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Does this “day on a plate” sound okay for weight loss?
Hi there, I’m hoping to please get some feedback on my “day on a plate” below. I am wanting to lose weight and my plan is to eat 1600 calories a day focusing on breakfast and lunch. It wouldn’t always be as below, but I am wanting to eat similarly for a few weeks at first to help me get into the swing of things. The meal…
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Concerned about gut health vs same daily nutrients
Is eating more or less the same thing for a period of time going to be overly detrimental to my gut health? For context, I’m trying to lose weight and have noticed I’m better at staying on track when I remove options from my diet. The daily meal breakdown looks like this - 1600 calories with 130g protein, 100g carbs and…
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“Processed” protein - how much is too much?
I’m trying to focus on getting around 100g of protein a day while in a calorie deficit. I’m only one week down but so far so good, however I am conscious that my key source of protein (roughly 60%) comes from a protein bar and protein powder/collagen powder. I feel like this is perhaps not ideal long term and isn’t my…
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What is your opinion on eating below BMR for a period of time?
I’m wanting to lose weight. My TDEE is 2325 and my BMR is 1938. Would it be okay to eat say around 1800 calories and as I lose weight, gradually lower my calories as and when “needed”? I don’t think I would ever aim to eat less than 1500 calories per day - I want this to be maintainable and realistic. I’m just nervous to…
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A very basic question about calories
Hi! To preface, I have a basic understanding of calories, TDEE, BMR etc. Or at least I thought I did, I’ve read some conflicting information recently so am wanting to clarify. Specifically I’m wanting to work out how many calories I should be consuming to help me lose weight, if anyone would be so kind as to help? Female…
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Hi!
Hi, I’m new/returning here. I made some progress outside of MFP but then life happened and I lost track. Again. So back to it! I’m currently working out the best plan to undertake that I can be consistent with long term. But eating healthily in the meantime while deciding :) Hoping logging my diet and progress here will…
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Low soy/carb high protein vegetarian and vegan foods?
Hi :) Does anyone have any favourite low soy/low carb, high protein vegetarian or vegan foods/meals? I feel like one of those low fat, soy, single shot latte with caramel creamer Starbucks people. I swear I’m not. Thanks!
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Hi!
Hi, I’m finally getting myself together and intending to get back in shape. I gained way too much weight while I was travelling and living overseas as well and going through some personal stuff (and also just pure laziness and an addiction to pasta, pesto and sourdough bread). I’m vegetarian and planning to eat a sort of…
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Dread at seeing family...
Hi, So I moved overseas a over a year ago and put on a bit of weight, I was already overweight to begin with. I am in the process of losing it but I'm still 15kg heavier than when I left. I suffer pretty bad anxiety when it comes to being self conscience I am absolutely dreading seeing some family on a trip this weekend…
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Kids gift ideas - help!
Hi :) I need to get a gift for a 3 almost 4 year old boy and an almost 1 year old girl. The boy is into cars/robots/puzzles/books/ lego etc. The girl is just into being entertained so far! I'm not too fussed re the price, I just want a good present or two for them. The catch is, it needs to be small enough to travel with…
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Kids gift ideas - help!
Hi :) I need to get a gift for a 3 almost 4 year old boy and an almost 1 year old girl. The boy is into cars/robots/puzzles/books/ lego etc. The girl is just into being entertained so far! I'm not too fussed re the price, I just want a good present or two for them. The catch is, it needs to be small enough to travel with…
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Weight loss vs Maintenance
Hi! My question is, if I eat at a deficit to my current TDEE to drop the fat (100lbs to lose, eep!), when I go to maintain (eventually!) would I then eat my TDEE for that weight? Even if it's higher in calories than my fat losing diet? Eg. My current TDEE is 2352 and I intend to eat 1600 calories a day and increase the…
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Scared about work trip!
Hi, I have a work retreat in a few weeks where it will involve them providing clothes (that most likely won't fit!) and physical activity. It's also going to be in a hot country where summery clothes will be required. I'm still so overweight, unfit and incredibly self conscious. I really don't want to go but it's…
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Blood sugar diet?
Hi, Recently I've been eating well (clean and fewer calories than my TDEE) but weight loss is very slow and some weeks nothing changes. I am on the verge of pre diabetes (runs in the family and have had a few months of terrible eating thanks to my depression/anxiety). I am curious about this blood sugar diet where you eat…
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Has anyone studied for their CIPD qualification?
Hi, I am looking to start my Level 3 qualification but am not sure whether I should go for the certificate or diploma. I have heard conflicting things about which to do from both education providers and in order to get a discount I need to decide today - eep! If any of you have any experience or advice if love love love to…
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Question for those of you with Spotify!
Hi :) I'm having an issue with my Spotify and I've found there isn't a help/customer service team? I've tried the past couple days with the community forum and FAQ but no luck. If you've had an issue in the past with your account, how did you find out how to fix it? I'm changing my account to a UK based one as I've moved…
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Question about IF
Hi everyone :) I am currently eating healthily and exercising but am intrigued by the method of intermittent fasting. More specifically, 16:8 moving towards 20:4 etc. My question is, a lot of articles and blogs I read say 'no need to count calories' or similar, but how can you lose weight if you're not in a caloric…
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Where to buy plus sized gym wear?
Hi, I'm joining a gym and need to buy a few bits and pieces to wear. Im on the cusp of plus and straight size but I have wider hips so I figure plus size may fit better. I'm based in the UK so if possible not US only stores like old navy etc! Thank you :)
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How did you build your fitness?
Hi, I'm about to join a gym and am looking to increase my general endurance fitness. I'd love to give HIIT a go but at this stage I am far too unfit for this. How would you recommend getting fitter for a very unfit person just starting out? I'm planning on just walking and cycling and building up my time/resistance as I…
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Conflicting answers online - help!
Hi, So I've joined a gym and would like to incorporate some strength training/weights in with my cardio (I'm wanting to build endurance fitness not just lose fat). Basically this is the tired question of should I do fewer reps with heavier weight or more reps with a lighter weight? My goal is simply to tone up without too…
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Enough nutritional value in this diet?
Hi, I do well sticking to roughly the same thing to eat each day. I'm hoping someone can judge my meal plan please? Breakfast - porridge w raspberries Lunch - roast vegetable salad Dinner - Legume/Vegan chilli (lentils/black beans/kidney beans/vegetables & spices) Snacks - chickpeas, mandarin Realistically I'll also have a…
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Quick calorie question!
Hi all, Just trying to suss how many calories I'm going to aim to eat each day. I am a24 year old female looking to lose around 30kg/60lbs ideally at a loss of around 1kg p/w. My TDEE is 2268 and my BMR is 1890. I set myself as sedentary as I have a desk job so any exercise will be additional (to start with will be walking…
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3 months in - Very little fat loss??
Hi, For the past 3 or so months I have been measuring my food to around 1600 calories a day (TDEE 2100), hitting the gym a few days a week (cardio & strength) and eating 80% unprocessed clean foods. I have lost two inches from my waist but other than that nothing. Scales haven't moved and clothes fit the same. I have a…
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Calorie Question
If I eat 1300 calories a day (TDEE 2100) for say around six months to reach my goal weight (would like to lose 50lbs) and then bump it back up to TDEE/around 1600 calories a day, is this okay? I am so wary of eating too few calories but I am having no luck with 1600 calories a day after three months (measuring food and…
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2 months at a deficit and very slow weight loss?
Hi, So I've been eating at a deficit for at least two months now and have only lost 2kg. I have a lot to lose so that isn't the issue. My TDEE is 2140 and I eat between 1300-1700 a day, usually around 1600. I go to the gym 3 times a week too. I know it's not a race but I'd like a bit more coming off? My aim is around 1kg a…
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Confused about calories - Please help?!
Hi :) Back story: So my goal is to lose around 25-30kg, I am 5'7, 23 and 99.8kg right now. I have a desk job 8-5 and go to the gym x3 a week. I am also doing the 5:2 diet, I am interested in the health benefits as well as diabetes runs in the family so I will be sticking to 5:2 unless it really doesn't work for me.So two…
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How to increase calories healthily
Hi, My goal is 1600 calories a day alongside x2 500 days. I'm currently sitting at around 1250 calories a day and want to up it as healthily and cleanly as possible. I don't find I'm that hungry after the below days eating but I also don't want to be consuming too few calories. Oats and raspberries Brown rice peas and…
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In a deficit but very little weight loss
Hi, So I am looking to lose around 60lbs and was aiming for 1500 calories a day which would give me a deficit of 600 a day down from my 2100 TDEE. I've actually been eating closer to 1200/1300 the past few weeks purely out of not being hungry/filling up on low cal veges. I've even been overestimating my calorie amounts. In…
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Best women's gym shoes
Hello! I'm sure there must be a post about this but I can't for the life of me find it so sorry if this is a repeat. I'm wanting a pair of shoes for the gym - basic cross trainers I suppose. Good for walking outside but also general circuit training and the elliptical/treadmill etc. Does anyone have any good…
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Water
Hi! How much do you drink each day? On both workout and non workout days? And did you notice any benefits to drinking more? Thanks :)
