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How to lose weight while on crutches...
Well. I sprained my ankle. This is the 3rd time I've sprained the same ankle, so crutches are not foreign to me. However, I don't know how long I will be on these. I was training for a 5k, but I guess I have to put that off (though, I'm still doing the 5K). I know I can do upper body work outs, but I don't own dumbbells…
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Work outs for couples?
I haven't posted in the forum in a while, holy crap. I like this new set up, lol. Anyway, I was wondering if you guys could give me some suggestions for workouts my SO and I could do together. We are both in college and live on campus (with no cars..) and we have a rec center which we utilize but I feel like it's getting…
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Do YOU ever "sabotage" your friends?
My friend and I had an interesting discussion the other day about weight loss and people we know. My roommate is trying to lose weight and I offer her helpful tips without being too invasive now and then when she asks (I'm not really partial towards her but I live with her so..yeah) but my friend was saying that back in…
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How do you stop "self-sabotaging" weight loss?
I've been losing weight for the past year. I'm currently at 196. I started at 269 last year so I'm super proud of my progress. Sadly, I've been stuck in the 190s since January. I was totally excited when I got to 199 but I never exactly..got out of it. The lowest I got was 191 and then I shot back up to 207 the down again.…
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5'3-5'5 females can you show me your transformation?
I'm 5'4 I believe (though, I have no idea) and I'm currently in a size 15. My goal is to be a size 7/9. Can you all show me how you changed as you lost weight?
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90lbs lost and my first bkini
Hello, everyone! I wanted to share my story. I'm 19 years old and I've been losing weight for 2 years now. Today I've lost a total of 90lbs and this year, I bought my first bikini. In my almost 20 years of life, I've never, not once, owned a bikini. I was always "too big" and I would cover myself up in a tankini. This…
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Rapid weight loss (but no inches) has me concerned?
So I need some major advice and I hope someone is awake: I'm losing weight as a scary fast rate all of a sudden. My loss has been slow and steady (1lb, no pounds, 2lbs) and all of a sudden I'm dropping 3 in a week. I've lost 25lbs in the past 2.5 months. I started at 207 and I'm sitting at 182. I actually plateaued in the…
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Down to month 2
Last month I posted my lifting success during the middle of my 6 week challenge. I'm sad to say I've not been lifting nearly as much due to work but I AM working out. I've taken up boxing as a healthy way to deal with stress since I quit smoking (: I've gone from 197 to 188 in the past month and from "week 0" in the first…
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21 Digest Diet- anyone done it?
Starting the 21 day Digest Diet. My best friend is doing it and as I see it, it isn't really a "diet" more than a 21 day meal plan. I dislike these fad diet thins so I've been researching this so much. I'm looking forward to the detox type thing for the first 4 days. I'm most likely going to start Sunday and follow it…
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Boyfriend's Mom Is Unreasonable. Help?
My boyfriend is 19 and in college. He and I have been dating half a year as of this past Monday. His mom can't stand the fact he has a girlfriend. I haven't seen him since school ended. We planned this trip I was supposed to take today 3 weeks ago. He got consent that I could come. Well apparently, I can't anymore because…
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Broke out of my 1.5 year plateau: Down 81lbs
This morning I've reached a major milestone. I'm 19 and I want to be either a nutrition or a PE teacher so I've been trying to look the part. Early this week I posted that I've been plateaued for over a year. I'd always get SOOOO close to getting out of the 190s (hell I even hit 190 once) and I'd gain it back. Today I…
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Been at a plateau for over a year, help?
Hi,everyone! I'm coming to see if I can get some help. I've been stuck in the 190s for over a year now. In 2013, I hit 199 coming down from 270. Back then, I was super proud of myself. However, I'm tired of it now. I lift weights 3x a week (heavy. I follow Starting Strength) and I do HIIT twice a week. I also log/weigh…
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4 weeks into Starting Strength
I joined a 6 week challenge to see who could lose the most weight and well, I'm not gonna win, lol. Which is fine. But I've decided to use photo accountability for my blog: fromhuskytohottie.weebly.com (Please follow it? Maybe? I'd love you forever) SO here is what 4 weeks of adding 5lbs each work out looks like (the…
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If you could be in ANY movie/video game, what would it be?
If i could be in any movie, I think i'd be in Iron Man. I had a chance one when they filmed down here but I couldn't get there D;
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From a size 20/22 to a tight size 8: A 19 year old's journey
My goal for the end of the summer was to be able to fit into a size 8. I went to Charlotte Russe (their sizes tend to run small) and just for fun I grabbed a 12,10, and an 8. I knew the 12 and 10 would fit but I grabbed an 8 just to see how far I was from my goal.I wiggled my way into them and with a fair amount of sucking…
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6 week challenge: REALISTICALLY how much can I lose?
Guys, I need a major push because this challenge has $10,000 at stake, lol. I currently eat 1440 and I alternate between 1440 and 1660 a month. I eat 1440 for 2 weeks and 1660 for 2 weeks. I've been lifting for around a year and a half now and I have drastically reduced my overall weight but I'm not sure about fat because…
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Is there a point to doing ab work if you can't see them?
People always say that doing crunches won't but fat, caloric deficits do. So I was wondering if there was a purpose in doing them if there is enough fat over them that they can't be seen (like me, lol). I do a lot of compound lifts which require me to engage my abs but is it worth me doing extra ab work?
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Make sure I'm losing fat and minimal muscle?
Hello! Sorry I ask so many questions, first off. But here's another one, lol. How do I make sure I'm losing a majority of fat? I currently eat 1440 and I alternate between 1440 and 1660 a month. I eat 1440 for 2 weeks and 1660 for 2 weeks. I've been lifting for around a year and a half now and I have drastically reduced my…
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Can you lose 10% body fat in 3-4 months?
General question my friend asked me that I don't know how to answer: Can she lose 10% body fat from now until the 26th of August? So like 3-4 months? She lifts 3x a week and is beginning Starting Strength in addition to rugby practice twice a week for 2 hours (she's my teammate). She is sitting at around 30% body fat and…
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Having trouble shaking off the weight from quitting smoking?
So I just finished my first year of college (yay!) During the year, I quit smoking and I think that's where a large portion of the weight I've gained came from because my appetite wasn't suppressed. I'm proud of myself for quitting, of course. However, I'm having trouble shaking that off. I went into college at 197, got…
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Is WEIGHT GAIN caused by genetics or not? **For my Paper**
I'm writing an English paper and my thesis is defending the idea that gaining weight is not ruled by genetics but I'd like to see some of you all's opinions and if you have references or links to data, that would be appreciated. What do you think? Is it's genetics fault or other factors? These are the points I'm addressing…
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Maintaining self discipline
Morning! I'm coming today to ask a question. Now, I know weight loss is calories in, calories out. I've lost close to 80 pounds. I'm a freshman in college, though so I've naturally gained some of that weight back. The semester ends in 2 weeks and I'll be going back home to a place where there is a lot of "junk" and very…
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12 week success stories?
I haven't posted in this forum in a while, lol. But I'm just curious. I know a major difference happens over the course of a year+. I'm proof of that. I've been losing weight for around 2 years now, haha. But I was wondering if you guys have personally seen success 3 months. I'm not setting a time limit on anything because…
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Playing and training for rugby: Tips?
Hello! I've never posted here, haha. Well, I have a question. I'm joining my school's women's rugby team (super duper excited). For anyone who has played it, can you: 1: Share your personal experiences and your opinion on it 2: Is it good for fat loss/fitness/weight loss (lol I know these are all different things) 3: How…
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Apple shapes weight loss is "harder"?
So I just found out that I'm more of an apple shape than an hourglass (sad face). It makes sense as to why I carry most of my weight in my tummy, though. Anyway, is it harder to lose weight there if you're built that way? I know you don't know my genetics or whatever, but for apple shapes, have you struggled with losing? I…
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My boyfriend's parents don't want him dating?
**Yes, I have a boyfriend. No it isn't the former ones (my ex or best friend). The guy I'm with goes to my school we have been dating for 3 weeks now** My boyfriend and I are both freshman in college. We met at the beginning of the semester are starting dating at the end of it. Now, I was given the ability to date when I…
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Can changing up HIIT methods hurt you?
Does it matter what type of HIIT a person does? It sounds like a silly question, but I'm curious, I suppose. I do LISS cardio on my lifting days for 30-45 mins. With HIIT, I do it 2/3 times a week on the days I don't lift. I used the treadmill Tuesday alternating from 3bpm to 8bpm in 30 second intervals. Today I want to…
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P90x vs Lifting?
Now, I know P90x or whatever is effective, but should I replace lifting/cardio (all paired with a deficit) for it? I have a gym membership but I was considering investing in P90x3 for a weightloss challenge someone I know is hosting. Supposedly you can lose 10% body fat in the 90 days and my goal is 15% (I'm currently…
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Can resistance bands help lose fat?
For Christmas, I got A LOT of awesome stuff. The majority of it being fitness related dohickies :D I received a Polar FT60 HRM, a hoodie, and resistance bands. Now, I have a question about resistance bands. The kit I have is actually extremely similar to the TRX. It comes with a mount and everything. My sister got it for…
