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reformed scale avoider/hater
To my friends who avoid the scale as I have; reconsider. I have preached trying on tight clothes and how that works and one can get discouraged and give up when weighing...so not using the scale is fine if you have another strategy. However, this morning in a moment of bravery; I decided to weigh myself. I was mystified…
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What's your Secret Truth on Weight Loss?
Share your truth. The time when you realized truly why you weren't losing the weight. My pandemic pounds have bee coming of so slow I thought I was stuck.... Then I realized; - I wasn't drinking my 100 ounces of water. - - I was eating fruit higher in sugar. - - I was eating those new prepared bags of salad and putting the…
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outdoor cold weather workout wear?
Hi guys.. I've been hiking/walking for my exercise...and now that winter is coming.. I don't want to return to the gym..just because I've always caught colds and bugs at the gym and don't want chance things during the predicted COVID spike. do any of you have suggestions on what brand of workout clothes work well for…
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your suggestion best at home overall toning program
I am looking for a doable home workout routine that will get me fit from head to toe. I'm willing to pay for a video I could buy on amazon . when I say doable, I mean nothing that is grueling and long that I won't stick with. Any suggestions?
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neck question
My neck has gotten a little bit saggy since losing my weight. At this point, I tell myself If I could build one inch of muscle on my neck..the saggy would go away. As I lift weights to get toned all over, I've also started doing some neck exercises. Has this worked for any of you? Or??? am I dreaming?
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best way to get strong
k.. ive come over to this side. Ive lost my weight..but now find I'm a weak.. It seems I have lost my strength. So, my focus of losing the weight has now shifted to getting strong. I do have parts of my body I want to improve..but right now.. gaining strength is my first priority. Today, I worked out on the machines at…
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did anyone say something helpful that motivated you to lose weight?
I'm sort of at the end of my rope. I know losing weight has to be a personal internal decision, However, I just wonder if anyone out there was actually motivated by something a loved one or friend said and it helped motivate you to get fit. My husband struggles with his weight...and he just can't seem to stay on a plan…
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sabotaging husband vent
I've chimed in so many times when significant others wonder if their loved one is trying to derail them by brining home sweets and food they know is tempting. I usually think, yes they are, Tonight, I'm the victim. I work hard not to drink alcohol at home and only treat myself to a drink once a week. It works for me to…
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Eating out for Holiday Dinners
As I learn how to maintain my weight, I find these two ideas would really work during the holidays. 1. Eat Thanksgiving and Christmas Dinner out at a restaurant, No leftovers..no nibbling as you cook. You eat the meal..even desert and walk away. 2. Be one of those nuts who run a 3 or 5 k on Thanksgiving. If you ate out and…
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strange burst of new found energy
I wonder if any of you have experience a profound increase in energy as you hit a certain lower weight. I lost about 40 pounds since January and was in the middle of my BMI. I have touted how much better I feel..and increased energy.. and aches and pains gone. It is true. However, I've been doing an end of the summer tune…
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Turkey neck reversal?
I'm near my goal..everything is looking good..except my neck. Did any of you have this happen, and does it go away or improve with time? Please share any tips that worked for you. I'm using neck cream and doing some facial exercises in an effort to improve the situation. I was wondering if I should do some exercises to…
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Facing my shallow response to my Child's weight gain
I have always been a champion of the overweight. My mom was heavy..my hubby has always been overweight. I can look at any overweight person and see the amazing person they are. I admire the heavy set jogger, walker...person in gym. I admire them for going for it..and doing wha it takes to get healthy. So, this weekend when…
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In theory could you do this after eating cake?
For you exercise experts. I know that intense cardio burns off the sugar circulating in you system. In theory, if you ate a piece of cake for desert, which put you over your calories for the day; could you jump on the elliptical and do an intense workout and burn off all the sugar in your system before those cake calories…
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What are your strategies for staying the course
i am five pounds from my goal weight, and i have also hit a wall. i want to continue on, but need to shake up my eating routine so i don't burn out. i've been eating the same wonderful foods for almost 6 months now. All of a sudden, i feel very bored with my eating routine and the restrictiveness of my successful plan.…
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What was your finish line mindset?
i come here because you guys have made it - and walk the walk. As you approached your last 5 or ten pounds... what was your thought process on seeing your goal through to the end and beyond? I'm nearing my goal of losing 40 pounds. i have the last five or 6 to go. i'm at the point where i'm telling myself to just finish…
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off to goodwill i go....
IT is a happy, yet weird day. i have lost nearly 30 pounds since January 1st. i've been having a hard time throwing away my larger jeans of these past years.... i am now wearing my skinny jeans from about 10 years ago.. So, today, i thought i would put some of my old jeans on ,thinking, they might just still fit.…
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make me throw my clothes away!
okay guys.. i came here very late December crying because i hit rock bottom when i realized all my pairs of old skinny jeans seemed impossible to even pull on and put on. I put them in a stack and sulked for a day. The reality of that was worse than what the scale said. so...here i am folks.. end of February sitting in…
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reality hit me hard today
like many of you..i've been thinking about my fitness goals for the new year. After much thought, i decided to go back to a fitness diet plan that has worked for my in my younger years. So, today i started with my healthy eating and exercise. I am feeling good about it. Then i went to my closet and tried on all the jeans…
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anyone doing a version of raw diet?
My visit to a local vegan/raw restaurant with a friend ended in more than lunch. It sparked an interest in the concept of eating a raw breakfast and lunch as a way to get high nutrition, better health, and fitness. On the first visit..my food was healthy tasting and not really all that great. But, i was impressed by the…
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Good Fast Food Grab
WE all know fast food is the devil.. but in a pinch. .i'm liking Chick Filet's grilled chicken sandwich..it has a big slice of tomato and big leafy lettuce. 320 calories, and it is filling, Just FYI...
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what supplement is working for you?
I love how the fat is melting off my body doing Atkins.. but i feel weird a lot and I'm getting concerned about getting the nutrients I need. I don't know if it is bouts of atkins/keto flu..or that I need more food. What low carb brand of supplements have you had success with? I just ordered Core off of Amazon ...but would…
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BPI BCAA Powder users?
I'm doing low carb and want to take a BCAA powder. I bought BPI ..and can't find any official info on the jar or BPI website on if this is carb free. Would any users know. On MFP it shows it as carb free.. but I want to make sure.
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Is BPI BACC powder carb free?
HI, New to low carb, read that bcaa's help with weight loss. MFP says BPI Sports BCAA powder is zero carbs...yet the jar I purchased doesn't have nutrition panel nor can I find it on the website. Would any of you know for sure? I want to make sure i'm not sneaking carbs into my day Thank you for any help
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Do you ever feel you'll never get it back?
I'm having one of those days where I'm starting to wonder if getting these 20 pounds off will never happen. I've been on here for years going up and down 15 pounds.. but now i can't even go down the 15. I fear i've hit an age where it is over for me. I'm stuck being a fatter version of my young self. I'm actually mourning…
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Are you a Diet Drag?
After spending another vanilla evening with a friend of mine who has been on a crazy crash fad diet... I had to look at myself in the mirror and ask. "Have I ever been a diet drag too?" For the past two months she's been on some crazy 500 calorie a day restrictive diet with no carbs and no alcohol. i have found myself in a…
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How many log in "days in a row" did it take for you?
I'm curious for those who've reached their goal weight or lost a good amount. How many log in days in a row did it take you? I have some friends who've logged in for more than 1200 days..and I wonder.. are they at goal yet?.. and maybe they are.. i just don't want to be too nosy. I've logged in for 80 days in a row..and…
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eyeopener/ your weigh in history
take a look at your weigh in history.. it tells your story. The other day I clicked on "check in" on my diary...and went down to "edit" and it lists all of your weigh ins for as long as you've been on My Fitness Pal. It was a real eyeopener for me. My weigh ins were all the same over four years. The highest weight was…
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I have to admit…
My lazy attitude towards cooking is really the biggest problem. I've been either eating out…eating frozen prepared meals.. or just piece meal eating out to the fridge for years now. I took the time last night to make a delicious meal..that just happened to be super low in calories but high on satisfaction. Really it took…
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peanut butter powder people!
yes! If you have not discovered peanut butter powder you must try. you just add water and two tablespoons is only 45 calories. It has 85 percent of the fat taken out. I spread it on my 100 calorie bagel and it was wonderful. I purchased mine at Target and I think Trader Joe's has it as well.
