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Fitbit help
Just recently got a fitbit and synced it to mfp. But, it seems to really over estimate my calories burned (see pics) can this be correct? If it helps I'm 5' 5' and 212 pds.
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New vegetarian
Hi, so I've newly decided to follow a vegetarian lifestyle and looking for quick meal ideas, that I can make in a pinch. (My husband is a big meat eater) so it's a bit challenging. Also could use some vegetarian/vegan friends to maybe get support or share/swap recipes etc! Thanks!!
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Whole 30
Tomorrow I am starting my 2nd Whole 30 I lost 18 pounds in June doing my first bit quickly came back to my old habits after it ended. Luckily I only gained back 3 pds since than. Anyways time for another reset!! I'm looking to make life long changes this time and hopefully adapt to more of a paleo lifestyle afterwards. Has…
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Podcasts
Anyone been listening to any good weight loss/ healthy living podcasts? Would love some recommendations! Thanks
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Starting over...
Well back at it again...again..again..hoping to keep going this time and reach my goals. Looking for friends who are supportive and can help keep me accountable! Lol, I need all the help I can get!! I struggle with all or nothing mentality which has been a huge struggle with my weight loss! Thanks!
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Explain Google Cal adjustment to me??
So I have a pebble watch that I have synched with my Google health which I have synched to MFP how does the calories earned get calcukated? It seems high to me? Thanks
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Quick and easy lunch ideas
Looking for quick easy healthy lunch ideas, something the can be taken to work and reheated in a microwave..lunch is always a struggle unless I am able to plan well and have dinner leftovers, it that doesn't always work out. Thanks
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Vegetarian
I have been contemplating making a switch to a vegetarian lifelstyle and was looking for personal accounts I guess, like how you made the switch, was there any go to meals you had until you expanded your recipe base..stuff like that. Also, my husband is a big meat eater and not looking to change, how do you eat meals…
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Logging for life?
Just curious what people plan on doing after losing weight and reaching goal. Will you continue to log at maintenance? I'm a long way from my goal weight but if I don't log, I overeat it's as simple as that. I'm either logging or gaining weight? So I can't imagine not logging and staying successful, but the thought of…
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In a slump
So I've kinda been in a slump the last few weeks.. I've been over-eating and binging, eating my emotions..and today I have had enough! I know how to eat healthy, I know what foods are good for my body, I know when I am hungry and I know when I am full (usually I'm shutting this voice out!) so I've decided to take a break…
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Smoothies
So I am new to the world of smoothies so going to ask some silly questions!! For starters protein powder yay or nay?? I bought a tub and tried adding a scoop to mine today...by wasn't sure if that's how it's supposed to be used. I got a plant based protein one with added greens. And how to coffee drinking people who also…
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Re-committing to myself
Fell off the wagon hard these past 2 weeks or well I guess more like the month of October! I feel miserable not only have I gained weight back, but I've been binging on anything and everything I can get ahold off!' Such an annoying and miserable cycle I keep finding myself in!! But tomorrow is a new day and a new month!…
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Finding balance..could use some support
Quick background.. Chronic yo yo dieter here I've lost and regained the same 60 pounds for the past 5 years. I've starved myself, over exercised, had junk food binges, gone vegetarian, done a whole 30, Atkins, WW, intermittent fasting, no s diet..lol I could go on and on!! So..now I want to be healthy, I have another 30…
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In search of..
A exercise video I can do at home! I currently do Zumba 2-3x a week so I'm looking for something similar that is super high energy and most importantly fun!! And go... Thanks!!
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Struggling to keep going!!
So after a 60 day logging streak I am finding myself struggling to keep going. Part of me just wants to say F it! Help!!! I am not yet at my goal I'm just majorly losing steam!
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Any parents of special needs kids??
My son is 3 diagnosed with autism at 20 months, I fell into a depression after his diagnosis and just felt lost and turned to food for comfort. These days he is doing well and I am getting healthy to be the best version of me for him! Anyone else out there who can relate?
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Calculating maintenance cals for goal weight?
Is there a formula to determine this? (I don't want to mess with my mfp stats!) I'm just curious if eating at my maintenance calories for my goal weight would be a good strategy?? Thoughts?
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What would you do??
So I already know this weekend is going to be hard to track! Sat I am running a 5k and going out to Chinese for lunch with friends afterwards, Sunday I have a bday party for my niece which is going to include pizza, cake etc. So what would you do..attempt to log things and do the best you can or just relax and enjoy..not…
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1/2 pound a week weight loss goal?
anyone lose on this setting? I know loss will be slower but I do a healthy amount of exercise each week and generally tend to be hungry with my current calorie setting. Thanks
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Feeling frustrated with myself!
I keep going over my calories and filling my daily calories with junky food! I find that most of my days, my highest amount of calories come from snacks! I've lost about 30 pounds since June and I've made exercise a priority and a habit which is great! I'm just having a hard time sticking to my calories and sticking to…
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Plantar Fasciitis!!
Do I have to give up exercising and running in order for it to heal, or can I work through it? I really don't want to stop exercising!
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Plantar fasciitis and Zumba
okay probably gong to be a very small audience here who may be able to help..so as my title suggests I have plantar fasciitis on and off for years! I am fine during my runs and everyday life but I struggle during my Zumba class, I have a hard time finding a shoe to wear that provides support but is also flexible enough to…
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Dumbbell weight program ideas
Totally new to using weights as part of my fitness program and I'm struggling to find a list of exercises or a schedule of what to do when etc.. Do you break it up by body parts, arms, legs etc? Are there apps or YouTube videos or something?? Thanks! I recently inherited a weight bench and a set of Dumbbells now just need…
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How do normal people eat?
No really...I'm not sure. I have such a messed up relationship with food. I have lost and re-gained 80 pds twice.. So losing weight I can do with strict counting and discipline. Keeping it off I'm not very good at (obviously) I swear if I'm not counting every morsel I'm bingeing on junk! My goal is to lose weight, get and…
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Feel sick after eating protein
Can anyone relate? I have a history of acid reflux and currently take meds. I've been noticing that lately I feel slightly sick after eating protein. I guess more after eating meat.. Although yesterday it was after eating some almonds that did it. I plan to discuss withy dr obviously but just wondering if anyone has come…
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Macros??
so kinda feel like an idiot here but I've been counting here for awhile now but not paying attention to macros. Do the majority of you focus on just calories or just macros or both?? I usually plan my days meals before so I wonder how that'd work? Hmmm
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Always hungry...and feel sick
ok so...I've been on here awhile and down about 20 pds (have another 40 or so to go) anyways...lately I've been finding I'm constantly hungry. I will eat a good breakfast and be hungry 1.5 to 2 hours later. It doesn't matter if I eat protein..carbs..fats.. etc either way I'm hungry. And it continues all day. It's really…
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Activity trackers...help
hi I am looking into purchasing a activity tracker..bit so many to choose from!! Fitbit, jawbone, vivofit etc!! How do you choose?? Pros/cons for any of these?? Thanks!!
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Best at workout for busy mom
Hi I am looking for suggestions of a workout program I can do at home with little to no equipment before my son gets up in the morning. Any suggestions welcome, I'm realizing a quick at home workout may be the only way I get one one!! Thanks!
