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Weight training with additional weight to lose
i plan to start lifting March 1st. At that point, I'll have 15 pounds to lose in about 3 months. I was planning on doing cardio and a calorie deficit TuEs thur sat and lifting at maintenance m w f. Might this work or should I do 3 consecutive days of cardio and three consecutive of lifting? Or I suppose I can do cardio…
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Deficit
If I have a 1500 calories allowance and burn 1000 with exercise daily, will my body respond the same as if I ate 500 calories with no exercise (aside from metabolic changes due to exercise). I guess I'm wondering if your body is not getting enough calories either way.
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Advice For strength/endurance balance
I am currently approaching a normal BMI- about 26. I have mainly been walking/jogging and just got down to 39 mins on a 3 mile hilly nature trail. I want to focus more on weight training to build muscle but also want to continue losing about a pound a week and maintain my cardio endurance. Is this reasonable? How do I…
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20 by Labor Day
Anybody interested in losing 20 pounds by Labor Day? I'd love others who are halfway to their goals to join me! I am a 5'7 female in my 30s. Oct 21, 2014-SW-212 New year SW-202 CW-166 GW-146 UGW-134ish Feel free to friend me and/or post here if you'd like to join in.
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Last stubborn pounds?
When do pounds become stubborn (assuming calorie intake is low enough for weight loss)? At a particular BMI or body fat? When your body needs a break?
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Belly pooch/pouch
I've searched the posts and see many suggestions for losing the pouch. I have not seen any testimonials on success. Has anyone with an overhanging pooch successfully loss it. If so, please share your experience and/or post pics for inspiration. Thanks!
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Count down to May
What's your plan for finishing April strong?
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Anyone Normalize High Blood Pressure: Testimonials!
I have had high blood pressure since having my son in 2010. I am hoping that my weight loss will result in me being able to stop my medication, which is a low dose. Any testimonials? How much weight did you lose before seeing a change in your BP? Other considerations that can be supported by personal experiences?
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Weight loss after plateau
It seems like I am gaining water weight every other week. It's really weighing on my patience since I am doing everything I know to prevent/minimize it. Also, for the past month, my weight loss was 5 pounds. I lost 3 pounds the first week of April, but am now heavier than I was the end of March. I am wondering if I have…
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Walking/jogging speed
I have been walking/jogging for 15 weeks, 8-10 miles/wk. I can't seem to jog for more than 2-3 minutes no matter what my pace is. Right now my fastest time is 43 minutes, but I average around 45/46 minutes. My first walk took 54 minutes. My path is about 3 miles or 5k. This is the only exercise I do consistently, so I want…
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April 2015 Wellness Support Group
do you have a goal for the month of April. If so, this group is a place where you can receive support and motivation. I am focusing on weight loss and need support with increasing my exercise. Feel free to join if you have a goal and are willing to support others in reaching there goal. After you join, please create a new…
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April challenge
Any great challenge ideas for April?
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Don't Worry! Be Happy!
This is my theme song for today. What's your?
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Walkers/runners
Bye bye snow! Now here comes the rain. I am new to walking for exercise. I started a trail that is hilly the 1st of the year. It rained yesterday, so I went to an indoor track, which was ok, but I didn't burn nearly as much calories. Please give me suggestions for rainy days. Any special gear? Fyi-I can't run on concrete…
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High fat or high carb
So I have been experimenting with 40/30/30 through my macros. Started with 40 carbs, which was fine but felt I needed to lower it due to the low carb hype. Moved to 40 fats, but have eating between 40-50. For some reason I am tempted to do low fat or high fat and couldn't keep it down to 40. I was going to try 40 proteins…
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Cooking Tips
What have you learned about cooking that you wish you knew years ago? For instance, I grew up in the south where collards are cooked for two hours. I never knew I could get by with 20 minutes til I got married. I have realized that many things can be cooked very quickly. Please share how you've tweaked recipes, changed…
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For those who have lost 75 or more pounds
Can you share your average weekly or monthly loss? I keep getting anxious that my weight loss will stall, which I know it will. I guess I am wondering if it's realistic to think I can lose 8-10 pounds a month long term? SW-212 CW-182 GW-140ish
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Eating fast food is finally paying off!
So, I was a Bojangles junkie for years, often eating it twice a day. I only had a few calories for breakfast, since my son ate 1/2 of my yogurt and protein bar. And I also no longer had my mid morning snack (I had planned to keep half of the bar and yogurt for a mid morning snack). For some reason I decided I had enough…
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Are protein bars healthy?
When I up my protein calories, If I don't eat protein bars during the day, I have to eat 8-10oz meat for dinner to reach my goal. The protein bar is easier because I can eat it at anytime and don't feel like I am stuffing myself. Are bars healthy?
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Up for some fun motivators? Fill in the blank...
It really does suck to be fat! However, while I am, I might as well get some pleasure out of it by pointing out things that will motivate me to change. If you'd like to motivate yourself and others, fill in the blank. I can't wait until the day when... Here is mine. I can't wait until the day when... my stomach doesn't…
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Hi
Hi. Just joined the community. I look forward to sharing with you all during my 78 pound weight loss journey.
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30ish Females Who Want Their Groove Back
I let myself go after getting married almost 6 years ago. I recently decided to take back control of my life! If you are in your 30s and aim to reclaim or develop a new "Self," let the world know! Feel free to add me as a support friend.
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2/2-2/8 challenge
Try at Tabata work out. You can find them on YouTube.
