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It's NOT always as simple as a deficit
I just wanted to post a note of support, encouragement, and motivation for those who are eating at a deficit and aren't seeing results. I did that for a long time with no weight loss. For me, it really isn't as simple as calories in vs. calories out. That means it may not be that simple for you either. But you CAN find…
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For Real This Time
Well this isn't the first time I've been here. But hopefully it will stick this time. I can already tell something has changed. I've logged in for 10 straight days! That may seem minor to many of you, but for me - that's a milestone. I have finally found the place I need to be in to change my life. And I don't want to do…
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To the point of tears...
Today was my monthly measurement day. And despite 2 solid months of consistent 3x a week working out (burning 400-500 calories each time) and maintaining a diet of 1500-1700 calories per day (I've got MFP set for 1900)... every single measurement went up. Part of it is because I used to go to the gym first thing in the…
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I have to share this...
This probably isn't the right forum for this one, but it's about coke so I'm sticking it in here. I've always been one who says "Coke is my crack." Totally 100% addicted to it. I used to drink 3-4 PER DAY. I've cut way back, and recently decided that I can handle Coke Zero (but never Diet Coke) when I can't control the…
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Frustrated by the Scale
Last month I went and bought a Homedics scale that not only tells you your weight, but it's also supposed to tell your body fat and body water percentages. Unless I'm misreading the booklet, my ranges should fall within the limits the scale is capable of reading. But sadly, it's never once given me any number other than…
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Small Success
The number on my scale is not going down, but something is happening because I'm noticing that clothes that used to be uncomfortably tight are easier to button. This really hit home this morning - my favorite bra had gotten to the point where it was so tight that it was uncomfortable so I rarely wear it. I realized this…
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Calories vs Carbs/Fat/Protein
How important is it to really pay attention to carbs/fat/protein in your diet when you're starting out? I've been doing hardcore calorie counting (I need 2500 to maintain my weight, I typically eat 1500 but some days it's around 1800). Is this sufficient? I'm also working out 3x a week, and I don't usually eat those…
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Should I add a protein shake?
Typically, I don't get enough protein in my diet. I eat a lot of pre-packaged foods (lean cuisine, smart ones, etc.), and sadly they are often lacking in protein and are high in carbs. Though somehow today I managed to exactly hit my protein goal without trying. Typically, I seem to hit around 50-55g of protein. Is that…
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Super discouraged
Hey y'all. I've been working so hard on changing my diet and working out 3x a week. I'm consistently burning 450+ calories each time I go to Curves (it was 516 yesterday!), and my scale had said I'd lost 6 pounds. But over the past two days, it seems I've gained 2.5 pounds back. It makes me feel like it's not worth it -…
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Slow starting
I joined MFP a few months ago, but it's only been the last few weeks that I've really been working in earnest to change my lifestyle. I'm finding MFP to be an amazing tool - now that I see what I'm eating, I think long and hard before I put anything in my mouth. The scale is moving slowly, but it *is* moving. I'm hoping to…
