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loose skin
I had 2 kids. With both pregnancies I gained 50-60 lbs. The thing is it's not like I was laying on the couch just eating all day long. I was working full time and going to school full time with both and coaching volleyball with my first. But, I've lost about 50 lbs total and the skin on my stomach is loose. Is there a way…
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divorce and venting
I know this has nothing to do with being healthy (well sort of). I was just wondering if anyone out there went through a recent divorce and the toll it took on your outlook of your health. My husband and I have been going through a lot the last couple of years and divorce seems more likely than not. He has not been…
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medical conditions and weight loss
I am very anemic and have thalasymia. Basically they condradict themselves. My anemia is low iron levels. You're supposed to be a 12 or so. Well, I'm a 3. I was going to have a blood transfusion but never did. The thalasymia is where my body thinks I have to much iron and gets rid of it as well as not absorbs it. Plus,…
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question on lifting weights
So after a year of me begging my husband to come to the gym with me he finally did it! He showed me how to lift free weights (I've only done the machines). They are a lot harder!! So after he showed me everything I stayed andran on the treadmill. I'm glad I did the weights first because I don't think I could have done it…
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17 day diet
Any comments on it? I've read both good and bad things about it. Is it something that is doable for life? Or is it just another fad?
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nutritionix website
Has anybody ever used this site before? I ran across it trying to figure out cals and what not for a subway salad. All you do is look for the restaurant and add by the categories they have. Seems harmless. Just wondering how realistic it is?
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ladies only
I have been taking birth control pills for quite some time. And when I stopped I lost 3 lbs immediately. I've heard they are not supposed to make you gain weight. But, I am so afraid to start back on them because I am only 15 lbs away from by goal. Does anyone else experience this? Would taking the shot make me gain weight…
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new runner needs advise
I've been running for around a year. I've done two half marathons and a couple 5k's. I really enjoy it but my knees most unbearably by mile 5. Someone suggest glucosomine. So I'm gonna try that. But my feet as well. Any tips on buying shoes. I heard to buy them a half size bigger. Or maybe I have bad form or something. Any…
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question on making on meal addition
I made chili the other day and figured out all the calories, fat, and carbs for the whole pot. Is there a way I can figure out for one serving size (2 cups) is? Do I need to know how many cups I had in the pot? Because I'm not sure- but I can guess. I wanted it to be as close as possible.
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in a rut for a year!?
I lost a lot of weight when I first started 2 years ago. I had my daughter almost 6 years ago and didn't lose all that I should have. When I finally started losing weight I got pregnant with my son (who is 2). Over the past year I have lost 5 lbs then gained it back. Then lost and gain the same 5 lbs over and over agian. I…
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HRM question
I bought a HRM watch. It's middle of the road. It has a couple of functions. One is to count the calories you burn. Would it be possible for me to wear it all day to get an estimate of what I burn through the day? Or for example when I go on a cleaning rampage or shoveling the snow? I know it wouldn't be exact, just want…
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just venting
I have totally gone off counting calories for the last 2 days! I have done so good then BAM nothing lost for a whole year?! But, I did run my first half marathon and loved it! Im even going to push myself to try a whole one next year. And, I did my first spinning class last night. Other than my *kitten* being to big for…
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lose 2lbs a week?
When I'm filling out the section in the goals category I want to lose 2 lbs a week. But no matter how I change things It won't let me. It just keeps saying that I'll lose 4.3 lbs by Jan 3rd. I want to lose that much by the middle of December. I eat 1200 cals and exercise. Plus I'm still confused about eating the exercise…
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what to do now????
So I've lost a decent amount of weight over the past year. And, I've kept it off. But, I need to lose about 25 more lbs! I've been at a stand still for a year. I go to thet gym on a regular basis. I've learned to count calories and redo my portion sizes. I've started running. More or less for a hobby. I did my first half…
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Weight Watchers?
I was at a stand still for 4/5 months then lost 3lbs. Now Im at another stand still. I was wondering if I did weight watchers, would it help? I stay between 1200-1400 cals and workout and burn 600 cals a day. I've never done weight watchers before. My friend has been on it for 2 weeks and lost 6 lbs. Anyone ever do weight…
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1st Race for the Cure
Well I did my first 5k today at the Race for the Cure! I had so much fun. I finished in 32 minutes so I'm kinda bummed at that. I thought I would be able to do it in 30. But, I stayed with my sister who has a kidney infection and still ran. We just went slower. But my goals were to run the whole way and not come in last. :…
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changing goals
I know this question doesn't really fit here but... How do I get my ticker to say a different goal? Right now it says I'll reach my goal weight loss at 56 lbs. But I want to me OCD and make it and even 60 lb. I'm anal about things sorry : ) I know how to change my goals for cals and such. Is it near the same place?
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Such a difference in cals!!!
When I ride the bike it says that I burned 330 cals in 30 min. But, I just bought a HRM watch (it's a sportline) it says that I only burned 105 cals in 30 min. And, when I type it in the website it says I burned 260 cals in 30 min. Now I know you get what you pay for but is it really that off? Which do I believe? There is…
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horrible day
I fell off the wagon on eating within my cals. But I did give myself the day off of exercise. I have been working out for 2 weeks straight! I did clean the house from top to bottom and broke a sweat so I sort of count that as my work out : ) But I am waking up early to go to the gym tomorrow. One day at a time right!?
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question about finding and logging food
So, I was just wondering if there was a way to see what ingredients were in other people's food. You know the ones they add to the entries so anyone could put them under their food for that day. For example I made homemade spaghetti last night so I looked it up. It had Jane's homemade spaghetti 1 serving is around 250…
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HRM vs. machine?
If I enter in my age/weight on the machines at the gym will the calories burned be accurate? I am trying to save up for a HRM. I know they are pretty accurate. I also know that you get what you pay for! I usually try and estimate higher for food calories and lower for calories burned when logging everything.
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8 lbs in 3 weeks?
So I need to lose 8 lbs in 3 weeks, is this possible? I have been going crazy at the gym and walking outside. I have stayed within my cal range and have eaten some of my cals back from working out. My husband has noticed the change and loves it : ) I really want to make my goal. And, everytime I finish logging my entries…
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running question
So I have been running 3 miles 3-5 times a week. I am doing my first 5K in May. There are times I feel like I can go forever. I average 3 miles in 29 min. I don't feel out of breath but, my knees kills me by the end. Any suggestions as to why? Maybe not stretching good enough or the way I run? Also, I've seen some posts…
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Workout routine questions
I know that you should change up your workout routine. But how often? When I first starting going to the gym I only did the elliptical for an hour. Now I change my hour of cardio between the elliptical, bike, treadmill, and running. I do run 3 miles everyday because I'm going to do a 5K in May. And, that ususally takes me…
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Heart Rate?
So you need to keep your heart rate up and at a certain level for your workout, right. This is a dumb question but how do I know what my heart rate should be? And, if it is lower than what it should be am I going to take longer to lose weight and get healthy?
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Exercise Calories- HUH?
Ok. So I finally listened to everyone and ate some of my exercise cals. I GAINED 3 lbs. How??? I have been at a plateau for like 3 months now. Within that time I haven't lost weight but I haven't gained it either. I was reading threads on here and talked to my cousin who is an exercise specialist. She said the same thing.…
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Will I ever get rid of the baby pooch???
I have lost 30 lbs and kept it off. My clothes are actually baggy. But no matter what I do I can't loose this pooch! Besides seeing my kids this weight is proof I've had them! Does anyone know of any moves that target that area? I do cardio for about an hour 4-6 times a week. Plus, I do weights. I am joining a cycling…
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clarify confusion please
So I understand in order to lose weight it's basically calories in verse calories out. You have to burn more calories than you take in. What I don't get is when you add the exercise calories. For example: I am allowed 1200 cals a day. I stay within my cals. On occasion I do go over. I usually burn about 600-700 cals from…
