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The Last 20 lbs Progress Photo Thread
I wanted to start a photo progress thread for losing the last 20 (or so) lbs, so we could see the subtle changes in the body from being at a healthy weight to being fit and/or at goal weight. I thought it would be cool to show what 10 lbs of progress looks like. Just a little back story, I was around 184 lbs for several…
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Is it a good idea to weigh yourself every day?
I've seen countless threads where people are checking in with their weight on a daily basis. I feel like every article, every book, and every piece of anecdotal advice I've heard or read about fitness has said that it's a terrible idea to weigh yourself every day. They say you should only weigh yourself one a week or even…
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Has a documentary ever influenced you to eat more plant based?
Do documentaries, or reading health articles, books, etc., influence you when it comes to plant based eating? Has any information that you've come across actually convinced you to eat less meat and dairy, for whatever reason appeals to you (ethical, health, etc.)? About a month ago I watched 2 documentaries that were both…
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Little tips and tricks you employ to motivate yourself to workout and eat within calorie budget
I'm wondering about the little things you do that actually get you to exercise and measure and track your food, put down the cake, etc. For example, when I first started with MFP about 4 weeks ago, I took a picture of myself in a bikini, printed it out, and put it on the fridge. I plan to do it again once I reach my mini…
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Exercises for deflated underbooty
Hi everyone, I've noticed that since I've been losing weight my booty is getting flatter. I've lost volume on the upper part and I don't mind that so much but I'd like to have a "lifted" effect on the underside and have more of that smooth transition between the glutes and hamstrings if you can visualize what I mean. I'm…
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The Late Night Thread - 9 PM and Beyond
This is a thread for those of us who find ourselves wandering around here late at night, usually wondering where everybody else is. I don't know if this will work but I'm hoping for people to post here only after 9 pm their time. Random thoughts at night? Stick it here. Find yourself wanting to take pics of your toenails…
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I will swipe past you or like/message you on this dating app if you________
Don't have a clear, unfuzzy, unfiltered shot of your face and body. Have a bunch of photos meticulously staged to make it appear that you are rich and successful and have an exciting, action-packed life. Your ideal date is 420 chillin' at home. Just to get us started. Edited: I wanted to include the positive stuff too! I…
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How to get the body to move faster?
I've recently noticed that it's difficult to get my body to do fast movements. For example, I've recently tried step aerobics and even the beginner videos are moving too fast for me. I also like to do dance videos and I can rarely move as fast as the instructors. I'm not in terrible shape as I've been exercising regularly…
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A question for Vegans regarding Makeup.
This is a question for vegans, and cruelty free beauty lovers, regarding makeup - specifically brushes. I realize this is a question for makeup forums but I'm more active here right now and I've noticed there are plenty of vegans. Say there is a beauty blogger who primarily deals in clean / green beauty and of course, only…
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Dillydallying before working out
I dillydally for a long time before I get to my workout. After I wake up, I have to have my coffee (an entire pot), eat a little something, and digest. In between doing that I spend long stretches of time reading, playing on my tablet, etc. Basically I have to work my way up to feeling motivated to workout. I always get…
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So, feeling hungry isn't right - is that right?
I feel ignorant for even asking. I've successfully lost a significant amount of weight several times in the past, and I never felt hungry, even when I was measuring my food. Since I started logging my calories about five days ago, I've been making sure to eat under my daily allowance. I usually eat back the calories I…
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Alternative foods you've tried in an effort to go plant based?
Let me preface this by saying I am not (yet) trying to adopt a plant based diet. I'm giving myself 5 years and a whole lot of documentaries like What The Health and Cowspiracy. But, more for reducing my meat consumption's impact on the earth (climate, etc), I am trying to eat more plant based food. This is a *kitten*…
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Where to buy dumbbells? They're hotter than toilet paper!
I'm looking to buy light dumbbells. I've seen a great set on Amazon of 3, 5, & 8 lbs, affordable but out of stock. There are similar sets available but they cost 3 times as much. I could buy each set individually but again, more expensive. Went to Big 5 a couple of months ago and they said that on shipment day people are…
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How are you going to treat yo'self?
How are you going to treat yo'self once you get to your goal weight or your mini goals? I have two mini goals on the way to my goal weight (135). I'm 155 now. At 150 lbs I'm going to buy myself a new pair of workout leggings from lululemon. Last year for Christmas / birthday I got a $50 gift card that I've been holding…
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Friends with S.M.A.R.T. goals
According to many personal development books I've read, the best goal-setting practice is to make your goals S.M.A.R.T.: SPECIFIC MEASURABLE ACHIEVABLE REALISTIC TIME-SENSITIVE So if you have a SMART fitness goal please share it! For example, my goal is to lose 10 lbs and three inches from my waist by February 10th. That's…
