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Heavy Lifting Question
Hey friends! I'd like some advice, if anyone has any to give. I've been going to the gym and lifting heavy for a while now and I've shared my PR's with my dad, both to get support and to (hopefully) encourage his own fitness efforts. I started seriously lifting about 2 months ago and have been casually lifting for about a…
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Noticing weird bits of bone and a question.
Hi everyone! So, I've been back at losing weight since about October, but have ramped up everything since May. Right now, I'm 5'7 and 257 lbs (down from 280). I lift weights 2x a week, run 2x a week, and swim laps 2x a week, plus bicycle and walk quite a bit. I'm dropping a lot of inches, but my weight has been pretty…
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Split pea recipes that aren't soup?
Hullo wonderful people! So, the other day a very nice neighbor of mine got about 8 lbs of green and yellow split peas from the food pantry. They had no idea what to do with them and, since they know I am vegan, figured I could make better use of them and gifted them to me. The only problem is that I have NO idea what to do…
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My plan doesn't look quite how I (or my family) thought it would
Hey everyone! To start, I'll put my stats on here-- 5'7, female, 271.8 lbs. So, the reason why I'm posting is because I've been getting some pushback on my diet IRL . After a great discussion about event-based goals and what makes an athlete in the Support and Motivation forum, I decided to just embrace the active…
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Am I...an athlete?
Hey all! The reason why I'm posting is that I've began to notice that I'm thinking of my weight loss in terms of 'training'. Right now, my (awesome!) gym group and I are planning to go rock climbing at a fancy gym in mid-October and I'm comparing my food and fitness choices in comparison to that ('will this help me achieve…
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What will my dad think? (Maybe going vegetarian?)
Hi everyone! So, my English class is having a 20-day challenge where you do something you typically wouldn't and then write a thesis paper about it. I picked eating a vegetarian diet. I'd always been curious about eating that way and thought it might be a nice reset after the holidays, as well as a way to watch my weight…
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Someone smacked my butt today...
Hey guys. So, a bit of background. I've struggled with my weight for most of my life. A large part of the gain was ignorance, which I fixed, but another part is that I hate having random people hit on/harass me. There are very few situations in which I don't feel extremely uncomfortable with that kind of attention (It's…
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Trying to work around seizures...
Hey everyone! I'm currently on W3D1 of C25k and am supplementing my workout with bodyweight exercises 2x a week. I've been doing a really great job sticking to my deficit and workout routines...until yesterday. I have epilepsy. My seizures aren't all that bad considering and I'm not on any medications. As a matter of fact,…
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Calorie deficit on Stronglifts?
Hey everyone. So I'm starting the Stronglifts program tomorrow. I still have a significant amount of weight to lose (70+ lbs) but I'd like to focus on building muscle for a bit. I'm also running 3x a week (C25k), though I don't know if that makes a difference or not. I was reading through the Stronglifts program and it…
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Losing a lot, then gaining a little?
Hi! Here's a bit about me. I started here in September and have lost 32 lbs. I run 3x a week, do strength training 2x a week, and try to be as accurate as possible with my logging. I have my deficit set to 2 lbs/week and weigh 232 lbs. My activity level is set to lightly active and I eat back all of my exercise calories.…
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How do you know when you're doing too much?
Hi everyone! So I've made a plan for running 3x/week and doing a bodyweight routine 3x/week with a rest day on Sunday. Neither of the workouts I do are overly strenuous, but they challenge me. Today when I woke up I was pretty sore. I don't notice it much when I'm sitting or laying down but standing and walking makes me…
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Strength training and running...trying to find balance?
Hey everyone! I'm 5'7, female, and 237 lbs. I've been lifting weights consistently for about a month and a half now and really love it. When I reached a 30 lb loss, I decided to start running and I've been having a blast so far. The problem is that I'm still fairly overweight. I'm trying to work myself up to working out 4…
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Need advice--running in the snow
So, I'm 239 lbs and started a walk/jog regimen this week. The first run was in the rain, which wasn't too bad. Today though, it's snowing. I don't have any 'proper' running gear and I'm not sure if running in this kind of weather is even a good idea for an overweight beginner? Also, the roads haven't been plowed yet and…
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Constantly craving sushi...
I adore sushi. But it seems like ever since I had the Philadelphia roll at a restaurant down the road, I've been craving sushi non-stop. Which isn't a big deal. It's just that I have some perfectly good chicken stew and veggie quesadillas in my kitchen right now, so why on earth am I wishing I had more sushi instead?…
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My clothes aren't fitting well...
My clothes, which fit me just fine 30 lbs ago, keep riding up and twisting oddly as I move. But I know that I've lost weight. People are even beginning to notice that I've lost weight. So, what gives? It's not a big deal in the long run, but it's messing with my confidence a bit because I'm feeling 'fatter' than I was…
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Last year vs. This year
Today, it really hit me how much I've changed in the past year and especially in the two years that I've been focusing on my wellness. I was cooking. I had oatmeal in one pot, some ground beef in another, and was sauteing some veggies+cooking an egg. And it just hit me, I couldn't have done this last year. Last year my…
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Freaked Out About My Body Shrinking....
Hi all, I've been logging for the past 3 months and have lost a good chunk of weight, about 20 lbs. I've been really excited about getting to a healthy weight, but have discovered something a little bit disturbing. The other week, I looked in the mirror and noticed that I'd gotten smaller. However, rather than being…
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What to do with canned salmon?
I really want to make a salmon dish this weekend, but I'm not sure how to do anything but salmon patties...Any suggestions?
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Having trouble convincing myself that I need exercise...
Hey everyone! So, I've been counting calories for a little while now and I know that I need to start exercising. The only thing is that I'm doing pretty well at my logging. Like, I'm within my calorie limits and not feeling too hungry plus I'm satisfied with my food choices. For the past couple of weeks, I even let myself…
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My mom is acting weird about my weightloss
So, I've been on MFP for about a month. I got on here because my doctor had told me that I would have some serious health issues down the line unless I got my weight under control. My mom was with me and agreed whole-heartedly with the doc, even including that I'd been overweight my whole life (not true) and that she'd…
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My dad is picky and I want different foods...
So, I live with my dad and he's been really supportive about my diet, even though he wants nothing to do with it himself. We've been eating at home a lot lately and I've realized that I only have a few go-to recipes. I'm starting to get bored of eating the same things all the time and I want to spice things up with some…
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Sometimes I really miss overeating...
So, as of tomorrow, I'll have been back on MFP for two weeks. I'm pretty happy with my mental state this time around and I've bought a food scale to keep myself on track. I'm trying to exercise every day and look forward to trying new things both eating-wise and activity-wise. But, sometimes, I really miss overeating. I…
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Just got my food scale!
I just bought my first food scale and I'm pretty excited about it. I was wondering if there's any tips or tricks anyone could share? One of the things I like the most about it is that it measures in ounces and grams. Since I've mostly used cups and tablespoons for measuring, I feel like I don't have as many expectations…
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Hi :) New member here!
Hello! :D It's really awesome to see an LGBT+ group on here. I've been on MFP for about 3 weeks now and have lost 5 pounds so far! I'd love to have some more friends on here :) P.S. I'm an aromantic asexual
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Veggie Gumbo
I was playing around with some frozen veggies and rice yesterday and this is what I can up with :) It's been a pretty great lunch so far and is really easy to make. Hope you all like it as much as I do! Ingredients 1 cup rice, cooked 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 small can mushroom pieces and stems 1 box Green Giant…
