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Someone discouraged me.
So I was talking about how I had been working out consistently trying to lose weight, along with cutting back on what I ate/dieting, and the person started this whole lecture about how exercise is useless and that only watching what you eat matters to lose weight. So I said, so you're saying cardio and all that is useless…
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Those discouraging articles and videos.
Recently I've come across some articles and videos which say that exercise or working out doesn't contribute to weight loss at all, and that it's all just because of diet. Reading that stuff is discouraging because I want to be motivated to work out and exercise consistently to lose weight, only to have these articles and…
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Is this true? Exercise/fat loss question.
This may sound a bit discouraging, and with many videos and articles that explain how to lose weight in their own ways, this video's reliability and veracity aren't assured. Therefore some clarification would be good. This specific video that explained how to lose weight said that the first 29 or 30 minutes of exercising…
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What are push ups good for?
Hi, I'm thinking about incorporating push ups into my exercise routine ( which mainly consists of cardio and strength training (at the gym). I was wondering what the benefits of push ups are? Does it cause you to be muscular and 'bulky?' or does it tone out the body? Does it help in reducing fat or is it just to build…
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How disappointing...I went on like a three-month streak, then...
I exercised almost everyday, or at least 5 days a week for three-months straight, August to October! And then November came, exams came ( college student ), and Thanksgiving plans came, which aren't really good enough excuses for entirely skipping working out...but I totally worked out for just two days in November! And…
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Up and down mindset?...
Is it just me who's like this? I'll get motivated and excited to start a whole new exercise regime, consisting of daily or almost daily exercise, along with dieting. It'll go on for a month or two, maybe even more. But then afterwards, I lose all motivation and forget about my goals, and don't feel inclined to work out…
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I went 5 days without working out ...and eating as much as I want...
I don't even know where to start. So for 4 months straight, I had kept up a diet with only a few setbacks and binge days, few enough that it didn't affect my weight loss much. And, I also worked out very often and on a consistent basis. But over the past 5 days, including today, I didn't work out AT ALL, and I ATE as much…
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Planning a chicken breast and vegetables nightly dinner plan! Ideas on the 'best' vegetables?
Hello. :) I am planning to eat only grilled chicken breast and steamed vegetables for dinner, starting soon. I don't know how long I'll do this, but I'll probably do it until I get to certain weight loss results. I just need some ideas on what the best vegetables are to incorporate into my diet meal plan! Broccoli is a…
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How do you know when you've hit a plateau? (Besides the scale telling you)
I was wondering how we know when we start to hit that weight-loss 'plateau' everyone dreads. Based on information, you can tell when your scale doesn't budge, when the numbers don't go down anymore. But besides the scale, is there any other way to tell? Such as being able to tell from the workout that you're doing. Maybe…
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Best low-calorie (non-fattening) snacks for when you're hungry but just ate?
Hi, I'm curious to know what are some snacks that are filling and satiate hunger but are low in calories and 'healthy,' for when you're hungry just a few hours after you've eaten. I already know apples are quite good, but do you have anymore ideas?
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Newbie question but weight loss means "body fat" loss, right?
Hi, sorry for the newbie question but I just wanted to clear things up. When we lose weight, it's mostly "fat" that we're losing, and sometimes a bit of muscle, but it's mainly fat, right? There isn't anything else the body can lose besides fat and muscle...stupid question but can it lose regular 'flesh?'
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The effect of compliments
Do you ever feel that compliments really push you to keep going, to keep moving? Do compliments motivate you to continue your weight loss journey with passion? I'm just basically writing this because I feel like compliments are a great form of positive reinforcement that compels us to keep on moving, and show us that we're…
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Sounds ridiculous but...body lotion causes weight gain? what.
I know it's such a ridiculous topic, but honestly, I saw a couple articles saying that body lotion has chemicals that can actually cause weight gain. I really don't want to believe it, and I completely hope it's FALSE, because I'm a regular user of body lotion and I don't want that to sabotage my weight loss progress! What…
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How do you get back on track after a food binge?
I was wondering how you, as an individual, react after going on a binge eating spree. We struggle and focus on maintaining our diets and eating within our daily calorie range, but there are those days for everyone where they just go off the board and eat anything/everything they like, sometimes without any control. So,…
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Frustrated, disencouraged...
First of all, I'd like to apologize for such a negative-sounding topic. But here's the story. I'm age 24 and 5'7 in height. I started my weight loss journey in mid-July of this year, at 210 lbs, and now, in mid-October, I'm at approximately 183 lbs. I lost the most during the months of August to September (14 pounds). I'm…
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Is sweat a good indicator that it's working?...or not?
Hi, I'm kindof new here so please bear with my questions that come up occasionally. :) I appreciate the time and energy you take to read and answer them, thank you. :D So my question here is, is sweating a good indicator that your workout is actually burning calories/fat? I ask this because I go to the gym, and different…
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Lost weight on the scale but... I'm so squishy
What an embarrassing title, but it's true. I've already lost nearly 30 pounds in three months. I didn't take any pictures of my body before I lost those pounds, but I KNOW that I've lost a lot of belly, especially. My clothes fit a lot better, some are even too big now. My pants keep falling off, I now need a belt. BUT, it…
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How often do you weigh yourself?
How often or on what day(s) do you weigh yourself to keep track of your progress? as the title says. When weighing yourself, do you usually do it before eating or drinking anything? Do you do it first thing in the morning as you wake up? What's the best way to get the best indicator of the real weight on the scale?
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Strength training - bulky?
Hi, I just have a question regarding strength training. I'm male, and most would assume that I'd want to be buff and muscular, and have a wide torso that looks strong, but in fact, I don't. All I want is a toned chest with no visible fat, just flesh but it has to look toned, but not bulky or big. I want to be slim and…
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Male here - Apparently I need 1800 calories per day?
Hello. :) I'm new to these forums, and I'm loving it so far. Great people with the same goals all helping each other out to succeed. :D My question is, the basics are that you need to be in a calorie deficit in order to lose weight, right? So it would only make sense to 'eat as little as possible you can in a day, and…
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How do cheat days work?
So we struggle to not eat anything we want for 6 days a week. We try to resist those cravings. We try to avoid those delicious looking high-calorie desserts. But should we be allowed to eat anything we want on those cheat days, considering it's just once a week? So for example, I am on a diet Monday to Saturday, then…
