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Celiac's Disease and Colitis diet?
So for the past year I've been on off and on diets, trying to get to a goal weight of about 140lbs or so, May of 2014 I weighed my highest at 205lbs. Today I weigh 160lbs. With that short back story I get to my question/post, 2 weeks ago I developed a terrible gnawing, burning, rolling, stabbing and dull at the same time…
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My 35lb loss: before and after pic!
Over the past year I have lost a total of 35 pounds. It has been off and on dieting but for the past 4 months I have been very serious about being healthier and loving myself. I can happily say that unlike last year, I can now look in the mirror and not hate myself. I can smile at myself and tell myself I am beautiful, and…
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Crunches: yay or nay?
So I've got about 30lbs left to lose (have lost 35 in the past year) and when I hit my goal weight I dont want to have well, in all honesty, I dont want to be flabby or saggy. Mostly focusing on that with my stomach, butt/thighs and arms. Crunches are about all I can do right now with my back issues which are explained…
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...I'm happier
So in the past year I have lost a total of about 30lbs or so, starting weight being 204 and current weight is 172lbs (it fluctuates a little). I'm 5'5 and so I want to get under 145lbs, my goal being around 135 or 140. Anyways, the other day I washed old clothes from months ago that couldnt fit me for a good while. I tried…
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Well I gained... again.. how do you guys do it?
So, last week I did pretty terrible. I barely logged anything and I overate almost every day, my weekly weigh in Monday morning hit me where it hurts, I gained 2lbs. Now, 2lbs isn:t the worst gain, but my issue is I cannot seem to get under 170lbs. I:ve lost maybe 5 pounds in the past 4-5 months, I:ve given up bread )hurts…
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How important is breakfast?
How important really is breakfast? I simply don't get very hungry until lunch, I'll eat an apple or sometimes some eggs but I just am not a big breakfast person. Is it really important to eat a good breakfast?cccccccxcc
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Best machines to use at a Gym for fragile body? (fibro, etc)
This question is more directed towards me concerning my back issues and such rather than in general. I'm getting a gym membership within the next week or two (at the YWCA). Thing is, I have never even been to a gym and have no idea how to have a proper workout/how to correctly use the equipment and such. I'm aiming to lose…
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Need help getting started with strength training
So, I need some help getting started I'm strength training. I'm going to be completely honest here, I have absolutely no knowledge on the subject. I have no idea where to start, how often, how long, even what to do. So I'm asking you guys to help me figure it out. I'll give you as much info as I can think of but if you…
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Eating more during your menstrual cycle, justified?
I read somewhere online that said pre/during a women's menstrual cycle their metabolism is working harder and that could explain our increased hunger. I'm not saying this is even true, it may be a hack or a theory, but IF it was true, would that mean it would be okay to eat more calories pre/during our period and not gain…
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Does it matter what you eat if you stay within your calorie limit?
Can you eat whatever you want while staying under your calorie goal and still lose weight? I've been eating healthier (for the most part lol) but I'm genuinely curious. Not that it's ideal, but scientifically, can you eat only junk food but stay under your calorie limit and lose weight? My question being: does it matter…
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New diet, new mindset, new life
Hi everyone! I'm Lisa, I've been dieting off and on for a year now and lost a total of about 30 pounds. I have 35 to 40 pounds more to lose, I've been off and on so much so I'm starting fresh and decided to join here to be able to better keep track of my calories and goals and also for support. I've been instructed by my…
