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I need relationship advice...LDR SUCKS
WARNING: this is long. Like freaky long. If you're bored and up for a little love drama and relationship advice tonight, read on! Hi internet strangers, I need advice. My boyfriend and I have been together for a year. For purposes of context- we are both 25 year olds, post-graduate educated, professional and fairly…
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Confused....body recomp question
Hi friends, I'm trying to get back into gear to shed my last 15-20 lbs (depending on how I feel when I get closer.) I'm trying to get into lifting more. I believe in all the benefits, But I've seen some information lately that seems somewhat conflicting and I'm hoping for clarification. First a little background. I am 24/…
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Almond Butter!! ALMOND BUTTER!
I love the stuff (all natural with NOTHING added- just delicious almondy goodness!) I like a tablespoon of it on wheat toast with a drizzle of honey for dessert, or mixed into some lowfat cottage cheese for a snack. How do you like to use almond butter????
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Cant see a change? Take lined up pics!! (Pics)
Okay, so I tend to lose (and gain) weight very proportionately. This certainly isn't the worst problem in the world, but it makes it much harder to see any changes in my body in either direction. Even after losing close to 20lbs I just couldn't tell the difference. So, I found a good photo app, lined myself up perfectly,…
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Food for thought re: body image
So I recently did some googling of celeb weights after learning that my goal weight, while still OK BMI-wise, is actually a bit under the "ideal" weight for my height. I don't really want to set myself up for failure, but at the same time the "ideal" weight for my height seemed high. Healthy, no doubt, but far from my…
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New Member! 5'8" female 24 years old :)
Excited to be joining the community! I welcome any motivational friends, but would love to be friends with some women with a *similar* body type (on the taller side, medium to large bone structure, hoping to lose about 25 to 30 pounds.) For the first time in my life I am taking this whole weight loss thing seriously…
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Obie the dachshund! Pics!
If he can do it, so can we!! SW: 77 CW: 40 He's going in for a doggy tummy tuck for his extra skin soon! https://www.facebook.com/BiggestLoserDoxieEdition
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CanNOT stick to ANYTHING during exams
I'm just NOT going to lose until my exams end on May 7. All I want is to buy takeout (not fastfood, but even things like Chop't and Sweetgreen can add up) drink wine while I outline (almost a whole bottle tonight!) whimper and cry about how much I STILL do not know tax law and curl up and eat take out with my boyfriend.…
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Have you read a diet/exercise/ health book you like?
After my exams end I can finally put the casebooks aside and read for pleasure a bit! I would like to read a weightloss book....not really a fad diet and not anything that advocates very restricted eating- no raw or vegan, etc. I'd be open to something more exercise based too. I've read some reviews, but was curious what…
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Funfetti Fruit dip!!
Dry funfetti cake mix Plain or vanilla nonfat yogurt Light cool whip Stir it up!! Play around with the ratios until you like the taste! The version I prefer comes out to about 100 cals per 1/4 cup. I dip strawberries in it. I bet banana or sweet crackers would be delish too. Depending on the yogurt has a few grams of…
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blerghhh can you see any difference?? (pics)
There's roughly a 17lb difference here....my clothes feel like they fit better but I canNOT for the life of me see any difference, and that is SO frustrating. At this rate I'm worried I won't look any better even if I reach goal! Anyone? 5'8" SW 174 CW 157 GW 138. 174: 157: UGHHHhhhh its so frustrating to see no change!…
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Um WHAT IN THE ACTUAL EFF
I am 5'8" fairly athletic and weigh 157 lbs, well within normal BMI range. Ummm so ten minutes ago I'm walking out of my apartment in non-spandex running shorts and a loose tank top and a woman walking by me into the building says to me "ugh I am so sick of seeing fat people in little shorts you look disgusting" then walks…
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Knee pain
Woke up with pretty bad knee pain just above my knee cap on one leg. Hurts when it its moved. I run quite a bit but yesterday was a rest day. Reeeeally hoping its possible I just slept on it weird... Any ideas?
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Tips for being patient?
Maybe this is a question with no real answer.....I am finding that my biggest discouragement is the wait for the weight if you will (love me some puns!). Basically I haaaaaate how slllooowwww the process is, and it makes me feel obsessive, like I am consumed with thoughts about what I am eating above all else. I am just so…
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Who has had long distance relationship success?
I'm at a loss so I'm turning to the Internet! After a lot of discussion, my boyfriend and I have decided it is best for him to take his amazing job offer across the country as opposed to moving in with me for the year and being un- or under- employed. He wanted the latter...basically said if I asked him to stay than he…
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Carby sweet delicious heaven!
Had a major carb craving and satisfied it with this little number: Thomas whole wheat bagel thin - 110 cal Two tablespoons Lucerne light cream cheese - 60 cal Three big sliced strawberries on top- 12 or so cals I know it's nothing too revolutionary but for a carby sweet craving its a lotta bang for that 182 cal buck!! I…
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BMR Netting vs. Eating question/ general help plllease
Hi friends, Backstory: From my highest weight I have already lost about 15 lbs. Ultimately I would like to lose 25 more. I will re-*kitten* after losing 15 more. I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND the point about slow losses when you don't have a lot of pounds to lose. But I simply cannot stick to something if I don't see a change.…
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Need a suggestion! Easy chicken??
Hello! I like to cook up several chicken breasts at one time so I can eat them over the course of a couple weeks in my work lunches or for a quick dinner. I have never found a recipe I truly LOVED for doing this. I want to bake four chicken breasts and do something easy and tasty to them that will make them taste good with…
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Help me figure out what to do with weights please!
Hi friends! I'd really like to get into weight lifting for weight loss purposes. Right now I do a lot of cardio (I just did my first half marathon and am now training for my second in 11 weeks) and little strength-y things in the form of videos with my 8lb dumbbells. Before you scoff, 8-pounders and the 30 day shred can…
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Running in the rain...
My half marathon is on Saturday. It's my first. It's going to rain and be about 55 degrees the whole time. Anyone have tips on how best to comfortably run in those conditions? I'm going to run out today I think and buy an athletic rain jacket (my only rain coat is a trench!)
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I have 136 calories and need 64g of protein...
...any suggestions? Obviously I can't hit THAT much protein but I'd be good with getting close. I have whey protein powder and vega nutrition smoothie powder. I'm over on carbs. I've already had dinner so points if the suggestion is dessert-y!!
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1/2 Marathoners- If/When/How do you use goos/blocs/ etc?
Hey guys!! My first half marathon is this Saturday!! Yipppeeeee!!!! Looking for advice about using energy thingies during the race. If you use them, what your favorites are, and how you use them during the race. For some context I will be running the whole time but not very fast. Finishing under 2:30 is my goal and I am…
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Can you see or feel your water retention?
So this may sound bizarre. I'm on a training schedule for a half marathon. Last weeks long run was 11 miles. It was tough! and man was I sore!! I was pretty fatigued for several hours afterwards and very sore but I drank boatloads of water and refueled with some good grainy carbs and veggies (made my own pizza on a whole…
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Talk to me about dairy!
I've always (for no particular reason) believed that dairy is a pretty healthy thing. Drinking a glass of skim milk feels like I'm putting something good in my body. A nice modest portion of cheese is delicious! A little low fat chocolate milk as a treat can provide some great nutrients! Basically, I have always thought of…
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one month to look better in this dress (pics) motivate me!
Hi friends. I am posting this here because for ONCE I want to majorly stick to something and keep myself accountable. I hope hope hope (fingers crossed) that I will be returning in a month to put comparison shots that SHOW what I've achieved. Polite advice very appreciated (totally fine if you're critical, just asking…
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Non-Scale PantslessFAIL
Lately, I've been trying to squeeze squats into my day as much as humanly possible. Really trying to lift that booty, ya know? So whenever I have 5 minutes I grab my little 8 pounders in my bedroom and do a bunch of squats, usually while watching tv or something. (I KNOW that's not a lot of weight, don't get on my case.…
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I'm conducting an experiment- weight loss is MEGA stalling
So, my weight loss is really stalling despite the fact that I do BOATLOADS of cardio (nearly done training for half marathon) and incorporate strength training (lifting free weights or machines or doing JM No More Trouble Zones) on average 3 times a week. So that's 5 long runs per week PLUS 3 strength-y workouts mixed in.…
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Chia seeds, what's the deal?
Been reading about these everywhere, just picked up my first pack at the grocery store. So I can really just sprinkle these on stuff for an added boost of fiber to fill me up and omega-3's for the health properties?? Are they really that magic?? What do you suggest I do with them? Does anyone have a strong opinion?
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Anyone feel like perusing my lunch?
Everything under my lunch I just threw into a blender for a smoothie. I was suprised by how not-so-healthy it seems when I look at it all together- pretty high cal, loads of sugar (damn those bananas!) and not as much protein as I thought (relatively speaking.) I'm not too concerned about the calories (I haven't put in my…
