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Stess = weight gain?
Can stress actually cause weight gain and if so how? Also if so is there a way to prevent it or reverse it? Im not talking about stress eating. Im referring to the "stress hormone, cortisol" causing one to gain weight even when following tdee -20% recommendations and lifting and cardio workouts. Is this real or is a topic…
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Lower my cardio and up my weight training
Currently I do 30 mins cardio and 30-45 mins lifting 3 days a week and an hour of cardio 2 days a week. I am not perfect, there are days when I just dont get a workout in. I would love to work out more but at this point that is what I can fit in my day. I try to eat clean. I have lost 78lbs since Oct 2011. However I have…
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spinning/cycling calories
For those of you that do spinning classes, how do you calculate your calories burned. I dont see a spinning option on here, I used another website and entered my weight and mins and for 60 mins it said 902. That seems really high. Sadly I dont have a HRM yet, I am pretty sure there is one in my stocking :) yippee
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more calories....
I think it may be time to start eating more calories (hoping it will lower the number on the scale). Looking for suggestions on healthy options. I eat paleo/primal. Also has anyone increased your calories and had successful results? The thought freaks me out...I know it shouldnt My diary is open
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NSV
It seems like everyday I have a new NSV. I couldnt be more excited about my new lifestyle and the success I am having. MY NSV today: I've lost a total of 6 inches on my thighs, hips and waist since 11/11/12!! HARDWORK AND DEDICATION BABY!!!
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Progress Pics
I have lost 71lbs since starting this journey last Oct. I still have a ways to go, but am finally starting to see a differnece. It is very motivating. I am excited to see how far I can go. The first pic is 8/2011 - I am on the far right wearing a purple tank that I have no business wearing The second pic is last fri. My…
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help...posting pics
how do we attach a pic to a post???
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Wanted: High and Tight Rump
I am getting married next Sept and my ultimate goal is to have a high and tight butt in my sleak wedding dress. Since last Oct I have lost 71lbs, and a butt that used to look like a moose knuckle....As improved as my @ss is now, It still has tons of room for improvement. I do a ton of squats and lunges, even though they…
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Stupid Plateau
So I have been losing very rapidly over the last few months, appx 2-3 pounds a week. I new it had to come to an end at some point, and that point was this week. BOOOO! :mad: I know its natural but what a bummer. I am hoping it doesnt last too long. This week I did increase the weights/reps during my workouts, and ran more…
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Ladies with IUD's..
I am sure this is the wrong message board to post this, however I cant find a more fitting one. I have had my 2nd IUD for 3 years. I did not have a period for the 5 years I had my first one and have not had one for the past 3 years with this one! woohoo for me! :happy: 2 years ago I gained 90lbs, over the last year I have…
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Losing very slowly...Help
I eat roughly 1200-1300 calories a day, with a slightly higher intake on Sats. I exercise a min of 5 days a week. I eat 85% paleo and I am losing incredible slow. Roughly a pound a week. Sometimes nothing for a week or two. :( I have about 42lbs to be at my dr recommended weight I tried calorie cycling as well as…
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Paleo eaters
I try to maintain a 85/15 paleo diet. (Not diet in the sense of fad diet, but as a lifestyle choice) I am always in search of great paleo snack ideas. I try to eat every 3hrs to keep the metabolism going strong. Any suggestions???
