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Ladies only before and afters!
Hey ladies! I’ve seen a couple threads on this topic but they all seem fairly old! So I wanted to start a new thread where us ladies can share our before and afters & a piece of advice for others on their own journey! ♥️♥️♥️
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Postpartum Weight Loss Help
Hey guys! I just need a little encouragement. I had my baby boy 2 months ago & I am so in love with him, but I’m really struggling with my postpartum body. I tried on my pre-pregnancy clothes today & they still don’t fit. I guess I had unrealistic expectations postpartum & losing weight. I know my body did an amazing thing…
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Postpartum Weight Loss Help
Hey guys! I just need a little encouragement. I had my baby boy 2 months ago & I am so in love with him, but I’m really struggling with my postpartum body. I tried on my pre-pregnancy clothes today & they still don’t fit. I guess I had unrealistic expectations postpartum & losing weight. I know my body did an amazing thing…
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14lbs to goal!
So thankful for this journey & finally figuring out what works for me! 💗
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Frustration!
Hey guys! As most of you know I’ve struggled with weight loss and over thinking the whole process! I’ve contemplated countless diets, over exercised, ate too little, binged etc. I over think the whole process & feel guilty for eating certain foods or eating a certain amount of calories! It feels like a ride that I can’t…
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Dairy free protein?!
Hey y’all I’ve been in search of a dairy free protein shake! I just tried the Evolve vanilla ones and I’m not a fan 🤮 any other recommendations?!
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Low carb newbie!
Due to some health reasons I have been trying to lower my carb intake. I typically eat over 250 carbs but I’m just reducing to around 130 or so. Focusing more on whole grains like rice and quinoa. Is it normal to feel like crap the first couple of days?! I am so tired and weak! I have been replacing my normal snacks…
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IBS :(
Unfortunately I believe my stomach issues are related to IBS! I have not been formerly diagnosed, but I want to try a FODMAP diet before I seek a doctor. The thing I am struggling with is not eating dairy or gluten for the 4-6 week period. I feel there is so much dairy in things that I’m not even aware of. Any advice for…
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Getting bored during weightloss??
Okay y’all! I’ve been at this losing weight thing for 3 years! I’m down 20lbs and I’m hoping to lose 15 more! I’ve done weight watchers and counting macros but I’m getting a little bored trying to lose the last 15lbs! I’ve tried intermittent fasting but I’ve considered doing the Transform App or try carb cycling! Any…
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Coffee substitute?
Looking for a coffee substitute for my iced coffee! Currently use half and half, unfortunately lactose has started to disagree with me! :( looking for something with similar thickness
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Diet break!
I started my diet break on Monday and I’m feeling bloated since starting! I’m only eating when I’m hungry & not even eating quite to maintenance! Did anybody else experience this when starting a diet break for the first time?
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Diet break?
How do y’all know when it’s time for a diet break or eating at maintenance and taking a break from focusing on weight loss?
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Feeling discouraged.
I am feeling so discouraged! I start tracking calories again wanting to lose 15 lbs. I’ve consistently tracked/weighed my food & have stayed active & working out. My job is extremely active & I also was doing lots of cardio for awhile. The month of December I lost 4lbs & the month of January I lost 1.8. This month I am…
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Calorie goal changes!
Does anyone adjust their goals from day to day? On days where I’m hungrier I have been changing my goal to .5lb loss a week & days my hunger is moderate I keep it at 1.0lbs a week, Some weekends I’ll set it to maintenance if I want some freedom socially! Has anyone else done this? Pros? cons?
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Exercise guilt?
Does anybody else struggle with guilt when you can’t get your workouts in for the week?! I’m struggling to workout any more than 3 days a week! I know something is better than nothing but I still Struggle with the “all or nothing” mentality?!
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How many calories are you eating?
Hey all! I’m curious, I am 5’6, active, and have 15lbs left to my personal goal of 165lbs. MFP suggests I eat 2,000 per day to lose one pound a week, another app suggested 1,700. Lately I have felt very hungry & lethargic and I’m struggling with eating more calories & potential slowly down losing in order to make this a…
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Weight loss funk!
Hey guys! I’ve been tracking calories on & off for the past 2 years. I took a break & started tracking again in December. I’ve been losing pretty consistently but this past week I find myself over thinking EVERYTHING. I have been under my calories but yesterday I went overboard & ate over maintenance. I have been working…
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The last 15lbs!
Hey y’all! I have about 15 lbs left to goal! I came back to MFP after using LoseIt for awhile! MFP suggests I eat 2,000 calories in order to lose 1lbs a week. I know it’s recommended for the last bit of weight only aim to lose .5 to 1.0lbs a week, I’m pretty active (super busy job with 3-5 days of exercise) but 2,000 seems…
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Lose it app confusion! Net calories??
Hey y’all! So I’ve been using the Lose It app for tracking my calories. I like the layout a little better but I keep MyFitnessPal for the community as well as double checking calories & servings with various foods. So LoseIt takes my active calories from my watch & automatically adds it to my budget. I didn’t work out…
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Ladies only // training on your period?
Ladies! I am seriously struggling this period! I am trying to maintain my workout schedule but I have no energy. I feel lightheaded and weak doing the same things I do every day! I’m not having any cravings but I feel like I need more food in order to function & think straight! Do y’all typically eat more calories during…
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Net calories vs total calories
Do y’all focus more on “net calories” or just the total calories you’ve eaten without deducting exercise? I use my Apple Watch for exercise calories.
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Eating maintenance on weekends?
Hey all! My name is Laura & I’m currently trying to lose the last 15lbs to reach my goal of 165! I’ve been stuck at 180.4 for 3 weeks! I’m trying to be patient and I truly want to make this a lifestyle so I can maintain my weightloss long term! By the end of my week I’m usually craving larger meals & all the treats I…
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Calorie Decrease
Hey guys! My name is Laura! I am trying to lose the last 15lbs to my goal weight! I am currently 180.4 goal weight is 165lbs! I lost 5 lbs within 3 weeks of starting to calorie count again after the holidays ( could have very well been sodium) but ever since December 18th I have been stuck at 180.8! I was set to eat 1,795…
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Intermittent Fasting folks!
How have your results been?! And what’s your current eating window?
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Good to be back!
Hey all! For those who have been keeping up, my wedding was beautiful & was a success! I didn’t track or focus on food/exercise the week prior & used the time to focus on this major life event! HOWEVER we’re returning from our 12 day honeymoon tomorrow & I ate & drank to my hearts desire on our cruise and made lots of…
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Intermittent fasting!
I’ve been doing intermittent fasting since Sunday while remaining in a caloric deficit! So far I’m really enjoying it! It works great for my lifestyle & makes my relationship with food SO MUCH BETTER. I feel like I’m leaning out but the scale isn’t moving much which is to be expected but I’m wondering how long it takes for…
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IF newbie!
Hey y’all! I recently started IF & so far I’m LOVING IT! I hit my calorie target and feel so satisfied and never hungry! I’m doing the 16:8 with a window of 12-8! I’m wondering if the first couple days it’s normal to watching the clock & feeling anxious? I’m not necessarily hungry it’s just a habit I think! But it’s so…
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HELP!
Looking for some insight! Lately I’ve been SO HUNGRY! My 1,700 calorie goal does not seem like enough! I just got off of my period and just started birth control! My appetite has been insane & I seem to be retaining water! Is it safe to say it’s the birth control? Also, any ideas on how to handle it? I’m going crazy!
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Struggling! Help!
Hey guys! So I’m struggling lately! My weight has been up & down lately and I can’t seem to get on track! I’ve been bouncing from 176-178lbs. I’ve thought about lowering my calories from 1,700 to 1,500 but I don’t feel like I can function on that low of calories! The past 2 Saturday’s I’ve stopped tracking at night &…
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