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How to meet a calorie goal on Monjaro?
I just started Monjaro, today is day 3, I’m curious as to what people are eating to maintain 1,000-1,500 calories. I am having a hard time figuring out how to get calories in. I’ve been dieting for a while, lost over 100lbs, & never really followed a “certain diet, I just ate lean proteins, veggies, fruits, & tried to…
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Clothes are tighter since I’ve been training
Over the past 2 years I’ve lost about 100lbs, I still have about 15 to go to get to “my” goal weight. In the beginning I did a lot of cardio (walking, jogging, elliptical, treadmill). Over the last 5-6 months I started a weight routine- machines at the gym & some kettlebell work. Over the last 2 months I started doing…
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Self Sabotaging...
How do we, those of us who do it, stop the vicious cycle? I’ve been on this weight loss journey for about 2 years. I’ve lost about 100lbs & have been as close as 8lbs away from my goal weight. But it seems every time, even in the past when I’ve lost & re gained, that I get within reach of my goal; I self sabotage, binge,…
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Healthier choice: Restaurant Gyro meat or Chicken Schwarma?
Going out to eat tonight & was wondering what the healthier (calorie & fat wise) protein would be. TIA
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Elliptical vs Speed Walking Outdoors Question
I normally do a HIIT elliptical session & burn X amount of calories in anywhere from 30-45 minutes. Some days I just don’t want to go indoors & be at the gym (I also lift 2 days a week at the gym) so I go to the state park & do some mixed terrain speed/fast walking from anywhere to an hour to an hour & 1/2; that usually…
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A Breakthrough Today After A Rough Couple Of Months
Last couple of months have been rough; I was falling into the cycle of eating healthy & exercising Mon-Fri then gong all “frat boy” on the weekend & eating very unhealthy Sat-Sun. Sat & Sunday began turning into Fri, Sat, Sun then Monday too & so on. It’s like once I ate one thing I knew I shouldn’t have, it was like “Oh…
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My New Favorite-Shirataki Pasta Zero Noodles!
I absolutely LOVE these noodles. I’m not doing Keto but I do “watch” my carb intake & was using zucchini noodles but came across these & cant get enough of them. 1 serving, I usually do 2, is only 15 calories (0 fat, 0 sugar, 4g Carbs, 3g Dietary Fiber, 1g of protein). They kinda have the consistency of glass noodles with…
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How to avoid weight gain while on a steroid dose pack
I had an allergic reaction & my dr gave me a steroid shot & a 5-7 (forgot exactly) script of prednisone. Thankfully the steroids have curbed the allergic reaction & things are looking up. Now I worry about the side effects of taking steroids such as fluid retention, increased appetite (haven’t had a problem with this yet),…
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What to order (non-diet killer) at an Indian restaurant...
Going out tomorrow night & they chose an Indian restaurant. I’ve never eaten at an Indian restaurant so I am wondering what the healthiest choices would be?
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Anyone here just ignore macros & focus only on calories?
So many posts about how many macros, how to set macros, what is the perfect macro distribution. I too have asked these questions & I feel like the more I go about it, the more frustrating it is. I think worrying about macros is hurting my progress. Sometimes I stay under my calorie goal because I’m over some of my macros,…
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1lb difference on scale from yesterday to today, is that possible?
I have a digital bathroom scale, it’s pretty accurate because when I got it a couple of weeks ago, I weighed myself on my old (non-digital) scale then on the new digital scale & it was the same weight. I went to the DR this week & when I weighed, it also showed the same as my digital had shown too. My question is this, is…
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I need help with the nutritional value of this mix/seasoning
Has anyone used this sauce/seasoning mix, if so, are the nutritional values for 1 1/3 tbs of the DRY mix or is it 1 1/3 tbs of the mix prepared with the ingredients on the instructions on how to make the sauce (which include butter, milk, & a number of other things). Just wondering so I can figure out, accurately, how many…
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More hungry after changing my workout routine
I’ve recently changed my workout routine, I did cardio kettlebells & machines at the gym. Recently I’ve amped up my kettlebell routine, cardio, & switched to less reps heavier weights on the machines & some free weights. I’ve found that on days I do that, I end up being STARVING all day. Is that normal? Today is the first…
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Need help/ideas/understanding with balancing macros & calories
I have a couple of questions about Macros, calories, & daily allotments. I’ve lost 100lbs in a little over a year & have about 20 more to go. My calorie goal for the day is 1350 which I range between 1200-1300. I do cardio, at least 4 times a week & kettlebells & resistance machines 2 days a week. I don’t eat exercise…
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Ive fallen off the wagon & I'm scared...
I’ve been “dieting/life changing” for a little over a year, had great success-lost over 100lbs but over the last 2 weeks, I’ve really lost my focus & willpower & it scares me to death thinking I could start gaining & destroy all my hard work. I’ve skipped the gym a couple of times but still was pretty consistent with…
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Questions about calorie intake/burn, Fitbit accuracy, & guilt
I figured I’d try to get everything in 1 post instead of starting 3 separate ones. I’ve lost 100lbsove the last year, still have 10-20 to go, so apparently I’ve done something right but I have a few questions about things I keep seeing on the board. #1 When people say consume less calories than you burn or burn more than…
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Losing Control & Feeling Guilty, Need to Get Back on Track
I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago & have lost around 100lbs, I’ve got about 15 more to go. I am very proud of that & did it by eating heathy & exercise. I was really strict for the first 6 months or so, did not cheat or anything. I relaxed a little, a cheat meal/day once a week or 2-3 times a month…
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Losing Control & Feeling Guilty. Need to Get Back on Track
I started my weight loss journey a little over a year ago & have lost around 100lbs, I’ve got about 15 more to go. I am very proud of that & did it by eating heathy & exercise. I was really strict for the first 6 months or so, did not cheat or anything. I relaxed a little, a cheat meal/day once a week or 2-3 times a month…
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Does it matter if you eat more protien & carbs during the day but eat a lot of veggies at night?
For me, breakfast is usually higher protien-egg whites or almond butter & carbs-usually toast. At lunch I usually do a sandwich or wrap but include lettuce, tomatoes, & banana peppers with the sandwich. Supper is usually where I load up on my veggies with some protien & little to no carbs. But days like tomorrow, I’m going…
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Question about “servings per container”
I weigh &/or measure every serving of what I eat/drink. The question I have is that sometimes a package may say ie. 4 servings per container. But, on some items, when I measure out a serving, or two, what is left doesn’t equal out to the remaining servings according to the package. For instance, the riced cauliflower &…
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After a cheat weekend, should I go low calorie for a week or just start over at my regular calories?
I had a rough weekend (Friday/Saturday) & consumed more calories in the form of sugar, fats, carbs, & alcohol than I normally do; what approach should I take to get back on track & try to minimize the “damage” on the scale? Should I cut my calorie intake this week (I normally go between 1200 & 1300) to around 1000-1200 or…
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Hit a wall with weight loss, how to jumpstart it back up?
I’ve lost right at 100lbs in “roughly” a year. I don’t follow a “name brand” diet. I try to stick to 1200/day & I eat low fat, low sugar, lower carbs which I try to keep to whole grains, & heavy fruits & veggies. I do cardio 4 days/week & weights 2 days/week. This has worked pretty well but over the last month or so, I’ve…
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How Many Calories Burned In A Kettlebell Routine
I just started doing kettlebell sets. My routine consists of 5 sets of 10 reps for the following: 20# One arm kettlebell row (each side 10) 20# Kettlebell swing 40# Sumo deadlift 20# 2 handed press 20# torso twist Approximately how many calories would this burn. I try to do them with little rest between each exercise &…
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Having Trouble Reaching My Calorie Goal Each Day
I've got about 50lbs to lose. I'm following a 1200 calorie diet watching carbs, fats, & sugars-trying to stay within the recommended amounts given on the My Fitness App. I exercise 4-5 days a week, cardio & some weight training. I find it hard to get my 1200 calories in a day & without adding high fat/carb items to eat up…
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Question(s) about gym & waking routine effectiveness
I need to lose weight, 50lbs, I started going to Anytime Fitness about 3 times/week, I walk for an hour 2 times a week & one of those times is walking uphill. I have a question about my workout routine. I normally do this: Elliptical (moderate to high) interval training for 30 minutes Then I hit the machines, I do about 5…
