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Golo 'Release' Anybody tried it?
Golo 'Release' Anybody tried it? https://www.golo.com/?variant=b I woke up at 2am one night,couldn't sleep, and turned on the tv as this infomerical was starting. What they were saying made a lot of sense to me, and it sounded as if they were talking about my specific weight problem,so I decided to buy it. Starting it…
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What heart rate do I shoot for?
I'm going to start exercising, mostly treadmill & stationary bike,aiming for 30-40 minutes 3-4 days a week. What heart rate do I shoot for? I know that heart rate is important in getting best cardio workout to see results, but what number am I aiming for? I am sure my number will not be the same as somebody who is a…
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Saladworks SpringNoodle Salad, pretty good
Anybody try the Saladworks SpringNoodle Salad? It's pretty good, great flavor, good filling substance, and less than 500 calories.
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Thinking about getting a Fitbit, is it worth it?
Thinking about getting a fitbit. Is it worth it? I don't care about heart rate. Only calories eaten, calories exercised off, weight, etc, and most of that I do right on my MFP app. What would be the benefit of getting one for myself? Thanks
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Help, My weight loss has stalled
I have logged in and counted calories here for about 55 days in a row here. I have lost about 23-25 pounds(I say 23-25, because for the last 5-6 days, I am fluctuating back and forth. One thing is for sure, my weight loss stalled over the past week. A couple changes I made about a week ago may have effected me, and I am…
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Closing in on 30 days 'Clean'
Does anybody else feel that battling weight is almost like trying to kick an addiction? I hate to compare being overweight or obese to being a drug addict or alcoholic, but in a way, the temptations and struggles are similar. I personally feel like every day is a battle, one day at a time. I started off at 367lbs 25 days…
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Is it just me, or????
Is it just me, or some of your best workouts on the days when you feel you can't even get out of bed, and super tired? I felt that way this morning and had to drag myself out of bed, and almost didn't hit the gym today. Once I got there, I had a great workout after starting off a bit slow
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How long until your stomach shrinks?
For people here that have started where I am, how long until your stomach shrinks? I am on day 3 today of my diet. Day 1, my stomach growled non-stop, and I was hungry all day it seemed, but I did not give in. Yesterday, I only got hungry right around the time I ate my meals. This morning, my stomach is growling away. When…
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Help! I feel like I am plateauing
Hi, I need some advice as I fell I am plateauing. I started out at 353 lbs about 80 days ago. I have lost 34 pounds total and am at 319 now. The first 32 pounds came off really quickly,and easily. The last 2,not so much. Here's what I am doing: I have MFP calorie count set to lose 2 pounds per week. MFP indicates that for…
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Losing weght too fast?
I started my weight loss journey 13 days ago. I was 353 pounds (I am 6ft tall) I weighed in Sunday 1/20/13 and had lost 4 pounds.Then I weighed in on Sunday 1/27/13 and I was down to 341,for a total of 12 pounds lost. I was not supposed to weigh in until my next Sunday morning weigh in, but I could not resist a sneak peek…
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Weight Loss while sick??
What is everybody's experience with losing weight while sick? I am 5 days into my diet,and am doing well. However, today,I am getting a chest cold (my wife & Daughter just had it,and I thought i would get away without getting it). If I am not my normal self for a few days while sick,what can I expect as far as weight loss?…
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Lots of calories left for today,what do I do?
I just ate lunch. I have 1730 calories left for today,and my dinner is about 450 calories total,which means I am going to have about 1200 or so calories left over,under my goal. What should I do? Eat something extra? I dont really want to do that because I dont want to eat for the sake of eating. My hunger and appetite is…
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Water & Weight Loss
I have heard so much varying stories about water & weight loss. Some people have claimed to have just flushed away the fat and pounds with lots of fresh water drining. Others have said that they retained the water and it didnt help them lose,or even hurt their weight loss. What is everybody's experience here? I know that…
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Multi-Vitamins
How does everybody feel about taking multi vitamins? I know that ideally, you should get vitamins & nutrients from food, but sometimes, that is not possible. I am now taking One A Day men's formula just so that my body has all of it's essential vitamins & nutrients. I hope that it will enable my body to be at it's best,…
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Gatorade substitute for workouts?
Anybody know of a drink that's like GatorAde for workouts,MINUS the sugar? I hate the idea of all the sugar in Gatorade,but I know it is good for managing your body regarding workouts. Hope people have some ideas,thanks
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Checking calorie content of food on this site
How can I check the calorie content of food,based on stored listings here on this site,without actually adding it to my food diary? And if I have to add it to my diary,how do I delete it? Thanks in advance
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Girl Scout cookies...
Who else here loves girl scout cookies? Why do they sell them after New Year's when everybody is trying to commit, or re-commit, to a healthy diet and weight loss? :( This will be the first year I didnt buy any, and I love em all. I know 3 people that are sellling them and had to turn them all down. If anybody here is in…
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What's on your workout Ipod??
What do you listen to on your ipod while working out? I have varied musical tastes,and have lots and lots of songs to choose from. If I am lifting weights it is Metallica,Guns N Roses,etc. If it is cardio,I find 70's disco has a nice high tempo and energy level.
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Re-Booting My Diet & Exercise plans
I am 41 years old, 6ft tall,out of shape,and at my highest weight ever,353 lbs. Pretty sobering wake up call. Dot a new Doctor that I visited with yesterday and he wanted to do full blood labs and tests,to see exactly where i stand physically. I am already on Blood pressure med & cholesterol med,and I dont want to make it…
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Proper sleep to aide in weight loss?
Is it true that getting the proper amount of sleep every night,7-8 hours,aides in helping proper weight loss & metabolism? I sometimes am up until 2 or 3 in the morning. I get less than 5 hours of sleep frequently. I heard part of a radio show,and they mentioned the difference between 5 hours of sleep for weight loss and 7…
