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Vaping
I am probably gonna sound stupid but do ecigs and vaping make you gain weight? My friends claimed they do.
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Reasons why I am gaining weight
Okay so I have fixed my eating habits and I am feeling much more energetic and better so yay :) but I am still remaining under my daily calorie goal and yet I am gaining weight everyday. In less than 2 weeks I went from 49kg to 51KG . I stay below my calories during the week and just eat some junk on weekends. I dont…
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More calories = more energy?
Weird question but I couldnt find a good answer for it on Google. If something has more calories , lets say , A pizza or cake , does it mean it will give you more energy and keep you fuller for longer ? Therefore does a pizza give you more energy or keep you more full than a salad ?
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Weight range?
Hello , So lets say that my weight goal is 49.5 KG , what should my weight range goal be like ? ( Eg. 49-50kg) I am asking because I did everything as usual this week but I gained 1kg since Friday and I dont know if I should switch to losing or just keep maintaining Thanks :)
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Amenorrhea
Hello For all the ladies , did you miss / lose your menstrual cycle when losing weight? As I posted recently , I've had amenorrhea for 8 months now and I am really worried. My Gyneacologist said that I am not eating enough and my weight is too low. My doctor said its normal after losing weight and I should give it time. I…
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Eating disorder ?
Hi everyone. I hope I will not be judged for writing this but I feel really confused. Several people on this forum suggested that I have an eating disorder and I kept telling myself that it was not true and that I was fine but now , I am not sure if I may actually be having an eating disorder. A little bit on my current…
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Damaged metabolism !
So I previously asked the 1200 calorie question and found out that eating below 1200 calories may permanently damage your metabolism and I am a little worried as my calories are something like this : i eat 1000 calories 4 days a week and then eat whatever I feel like for 3 days a week ( pizza , pancakes etc) which amounts…
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1200 cal
Why is it important to never eat below 1200 calories per day? What happens if you dont? Sometimes I eat around 1000 calories only. is it bad ?
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Calorie confusion
What do you do when you go to a restaurant or eat something ( for example : a burger) and have no idea / cant find how much calories it contains? How do you log it?
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Burn more cals
I am a student so I spend most of my time sitting down and usually end up with my back hurting . I do use the elliptical for 45 mins everyday but I dont think thats enough , even according to my Fitbit. Any ideas on how I can burn more calories / move more during the day? Walking outside is currently not an option as its…
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bigger belly at the end of the day ?
Is it normal to have a bigger/ more bloated tummy at the end of the day ? why does it happen and what can I do to prevent it ?
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vanilla powder ?
So I am a huge fan of Costa's coffee cooler / creamer and on their website it says that it contains only 87 calories( with skimmed milk). But the thing is they put A LOT of vanilla powder thingy in it so is it possible that it only contains 87 calories ?
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Fast food and obesity
Fast food franchises like McDonalds etc sometimes get blamed for obesity ( especially in certain countries) . Is it really fair to blame them tho? I mean if its about CI<CO then you could eat a homemade salad which may contain more calories than a McChicken. Opinions?
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Confused
Hi ! I am a bit confused when it comes to logging a new drink I bought. So its a juice sugar free which you mix with water. On the bottle it says '2 kal per 100ml'. Is it 2 cal per 100 ml of juice or 100ml of water with the amount of juice you are supposed to mix with it?
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Is it the same for everyone ?
So we can all agree that CI<CO leads to weight loss for everyone, which is awesome. BUT when it comes to certain facts ( or myths ? idk ) like sugar being addictive , vegetables are fulfilling etc.. are they the same for everyone ? I am asking this because when I was eating chicken , vegetables etc and no sugar , I used to…
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Fitbit aria scale
Anyone who uses it? How do you find it?
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Weight gain or water retention?
So on Saturday I was 49KG and on Monday my scale was up to 51KG. I pigged out all weekend so idk if its actual weight gain or water retention. Yesterday I ate about 1000 calories but this morning the scale still remained the same . So is it weight gain or water retention?
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Jobs
Any career ideas which dont involve sitting on your butt all day?? As I really cant stand sitting down for long periods of time
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Can anyone have the body they want?
So my friend was overweight , lost some weight and is now at a healthy BMI and is really happy with her body. However , her period stopped completely and her mother told her that she should gain weight as she was not made to be thin and she is not naturally slim. Would really love to hear your opinions on this one !
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Cardio only
I am asking this out of curiousity but what happens if you do only cardio ( walking /elliptical etc) and no resistance training / lifting. Is lifting that important when losing/maintaining weight?
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Gaining while eating at deficit
So usually after a weekend of eating junk , I cut back during the week , and the weight comes off and I end up at 49kg on Friday again. However , this week I ended up at 49.8kg. Anyone knows why? Fyi , Not freaking out , just asking.
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Portions
Silly question but I am really curious , why do some people eat more than others to feel full?? Is it like , the more you weigh, the more you eat? Why do people feel satisfied with just one slice and others need 2?
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Lifting but no diet change
I am asking this question out of curiousity. So a lot of you agree that in order to build muscle you must eat at maintenance calories or over maintenance and eat a lot of protein and clean foods. But what would happen if I started to lift or do resistance workouts plus do cardio but dont change my diet ? ( meaning I eat at…
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Strength training
Hi :) So I found a strength routine but i dont know if its good : 80 sit ups and 50 bicycle crunches once a week 50 single leg raises and 30 hamstring curls with weights once a week 30 bicep curls and 30 overhead lifts once a week Is this good as a strength training routine?
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fatigue and low energy in the morning
hi everyone :) Idk why but every morning , I wake up feeling extremely tired , even after having breakfast. I cant even do more than 5 minutes on the elliptical without feeling exhausted and out of breath. This only happens in the morning. Anyone has an idea why ??
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Leptin and insulin????
''People with higher leptin and insulin sensitivity are generally going to have an easier time losing weight and maintaing a healthy weight. Other hormones like thyroid, testosterone, and estrogen also play a role.'' Someone shared this article and I am curious to what that means. Does it mean its not all about CI<CO
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Addicted to diet coke.. help :(
So today I went to a confectionery and bought a diet coke and the store owner and my dad started giving me a lecture about how its bad for me , causes diabetes , weight gain etc. I am kinda worried now as I am literally addicted and love it and its all I drink since I really hate water :( I drink about 4 Litres a day ( I…
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Weighing food
Im kinda confused when it comes to weighing foods. When a package says that something contains , for example , 160 calories per 100g , do I weigh it as frozen or after its cooked?
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Gaining inches but not weight
This is gonna sound weird but I gained about 1-2 inches from my hips , thighs and tummy but my weight remained in the same range.. Anyone else experienced this or has a clue why its happening ?
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Genetics
Hi everyone :) ! Hope you are all well ! So , my mum , my dad and my sister all store fat in their stomach and tummy mainly. I store it there too even though I dont have that much. I weight 49kg so I dont want to lose more weight , but is it possible for me to have a toned and good looking stomach? If so , how do I do it?
