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I'm thrilled! It's finally paying off :)
Hi everyone! I am ecstatic today because I've finally busted through a 2 month plateau by following EMTWL! I was very impatient at first and didn't want to do the full reset. I went straight to TDEE - 15% which didn't work for me; turns out I needed the full reset. So I did the reset, and only took me about 2 weeks to get…
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Is this an OK method?
I have been wearing my bodybugg every day (all day) and eating at a 500-ish deficit, adjusted to the number of calories I burned on that particular day. Is this an alright method, or should I really just have a set "cut value" to follow every day? Another question - on workout days I burn around 3400 calories, so on those…
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How to get rid of roaches in NYC apartments!
I'm moving to NYC in a few weeks and my roommate is already there. He said he's already seen several roaches in and around our place. He's freaked out and I am too. I've done lots of research but I'm just wondering if anyone here has some good advice, especially regarding how to convince the landlord to get all the units…
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Why am I so darn hungry?
Background Info: 5'9" 171 lb 22 years old 31% body fat (hydrostatic body comp. test) TDEE 2800-3200 (bodybugg) Cardio 5x/week, strength 3x/week Upped calories 3 weeks ago from 1800-2000 to 2200-2500 (pure intake, NOT net cals). Ever since I increased my calories I'm hungry all the time! I eat, get really full, and then an…
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30 lbs down pics! Feeling pretty good but not there yet.
I'm 5'9" and 22 years old
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I NEED your help!
I am loving this group. So much good, well-researched and detailed information. I am a total advocate of fueling the body. I started out in December eating around 1800 and have since then lost 29 pounds. I increased my goal to 0.5 pounds per week since I am approaching my goal. Please read this post that I posted on the…
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Plateauing despite sufficient calorie intake?
I've been at the same weight for a few weeks and I'm becoming impatient. I have weighed myself every few days and there are small fluctuations but I attribute those to water weight. I have measured myself and I haven't lost any inches either. I'm 5'9" and I weigh 171 lbs. I net around 1550 per day. I eat my exercise…
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Confused about BMR net calories?
Hi everyone. I've been able to lose 25 lbs since December 15 by netting anywhere between 1200-1600 cals per day and now my weight loss is slowing down. I'm just trying to figure out how many calories I should be netting at this point because I'm not sure I should be following what MFP tells me to do (1290 cals to lose 1.5…
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Snack idea Exchange: Must be DELICIOUS and Somewhat Healthy
I got sick of reading threads about snacks where people are like "oh yeah, my favorite snack is definitely raw, unsalted almonds with kale and wheat germ." C'mon peeps, let's share our healthy snack ideas that are (or just taste) slightly indulgent!! After using MFP for around 3 months I have discovered some snacks that I…
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23 lbs down (pics)
Starting weight: 201 Current weight: 178 Goal weight: 155 5'9" Sorry I'm a photobucket noob.
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Critique My Diary!
Hi everyone! I went over on calories today and I'm feeling really guilty about it. On top of that, I think I may be eating too much sugar and sodium. I would be so grateful if some of you could check through my diary and give me any tips or suggestions. Thanks!
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Jogging/Running Newbie Questions
Hi everyone, I have been working out and eating right since the middle of December and I have lost 15 pounds so far. I'm loving this transition and I want to keep going! I have found that the best way to burn calories in a short-ish period of time is by doing power walking/jogging/running intervals on the treadmill. I find…
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Ladies - Sports Bra Suggestions?
I have been working out enough now that I feel ready to start jogging on the treadmill, but my boobs are out of control! Even if I wear 2 regular sports bras they move around too much and it hurts. Anyone know of a good sports bra to try? Price is definitely important to me as well.
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Always Hungry
I've been here for about a month and have stayed under my net calorie goal (1200) almost every day. However, I find that I am hungry quite often, to the point where my stomach grumbles and almost hurts and I feel lightheaded and a little panicked. I eat back most if not all of my exercise calories and try to eat…
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Bang for your buck
What types of exercise give you the best bang for your buck (aka most calories burned per unit of time)? I'm sick of spending so much time in the gym and I'd love to burn tons of calories in a shorter period of time.
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Bodybugg worth it?
I'm on a really tight budget. Do you think the bodybugg is worth it?
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Full Bar
Has anyone tried them? I think they taste really good and help me eat less if I eat them 30min before a meal, but I wonder if they're any different from other nutrition bars. I also don't like that they have 12g sugar, ew! Thoughts?
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Antidepressants and weight
Hi everyone, I wonder about the impact that the antidepressant and anti-anxiety medications I take have on my weight. I have been thinking about this ever since I started taking them. I am on citalopram and wellbutrin xl. The research I have done indicates that these medications cause weight fluctuations but I haven't…
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Realistic Goals for 5'9" 195cw 22 year old girl?
Hi everyone, I'm new and I'm starting to get the hang of things - I've lost about 5 pounds in 2.5 weeks - but I'd like some input about what my goal weight should be. I'm going to grad school in mid-August and I'd like to be in the 160s by then. I am currently 195. I have a medium frame. Is losing 35 pounds a realistic…
