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Struggling at the gym
Hey guys. About a month ago I was sedentary and had been for a long time. I'm also obese (I've gained a lot since my profile pic was taken). Then about a month ago I joined a gym and made a commitment to myself to go three days a week. I am happy to report that I have kept this commitment. I'm working out in my target…
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Tastebuds
How long does it take until your tastebuds adjust to healthier food? I've been watching what I eat for about a month now and I crave unhealthy food. I have heard many people say that their taste buds have adjusted to healthier food over time and that when they go to have their old favorites/unhealthy food it isn't as…
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Calorie Counting
I just wanted to post to offer some support to those who are struggling. You can lose weight and still eat your favorite foods. I started calorie counting about a month ago and I am down five pounds. Sunday night I ate two slices of my favorite pizza for dinner and then had a 100 calorie snickers bar for dessert. I…
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Calories
My fitness pal says I should eat 2000 calories a day to lose a pound a week. Lately I've been eating about 1600-1800 a day and feel satisfied. I feel like I'm eating a good variety of nutritious food and I'm not hungry. I am 5'9 and 270 lbs. I go to the gym about three days a week and exercise for about thirty minutes each…