thought I had gained weight, but I actually lost 3 pounds! How is that possible? I am happy I lost weight…
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Feeling squishy today
Hello. I have lost 17 pounds. It shows. I had to buy a new belt and everything. However my belly is much more squishy than before. I can actually grab my fat and kind of pull it away from my body? I am certain I couldn't do that before. Feeling a bit discouraged. What is going on here!?
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Weight loss stalled by exercise?
Hi! I have been counting calories for almost two months (1500 kcal a day) and lost around 10 pounds in the first 5 weeks. Since then I haven't really lost any weight. It goes up and down one pound. The first month I probably lost a lot of water weight and don't expect such a loss in the second month. I started exercising…
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Quinoa!
Hi, so I tried cooking quinoa for the first time today and it was simple and delicious. It also has fiber and protein, of which I never seem to eat enough. I just let it simmer for 15 minutes in water with salt and served with a salad and sauteed shrimp. So do you have any recipes YOU have tried and would like to share?
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Vongole and calories
Hi. I have a potentially stupid question. I am cooking Vongole tonight which are 79 kcal per 100g (raw). Is this the calories per total weight - counting the shell - or only for the edible part?
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Do you weigh your pet's food?
I do. My cat is a bit chubby and the veterinarian really insisted I weigh her food, because other forms of measuring aren't accurate and a little bit of extra quibble every day adds up very fast. Just like for us! What about you, do you weigh your pet's food? :)
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People pretend they don't know you?
Hi. I am a university student (not High School, but one would wonder!) and attending a seminar class that only lasts a few days. A student I met at another seminar class, who I had to work with, is pretending she doesn't know me. Yesterday I was walking with another guy and interrupted the conversation to say hi to her and…
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How accurate is your Fitbit charge HR?
Hello, I just got the fitbit charge HR and am very surprised by the calories it says I burned. I am a 25 yo woman, 5'5 and 147 pounds. I am sedentary, today I just went out grocery shopping (on foot) and spent my day at home. Fitbit says I walked 7680 steps and burned 2008 calories. I also find the heart rate values pretty…
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Throwing away food...
Hello everyone! I was taught as a youngster that you should never throw away food (usually followed by a reminder that there are starving kids in Africa). So, I always finish my plate. However, now that I am counting calories, I notice I have become a lot pickier about food. I am also trying new recipes which sometimes…
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5'5 women, around 140 pounds, how much are you eating?
Hello! So I have used TDEE calculators and the such, but I would like some real life input. I am 5'5, 140 pounds, very sedentary and was eating 1200 kcal until now. Obviously I was losing weight. Now that I am getting a little exercise, I am eating 1400 kcal a day (even though I do not spend 200 extra calories in exercise…
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TDEE Calculator
Hello I am 24 yo female, 165 cm (5'5), 63 kg (139 pounds). Using http://iifym.com/tdee-calculator/ As I am right now - sedentary - my TDEE is 1656 kcal, which seems correct for me. However, let's say I start exercising: 3 times a week, 1h. My TDEE jumps to 1898. That is a 242kcal increase a day. 242*7/3= 565kcal per…
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Measuring progress - my wardrobe and my cat
Hello, So here are two of my ways of measuring progress 1- Wardrobe Like many of you I suppose, I slowly gained weight and I have clothes in different sizes that no longer fit. After cleaning my wardrobe a few months ago, I kept 6 pairs of jeans/trousers that fit my current weight and 13 pairs of jeans/trousers/shorts that…
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I am currently fed up with salads
Hello. I am trying to eat more fresh produce. I cook only for myself. Two weeks ago I ate the same soup for 8 meals. Right then I was fed up with soup. Now I have a bag of green beans to go through (since last week) and I can't even look at them anymore, much less eat them! Then there is salad : again if I buy a bag, I…
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Working out upper body without a gym/equipment
Hello. I started myfitnesspal just 2 weeks ago. I weigh 65kg for 165 cm (143 pounds and 5'5). I don't have access to a gym right now, I might be able to go to a gym in about a month. Until then... I would like not to lose some of the little muscle I have. I have pretty strong legs and I walk a lot and the region is very…
