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Advice from women in a relationship with an individual attracted to "BBWs"
I am an on and off member of myfitnesspal. Sometimes I get really into it and other times I lose focus and motivation and stop for too long. But my question today is about dealing with a significant other who is attracted to heavier women. I have been dating my boyfriend for a year now (Not long for many people; but for…
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Binge Eating. How do you get past the past?
I'm fairly certain I have binge eating disorder, or at least I have some very unhealthy symptoms that point to psychological problems and eating combined. I eat in secret. When I know I am going to be alone, I plan on eating a LOT of food that I normally feel like I am unable to eat in the presence of others. I understand…
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Could use some tips: all motivation has gone for some reason
Hi, everyone. I started my weight loss journey near the end of February. So far I have lost 21 pounds. I feel great about that; my clothes fit much better (or are even too loose), I've received a few compliments, and I'm really proud of myself. However, for the past 3 weeks (maybe even a little more), I have just slowly…
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The aftermath of a binge
I've been struggling so much this past month on living a healthier life. For a while I completely stopped tracking food, then I started tracking more and continually went over. I've even raised my calories so I would lose 1.5 lbs a week rather than 2. And I still have a hard time staying under calories. I've lost 20 lbs,…
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Question regarding medication and weight loss
Hello. I've dealt with depression for 10 years now, and I am on pretty significant doses of 3 different antidepressants/anxiety meds. I guess my main concern is if I will be able to lose a large amount of weight while taking depression meds. I have come to accept that I will always be on some kind of medication (hopefully…
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What's the difference?
Hi all. Just wondering: what's the difference between sculpting and strength training? I've been finding different at-home workouts on youtube to do with my light dumbbells, and I've seen both these. The exercises don't appear to be too different, but are they? The main reason I'm doing any sort of weight days is because…
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Beginning Strength Training Video Suggestions
Hi everyone, I'm new to healthy living, and while eating healthy and cardio are going pretty well for me, strength training is very difficult for me. I've been looking for beginner videos on youtube that use either light dumbells or body weight, but the ones I've found are still too challenging. I just tried a beginner…
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Losing too fast?
After my first week using this site, I lost 5 pounds. I was really excited, but I know it's recommended to lose 1-2 pounds a week. Is it okay that I lost that much my first week? I'm significantly overweight, and don't heavier people lose faster at the beginning? Just want to make sure this is okay. Of course, I could…
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What you eat vs. how much you eat?
My friend and I are both trying to lose weight, and today we got into a bit of a debate. We show each other our food diaries, and she noted that every day I have had a couple marshmallow peeps and a couple squares of dark chocolate. I have stayed well within my calorie range, but each day I DO indulge in something sweet I…
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Sodium Intake Question
Hi, everyone. I was wondering how much sodium affects weight loss? I just started myfitnesspal last week, and today I made a meal that I often make -- terryaki stir fry. It has lots of veggies and a bit of steak and terryaki sauce. Well, I matched the ingredients in a recipe and split it into 4 servings. I logged it into…
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Another Strength Training Question
I'm just starting this whole healthy living thing, and like a recent poster, I do not exactly understand/like strength training. My main concern about strength training is that I am not financially at a point where I can afford a gym membership. I do all my cardio at home, but strength training is another thing. I do have…
