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Diet Break Study-Fat Loss Goal
Hi all, I recently read a study on diet breaks which compared 2 groups of obese men. The first group ate in a deficit for 16 weeks straight while the second group ate in a deficit for 2 weeks alternating with 2 weeks at maintenance for a total of 30 weeks (to ensure both groups had the same net deficit). Results showed the…
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Women getting into the weight room
Hi everybody! I've had this account for awhile but I never have used it consistently, but I'm now super motivated to get on track with my diet and start a new workout plan. I have always been a huge cardio junkie and done circuit/bodyweight training here and there along with some weights but i have never had an official…
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1 day off from counting calories a week?
Wondering if anyone thinks this is an okay idea or if it has worked for you. Counting calories 6 days a week and then having one day without thinking about the numbers. This wouldn't be a "cheat day" or binge because I allow myself unhealthy foods in moderation throughout the week. It would be more of a mental break from…
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1200 calories NET or GROSS? Confused need advice
Hi all, I'm Emily and I need some help figuring out how much to eat. Here are my stats: 19 years old female 5'0 currently 124 pounds goal is to lose about 20 pounds I realize I am at a "healthy weight" but I do not feel healthy and feel my best when I am under 105. I have a polar m400 watch which I wear consistently and…
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15 pounds by June.. aka summer
Hey guys! My name is Emily and I am here to see who else has a goal of around 15sh pounds to lose by summer! I know the number on the scale is not everything or anything really, but roughly that is around where I want to be. I'm 5' and 118 pounds. My goal is about 100-105 pounds, which I know sounds tiny but I am very…
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Does this sound like a good plan?
Hi all, I'm new here to mfp, and I have a goal of losing about 25 pounds. Here are my stats: 18 years old Female 5'0 128 pounds Plan to workout for about an hour 5 times a week. Background: I used to be about 100-105 a few years ago, and I was not too skinny, I looked healthy and fit. I am really small boned so right now…
