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lose 1 pound a week versus 2 pounds a week
Last year when I started losing weight my goal was set for losing 2 pounds a week and I lost close to 20 lbs. But I changed it to 1 pound a week and well I have gradually gained all but 1 pound of my weight lost back. I am restarting and changing my goal back to 2 pounds a week and see how I do. Losing weight is such a fun…
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Gained 22 pounds since November of last year, today I am restarting!
Besides the holiday weight gain I had a procedure done that caused me not to get my exercise in. I have restarted today and my goal is to make sure I log everything and be honest with myself. It sure is disheartening putting this weight back on. My goal is 155 pounds and I want to lose 1 pound a week until I get there.
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1 lb or 2 lbs a week and being 47 years old!
Not sure my age matters, I don't think so but I mentioned it anyway. Is it better to lose 2 lbs or 1 lb a week? I have put 22 lbs on since last November and I am restarting today. I have 37 lbs to lose.
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Up and Down Weight Rant!
I am 47 years old and so I know I have things going on with my body that I can't do much about but I can sure try my best to eat right and exercise! I walk 5 miles a day and do 3 to 5 days of Aerobics. I am having a hard time getting the scale to move, it stays around 173 and it will start to go down and one week I will be…
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After I work out I feel so hungry, what to eat?
I have noticed after I do my work out I am so hungry. I usually will try to eat a meal right a way which is usually lunch. I do eat a good breakfast before my work out so this baffles me. Is this normal?
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Net in the equasion question
Is the Net suppose to be higher than the calories you consume? I am trying to figure out the equation, I am not sure what the Net represents. I am wanting to lose 1 pound a week so I want to make sure I am figuring my calories right.
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203 Day Streak!
I have been using My Fitness Pal for 203 Days to track my Calories, Nutrition, and Fitness. I walk 5 miles every day and I do Aerobics 3 to 5 times a week. My goal is to lose 1 lb a week and so far I have lost 20 lbs! I am feeling Awesome!
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Exercise Calories
I walk 10,000 Steps or more a day and sometimes at the end of the day I will have 500 or more calories leftover. Should I try to eat some of the calories or leave them?
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Snacks
Is it a good idea to eat snacks in between meals or just eat 3 meals a day? My snacks are usually fruit, nuts or small sweet treats. I find usually I have to use some of my exercise calories to have enough calories for dinner.
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Recovery Question
My goal is to walk 5 miles a day. Should I take a day off or on some days just strive for 10,000 Steps? Is this enough recovery or do I need to take a day off completely? I don't know what I should do. I love my walking but I want to take care of my body too.
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Going over Goals
I have a problem. I don't usually get 1200 calories without going in the red with my goals. I know it's important to eat my 1200 calories but I don't like going in the red. What should I do?
