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CrossFit/HIIT work out what is your plan?
I go to the gym 4 times a week. Female/58kg/153cm Target is to lose fat and tone up I do a mix of work outs. Strength training on machines/CrossFit type classes For e.g. yesterday I did this 80x box step ups (20x press ups, 30x shoulder tap planks, 40x squats, 50x lunges) 80x ring rows (20x press ups, 30x shoulder tap…
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Questions about lifting weights
Hello, I have just begun to strength train. I am about 57kg 153cm. So in okay shape but after having b2 kids I really want to tone up. I have a couple of questions 1. Should I be focusing on more reps or heavier weight? 2. Do I need a weight lifting belt? Quite a few ppl in the gym have been recommending it. 3. How long…
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Need help with calculating calories
Hello, I am a mum to a 2.5 year old and a 7 months old baby. I had a c sec but now I feel ready to shed a few kilos and get back to the gym. My lifestyle is sedentary but I don't know if running behind kids, lifting them etc counts. I am 57kg 152cm/5 Feet. According to mfp, I should be eating 1200kcal to lose weight. Does…
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Weight loss after c section
Hi, I have had a c section a week ago. I need to lose 10kg by Feb for a wedding. I have lost weight before but I always did it with a combination of diet and exercise. This time I cannot exercise due to the stitches and lack of childcare arrangements. Has anyone lost weight by managing food alone? If so do you mind sharing…
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How to use fitness pal during pregnancy
Hello, I used to be obese and managed to get in my normal bmi after losing over 30kg. I am now pregnant with my 2nd baby and have already gained 2.5kg in my first trimester. I know I will put on weight during pregnancy but I am tending to eat lots of junk. I don't want to use pregnancy as an excuse to pile on excess…
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Would you track calories on your birthday??? :)
So, came back from holiday a week ago. Was very disciplined this week to lose holiday weight and now it is my birthday weekend!! My
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Any open diaries - clean eating
Hello clean eaters, are any of you happy to share diaries so that I can get some clean meal ideas? Thanks
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Back from holiday. Don't want to weigh myself
Just returned from an all inclusive eating holiday. All I did for 4 days was EAT! I don't want to step on the scale. :s My appetite has increased and so have my sugar cravings. How do I get back to my healthy ways?!!
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How to improve my relationship with food
I really struggle with binges. No matter how much I try to control portions when it comes to ice cream, chocolate etc. I have lost weight but my relationship with food hasn't improved as much as I would like. If I decide to have some ice cream, I can't stop at one serving. How do I bring about a change?
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Losing weight but inch loss slowing down
Last month I was struggling to overcome a plateau with my weight but lost 2 inches everywhere. This month I have been losing weight but only lost 1/2 inch so far. I have been working out regularly. Any advice?
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Holiday time :)
So, I am going abroad for 5 days for a holiday staying in a lovely resort. I have been really looking forward to all the amazing food, drink and sun. My first thought is to have a break from my diet for these 5 days. I will keep as active as I can i.e. walk on the beach, swim etc but enjoy food and drinks. I still have…
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Need a buddy to keep me accountable
I am 5 feet in height. 65.5kg I need to 55kg. I work out 4 times a week I have opened my diary. I need someone to keep me on track. Also I don't tack my work outs. If you are good at coming up with work out plans, it will help too.
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Lost weight this week but messed up big time!!
After weeks of plateau, I finally lost 2kg this week. Had my weigh in on Saturday morning and I came back all happy. Hubby wanted me to bake and I ended up baking a carrot cake (watched too much Bake off). I ate almost half the cake and that's not all! I had noodles and ice cream for dinner. I feel so guilty now. I just…
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Minimum weight loss but lost inches
So, I have lost over 20kg so it has been a long journey. However, I had hit a plateau for the last 2 weeks. I lost 0.5kg today and the trainer asked me to measure myself. I have lost an inch all over but 3inches from my hips and 2 inches from my arms. This is in 1 month. I m not sure if I should be sad about not losing…
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Soup recipes - really low cal ones please
I love soups but I am rubbish at making them. Could you please share some recipes for low cal soups? Veggie ones would help just to get extra fibre. Thanks
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Weight loss - reached a plateau- need help
Hi, I have lost 20kg so far. I need to lose 10kg more to reach my healthy weight. I seem to have reached a plateau. Can anyone suggest a meal plan? I work out about 3 - 4 times a week.
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Macros on MFP - they are not making sense to me
My food today- B : 30g oatbran + 50ml milk L: 2 egg whites, 23g avocado, 1 tomato, cucumbers, onion S: 1 whole-wheat bread + salad D: Homemade veg broth soup no oil (mainly onion, carrot, green beans, cabbage) 116g grilled chicken breast no oil Macros tell me I have had full 50/50 carbs but 32% protein target being 20%of…
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Need to lose 10kg - help with work out plan
I need to lose 10 more kg. I have lost 24kg so far. Was a size 16 now 12. Want to be size 10. I have very heavy legs. I hate cardio. So far I have been going to the gym 4 times a week. I try to do 15 - 30 mins of weight training - different body part each time. The rest of the time I attend classes which generally comprise…
