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What finally pushed you to lose the weight?
For the last 4 years, I have been over 200 lbs. The heaviest recorded weight I have seen on a scale is 219 lbs, but I’m sure I have been bigger. This isn’t too bad of a weight if you’re a 6’4 man, but I’m 5’2... and a woman. So, I was mostly fat. Last year, I went from approximately 220 lbs to 196 lbs. I felt great until I…
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Thoughts On Fasting?
Just wondering everyone’s thoughts on weekly fasting. For example, eating properly and normally for 6 days a week. Then, on the 7th, just drinking water to rest your digestive system. A lot of people in my health class were talking about it. No one seems to know if it’s good for your body or not. I would prefer genuine and…
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Day 3 of Veganism
So, I went vegan. Not so much because I hate meat but more because meat (and other animal products) hates me. I've pretty much been eating the same thing everyday. A protein / fruit / chia shake & daily vitamins for breakfast & a really large amount of 1 green vegetable, a meat substitute, and a carb-y side. I work nights…
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Garmin vs. MFP
I use the garmin vivofit hrm & wrist band to "accurately" count the amount of calories I burn during a workout. It's synced to MFP with the same activity & weight settings so there should be no discrepancy. Today, I worked out for 1 and a half hours & Garmin said I burned over 1,000 calories via "active calories burned" on…
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Awake longer, so eat more?
Today, and probably more often in the near future, I'm going to be awake for about 20 hrs. Recently, I've been trying to eat around 1200 calories per day but I'm only usually awake for 12 to 14 hours. Long story short, should I increase my caloric intake since I'll be awake longer?
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What's your motivation?
I'm still on my fitness and health journey. I've recently had to reflect on my reasons for wanting to lose weight. Mine are: I have Pre-hypertension, I'm commissioning in the Army and must maintain fitness standards, and most importantly (to me) ... I'm TIRED of feeling uncomfortable in my skin and clothes. I'm just…
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Tips for Running
Hey guys, I'm just gonna jump right into it and say: I HATE running. Even as a basketball player who was forced to run for hours at a time, I hated it. This is mostly because I can't run though. I can walk forever and I can jog lightly for quite a bit. But running... can't do it. In fact, my run is more of a fast jog. I…
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Fasting & Lent
So, as some of you may know. It's the time of Lent. My sacrifice was dessert. I'm also fasting and can only have liquids and "non-solid" foods for the next 30 something days. Basically, nothing that involves chewing including soups with chunks in them. Does anyone have any suggestions of what I can eat? I've been surviving…
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Army Weight Loss
Hey guys (and ladies)! I'm in an Army ROTC program. I'm training to commission as an officer. As many of you probably know, there is a weight & tape requirement that must be met. Due to "unspoken" reasons, I've gained crazy weight. In my case, I have to lose 60 lbs by the first week of May. Of course, I know weight loss…
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Eating too little calories
Today, I ate a little over 800 calories within 3 meals & 1 snack. It wasn't intentional but it kind of just turned out that way. I ate breakfast at 8:15, had a snack a few hours later, and then ate lunch at 2:00. I then fell asleep for 7 hours, woke up and had dinner. I'm not hungry but I got that "under calorie,…
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Pancake Substitution Recipes
I love pancakes but there's so many unnecessary fillers, sugars, and carbs in them. Not to mention, the syrup! Does anyone know pancake substitution recipes? I'm allergic to bananas so I can't do those banana pancakes either.
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Food Intake Moderation
To start, I eat 1380 calories a day. Which is comfortable for my goals. My problem is, I work overnight. So, I'll be doing good all day & then that time between 12am & 3am before I get off, I've eaten all of my meals & snacks. Then, my body is like, "fooood, give me food. I'm starving!" When I get home, I literally want to…
