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Wedding dress doesn't fit!!
I bought my dress a bit over a year ago without a worry. Well, Saturday I was supposed to get it hemmed but it didn't fit!! I'm freaking out a little bit here. It won't go over my butt/hips. I have started a strict diet and exercise plan. Probably not healthy but I'm desperate. My wedding is July 2nd of this year. My…
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No squat rack
I started going to a new gym. It's closer to home, is open concept with windows (the one I had been going to has the weights in a small basement, no windows, and cardio machines on the second floor. For anyone wondering why I switched) but it doesn't have a squat rack or any straight bars, except the one for the bench…
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Help Making a lifting routine?
I have been lifting during my weight loss for almost 2 years now. I started at 195 and I am now sitting between 129-132. I do have a bit more weight i want to loose before adding calories but i want to start getting an idea of a routine. Now I basically do whatever I enjoy doing, legs one day and arms another. For legs…
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Goal weight reached, but belly still same size?!
I hit my goal weight of 140lbs just over a week ago, down 56lbs, but I have been having some stomach issues. I feel fine most mornings and my stomach is flat but by the end of the day and sometimes by the early afternoon, even when under my calories, my belly is huge. My sister said I don't look fat, I look pregnant. (I am…
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Substitutes for Pasta and Oil?
Hey guys! I was at the grocery store earlier to try and find some low-cal pasta and oil but couldn't find any. I've heard of pasta that isn't really pasta... like rice or something but I cannot remember. I would make zucchini noodles but I don't have the machine or tools for it. As for oil, I never use it, I'll use butter…
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Training heart rate?
I'm not sure if my numbers are correct and that's why I'm posting this. I find it very difficult to keep my HR in the fat burning zone. (100-140) Most of my workouts are in the cardio zone (140-170) and occasionally when I do HIIT and push myself, mostly on a stairmaster, my HR is between 180-200+. I feel the fat burning…
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Cooked vs. Dry Pasta
Good evening MFP! When I got home from work my supper was already made for me so I weighed my pasta cooked. I'm wondering how I can get an accurate calorie count. The box says 85 grams for 310 calories. I'm assuming this is dry. So my question is, how much would I really have eaten when I measured 85g cooked pasta? If we…
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Just bought my Charge HR & it's showing calories burned...
I just finished setting up my fitbit charge hr on the website. It's showing I've burned 800 calories today, should I just ignore this since I haven't even put it on my wrist yet and start tomorrow? Or perhaps there a way to delete or modify this number? Also, it won't connect to my Samsung Galaxy s4. My bluetooth sees it…
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Weight training while in a calorie deficit?
I've heard mixed opinions about this topic. First it was, you should incorporate weights into your routine to help you loose body fat faster. Now, after months and months of lifting as heavy as I can and lots of reps, I hear it's harmful while in a calorie deficit. I understand the concept of your body not being able to…
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Toning tush without squats?
OKay, I've heard that squats are the most important exercise for building a nice tush, but what about all the other exercises you can do? I've tried squatting. Many, many times. I've had someone try to teach me, I've spent hours on instagram and googling how to do different squats. Sumo, high bar, low bar... but I just…
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Weekly deficit to loose weight....
This post isn't necessarily a question but more of a confirmation to put my mind at ease. :) So we need a 3500 calorie deficit per week to loose 1 pound right? (Correct me if I'm wrong.) I'm assuming MFP includes this into it's weekly tab in nutrition on the app? Because I've eaten under my calorie goal every day except…
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New to MFP but not to loosing weight!
Good afternoon everyone! My name is Shannara, I'm 23 years old and I just recently joined myfitnesspal. It was actually my mom who suggested it and I'm loving it! I've already lost 30lbs on my own but hit a major plateau and I figured out it was because I was eating to maintain my weight, not loose it! (I was told I…
