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Waist trainers? Belt?
I’ve been seeing a lot of people wearing waist trainers in the gym while they’re working out. Especially when they are lifting / doing ab workouts. Does it help with anything? Especially does it help with losing your “rolls” and make it rounder or flatter ? I have no idea what I’m talking about lmao. So I’m v curious on…
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Losing Muscle Mass , Gaining BFP.
Hello 👋🏽, my name is Uma and some might know me here I’ve been on and off MFP for 2 years now successfully lost 20kg but I have another 20kg to go. I weigh at 110kg 178cm 22 Female. Recently I’ve started taking protein and been using gym’s weight machines to build muscles. I gained about 3kgs of muscle in 2 weeks of…
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Apple Watch Owners, Help me!
Hey I just bought my new Apple Watch SE and I think the accuracy is really off? Firstly , I struggle to burn 500 cals but by JUST walking 5km it shows that I burnt 450 calories ? That’s not even the concerning part. Even when I don’t move or laying on bed, the calories burnt are increasing as I’m laying down? Is there…
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Investing in Apple Watch SE
Heyyy peeps , So I feel like getting the new Apple Watch SE for tracking purposes. Always heard that Apple Watch’s accuracies with calorie tracking are good. Never owned one before though . So any opinions on me getting the Watch? Ngl it is very expensive but it’ll an one time investment
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Do I follow fit band or gym machine?
Hii so I just started using the cardio machines at the gym like Cross trainer , Treadmill, bicycle and etc. specifically for treadmill , should I follow the machine’s calorie burn amount or my fit band steps count. It burn much more calories on my fit band compared to the machine. For 30 mins , speed 5.3 , 0 incline. It…
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Did I just ruin my metabolism unknowingly
I’m literally in shock right now. So I went to this well known gym and took my Body Analyzing test. It comes in a paper form. Initially it showed me I burn 1800 at resting rate. NOW after me doing OMAD for about a month now and I’ve been eating at 1.3k cause of my lifestyle which was sedentary. I checked today and it shows…
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Wore the same shirt after 2 years
Had this gym shirt since I was 17 y/o and now I’m 21 y/o. Never wore this in 2 years cause I wasn’t making progress but now after 2 years , 25kg lighter. This excites me so much to hit my major goal 😍.
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This might be a stupid question but..
Okay hear me out please , I just started lifting but not much just very light like 5kg / 10kg weights . Mostly on my upper body because I’ve lost 25kgs with calorie deficit but the flabby skin and loose skin lowkey scarring me so I’m trying to lift to make it toner or something but ever since I started lifting my weight…
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Do you hate yourself or are you normal?
The amount of opportunities im missing because of my body image issues and insecurities is crazyyy. God I wish someone taught me how to love myself cause I do be struggling. Lmao pls drop tips to accept myself 😭😂 I do be struggling 💀
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25kg loss pics , another 25kg to go
Heyy it’s meee again lmao , so I’ve lost 25kg finally scale be moving. My starting weight was 133kg I’m at 106kg now. Here’s some progress pictures to motivate new beginners and I’m kinda grateful of how far I made it. I still have 25kgs to go so wish me luck hehe 💜
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Craziest thing you’ll read today
I just had a phone call with my stupid aunty, I’m sorry for being rude to her but listen. I can’t believe what she suggested me to lose weight fast. So I’ve been in this losing weight journey for 1 year ish now right? That day I visited her after 6months and she said she sees no changes. I lost only 20kg in 1 year ish . Ok…
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30 more kg to lose. Here’s the progress.
I used to be 133kgs and now I’m at 110kg . I’m still morbidly obese so I’m aiming to lose another 30kg. Idk how I’m gonna do it but imma try 😭
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Being stuck. Demotivated.
Heyy y’all . I need some motivation / advice. It’s been 2 months now and my big target is right now to hit 107kg but I’m being stuck at 111kg. Always fluctuating from 110-111.5kg. It’s so frustrating cause everytime I see I hit 109.9 kg on the scale I get overexcited and unintentionally jeopardize it by cheat meal or just…
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Bumps/ rashes after workout?
Hello everyone I’m just wondering on why after every workout I get this itchy rashes / bumps on my arms and thighs. Is it something to worry about? Am I the only one experiencing this?
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900 calories diet? Remember?
Some of you all might know me because of my ridiculous question on 900 calories diet before.. I tried fasting and eating 900 calories to lose weight before my trip. It worked but after the trip I realized it’s not worth it. I even gained some weight before the trip due to binge eating nevertheless I was still happy during…
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Can an Obese run?
Hiii, I’m a girl who weighs 110kg and I’m about 5’10 / 178cm . I’m considered obese but I’m quite active and I can move around cause since I’m tall it kinda balances out and doesn’t make me struggle so much when it comes to workout. My question is can I run with that weight . I heard from multiple coaches how running can…
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Loose Skin Precautions?
Heyyy, just wondering what can I do to prevent lose skin because my arms are starting to look saggy and I do dumbells workout for my upper body once a week. Is there anything else I can do because I still have 25 kg to lose and I’m worried by the end of this it’ll look horrible
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Obese and Depressed
Hey, I’ve been feeling ill for the longest period time. It’s so hard for me to get out of a place where I sit but mostly bed (not due to weight) due to depression and I used be an extrovert but recently I avoid my friends and I hate going outside of my house because of the way I look and I’m embarrassed of the way I look.…
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Carry weights to lose arm fats?
Hi guys I’m really trying hard to lose weight in general and I have a big broad shoulder for girl. Recently I’ve been working my bicep and triceps using 5kg dumbbell. All I’m seeing is my arms are getting bigger instead of smaller and it’s making me bigger than I already am. Should I stop working my arms in order to shrink…
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Weight gain after workout?
Hi I’m 21,114kg and 178cm. Recently I started doing low impact cardio workout at home and strength training like Plank, Lunges, bicep and triceps workout with dumbbells but oddly I’m gaining weight after strength training workout. ESP after arm workout. I gained 1kg overnight , it’s so frustrating to watch the scale act up…
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What difference does ACV makes?
I’ve seen a lot of people consuming Apple Cider Vinegar. Can I know whats the point of it ?
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What *ACTUALLY* boosts metabolism
Hii , I’m 112kg 5’10 female. I lost 20kg so far this year. Now the losing weight process is getting harder and I’m wondering what actually boosts your metabolism? Does adding muscles helps you increase your resting calories? Or walking more? Idk advice me please
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20 KG to lose , new friends?
Heyyy, I’m Uma, I lost 20kg(45 pounds) this year and I have 20more kgs to lose. I kind of need some motivation / support from you peeps to get through my plateau and hard gym days. Would really love some help , especially if I can join some group :)
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Any motivation WhatsApp group?
Heyyy, I’m Uma, I lost 20kg(45 pounds) this year and I have 20more kgs to lose. I kind of need some motivation / support from you peeps to get through my plateau and hard gym days. Would really love some help , especially if I can join some WhatsApp group.
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What happens if you eat 900 calories a day?
Hi , so my goal is to lose 15 kg in 3 months because I planned a trip to London. I’ve been eating around 1500 calories and been losing weight slowly . I lost 20kg in 9months. It’s VERY slow so I want to try eating 900/1100 calories to lose weight more and faster. I’m 115kg , 21 and I’m 5ft10. Is it really harmful if I eat…
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Need friends to push me for my last 12 kg loss
Hey I’m looking for some friends who can motivate me on my demotivated days to lose my finals 12kgs. My starting weight was 130kg and now I weigh 112kg I lost about 18 kg and I wanna stay under 100kg. I have 3 months left to achieve this but I’ve been feeling so lazy and demotivated lately. Can someone help me and I’ll…
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Weight training makes me look bigger :/
I’ve been struggling to lose weight since young. I used to weigh 130kg I weigh 113 now. I lost about 17 kg but the thing is I’m not seeing much difference on my body. I’ve been doing a lot of weight training and my coach said that’s helping me lose weight but my concern I stay looking big and not much difference. My…
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Weight Loss group for 20s ?
Hi , my resolution this year was to lose 30 kg and so far I’ve lost 13kg . Right now a girl is struggling and needed some friends to keep her in check and she’ll do the same . That girl is me . Hoping to make new friends here and a group? If y’all are down ? [edited by MFP mods]
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Can women lift weights without getting broad shoulders
Heyyy, so I know this is can sound crazy but I’m speaking from experience only. So few years back when I was obese my coach asked me to do a lot of cardio and weight training in order to lose weight. Back then my shoulders wasn’t that brought and it looked feminine but the second I started using dumbbells to lose shoulders…
