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Hesitant to eat more: TDEE..and lifting?
Ahoy (: I'm Kassie! Uhm. Well, I've been stalled bouncing around in the 190s so I was told to up my calorie intake. Why not, right? I like food. But..I guess I feel afraid to eat more. It sounds silly, I know. I just don't want my progress to be in vain. I follow the TDEE -20% method, lift 3x a week and do cardio, though I…
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NSV: I have hip bones o:
So, I learned today that I have hip bones. They aren't very well pronounced (yet), but they're there! I found this out the hard way when my friend sat on me. It hurt. A lot. e.e But I have them!
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What body shape am I?
Well. My friend told me I'm an apple. She does fashion design, so I went off on what she said. However, my best friend's mom measured me and my shoulders and my hips are the same. 17" across from shoulder to shoulder and hip to hip. According to that, I'm an hour glass. I carry a lot of my weight in my core (back and…
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Trying to do a Brazilian Wax at home?
I wanted to..ahem, "clean up" per se. Now, I've waxed my legs before. It..hurt like hell, but I've done it (I bought some Nair for the legs ;P). How do I properly do the Brazilian? I'm talking all the nooks and crannies. If someone could describe (IN DETAIL) or post a link to a video, I'd greatly appreciate it! Thanks,…
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Afraid of eating more: TDEE
So. I was suggested that I need to bump my intake if I want to see results. However, I'm worried about it. Does the TDEE method truly work? How long does it take?
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Fluctuating calories can induce fat loss?
So. I've been kind of stuck in the 190s since January. I don't care about the scale number as much as I do my appearance (meaning, clothing size). I was told that alternating your calorie intake, it can boost weight loss. For example, my daily intake (calculated by MFP) is 1380. If I were to up them on my lifting days to…
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Fluctuating calories can induce fat loss?
So. I've been kind of stuck in the 190s since January. I don't care about the scale number as much as I do my appearance (meaning, clothing size). I was told that alternating your calorie intake, it can boost weight loss. For example, my daily intake (calculated by MFP) is 1380. If I were to up them on my lifting days to…
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Are pecans and nuts of that nature bad?
I know pecans and almonds are calories dense and fatty. I also know that you should eat them in moderation. But are they bad for you?
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Converting from meat to vegetarian..Where/how to start?
So I'm seriously considering being a vegetarian or a pescetarian, but I'm sure where to start. I've enjoyed meat all my life but I've always wanted to try to become a vegetarian. My parents (no, I'm not 20, I'm 18), however, aren't on par with me and continue to make meat filled foods. Even our green beans have bacon. I…
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Converting from meat to vegetarian..Where/how to start?
So I'm seriously considering being a vegetarian or a pescetarian, but I'm sure where to start. I've enjoyed meat all my life but I've always wanted to try to become a vegetarian. My parents (no, I'm not 20, I'm 18), however, aren't on par with me and continue to make meat filled foods. Even our green beans have bacon. I…
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Exercises with a twisted ankle?
So..other than hobbling about on crutches and teetering with a boot (which is DAMN GOOD exercise), what are some exercises (or links. Links are good) that I can do with a messed up ankle? I know I can do "upper body" but could I have some suggestions? What you you do? Chair aerobics? What strength training do you do? I…
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Work out suggestions with a messed up ankle?
So..other than hobbling about on crutches and teetering with a boot (which is DAMN GOOD exercise), what are some exercises (or links. Links are good) that I can do with a messed up ankle? I know I can do "upper body" but could I have some suggestions? What you you do? I can't go to the gym exactly, nor do I own any…
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Losing weight 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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Ever gotten mad at OTHER people's weight loss?
This probably sounds crazy. But have you ever gotten upset when other people lose weight while you're in the process of doing it? My friend/co worker has bad habits and I've convinced her to lose weight, but she weighs less than I do now anyway, plus she's taller so she will look better than I will when she loses weight…
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Never done something like this..help?
Honestly, I've never even seen the TV show. i have no idea how this works. How do we join teams? Do we get prizes? I just want something that will keep me motivated. I'm sorry I'm so slow
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Training for a 5K: Help/Tips?
SO I want to do The Color Vibe 5k. It's in 2 months (June 22nd). I've never done a 5k before and I'm not much of a runner (but I do run). I just don't want to end up dying or something in the process of it. They permit walking, but I'd like to run. So what is a good routine to follow in preparation? Here is the link if you…
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Cross training ideas when preparing for a 5k?
Now, I usually weight lift. I loathe cardio, in fact. But I decided I want to do a 5k. I don't want to run everyday though, so what is a good thing to do in between the training days? Is it okay to lift weights or should I do something else? The 5k is in june.
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My grandma told me to stop losing weight /:
So i saw my grandmother over the holiday and she said I looked really good. She asked me if I was trying to lose anymore weight and I told her yes, because I want to be a size 8 and I'm a size 14 right now. She took my wrist and wrapped her fingers around it and said I need to stop because her wrist is a "size 8" wrist. I…
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Training for a 5K: Help/Tips?
SO I want to do The Color Vibe 5k. It's in 2 months (June 22nd). I've never done a 5k before and I'm not much of a runner (but I do run). I just don't want to end up dying or something in the process of it. They permit walking, but I'd like to run. So what is a good routine to follow in preparation? Here is the link if you…
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What are your mini goals and how will you reward yourself?
I know how amazing hitting that final goal can be (or well, I assume I do, anyway). But I feel you can get more done when you set mini goals, you know? SO this is thread is about that. What are your personal mini goals and when you accomplish them, do you plan on rewarding yourself? If yes, then how? For me, when I hit 60…
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Getting over an ex while losing weight?
I told my ex if you drink water and eat protein, it can ease headaches. He replied, "if you drink water and eat protein, you'll stop being fat." God. 3 weeks ago he was saying how much he loves me and doesn't want me to change. Now I'm that "fat girl he dated." He used to be my number one supporter and the one who believed…
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Losing 30% body fat in 3 months to a year possible?
This may sound silly, but can you lose 30% body fat in less than a year? I'm about 47% and I want to get down to 18%. With strength training in general and eating at a deficit, would I see changes in 3 months, if anything? I know body fat goes down by eating less, but paired with cardio and lifting, can I "speed" the…
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10 sizes down and 60 pounds gone
I'm 18 years old. Since last year, I've dropped from 250 to 190. What has made me happier than that is the decreasing in my clothing size. I started out at a 20/22 and now I'm down to a 12. A size frickin' TWELVE. I never thought I'd accomplish this. Well, I won't say that, but I'm happy about it. It just seemed so far…
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Get first tattoo Thursday! Share your stories, pictures, etc
Hurray! I'm so excited. However...I'm getting in on my foot. What does a general tat feel like? Does a foot tat hurt more? What was YOUR experience?
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GymPact: Anyone tried it?
GymPact is an app in which the participants make a pact of a 5 minimum dollars to go to the gym for "x" amount of days per week. If you don't make your limit, you owe them 5 but if you do reach your goal you get paid between .50-.75 per workout. So if you work out for 5 days out of the weeks, for example, you could earn…
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Should you weigh yourself when you lift?
I know the scale is evil regardless, but should I weigh myself when I lift or base it on clothing? I don't know how to measure, so I generally go with how my clothes fit. Or is weighing myself a smart idea, too?
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To weigh or not to weigh: Strength Training
Alright. When I lift, I tend to shy away from the scale and base it on how my clothes fit, but should I weigh myself, too?
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EFFECTIVE Stretches After Strength Training?
Alright so it's to be expected that you'll be sore after a work out. It's inevitable, unfortunately. But what are some really effective stretches? I generally do squats, deadlifts, benches, dips, flyes, negative pull ups, and lat pull downs so those are the most sore body parts. What are some good ways to stretch the pain…
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"Speedy Weight Loss" Tactics?
Alright, I'm not usually a "lose it quick" type of person, even if I want to see results quickly, but this is one of those situations. Prom is in the first week of May. I've got my dress (I've gone from a 22 to a 12/14) and it looks fabulous. My only concern is the tummy. I know, I know. Last thing to go, but is there a…
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"Speedy Weight Loss" Tactics?
Alright, I'm not usually a "lose it quick" type of person, even if I want to see results quickly, but this is one of those situations. Prom is in the first week of May. I've got my dress (I've gone from a 22 to a 12/14) and it looks fabulous. My only concern is the tummy. I know, I know. Last thing to go, but is there a…
