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Accountability Thread - Reduce treats
First, I apologize for the long post! This is my plea for help. This thread is my attempt to find some accountability to stick to my goals and reduce my treat consumption. I don't have anyone in my life that will help me when discipline fails, so I reach out to the kindness of strangers to keep me on track! I have tried on…
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Career change help
Hi all, TLDR: What do you do? How did you get into it? Do you enjoy it? I am going to do the crazy thing, and open up about myself to complete strangers and seek advice from them. This year has led to a lot of self-reflection for me, and made me realize I am really not happy at the position I'm in currently. I don't wish…
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August Goals
So I know time flies, but this year seems extra wibbly-wobbly! How did everyone do on their July goals? Hopefully we are all finishing strong next week. As always, I like to plan for the future (and eliminate reason to procrastinate) so today I took some time to think on how I want to approach August goals. My August…
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July Goals
Hi Ladies, I know it is a bit early but I wanted to propose we all think about our July goals. This way nothing is spur of the moment, and we can plan and prepare our mindsets to tackle the next step! What stages are y'all at? What is your focus, nutrition or fitness, or both? Good advice is to not let yourself get weighed…
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Wellness Journal?
I have been logging and exercising (low intensity home videos) for a little over a year now. I recently started a HIIT boot camp trial, focused on nutrition and improving fitness. It was suggested to me that I start keeping a wellness journal. It would track weight daily for span of trial, how much water i drink, what and…
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Switch Ring Fit
Is anyone else planning on getting into the new Switch game with Ring Fit? https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/ring-fit-adventure-switch/ The first few trailers I saw looked really silly and I wasn't sure how I felt about this. But I saw a more in depth gameplay trailer yesterday and the exercises look legit, and looks…
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Calf Cramping issues
Hi all, I'm actually seeking help for my husband. His calves have been starting to cramp multiple times during the night, and preventing him from getting decent sleep. They have done this in the past occasionally, and we aren't sure why. Exercise: He uses stationary bike multiple times a week, at least an hour each…
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Mood shift - concern or not?
Alright so I know asking strangers for mental advice is, well, mental. But I'm also not sure if what I've been experiencing lately is something to be concerned about or not. For background: - I'm a 30 year old woman in USA. -I have been at my current job for 2.5 years. -In the past I have ALWAYS been able to stay focused…
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Career question - Temp work? Opinions wanted!
So I have been getting regularly burnt out at my current job and am considering a change. Looking for some un-biased, outside opinions on which direction I should take. Basics: I am high-end bookkeeper, low end accountant. I learn super fast, but I have not used certain analysis skills since school 4-5 years ago. There is…
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How far should goals go?
In the last month or so I've been wanting to focus on my nutrition and I have made some changes easily and others I'm struggling with. Recently I have been worried I'm backsliding into bad habits. Really wanting y'alls opinions to see if I'm worried for no reason, or should be pushing myself harder/faster on food goals.…
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Don't know what to do
Apologies in advance for the long post, but I want to try to get all options out now to avoid confusion later: So: I am 30, 5'3", currently 130 lbs. I have lost 13 already, and wanted to lose another 5 to be more firmly in "healthy" BMI range. I have been logging for over a year. I measure everything, I don't have ghost…
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Rant - regretting birthday
I am feeling so down right now and starting to hate my birthday. Last saturday I was 130.5 lbs, now I'm back up at 134.8!! I know some of it is water weight, and I haven't been able to stick to calorie goal, but damn that is so fast! And some of you are probably thinking "It is only 4 lbs," but it has taken me a year to…
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What "clicked" or changed?
So far I have made a fairly good job at making exercise a habit, and reducing my calories. But i'm struggling with the nutrition changes. I know I should make some, and care more about what i eat, but my brain fights this change like a small child fights bedtime. How did you get started on nutrition watching? What…
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If you didn't have to work, what would you do?
My most productive hours are spent sitting at a desk just to earn money and pay my bills. Makes me wonder, what would you do if we didn't have to work? For me (lose 10 hrs a weekday to work + commute): -Stitch more. Expand my knowledge on other needle arts -Get more exercise done (longer sessions, or multiple types in one…
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Want to use fitness center but anxiety is hitting me hard
Ok so my neighborhood has a free Fitness Center (paid by HoA fees) with multiple types of equipment. Kind of like an apartment complex gym I guess. I have been working to get my key working, and hope to use this center soon. BUT my anxiety is getting in the way. Looking for some support so that hopefully Saturday I can…
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Clothing sizes - transition
Random question time, as I need some reinforcement in either direction. I needed to go shopping for new clothes and bought about 5 pairs of shorts in my current size. Stats: 5'3", 29 year old. Current weight = 132.5-134.5 depending on the day Background: -I have lost 10 lbs over the last year. Weight has since hit a stall,…
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Resume routine after injury
Hi all, So i managed to either heavily bruise or sprain my toe last weekend. When do I know it is safe to resume my workouts? Majority of my workouts would put pressure on toes. In the meantime: Is it safe to use rowing machine if I go slow and position foot so no pressure is by toes? Is it safe to do upper body weight…
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Jumping jack pain?
Morning all, So I do a few workout routines that ask me to do 1 min of Jumping jacks. I can do the motions and keep up, but after about 40 seconds (sometimes sooner) I notice my shins really start to hurt. Area of bone running the length of lower leg, feel it most right in the middle. Sometimes I also feel this same area…
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Roller Coaster week
So this week has been a roller coaster it feels like. Sunday I was excited as house is mostly unpacked, and I took a walk around neighborhood and felt safe and happy doing so. Got home from walk and set up a revised workout routine with more hand weight exercises and slightly more intense cardio workouts some days. Monday…
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Sports bra issues
When shopping for my first sports bras the only ones I could find were all "Adjustable inserts" for padding. These refuse to stay in place, and I spend time before and after my workout fixing them so they don't deform. They will roll up at the edges and i have to shift them along slowly using pinching motions so that they…
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Weight down, waist not moving
Good morning, I have been counting calories and exercising for the last 2 months. As of today the scale shows I have lost 4 lbs total (had a small goal of 13 lbs and losing at 0.5 per week, so right on track). However my waist/hip measurements have not changed one bit! Why am I not losing inches? I do not notice a…
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Eco-Friendly Moving help
My hubby and I are moving by the end of the year and I'm starting to think of packing, to spread out the workload. Once we move a good chunk of items are likely going to stay in storage longterm (inside climate controlled part of house). Does anyone have eco-friendly ideas for packing items that are likely to be stored in…
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How to get protein
After a few weeks of logging my meals I have been consistently unable to hit the protein macro, usually under by 20-40 points! I am trying to build some strength in my upper body, although I'm not doing a lifting workout. How do I get more protein in my diet without hating my diet changes: -I have a nut allergy, so…
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Walking Routines question
So I recently started a few different "Walking fitness" workouts at home. The routines have you focus on cardio and abs, and there is a lot of foot movement. You have to keep up the quick pace while moving side to side or forwards/backwards. My question is: Why can I not keep pace going forwards or back? I can keep the…
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Calories per meal
Hi all, So I'm new to MFP, and just starting out on my quest to get healthier in general. I do not have a lot of weight to lose (10 lbs), and am instead focused on trying to get fit and change food habits. I guess a basic question is how do I know a good balance of calories for breakfast, lunch, and dinner? Currently I…
