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Any "light" peanut butter to-go options?
I use Justin's peanut butter packets frequently as a snack, but am looking for a lower calorie option. I have PB2 at home, but I am thinking of something more "grab and go" to eat in the car or at work for a quick snack without needing to mix anything up- any ideas? Thanks so much!
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Ladies, where do you buy workout tanks that don't show your bra straps?
I am well endowed and use one of those highly-supportive sports bras with regular straps (nothing cute or even racerback style- just the wide straps like a regular bra!) I am struggling to buy cute workout tanks. I am fine with fitted styles, but I need more of a muscle-tank outline to not show my bra straps. I have such a…
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Self-care basket for friend starting weight loss journey?
Hello! I am hoping to put to gather a basket of (non-food) "goodies" for a friend starting a weight loss journey. As I have recently lost ~50 pounds, this friend has shared their plans with me and I would love to show support. I am trying to put together a basket of self-care type items for her. I would LOVE anyone's…
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How to stay motivated for the last 10-20 lbs?
Help! I have slowly but surely lost almost 50 pounds in the past 2 years. I am now at 157 as a 5'7 female in my early 30s. Although I am now in a healthy BMI range, I would love to continue dropping body fat and toning, and think I'd be happy with about 15-20 more pounds of weight loss. Since I feel like I've been dieting…
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Seeking feedback on my workout plan
I tend to be most successful when I work directly with a trainer or attend many group fitness classes (led by a knowledgable, experienced instructor) but doing that every single day is out of the budget for me right now. I would ultimately love to hire a personal trainer and learn how to lift correctly (for now I am at…
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Opposite of "skinny fat"?
Just posting out of curiosity more than anything, but is there such thing as an opposite of being "skinny fat"? I recently had a DEXA assessment and my BMI is 25.8 (just about 5 lbs overweight) but body fat is at 25%. I am female, 5'7 and 165 lbs. My understanding is that my 25% body fat is a "good" rating for a woman of…
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What is a good rate of body fat % loss?
I have done a bunch of googling, and am not coming up with what an appropriate and/or an ambitious rate of body fat % loss would be. I lost 4% over the past month (using the inBody scale to determine fat loss) and I know that is pretty good..... right? I am not sure exactly how to put that into perspective. I'm female, and…
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Help! Constipation impacting weight loss?
Nearly 4 weeks ago, I began a low-carb sugar detox diet. A typical day includes meals like: Breakfast: Frittata w/eggs, chicken sausage, veggies Snack: packet of almond butter + celery Lunch: Salad with oil and vinegar, baked chicken Snack: cucumbers, baby carrots Dinner: Broth based soup w/chicken, 1/2 avocado, salad…
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Too much cardio?
Hello! I am seeking opinions about my overall goals and exercise plans. I am a 30 year old female, 5'7 and 168 lbs. I have been actively working on my weight loss over the past ~1.5 years. I have lost about 40 pounds, slowly but surely through diet + exercise, while still finding "balance" in my life (ex: enjoying a few…
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Confused about dropping body fat %
Over the past month, I (30/F) cut calories and engaged in some intense exercise, HIIT (mostly running) and weight lifting. My diet was extremely clean- essentially lean protein, vegetables, limited berries, some nuts, and other healthy fats like avocado and olive oil. During this month, I lost 6.5 pounds. I also dropped…
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Losing Body Fat % vs. Losing Weight- Help!
I'm a 30 year old female. 5'7, 171 lbs and about 31% body fat. Although I know I need to lose weight (about 16 lbs to be in a BMI I am happy with!) I am also really working towards dropping body fat %. I want to learn from others' experiences about what nutritional habits have been most effective for dropping body fat %. I…
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Struggling to stay focused on goals
Hello! Over the past 15 months, I have lost about 40 pounds. The weight loss has been slow but sure. :) I started off doing Weight Watchers, and lost about 25 pounds. The last 15 have been from old fashioned diet and exercise (and calorie counting on here! :) ) I still have about 15 pounds to be at a healthy BMI and at my…
