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When do you go from losing, to gaining (muscle)??
Hello Everyone! I am about 12lbs away from losing 100lbs. I am 5'7, aiming to get to 150lbs. Currently, I still have a LOT of fat on me. I do insanity, lift at the gym...and I plan to do an intensive long-distance bike ride this summer (which training will begin after Insanity). I started to panic yesterday. I do not…
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Insanity - a vent.
I got exactly what I asked for christmas. Insanity. I am grateful it was my boyfriend who bought it for me, or if it was out of my own pocket...I probably would have tossed it aside this afternoon. I did PART of the fit test today. 3/8 of the workouts. Now I will say I PUSHED during those 3 exercises. My panties even fell…
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What happens after Insanity??
I am wanting the Insanity workout program for xmas. I am really tempted to do the whole thing, as created (follow the schedule, implement the eating plan (some what) etc.) Now, I have never exercised 6 days out of the week. I also do not always go full on intensity either (some days I do weights, some days I do hardcore…
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So...How many calories should I be eating??
I have been posting often lately, but I am starting to get incredibly discouraged and desperate at this point for some sort of movement in my numbers even though I have been at this for the last 2.5 years, tracking with MFP. I have not lost any weight, or inches in the last 3 months...going onto 4 in a few weeks. I am 5'7,…
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Ate over calories - lost weight?
Just wondering, as this is always an awesome surprise. I have been losing weight slower as of the past few months. In fact, I have not lost any weight over the last 3 months and no changes in my measurements. Yesterday I ate a LOT…probably about 2700. My goal is 2000 calories. I got on the scale and lost weight this…
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CHILI'S Steamed Broccoli
My bf just got back from LA to Canada and mentioned this steamed broccoli he had at a Chili's while down in the states. I am wondering if anyone knows how to put this broccoli dish together? He said it was steamed, but unsure of the spices. He thinks it might have been seasoning salt. I read somewhere that is it butter,…
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Can someone PLEASE explain what is going on?!
I wear a bodymedia armband...and I eat according to the numbers it produces for me. Up until recently, I was eating at a 250 calorie deficit (as I have about 20lbs left to lose). I was weak, having dizzy spells...my weight lifting sucked and had not progressed in a long time (in fact, my performance decreased in cardio and…
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Negative Impact of long-term calorie deficits?
I am just curious, is being in a calorie deficit long term dangerous? I am talking about like, TDEE -20,10 or 5% for over a year or so. If a person should increase their calories to maintenance, how often should this be done? How long for?
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What is Normal Sugar amounts??
Hey everyone! :) I have been looking into my sugar levels recently to see if they have to do with these dizzy spells I get when I stand up. They have been going on for a few months now. My sugar levels are all over the place, some days I get more, some days less. I am wondering what is a normal amount of sugar per day? MFP…
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Feeling LESS energetic, decreased performance!
What the heck. I have lost about 80lbs...and I am actually starting to feel WORSE! I am often lethargic, tired...and when I work out, my performance has actually decreased. I am starting to hit the lowest weight I have ever been (169lbs, 5'7 25yo) and I am thinking maybe this has to do with my Macros? My diary password is…
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I want an *kitten*!
I have a flat butt...and I hate it. Does bulking and working the gluteus muscles build a bigger butt? AND When you bulk...how many calories OVER TDEE does one aim for?
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On average, how long did it take you to lose 100LBS?
I have been working towards my goal of losing 100lbs since June 2012! I am at 78lbs down. I am just amazing when I read success stories of some who are able to lose 100+ lbs in just over a year or so! I exercise about 6 times a week, track diligently using MFP and body media. I lift, I do cardio. I just am at a loss for…
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Beginner @ Home DVD's for MEN!
Hey everyone, I am one to promote at home dvds/work-outs all the time, since they are soooo easy and excuse proof to do! I have a few good dvd options for females...but I am completely stuck when it comes to good DVD's for guys in BEGINNING stages of exercise. Essentially, is there a male version of Leslie Sansone? I ask…
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What would you do? alcohol at work.
Just a quick perception check here. I work in the addictions field, and noticed a thing of alcohol in a co-workers locker...what would you? Talk to the person directly, bring it up with management? ahhh,...I am really worried!
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IF or Calorie Cycling?
I am almost in the home stretch of getting to my goal weight. I am at 175lbs, aiming for 150lbs. I am 5'7inches tall. Anywho...I track by going off of my TDEE. I have recently went from a 500 calorie deficit to 250 calorie deficit, with no changes in the last 2 weeks. So...Now What? I want to remain in a deficit, wondering…
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How do I get muscular shoulders?! Female
I absolutely love the look of muscular shoulders, on males and females! I focus a lot of my weights on my upper body and my butt...My biceps are looking decent, but my shoulders dont seem to be developing a nice round/muscular look. How can I work to achieve this?
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What is more accurate? Weight or Measuring cups?!
Okay, so I have some yogurt. The nutrition label indicates that 1/3 of a cup (or 100g) is 30 calories. So I weighed out 100g of yogurt, which came out to 1/2 cup! Would you go by cup size or the weight of the yogurt? This is not the first time this has happened!
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Best Personal Training Certification in Canada
I am starting to consider which certification I am wanting to begin studying for. Here is the thing - there seems to be a long list of different options! I am living in Canada, and will be working in Canada. I do not have any prior education to exercise/nutrition aside from my own experience. I have looked at CanFitPro,…
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How important is calorie deficit consistency?
I have been sitting at about a 500 calorie deficit, though some days it is more (700) some days less (200). How important is consistency on a day to day basis? I ask because I have noticed that I seem to lose weight easier when I am consistent on a daily basis, as apposed to be fluctuating and basing my overall deficit on…
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When should I go to a 250 calorie deficit?
I am down about 75lbs, 75% of my goal of losing 100lbs. I am at 175lbs, aiming to get to around 140-150lbs. I track with a bodymedia armband, and I have noticed my weight has SLOWED DOWN. I think I lost about 1lb over the last 3 months. I am currently sitting at a 500 calorie deficit off of my TDEE, wondering if I should…
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Do calorie deficits cause low blood pressure?
I have been experiencing low blood pressure the last few months, did not get too much help from my doctor about it as it seemed like he just pushed it aside as a concern. Every time I stand up, I get dizzy...I am often tired and have headaches as well. My calories are in a deficit of about 500 off of my TDEE, tracked by…
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BodyMedia Accuracy with Biking
I just went on a fairly intense bike ride, and when I got home to load my bodymedia info, it showed not so impressive numbers. It actually shows the same intensity as me just at home cleaning. Is this normal? Is my bodymedia just off all the time, or just while biking? (this would explain my 3 month plateau I have been on)
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So I guess I am still not in shape?
I typically work out 4 or 5 times a week, cardio (turbo fire) and weights (gym). I have lost 73lbs in the last 2 years. This weekend, I went to West Edmonton Mall. I walked, a lot. I noticed though, that I was actually sweating quite a bit (which okay)...but I also noticed that my legs were really sore and my knee was…
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Switching Careers...feeling lost.
Hey everyone, I just wanted to post this because I would not mind some perspective, but I also do not expect replies - I really just need to vent. I have been working as an addiction counsellor for about 3 years. I went to school specifically for this career...and over the years I have found myself to hate working with…
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Is fat just...fat? Macro question!
I have noticed that through out the last few days my fat intake has been fairly high. I fully acknowledge that some of the foods I have been eating have been "unclean". Now, I am thinking it is time to maybe focus more on my macro goals as well. My carb and proteins have been good...I am just wondering though...is too much…
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Feeling WEAKER and TIRED!
I have been losing weight now for 2 years and 2 months now. Down approx 72lbs. One thing that has just dawned on me the other day is that I sleep just as much as I did before I started to lose weight, sometimes even more. I would have expected to have more energy - but most of the time...I dont! Typically, I sleep 10 or…
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Does swimming in freezing water still burn calories??
does swimming in cold water still burn *as many* calories as it would in warmer/normal water temperature in a lake? (as I believe it will be harder for my muscles to warm up, etc.)
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Going to run 5k...for the first time ever!
A few days ago at the gym, I was warming up on the treadmill. For the first time, I did not hate it! I actually was able to zone out, increase my speed and went for it hard! I decided (as I will be doing a 5k in September) to go for the whole 5k's tomorrow morning!* Now...I hope to have the same reaction as I had the other…
