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How did you decide when you were ready for maintenance?
Here's a little bit of background on me. I'm a 25 years old female, 5'6" and around 149lbs. 5 years ago I used MFP to get from 205 to around 170 during my summer break. I intended to keep losing, but then I went back to college and was only able to maintain. 8 months ago I found myself at ~180 and wanting to lose. Mid…
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intermittent fasting for women, safe?
Today I tried IF for the first time and I really like it. I see it as something I could maintain for a long time. I fasted from 8pm to 12pm (drank one cup of coffee at 9am) then ate 2 nice meals; one at 12:30pm and another at 7:30pm, totaling about 1300 cals. I'm kind of scared to continue on it bc I've read some scary…
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how to explain skipping breakfast
Most of the time I do intermittent fasting. I eat my first meal around 12 pm and my last around 8pm... So basically I just skip breakfast. I love it bc I find it much easier to stick to my 1300 calorie allotment with 2 big meals and I don't really get hungry until 12 as long as I've had coffee (little milk). The problem is…
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Body Revolution Cardio - too loud?
Hello all! I started Jillian Michaels BR 2 days ago (so sore) and today is the first time I'll be doing cardio. I live in an apartment above another family and I'm concerned about jumping too much and disturbing them. The first 2 dvds didn't have much jumping in them (even the cardio parts) so I was okay with that. Would…
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running shoe sadness
Recently I've been having issues with calf pain while running. Here is my sneaker history- Nikes (size 9.5) (gave away) - can't remember which ones :/ I had these up until this June. I don't remember them giving me any problems when I ran (treadmill or road) but I gave them away. Also keep in mind I've never been a very…
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New running app, better than couch25k
Hello! I stumbled across a new running app i really like. It was recommended to me by one of those facebook ads for apps. The full name is something like running for weight loss PRO. It does cost money, i think I paid $2 but I believe it's worth it. I like it better than couch25k bc it kept me interested. I feel couch 2 5k…
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order of exercises ??
So I want to do back squats, pull ups, push ups and lunges. In what order should I do them in?
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Big calves, fall weather, boot problems
Hello! So I've always had big calves, I get them from my mom. Since I lost about 30 lbs 2 years ago they have been about 15.75 inches at the largest part. 2 months ago I started strength training (squats, dead lifts, leg press) and they're getting bigger! They're 16.5 now :'( . I also do HIIT for cardio rather than steady…
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Can someone critique my routine?
I eat about 1400 cals a day. I'm 5'6 and weigh 178. I just started this routine. 3x/week Cardio - 20 mins on the treadmill (HIIT) Strength - I rotate between the A & B lifts of StrongLifts 5x5, so one day I do squats, overhead press and barbell rows, then the next day I do squats, benchpress and deadlifts. BUT I don't do 5…
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Just strength training, no cardio?
A few months ago I was counting calories and spinning for an hour about 4 to 5 times a week and not doing any strength training. I saw no results. I was eating back all of my calories though so this may have been the problem. So, I just started using the "You are your own gym" app and I love it!. Some of the things I have…
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sooo which is it? 300, 500, or 700 burned?
When I go spinning without a HR monitor it tells me I burned about 300 calories. When I use a HR monitor the spinning machine says I burned 700, while my HR monitor says 500. Which one's correct!? I weight 170, am 5'6 and a female. Apparently the machines calculate for a 160lb male.
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strength train at home; dumbbells?
I don't have access to a gym and I would like to strength train. I do have 3 sets of dumbbells (3, 5, and 10lbs). Can I complete an full body routine with just dumbbells, like with squats and deadlifts? If so, what exercises would I do and how much weight would I use for each one?
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Best combination of strength and cardio
I currently weigh 170 and my goal weight is 155. I've heard that the best thing for weight loss and to shape your body is 3 days of strength and one day of cardio. This makes sense to me if I were at my goal weight and wanted to tone, but I still have 15 lbs to lose, shouldn't I do more cardio? I also stay within my…
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Can't stay in target heart rate
I just recently got a heart rate monitor, a polar ft4. My target HR zone is under 165 bpm. I mostly do at home workout videos such as 30ds and cant seem to stay under 165. I'm usually around 175. Does this just mean I'm out of shape and as I continue to exercise it'll slowly start to stay in the range? Not sure if it…
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late night mini binge guilt fixed!
Was doing well all day, that is until my late night cravings. Ate a pb&j and A LOT of grapes, not too bad but it had me about 350 over my limit :/ I felt guilty so I did this! http://www.fitnessblender.com/v/exercise-detail/Quiet-Cardio-Workout-Low-Impact-Apartment-Cardio-Workout/dm/ Usually I would do a video that…
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I need advice about gym routine, clueless
I joined MFP last may and went from 200 to 170 lbs by september. From September up until now i have maintained for the most part (I found it hard to continue mfp while at school). Now I'm ready to get back into it. I am 5'6 and have started to eat 1400 calories a day. The 30 lbs i lost last year were all through diet, I…
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jillian michaels shut up!!
Today I did the 4th day of 30DS and it was SOO much better than the last three. Like a lot of you said the soreness went away bu day 4. But what really made a difference was that i MUTED the tv. Such a good idea. I didnt realize how frustrating her voice was until I went without it. I just put on my workout playlist on my…
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30ds- just took my befores! but im sooo sore
Yesterday was my first day with 30ds and it killed me! I took all of my measurements (weights, inches, and body fat % according to my scale) and this morning I just took my before pictures. I really home 30 (or so) days from now I'll be posting them along with the afters! One question, I'm really sore right night and can…
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not eating after 9 just got easier
I have major problems with my teeth (I'm 21 -_-) so a few months ago I bought a water flosser and i started a new dental routine at night. 1. Brush 2. Floss 3. Water Flosser 4. Mouthwash The whole thing takes about 5-7 minutes to do and after my teeth feel SO nice that I refuse to each just so that I wont ruin that feeling…
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Lost all my weight through diet, exercise for thighs
So I started using MFP last May and throughout the summer I was able to go from 205 to 170lbs. I did this though diet alone. Once I started school again I stopped losing and basically maintained throughout the year. School is almost over and I have started counting again and am down to 168 and am 5'6. My main problem is…
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why are some foods more filling?
After some meals i am completely stuffed and dont even consider eating more, but after others (of the same amount of calories) my mind is racing thinking about what i could eat next. for example, last night i had pasta with marinara sauce, but right after i had a jello and a spoonful of nutella.. and just now i ate an egg…
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goal: lose .5 instead of 1?
I was 200 in may, and i have since lost 30lbs bringing me to 170ish. i have hit a very long plateau (month and a half).. right now my goal is set to lose 1 lb a week at 1450 calories, should i change it to lose .5 lbs a week at 1700 calories. I have about 15 lbs left to lose? i am 5'6 and my goal weight is 155. 155 is the…
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7 week plateau? come onnnn
I started mfp right when I got back from college in May and was able to lose 25 lbs right before i went back in september. I lost a little in the beginning of college, but it has been 7 weeks today and I am stuck at about a 30 lb weight loss, and I have about 15 lbs left to go. I have continued to count my calories, while…
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NSV i thought i would never reach
When I started MFP i was 200 lbs and now i am 176 lbs (little more than half way, i would like to be 154). For the past few years I have had issues with CHUB RUB wahhh it sucks.. If anyone is not familiar with this its when you wear a dress or shorts and its hot out and your thighs rub and it gets red and it really hurts.…
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just found out what nsv means
And i think i have one! When i started mfp in may i had just finished sophomore year in college. The whole past semester i had been wearing yoga pants bc my jeans had become so tight and uncomfortable. I go back to school in a week and decided i need to buy new jeans. Last night i tried my old ones on to just see and…
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too perfect to not take a picture haha
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small meals often or a few big meals?
What i eat depends on the day im having. I know that it is much healthier to eat often small amounts and healthier options, but some days im so busy that it isnt possible, for example yesterday. I had a bagel with creamcheese (500 cal) for breakfast, then 8 hours later i had a grilled chicken salad cobb salad at a…
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How bad of an idea is this? No exercise..
I started doing mfp a little over 3 months ago. I am 5'6, started off at 200 and am down to 178... I've done it all without exercise. When I do try to work out I end up not losing or gaining so I find it very discouraging... So my question is can I get to my goal weight through diet alone and then when I'm in maintainance…
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Does it annoy anyone else...
When you hear people talking about and recommending fad diets to people, and raving about how they lost 10 lbs in one week! Then I tryto tell them about counting calories and no one will listen bc it doesn't offer "fast" results?? But little do they know, all that weight loss cannot be sustained
