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180.8 if I never see this number again it will be too soon! I need happy memes for inspiration
I walk 10,000 steps per day or more (sometimes 15000) on most days plus exercise or I go to the gym for 2 hrs. On my "bad" days I walk 6000 steps and eat 1200 calories. I even underate because I got so busy a couple days and was way too tired at the end of the night (after feeding my kids, exercising, etc I didnt find the…
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Decent online estimator for body fat %? or can anyone who knows % try this one to see if it's close?
I'm trying to figure out a general estimate my body fat % even with 5-10% error or something. http://www.active.com/fitness/calculators/bodyfat is what I've found so far. Do you think it could be close at all? I also saw a chart for body fat but it only took into account waist size. I know dexiscan is most accurate, but I…
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I'm mad at myself for getting to where I was and I'm mad at other people...
for not pointing out when I was gaining a lot of weight. It wouldn't matter if it weren't for the fact that people won't hesitate to tell you that you're getting thin (even if you're healthy) or comment that you're not eating enough, but you can gorge or gain almost 100lbs and no one will tell you. I can not believe that…
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Help with fatigue (besides sleep, obviously)
I'm tired 24/7. I am trying to push myself and I force myself to move more, exercise, etc, but it is so painful and exhausting beyond what is normal. I've had this issue for a few years, particularly since my first pregnancy (2010). Doctor isn't sure what's wrong apart from low vitamin D which I can't seem to get up to a…
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Women 5'4" (5'3"-5'5") and muscular or close to it (fit) how much do you weigh?
I am wondering if my weight goal is realistic and good for my height. I want to end up with a bit of muscle/tone and fit when all is said and done. My goal was 127 (right between 120 and 135). I'm 5'4" 27 years old. One thing I'm thinking might affect weight is ehem bust size? Which mine is larger than it was before kids…
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Anyone else get a super high heart rate when they exercise?
I find it sad I am so out of shape my HR average was over 170 for a half hr on the elliptical (average meaning it went higher...and I took a break) and my resting is 63bpm. I had it on a pretty low setting (4?) and I was pouring sweat. Tell me I'm not the only person who's really out of shape. Lol. I think being in a…
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Can you please let me know your results if you sync your FitBit with MFP?
I'm not 100% how this works. When does it sync? What exactly is sent over?... If I exercise I can add my calories whenever and take a look at the change right away. Will the FitBit not show that until the day is over? How does it work and has it worked for you? I just reset my MFP goal to sedentary and to lose 1lb per…
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I *always* plateau around the same number.
Less need of help, more curious if anyone else has this issue. I've heard scientific theories that our bodies have certain weights they get comfortable at and it becomes more difficult to lose weight. I believe this. Every single time I diet I get stuck around 175 for a few weeks before I lose again. This time it's 180.…
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Long shot... but does anyone have a thin crust vegetable Reggio pizza (for calories)?
I was going to estimate, but they vary by a few hundred calories if you eat a lot of them and I figured it doesn't hurt to ask. lol.
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Do I need enough protein for my current weight or my goal weight?
For example, I am aiming for 127lbs and would be okay with anywhere 15-24% fat. Yes, I know this will take a lot of time, but that is the range I read is between Fit and Athlete and I want to be Fit once all is said and done. I am still losing weight right now and I'm 180lbs or so. My lean body mass right now could be…
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Exercise Recommendations using only a kettle bell please! :)
I have been sick for DAYS so I haven't been to the gym, but I am just starting to feel a little better. I think I am well enough to do a little at home and my boyfriend bought me a 20lb kettle bell for mother's day that I really want to try out. I have no space or money right now... so am looking fo things I can do with…
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Do you weigh frozen appetizers before or after they're cooked?
Because I can see it making a decent difference. I'm making frozen cheese curds because I'm having a comfort dinner (sick with the flu) and I know an 1oz (28g I think?) of cheese is usually like 70-100 calories when it's not frozen. This says 55g = 200 calories. They are lightly breaded with bread crumbs. Do you think I…
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How much strength training is enough to tone?
This is the one area I am clueless about.... So I have a 20lb kettle bell my BF got me for Mother's Day and I plan on doing weighted squats daily. I have been going to the gym every couple days so it will be maybe 3 times a week for now (maybe more but let's say 3). Once August hits it will be mainly walking and whatever I…
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Calories burned cleaning (light effort) for five or six hours?
Can I get an estimate? I was seated most of the time, but sorting clothes, sweeping the floor around beds, sorting toys, moving laundry bags around and doing laundry (so a tiny bit of walking but not much) for 5-6hrs. Myfitnesspal says 600-700 calories for 4hrs but it seems a bit over the top to me so I was wondering if…
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So... I just realized. We're not supposed to eat below our BMR?
I wasn't really thinking about it and I aim for 1200 calories per day. My BMR is probably around 1500. Should I be aiming there? I notice I naturally gravitate towards an average of 1500-1600 per day anyway so I wonder if maybe that's why - that I just require that much to feel good. So am I remembering this right all of a…
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Can I eat 2000 calories today and still have a decent deficit?
Can I safely eat 2000 calories today and still have a decent deficit? I'm 5'4" 180lbs did 60 mins on stationary bike, 7 on treadmill, 7 mins stairs/stairmaster, 7mins elliptical, 3-5 minutes on rowing machine (dont recall) 20-30mins including short breaks of strength training plus by the end of the day I will have gone for…
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Anyone else dress completely different when overweight vs not overweight?
I ALWAYS wear my sweaters now. I love hoodies, but when I'm overweight I do not go out without one ever. I won't wear shorts or dresses etc. If I wear a tight shirt, I put a sweater over it. If I wear a t-shirt, I wear a sweater over it. I don't even feel comfortable in regular shoes (just boots). Just curious if it's just…
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Feel like not eating...share inspirational quotes/photos?
History of ED and I'm currently depressed. It kills my appetite 100%. I can go days or weeks without food or the will to eat if I fall in that which I haven't in years... But being mistreated often. Just need some inspiration. Some kindness. P.S. Phone may have put this in wrong forum. Meant for Motivation and Support. Not…
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Failing a class and so depressed :(
This is bringing everything up right now :/ I am used to straight As and maybe a B here or there and now Im failing Anatomy and worse yet Im a Pre-Pharmacy major so I need a good grade in it. I have to ace my final which will not happen in order to pass. My teacher was really bad and I didnt learn anything and Im so down…
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Is anyone else's diary not saving recent searches?
The last few days, my diary has not been saving my searches/recent logged food items. Anyone else? :/ I find it a bit irritating/inconvenient.
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Can I lift "heavy" without huge barbells?
Is it even possible? I want to start lifting some over the summer before I go back to college in August. I REALLY want to tone as I lose. I've almost halfway to my goal of 98lbs and probably will be by sometime in June. I want to do my best to make loose skin less obvious and to tone my chest as much as I can (pectoral…
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wrong forum yall lol
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Does anyone have the youtube link to the video comparing weighed to measured food?
I saw it posted recently but I didn't save it and I want to send the link to my dad. It's a video where someone shows a table that has the same food on both sides. It looks like the same amount of food but it's a large calorie difference. One side was measured by eye or with cups and the other was weighed I believe. Not…
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If you're WAY under NET calories do you force yourself to eat more or end your day?
I have only net about 860-870 calories today. I was supposed to eat 3 veggie dogs + a bun + half of a brownie and 1/3 of a pepsi (snack) that I didn't get to eat. I ate 1/2 of a veggie pizza I cooked at home and a sandwich earlier, but that's it. I walked the equivalent of about 6 miles total which is 4 more than normal…
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Can someone who has used Zumba Core for Xbox help me out?
I don't use the calories on it but I am curious. I will play the exact same songs and I can get a better score and be more energetic but one day will say I burned 800 calories vs 150 or something in an hour. Both of those seem way off (like it would be more like 400-500 than 150 or 800). But Im trying to figure out if this…
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Do any of you find that you seem to burn more calories than "typical"?
I have been following my Fitbit for 3 months and it seems to be working for me. It claims I burn 500cal per hr walking 3.0mph and I have been eating back my calories a lot of times and losing quicker than usual. I lost 6lbs in 10 days and all I did was walk about 8-10 miles one day, 4 miles another, 6 another. I weigh my…
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People in this forum are bitter souls.
It's frustrating that people come on threads just to argue when literally you didn't ask for their opinion. Also annoying when they say your results (weight loss) makes no sense so obviously you cant add simple figures. Forget that some people have different metabolic rates than what is normal - they know everything.…
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Finding your calorie needs, BMR, RMR and TDEE is trial and error.
I keep seeing people complain that they are not losing weight and they swear they are doing everything right. They are weighing their food and not losing or that they are losing very fast and asking can they eat more. I also was just arguing with people who were telling me that I can't possibly be burning what I am. I just…
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will I gain lose or maintain eating this much?
So I find I'm extra hungry on some days. I walked for about two hrs yesterday and idk if weight matters but with about 30-40lbs on my back. I am 5'4" 190ish lbs. I was really hungry for some reason and ate 2000 calories. Am I likely to gain weight or still in the safe area as far as losing or maintaining? I don't do this…
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I'm a bear. Are you a bear, too? (I eat and then I sleep.)
I eat and then I pass out...or at least feel like I want to. Plus if I can't sleep, I eat so I can. I couldn't sleep now so I ate a small sandwich and now I'm dozing off. Am I the only one who gets sleepy after eating?