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Ladies, did losing weight make you lose breast size? Considering breast reduction surgery.
Hello, I just need some hope from those who may have had similar issues! I've been suffering from back pain and muscle spasms for years. I am 5'2, 145 pounds and a size 32i breast size. My goal is to lose 30 pounds. I used to be 115 pounds and a triple D but even then I had back problems. It seems like it has gotten so…
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Fit bit is giving me 1427 exercise calories?!
Goal is 1210 calories and I've gotten 8300 steps. I am 5'2 amd 145 pounds. I have mfp set to sedentary since I work in an office. I ride my bike about 10 mins back and fourth to work everyday. My calorie adjustment is 1427 just from 8300 steps. There's no way that I should have over 2000 calories with a 1lb a week goal. I…
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What is the point of strength training if you can't build muscle while in a deficient?
I've seen a lot of people saying that you can't build muscle while in a deficient. Is this true and if so, do you still get strong while working out or should I just stick to cardio until I get to my goal weight? Then start lifting and building muscle?
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Me 3 years and 35 pounds ago. Does this weight look too skinny on me?
I was 109 pounds and I'm 5'2 so it was sitting my healthy bmi range. I've never been so confident in my life. I could wear any thing I wanted and not feel self conscious. I know everyone has there opinion but even when I was skinny I was told I was "too skinny". Then once I gained weight a few people told me I looked…
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6 pounds in 6 months
Just calculated my weight loss from 6 months ago. Within those 6 months I had a foot surgery, Thanksgiving, Christmas, 21st birthday celebration, and plenty of emotional binges in between. I am proud of myself because after each binge I felt like a failure but now when I look at my OVERALL weight loss I can see that even…
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What has weight loss taught you about yourself/life?
I am still learning about this lifestyle. So far I have learned that not every week will be perfect but as long as I don't give up I am not failing. I learned how crazy restaurant portion sizes are. I'm learning about my body and how certain times of the month I'm extremely hungry and have constant cravings but other times…
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Gained weight feel horrible.
I've been over eating about a month from now and even though the scale only went up 5 pounds, I feel disgusting. I feel like all of my progress is lost. My face feels chubby again, my thighs and ND stomach feel bloated. This sucks. I am so ready to start losing again and getting my motivation/confidence back. I learned…
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Going on week vacation any tips?
I will be spending an entire week at Disney. Which will involve eating out almost every meal for the week. Any tips on what to watch out for or what snacks to bring. How to manage with so many treats around!
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Does eating more make you more hungry?
Ever since I've become more lenient with eating back exercise calories based on my fit bit adjustment it's been harder for me to control hunger. Ive lost the control of ignoring hunger cues and its caused me to gain some weight back. I've been consistently eating over my calories. Back when I first joined mfp I did great…
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Protein powder 180 calories?
I bought vega one protein powder shake, just to add to smoothies, oatmeal, and yogurt. I struggle meeting my calorie goals but I've been avoiding this powder because I don't want the extra calories! It doesn't taste good and it has a gross texture. I hate that i spent the money on something that I can't stand the taste.…
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Out of house, out of mind?
Does keeping things like cookies and chips out of the house help you with not over eating them? Once I start eating them I can never stop at the one serving. And when I have a healthier choice to eat I always think about the cookies hiding in the closet. Next thing I know I'm splurging on them! Does any one avoid keeping…
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I've been failing.
The past 3 weeks I've been eating at maintenance or above maintenance. To tell you the truth I really don't even know because after I get above my calories even if it's just a few hundred calories I stop logging because It makes me so ashamed. I don't want to see it even though it should be there. I'll do good during the…
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How do YOU know when you are ACTUALLY hungry?
Today when I came back from the store I felt hungry but I knew I only had enough calories for a small meal and it was only 4pm. I had a piece of gum, drank some water and now it's been 2 hours and I'm not even hungry yet! I actually feel fine and I am glad i gave it some time. Starting to listen to my body and learn that…
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Why is MFP giving me such a high calorie allotment!
I'm not complaining, the more I can eat the better but I just want to make sure I'm not over eating. I am 5'2 and 135 pounds with a GW 115. I set my goal to lose .5 pounds a week and that allows me 1400 hundred calories. Today my fit bit earned me 500 calories!! So I have eaten 1600 calories and still have 300 hundred left…
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Do protein shakes/powders help you feel more satisfied during the day?
I am not looking for a meal replacement just something to help me get more protein in my diet and hopefully make me more satisfiied. Any recommendations for a certain type/brand? I've never used supplements or anything like this so I am clueless.
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Venting on not giving up
Just want to get this off my chest. These past few weeks have been really hard for me. Seems like I have over ate every day, obsessed over my calories but STILL messed up eating an entire box of girl scout cookies and then some more. Resisting the thoughts in my mind telling me to give up, that I will always look this way…
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Fit bit calories different than MFP calories please help!
I am set to lightly active with .5lb goal loss. That gives me 1600 calories but I have my fit bit synced and it's adding 300 calories from my steps. I checked my fit bit calories and it's telling me only 1300 calories to eat. I am so confused. I have it set so MFP can adjust calories by how many steps I get every day so I…
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Does drinking more water combat water retention from excess sodium?
I've always been a big water drinker. I drink around 2-3 liters a day but I've noticed that when I have a lot of sodium/carbs in my diet that I hold on to water weight. If I cut carbs and sodium out Im automatically am a pound or two lighter. I love carbs and it's difficult to reduce sodium. Does drinking more water have…
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Do you try to limit your sugar intake or do you only care about calories?
Sugar is in everything! I would like to limit my sugar intake to hopefully stop having bad sugar cravings but it's in everything I enjoy. I love fruit, cereals, yogurt, ice cream and sometimes I have really bad chocolate cravings. How did you kick the sugar habit or did you just accept it and fit these foods in your daily…
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Do you eat back calories earned from fit bit?
I am 5'2 136 pounds with a goal weight of 115. My daily calorie goal is 1400 but today it is adding 450 calories just from walking and doing my normal routine and it's only noon!. How is it possible to be in a deficient and eat over 1800 calories? It just doesn't not sound right to me.
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How much water weight can you gain?
This past week I have been doing really bad. Last weekend was my birthday and the one night of having drinks, nice birthday meal and dessert has now turned into a week of over eating. It doesn't help that I am also having PMS and I am so bloated and just feel fat! I've gained 4 pounds and I'm really disappointed and feel…
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The big 21.
I turn 21 this weekend! I used to drink alot (sounds bad considering my age) but this past year it has only been every few months. Since I've been on my weight loss journey I have barely had any drinks and now that I am going to be legal I have to say, I am pretty nervous about having self control since most of my friends…
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Estimating calories/Binging on the weekend
Hello everyone, I've been using MFP for about 5 months now but I've never posted but I frequently read forums. I am 5'2 with starting weight of 150 and now I am at 135. My goal weight is 115. I live in a dorm setting and I am required to eat at a cafeteria for most of my meals. I began estimating calories religiously but…
