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Why do I keep doing this?!
This could be a novel, so I'll keep it as short and sweet as possible. Simply put: I am a yo-yo dieter. It's horrible. I lose tons of weight, (100+ at times) only to put it back on. My most recent battle, I lost 97. I've gained at least 50 back. I'm not certain because I don't want to get on the scale. I think why I'm…
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My X-Rays came back...
So, a couple of weeks back I posted because I was in car accident back in May and I was diagnosed with soft tissue damage. I was told by the dr to make a follow up appointment if I didn't feel better after 2-4 weeks. Well, it's been a little over 4 months, so I went to get checked out again. The other Dr. took x-rays just…
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I have soft tissue damage-what can I do?
Hi Folks, Long story short, I was in a car accident back in May of this year that resulted in soft tissue damage to my lower back and neck. My neck has since felt better, but my back doesn't sometimes it's just bothersome, other times it's downright unbearable. I took some time off from the gym, but now it seems any type…
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Belly Fat Cure Day 1
Hello! I am going to start the Belly Fat Cure tomorrow. I'd love some support if any one else is following this plan. Here's my Day 1 Menu/W totals. I'll have to figure out the calorie count later. Meal Sugar Carbs Sugar Carbs Breakfast Pacakes 0 2 1 egg 0 0 1/4 C Spinach 0 0 1 Tbs Chopped onion 0 0 1 tsp minced garlic 0 0…
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The Belly Fat Cure Program question
Hi. Question to those who use the Belly Fat Cure program. You know how there's grams of carbs listed on the nutrition facts? Well, often times (usually cereal) it will list carbs AND it'll say "additional carbs" or something like that. Do you add that in?
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Dark Chocoalte
Hi, Does any one know what an appropriate serving of dark chocolate is? I got a bar for when I've JUST GOTTA HAVE IT. I've been measuring 1/2 oz at a time. Also, how often? I'm trying to stay once-twice per week.
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Wore my bathing suit out in public
I was in public with a bathing suit! EWW lol This new gym I joined has an jr Olympic pool. I got a one piece and shorts today, but the shorts were way too short! My legs are soo gross. I have lose skin AND cellulite. So, I was very self conscious, but I said screw it! I'm paying to use this pool just like they are! LOL
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Cycle Bike hurt me
I tried doing the bike for spin bike alone for 20 min to see if I could do the 45 min class. NO WAY! I am not sure how to describe this...my muscles hurt. Not quite my groin muscles, but feels like its part of it. It's like in the crack where your leg meets your private.What did I do wrong? I liked how much I burned on the…
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Overall damage from my feeding freenzie
Hello Everyone, Just to update you, I did gain weight with my 4 day binge. But instead of 23, it was actually 6. I'm still not totally in the swing of things, but I am getting better. Also, and I don't know how much this has to do with it, my Auntie Flo (IF Ya know what I mean) came to visit me on the 16th. I wasn't…
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Flat belly Soultion
Hi there, I just got this and was wondering if anyone else has tried it? Looks pretty cool.
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Update from the binge
So, today I weighed in and I am down 14lbs from Thurs. So, drinking all this fluid, eating better, and working out have been helping. My shape is coming back slowly. Before, I was complaining about all my loose skin. Well, after I ate all that junk and retained all that water, I looked like a puffer fish! I'd much rather…
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HEEEEEEEELP! +23 LBS IN 4 DAYS
Buddies HEEEEEELP! I was three lbs away from my ultimate goal weight. Then, Superbowl Sunday came around and I blew it at a party. From there, I went into a feeding freenzie and when I weighed in on Thursday, I was up 23 lbs from the week before. OMG I totally screwed up. I started back on track this past Thursday by going…
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i know my body fat percentage, now what??
I got one of those hand held body fat things. It said my body fat% is 30.5 (ughh). I am 5'5 and 1/2 and weigh 172.6 im 28 y/o So, how much fat do I have on me? How much do I need to lose? Can someone please help??
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What motivates you
besides the number on the scale? I think it's important for everyone to have another motivating factor besides the number on the scale because when (NOT IF) it doesn't move, or it moves in the opposite direction you want, you're going to have to dig deep to keep going. Here's what's motivating me at the moment. My bp is…
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I'm getting the hang of this polar f6 thing
Hey gang, Thanks to those of you who responded to my questions about the polar F6 heart rate monitor. I tried it out again today, and I was burned 306 calories in a little over 30 min. It's more calories burned that what was quoted on MFP. Yay! I'm going to take it to the gym with me tomorrow. Hopefully, I've been burning…
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Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor Questions
Hello, Many of you out there suggested Polar F6 HRM, so I got one. It says, if possible, be away from other heart rate monitor devices. Does this mean I can only use it for walking outside and not on the treamill? Also, I'm trying to connect the chest strap but the lil tabs keep falling out of place. Any suggestions?? I…
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question for weightlifters
Hello, Which muscles would you say responds first to exercise? It seems like my biceps are starting to firm up already. I've been working out since Jan. When am I gonna see a difference in these thunder thighs?? :laugh: Any thoughts?
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How accurate is the calorie burn on this site?
Hello, I've heard that gym equipment over estimate how many calories you burn. At the gym, the machine I use says I burn 600 calories in an hour. This site says 900. So, which should I enter?? Thanks for your help. :smile:
