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Fitbit friends and advice
Loving my new fitbit charge hr...lookimg for more friends on fitbit to join me in challenges/support/motivation and advice... Fitbit users- how do you reach step goals (13k +) when stuck indoors? Message me or reply if you want to be friends.
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Gaining weight when exercising more
Just an update on a post I wrote last week. Everytime I bump up my exercise I gain weight....well it's one week later. I went back to regular logging on mfp and saw places I would indulge (only at night and a bit when eating at a restaurant) and I dialed back a bit. But I also dialed back my exercise doing yoga 3 times…
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Fish?
I want to incorporate more fish into my diet - being from the south I used to eat fish or seafood quite often; now I live in colorado and have fish about 1 time per year. Im sad and I miss it but am scared for several reasons... 1) husband not to fond of certain types although he loves sushi tuna he hates the cooked type…
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Gain 5-8 lbs every time I up my workouts
So frustrated - everytime I workout more (I use fitbit chsrge hr to track calories burned daily)...I gain like 8 pounds. I worked out hard this week - yoga, walking, hiking carrying 35 pounds, more hiking, a bootcamp, then some jogging. About 500 exercise minutes in a week. Weighed this am - 8 lbs. This isn't the first…
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Dizzy when standing up
Lately I have been getting extremely dizzy; tunnel vision; blurry vision when I stand up. It's days I exercise and days I don't. It has been going on for about 3 weeks. If anything, I have been eating a lot of salt lately. Not starving myself. Yesterday I woke up with a headache and it lasted almost all day - and I NEVER…
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Atkins protein shake as a meal replacement?
Frustrated with my weight loss over the past couple of weeks. I have gained back several pounds lately, so I opted for some Atkins Advantage protein shakes as a meal replacement. I plan on drinking one for breakfast (I haven't been eating breakfast), as well as a shake for lunch if I can manage it. The shakes have only 1 g…
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How do you make friends?
How do you make friends? I have never been good at it. I meet people I get along with, then I obviously am too overbearing - I want to make plans to hang out again / exchange numbers / tell them to find me on facebook - they never do. I am always reaching out and no one ever reaches back. I think it's useless to try to…
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Naked Pilates
Yes, it exists! http://exercise.lovetoknow.com/Naked_Pilates
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Stress Eating
So I just thought I'd tell everyone I've been stress eating lately. Not until after 9 p.m. of course! It's SO stupid, but I just can't stop. I haven't gained any weight though. Any ideas? Mostly I eat popcorn (*AH! CARBS!) or Ice CREAM! (I KNOW!!!!!!!!) Last night I had Reese's miniatures. Ate 400 calories worth. What is…
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What is "Empowerment"?
What is "Empowerment" and when is a time you felt empowered? It seems that outsiders think this is the root of all my problems. If I could only figure out what they mean so I could fix it.
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Am I going to be on a "diet" for the rest of my life?
If so, kill me now. I want to eat the delicious foods that are terrible for me. When I cut those out, I just find other vices to fill the void. I'm starting therapy again but I don't want to commit to eating only healthy foods for the rest of my life. Any advice?
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Eating back calories counterproductive to weight loss
I have seen so many people, including myself, who aren't sure whether or not they should eat back their exercise calories on MFP. I say NO. Here is a good article reiterating this point: http://exercise.about.com/od/weightloss/a/secretweightlos_5.htm Secret Weapons for Weight Loss - Don't Overcompensate for your Workouts…
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Need Help meeting calorie needs
Worked my *kitten* off today! I'm at -252 calories as my net - AFTER lunch, a double protein shake and a boiled egg as a snack I haven't even eaten yet! How can I eat an extra 252 calories, to be at a NET of 0 before dinner??? How much should I eat before I go to bed tonight? Dinner, another snack? Another 2 snacks? Please…
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New GNC Total Lean protein shakes
I just bought the new GNC Total Lean protein powder - one serving has 200 calories, 25 g of protein and only 3 sugars. I was just wondering if anyone else has tried this, and what you think about it.
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Best earbuds for working out?
Question: What earbuds are best for working out? Preferably something durable, good quality, and waterproof, or sweat resistant. Does that exist? Problem: iPod earbuds are too big for my ears, frequently fall out, and cause water to get trapped in there. During a workout, sweat creeps into my ears, causing swimmer's ear…
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Not-so-successful story
I would like to celebrate my 20 pound loss victory, but I don't feel like I've made much progress. I feel better in my clothes, and I'm even able to wear normal sized boots (*not the wide kind I used to have to buy b/c the zipper wouldn't move over my fat calves). It's just that when I look in the mirror - or try to find…
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Question about calories consumed vs. exercise calories burne
So my fitness "expert" told me that if you aren't eating enough calories, your body will digest muscle instead of fat. My question is this: Say I exercise on any given day and burn 700 calories exercising. Does that mean I should have eaten at least 700 calories that same day BEFORE exercising? Let's say I only ate about…
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A group for 'grumblers'?
I'm looking for a group that isn't perfect. One where people can complain openly and not be looked at as a "grumbler". Let's face it, there is no exact science to losing weight. Everyone poops, as the saying goes. I am unhappy in my weight-loss success and sometimes I just want to ***** about it. So does anyone want to…
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Arm Jigglies?
What is the best way to get rid of arm jigglies? (That gross arm flap that flaps you in the face when you wave.)
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Question: Food Diary Totals
So I have a question about using the MFP Food Diary. First of all, I've noticed that only the iPhone app lists all nutrients, such as Vitamin A,C,E, all fats, and all minerals on your home page. I can't find any of that on the online version. Secondly, I was watching a fitness show last night and she said everyone is on a…
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A group for 'grumblers'?
Duplicate post - please disregard.
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Weight gain over weekend - not sure why!
So I had a great week last week - lost almost 4 pounds on new gluten free diet. I didn't weigh myself over the weekend, but I did do my walking exercises - 1 hour 15 minutes on Friday, and 30 minutes on Sunday. I did drink some, about 4 vodka tonics on Saturday, but ate healthy food, no snacking, and plenty of water and…
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BMI and body type?
Is there any help for people with a more muscular body type to calculate BMI? I am concerned that to be healthy, I would be nothing but skin and bones. At my healthiest weight I was 160 pounds, 5 ft. 7 in. That was when I was 16 years old, and it is still considered overweight according to this BMI chart. I am finding it…
