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Is Fitbit Charge 4 overestimating my calorie burn? Makes me nervous eating back exercise calories.
In September, I decided 20 plus years of abusing my body was enough and started really focusing on health. I definitely need to lose weight, but my approach is more about exercise - 6 days a week and healthy food choices. Going lifestyle change instead of focus on the scale. That said, I DO track my calories here and I…
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losing 3-5 lbs a week
i'm interested in trying to lose 5 lbs a week (give or take a pound or two). i have 110 to lose. if you've had any luck hitting this benchmark, i'd be curious what you are doing. i know, i didn't put it on over night (in fact, it took 6 years). but, i've been reading about rapid weight loss and it doesn't sound like it's…
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I posted an article about thin privilege...
And got a variety of responses. Just because you don't bully, intimidate, etc. yourself, doesn't mean that it doesn't happen. And 'privilege' is just a way to be able to talk about things. If you are a white thin female, you can have white and thin privilege while also being affected by male privilege. It's just a way to…
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Thin Privilege?
I've seen threads on this in the past. Read this article today and thought it was worth sharing. Interesting perspective. http://everydayfeminism.com/2013/10/lets-talk-about-thin-privilege/
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Appetite Suppressant
i have discovered what is possibly the greatest appetite suppressant ever. go to youtube and search "cyst removal." that'll do it. not only will you not want your next meal, you may lose your most recent one. happy searching...
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HUNGRY!!
Usually, my 1500 cals is enough to keep me satisfied, but today I am so hungry. And not bored, stress eating hungry. Stomach rumbling hungry. I had my usual breakfast of protein shake and lunch of pb&j, cottage cheese and an orange - which usually keeps me happy until dinner. But my stomach is still rumbling. I only keep…
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Binge eating and negative automatic thoughts...
For those who have battled with their weight on and off and who have more than 50 pounds to lose, how do you stay motivated when you know how far you have to go? I've tried the mini-goals; I look for the NSV's; and I try not to be too focused on the scale. However, it's just hard for me to get out the mindset that this…
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Fruit and Sugar Reduction
How can anyone consume under 45 g of sugar a day if you eat 2 servings of fruit, a sandwich for lunch and a _________. (yogurt, etc.) I really want to cut back my sugar, but I feel like I must be doing something wrong. I eat pretty "clean" as it were. Fruits, LOTS of veggies. Very little processed food. Even my yogurt, I…
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Single Mom's & C25K
I want to try this program. Problem is, my husband is gone 2 weeks at a time, home for a weekend and off for another two weeks. I want to try the C25K program, but I have a 5 year old who is too big for a stroller and a 2 year old I could put in the jogging stroller. Any ideas, suggestions about how I could do this? I have…
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Romantic Date Ideas
My hubby travels a LOT for work. When he is home, we are usually doing things with the kids or tending to other obligations. He will be home in 10 days and we are having our first date night that is just the two of us in over 6 months. I want to go out of my way to make it really nice. We are in Des Moines, IA (btw).…
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"Dieting" on the weekends...
How do you stay focused on the weekends? We have two little kids (age 5 & 2) and every couple of weeks, we go out for dinner as a family. I always hate the end result - usually a meal that ends up being in the neighborhood of 500-1500 cals. Some examples of where we take our kids: Old Chicago, Olive Garden, pizza joints.…
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Indoor Bicycle Trainer
I am trying to get back into cycling and eventually want to do it at a competitive level. I have 2 small kids and can't always get out on rides that push me. I am looking into purchasing an indoor trainer as a reward when I hit my 50 lbs lost. Looking for recommendations from roadies who do indoor training. Not ready for…
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Quick, Healthy Weeknight Meals
Always looking for suggestions that are family friendly. We like to switch it up often...and we like "ethnic" foods as well. Indian, southeast Asian, etc. are not off limits. Neither are vegetarian or vegan dishes - however, we are not seitan fans. We prefer to use all natural ingredients. Since I work days AND go to…
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I know this is gross...
I have been dieting and keeping my calories at about 1200 - and I eat back my exercise calories. I get plenty of fiber thru fruits, veggies, etc. I've set my settings so I can see my fiber and I quite easily exceed MFP's daily recommendation. I am exercising daily and I drink close to a gallon of water a day - so I know…
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Does Muscle Really Weigh More Than Fat
I've started adding exercise to my diet and all of a sudden my scale has stopped moving. I've heard the old "muscle weighs more that fat." I get that it is more dense, but isn't a pound a pound? so shouldn't i still be losing if i'm netting a caloric deficit?
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Intensity vs Duration
I used to be a gym rat. Enter husband and two children, I got lazy, and let's face it, fat. I've decided to do the Insanity workouts to jump start the fitness train. I haven't been active beyond chasing kids in a long time. So what is more important when I begin the workouts? High intensity until I can't go any longer? OR…
