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My back/spine is sore and red from working out. Help? (Photo included.)
For the past 7weeks I've been doing circuit training at my home which involves lying on the floor for the ab exercises. I always use a mat when doing so but recently, say the past two weeks, I've noticed that my back has been tender when doing so. I finally looked at it in the mirror earlier and was slightly alarmed by it.…
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I keep binging. Help me please?!
I can't even describe or explain why I keep binging. For the past year and a half I've eaten quite well and combined with exercise I've managed to lose about 24lbs. Now during this time I did have slip ups but only binged around 4times. Seriously though I've binged about 4 days in the past 11, to the point where I'm…
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I had a 3day binge and gained 8lbs...I feel and look awful.
So I usually tend to eat very well and allow myself a treat meal of one pizza per week. But on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday I lost all self control and literally went wild. I usually eat around 2000calories before my exercise of about 3/400 per day. I guesstimate that I probably ate 4000 calories per day during my binge, but…
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I don't even look like the same person? Share yours too!!
I'm still young (23) so I appreciate that the face changes, but in the past 4-5years I've lost about 80lbs and it's been the greatest thing I've ever done. Not only has my lifestyle been transformed but my confidence is the best it's ever been. I was just looking at old photos of me and I realised that I don't even look…
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Why are some people so unsupportive?
In the past year I've lost around 25lbs through eating healthier and exercising more. Whilst I feel great and perceive myself to look a lot better, some people are really negative towards my new lifestyle. My family (mother in particular) criticises my weight loss and says I've gone "too far" whilst friends have called me…
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Looking for friends in their 20's?
Hi, I'm looking for some motivational friends to add on here. I'm 5'6 and weigh 118lbs. My intentions are to reduce my body fat percentage and to build muscle. If you're interested please add me. My food diary is always open to friends too!
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How heavy should I be lifting?
I'm trying to build muscle whilst reducing my body fat percentage and would like to try lifting, only problem is I don't know how heavy I should be going. I've read conflicting advice saying less weight more reps, and I've also read less reps higher weight. I'm interested in buying some hand weights and a barbell, so what…
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I'm not fat, but I have fat that I want to lose...(pics included.)
I'm a 23yr old female, 5'5 and weigh about 117lbs, so I'm by no means fat but I do carry some fat which I would like to lose. This is mainly around my stomach and thighs. I know there's no way to spot reduce fat but do you have any tips which may help. I workout normally 5times a week but it's mainly cardio, although I do…
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Strength training for fat loss. Help?
So I've posted a few questions in the past day asking about ways to lose fat and to reduce my body fat percentage, and the general consensus is to incorporate strength training into my regime. So I'm just wondering what kind of exercises should I actually be doing? I already have some dumbells, but should I invest in a…
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Can't tell if I have loose skin or fat that I need to lose. Help?
So I'm a 23yr old female and my bmi is in the healthy range for my height of 5'5 and weight of 118lbs. Five years ago I used to weigh nearly 200lbs but I've managed to lose the weight through eating better and exercising. However, although my bmi is normal I still feel fat and don't like what I see in the mirror. My…
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How can I reduce my body fat?
I'm by no means fat, but I have some stubborn fat which I want to lose, mainly on my stomach and thighs. I'm 5'5 and weigh about 118lbs, so is describe myself as being skinny fat. I'm just wondering what the best methods are for reducing my body fat percentage. I eat quite well, normally a poached egg on rye bread for…
