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Lost 60 lbs, halfway to goal weight. I need help moving forward.
TLDR/Important stuff at bottom. So my last 6 months went something like this: - Started at 265 - Cut down on portions and started eating more lean protein and veggies - Started walking my sisters dog, riding my bike and going for walks - Was taken off diabetic meds and almost symptom free from PCOS - Got down to 205 - Quit…
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1210 calories and always hungry!
When I first started MFP, I was allotted 1500-1600 calories. I can't quite remember but I had no problem staying in it and staying full. As I've lost 25 pounds, MFP changed my calories to 1240 and now 1210. I've been struggling to stay within my 1210 budget. I am always hungry now and I feel frustrated because of it. I've…
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Looking for some nerdy friends!
Hey everyone! My name's Amy and I'd love to find some fellow nerdy people! My only real requirement is that you're an active logger and have a diary that I can view because I get a lot of ideas from looking through diaries. My biggest love is definitely Harry Potter. I'm a huge Potterhead (Hufflepuff!) and would love to…
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Stationary bike HURTS! Suggestions?
I have a pretty new stationary bike sitting in my basement that I want to use. I've tried before but it's so uncomfortable that I can't sit on it for more than 10 minutes without suffering greatly in my butt and my back (I've got a bad back). Is there anything I can do besides spending a bunch of money on bike shorts…
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Can stress make you gain weight, even if you're eating the same?
I'm staying within my calorie goals. I started out strong in losing weight but now I've gained the last few pounds back and I haven't changed anything. I've also been using a food scale and truthfully logging everything I've eaten... So my question is, can stress cause you to gain weight? My brother just died and there's a…
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Looking for friends that have lost someone to obesity
My brother died yesterday. He was only 38. His health was very bad. He was morbidly obese and could barely walk because of it. He was on a breathing machine. From my understanding, his body gave out while he was sleeping and he just... stopped. I'm not in that deep but I am in the morbidly obese category. I'm on the verge…
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What nutrients do you track?
Right now I'm tracking: Carbs, fats, proteins, sodium and fiber. I need something useful besides sodium to track because I don't have a sodium-restricted diet and I'm not too worried about it. I'm thinking Calcium but I'm not sure if it's a good thing to track. I really don't drink milk or dairy, so maybe it is... Anyway,…
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Anyone else get frustrated logging? Tips??
I love this site, don't get me wrong. I think the community is amazing and it's a really important tool in living a healthy lifestyle. That being said, I find logging to be very frustrating! Especially when it comes to meat. When trying to log any type of meat, I get really flustered because of all the different options…
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How do you start? What steps do I take?
First of all, I'm sorry this is so long! Kudos to any of you that make it through this. Second, I've come to the conclusion that I'm a serial starter. I got on the scale yesterday and realized I'm the heaviest I've ever been. 260 lbs. My heart broke upon seeing that. I need help. I don't want to die because I'm obese. So…
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Macros/Protein help
Hi everyone. I come to you in my confusion and hope to clear a few things up. 1. I have a hard time staying within my macros. I've done some reading on here and a lot of people say that macros don't matter as long as you have a calorie deficit. Is that really true? Can I eat what protein, carbs etc. that I want as long as…
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Frustrated super taster
I posted here before about my struggles with veggies and was told by quite a few people that I'm more than likely a super taster. I have issues with taste (all veggies taste bitter, even the sweet ones like carrots), I have issues with texture (most veggies make me gag. The only way I can eat them is super mushy). I find…
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Stomach issues - check my diary, please?
Hi everyone. I'm thinking about going to see my doctor but I was wondering if some of you could check out my diary and see if I have any glaring problems with my food intake before I do? I've been experiencing really bad stomach aches since I started here. I used to live on a diet of fast food, candy and chips and I felt…
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Zoodles... too crunchy?
Hi everyone. This may be a silly question but I'm not the greatest cook. How can I make zucchini noodles less crunchy? Is there a better way to cook them than frying? You may be asking why I would want to do that... I hate crunchy veggies (I know, I know. I'm the opposite of most). The crunchy texture makes me gag, though.…
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Where are the Canadians at?
Hi everyone. My name is Amy and I'm from Ontario, Canada. I've been battling my weight since I was in mid-elementary and it has always been an issue with me. I've been bullied to hell and back, to the point that I dropped out of high school. I'm 27 now and I really wanted to lose a good chunk of weight by my 30th. My main…
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Veggies make me gag
This is a serious post and I'm legitimately looking for help. Please no negative comments. My biggest issue with eating better is that the taste of vegetables makes me gag. Seriously. I keep trying to experiment with them but I can't find a way to eat them, so I end up giving up and go back to my fast-food eating habits. I…
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Tips for an obese person?
Hi everyone. I'm restarting on my journey here. Trying to, at least. I'm not really sure how to go about this and could use some tips. I know diet is the biggest part and it's a work in progress. I've just been diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and I'm trying to cope with that with the help of a therapist. Some info…
