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I think im superwoman :3
No need to read this, I just need it to be said :) ! 4 years ago I got diagnosed with endocarditis. I had been an idiot I knew something was wrong but I had just got accepted into the school I wanted and was pushing myself through it daily trying to maintain and be normal for once. Needless to say I did alot of damage. The…
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Long exercise purely to eat more?
I do this alot ill walk 10-15 miles just so i can eat more, Lots more with that many miles. Never really considered if this is normal or healthy or not. Anyone else do this? Sometimes i just really like to eat bulk food instead of 1200 calories. And i like walking so why not really. -shrugs- Been working for me so far.…
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High fat/Lower calorie vegan foods?
I know that by pretty basic definition high fat is going to be relatively high calories. I know that. I just want to make sure im properly educated on my options. I generally get stuck between 15-30g of fat a day and i need 40-50. Since going vegan i struggle to get enough fats in my diet. Im kind of unwilling to just add…
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Canned fish
Super curious right now. It says half the can is 106g and 160 calories. Took my salmon drained it of the liquid (possibly oil?) and then took the fish and weighed it. the entire can of fish was only 180g. Not sure where it gets that half of the can is 106g? Would it be because of the water/oil i drained? If so how am I…
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Weight loss plateau
Im kind of just curious if anyone has been like me and not had a plateau? Im down 65 pounds still plenty to lose so thats probably why im 6 months in still losing 1.5-2 pounds a week, It seemed slow for a while but the numbers say i was still losing 1.8 pounds a week. People talk about it like its a guarenteed going to…
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Did I break my MFP O_O
So its been set up to lose 2 pounds a week for the past 6 months, Just out of curiousity i went through the guilded setup again with different options (lose 1 a week, increased activity levels, maintain weight etc) Every single time it said I need to eat 1200 calories. Im 5 ft 3 165 pounds 1200 is how i lose 2-3 pounds a…
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So im not new but im lonely ;D
Iv lost 55 pounds in the past 6 months using this site and really dont have many friends here. Recently got a fitbit so if you have one to thats cool, If not i lost all my weight through diet and basic walking a few times a week. im 5 ft 3 175 pounds currently, No real goal but im guessing 30-50 more to go. Whenever im…
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Resetting metabolism
Anyone else ever done this? Im curious the best way to do it. I think iv been eating way to few calories for to long and weight hasnt changed in months (I lost 50 pounds within 4 months been at 180 for 2 months now) Research has told me I should focus on getting my body to burn more calories again before ill lose more…
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I need help (Good freezer foods)
My fridge is broken and Its been broken for a few weeks, Cant get a new one for a few more. Anything fresh i put into the fridge moulds within a day its actually pretty weird. I am also struggling with a fruit fly problem so fresh fruits and veggies currently arent much of an option. I have lost 40 pounds so far eating 95%…
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What treat did you have today?
Im enjoying a nice glass of red wine. I have been doing so well and i had leftover calories, So yummy. What treat did you have/Do for yourself today :) ? obviously treat doesn't have to be food.
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Anyone with PCOS have success stories :)?
I have it and am having a hell of a time losing weight, Before anyone suggests it yes i have a doctors appointment next week to discuss my own personal needs for my body. But im really hoping to see some others who have had success, Even with the lowered metabolism and body storing fat usually a part of PCOS. Id love to…
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Best food scale brand?
Also looking to buy a food processor tomorow. I have done research but im not sure if the product praises come from marketing or real people. I dont have a whole lot to spend, But i want something sturdy and dependable. What do you guys use?
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Anyone else gain weight after using the bathroom LOL
I don't know I just find it funny when i weigh self and then go to the bathroom and then weigh again and iv gained like 2 pounds. Hah the logic
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Small "tips" you use for your journey!
I see you guys reading it ;) come on and post! I figured it'd be kind of fun and probably helpful to hear what everyone does to lose that extra few pounds/gain that extra muscle. Whether helpful or silly :) For example I focus on ALWAYS leaving Atleast a little on my plate. It's weird but I try to fidget whenever I think…
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What does your weight loss LOOK like?
And by that I mean, Is it consistent a little off each day, Do you gain a few lose a few, Or are you like me because the reason im asking is... I struggle struggle stuck at the same weight unable to lose it for 4-7 days and one day just as im thinking im doing something wrong i wake up and 2-3 pounds is gone. Which i think…
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Greek yogurt
I got some to make PB banana muffins with (were awesome!) But now I have a huge tub left and it seems wasteful, No idea what to make with it, And its plain and kind of gross on its own, I don't really like yogurt in general sadly, I like to chew my food. Any ideas on ways to use it up?
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Words of wisdom/Self confidence!!
So i keep making different threads like this, Sorry, But I think its helpful for everyone to read XD and some bits of advice may actually help erase a future question or two from the threads :P Besides, We all get down sometimes, So its good to have some insight on how others handle/think of things What are some general…
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BRA HACKS!?
So losing weight obviously changes your boob size (often) Even if its just a little. What are some "hacks" you guys to to make your bras fit between sizes :p ? or even just in general I for one Wont fit into a D and a DD doesnt hold me proper either, The bottom of my boob to big and the top to small, So its both tight and…
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Could i live off chili?
First off i always tell people never to stick to one food and cut things out, Its bad and will fail in the long term. I know i could live off of this, But i want to also make sure i get my calories and nutrients in. I am not considering this option as a "diet". I have found lately i have absolutely no appetite and half the…
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Tips for begining to run PLEASE!
1st off i have extreme social anxiety, So people seeing me run is terrifying Add onto that that I do have a bad heart (its basically better now but i cant work it to hard for to long) And I smoke ( Im cutting back drastically and intend to quit fully soon) And i spent 3 years on bed rest mostly, Last year i have been doing…
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Vegans please :)
Im looking for people who follow a vegan lifestyle. Im interested in it but feel unprepared no matter how much research i do, I feel like i need someone who already does it to help me. I have spent countless hours in the past week researching and still have some questions. Like staple foods and go to meals and making sure…
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Kitchen equipment that help with dieting
So I know things like blenders help, and I don't have a whole lot of money to buy a bunch of new stuff, but I'm curious what you guys use. Is there any equipment or items that are extra useful in fresh food dietary cooking?
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Eating when hungry
So i know a few of you will yell at me for this but.. I was trying to practice to eat when my stomach told me its hungry, I stopped forcing all these small meals when not hungry which is good yes, To learn your body signs and listen to them. What i was trying. Thing is it just occured to me i havent eaten in 2 days…
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Quick question about the daily calories...
So i know people may hate me for this because i keep seeing so many people failing and saying they cant seem to hit 1200 calories a day like its so few... I havent been able to hit that much yet :| Its only been a few weeks and im eating often, And dont feel overly hungry, And when i do i eat. Am i like...doing something…
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Thoughts on black coffee....
What are your thoughts on black coffee, Beneficial or harmful or just middle ground? Also for people like me with sensitive stomachs to it with its laxative effects, It kind of sucks but is that harmful?
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Looking to bounce info off someone who has succeeded in weight loss! :)
Im new, And I know the way I'm doing things isn't exactly "hard core" (By the way im totally down for talking to other newbies to!) My main focus is just supplying myself with good healthy choices and eating when im hungry, Only until im full. It seems to be working so far, My Calorie count stays under the desired pretty…
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Any females with PCOS?
Id love to hear from others with it, Can discuss how it effects our goals. Send me a PM if your shy about posting that stuff on here.
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Youngin trying to get back from heart condition!
I wont bore you with huge detail but I got a heart infection when I was 19 and it knocked me down for 2-3 years (Im on year 3 now but I've been able to do day to day things again, just not any hard exercise) Being bed ridden along with hoarding food whenever I could get it (being so sick and not being able to shop often)…
