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Take two... calling reinforcements!
Let me preface this by saying MFP works, it really does. My first time with MFP was a great success, I learned so so much about weight loss, diet and exercise - dropped about 30 pounds and a bunch of inches in eight months. Then life got a little messy, and I spent this winter hibernating. Result? I gained ten pounds back…
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24 yr old gamer LF Group ^_^
Hail! Let me preface this by saying MFP has been the best thing for boosting up my strength, charisma and constitution points since D & D went viral. My first quest with MFP resulted in a 33lb loss - MAJOR LOOT! However, I strayed off the path - most likely due to that seductive devil called love - either way, I stopped…
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On Diet and Exercise - philosophies from a noob
On Diet -Eat clean - relatively;) -BALANCE!!! Eat vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy and nuts or seeds. -Indulge in your fancies but stick to healthy alternatives, like red wine over other alcohol, dark chocolate over milk, etc. -If you enjoy cooking, then you can make cakes, protein bars, breads, etc, with healthier…
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Monthly Weigh Ins!
MAY 1 2013: 146.0
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Starting Measurments
MAY SET(2013) Neck- 12 Chest- 36 Biceps- 13 Waist- 30 Hips- 42 Thigh- 24 Calf-15.5
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Before and After - 5'3 F, 24 yrs.
BEFORE AFTER Before you mention it, no, I didn't switch those (/facepalm). I joined MFP last year, and dropped 33 lbs. Then, my life got twist turned upside down, and I gained about ten back.. after I hibernated all winter, stopped clean eating/exercising. I know how to lose weight healthily, thanks to MFP. I know how to…
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Level up your life :)
10,000 calorie burn for June? Automatic boost! (+1 level)
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This is for all you gamers out there.. f.t.w.!
http://nerdfitnessrebellion.com/index.php?/page/index.html ....(FTW!!!!!!!)
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Hi!
Should we post up measurements and weigh in? Thanks so much for starting this group:)
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Onwards with the journey
Hey oh MFP's, Not sure where I should post this:) I started with MFP last January, and it worked really well - until I stopped using it, haha! Below are my progress pics, and then a set I took today. Time to dust of the 30 day shred... Current Set: full pics here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/betaleonis
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I may weigh the same, but I've certainly gained!
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30lbs down.. how much do you think I have left to lose?
Hello everyone - I started my weight loss journey this past summer (for real this time! ;) I'm 5'3 and 24 years old. My heaviest weight was 168, and I currently weigh 137. Just curious if anyone has any advice on how much they think I should lose! Would def appreciate it:) First set of photos taken at 160 Second set of…
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Almighty exercise cals..
A friend of mine asked me about eating back exercise cals.. thought I'd post my response to make sure I have the right information myself!! My mate asked me: "Eating back exercise cals, as in eating to make up for what you burned off? Doesn't that completely refute the science that the way to lose weight is by burning MORE…
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Tips for weight loss; diet and exercise.
On Diet -Eat clean - relatively;) -Eat vegetables, fruit, meat, eggs, dairy and nuts (regularly). -Indulge in your fancies but stick to healthy alternatives, like red wine over other alcohol, dark chocolate over milk, etc. -If you enjoy cooking, then you can make cakes, protein bars, breads, etc, with healthier recipes.…
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What can happen in eight weeks
...of relatively clean eating and regular exercise (cardio+strength training). *sorry, text on bottom isn't visible - should read 144.8 and 142 --
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For those who have completed RIPPED IN 30
Hey oh, question about rest days - (Just finished the 30day shred, and I did not take any rest days.. not sure if this was wise? But I'm feeling grand so:) right, so during ripped in 30, what was your rest day schedule like? If I do six days straight, and take a rest day (say on Sunday), then do I do an extra day of level…
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What can happen in six weeks
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Good site for calculating body fat percentage?
I keep on getting different results, and not sure which one to trust. If someone knows of a site with accurate or near-to results that would be grand.
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Advice! Hardest moves - and favorite ones ^_^
Personally I love the ab circuits, particularly the move when you bring your legs up and down with the crunch. Killer! I have trouble doing push-ups and that move where you are doing bicep curls and alternating lunges.. any advice?
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Help! Optimum Nutrition and weight loss (protein powders)
Just curious, as I have never tried protein powders before - I am considering the Optimum Nutrition brand - Basically, my question is - will drinking this be detrimental to a weight loss program? I do strength training 2-3x a week and circuit training daily with the 30 ds (in addition to 4x a week cardio interval…
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Heroes of Might and Magic?
Anyone HOMM players? ^_^ I miss this game so much.
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Finding a balance.. advice?
Hi, my name is Andy. I'm 5'3 and 23 years old. I've been (what my mother calls), "slightly overweight" for about 10 years. I have very active summers in which I tend to slim down a bit, but I've never really gotten into shape and maintained it year-round. This is my ultimate goal - to be healthy. My weight loss journey…
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Food for post-workout
Anyone have any suggestions on what kinds of food to eat after a workout? I have been eating bananas, mostly.. also considering protein shakes, but not sure what kind to try. What do you guys think? ^_^
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MFP Calorie estimations for exercise
MFP exercise calorie estimations.. are these higher than what you actually burn?
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Advice for a Newcomer to MFP
Hi, my name is Andy. I'm 5'3 and 23 years old. I've been (what my mother calls), "slightly overweight" for about 10 years. I have very active summers in which I tend to slim down a bit, but I've never really gotten into shape and maintained it year-round. This is my ultimate goal - to be healthy. My weight loss journey…
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Is anyone else having trouble reaching their Net Cal intake?
I am finding it difficult to net even 1200 calories per day! I average about 800, and I'm really trying to change that. I don't want to decrease my exercises, I really enjoy them - but I can't manage to ingest enough calories! I have a full day planned and I'm still only reaching 829 net cals. I upped my calorie intake…
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How important is it to eat after a gym session?
I get out of the gym around 8 or 9 at night - should I be eating after this? I'm usually not in the mood for food. I do 4x a week cardio and 2x a week strength training.
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Normal daily activities - Sedentary or Lightly active?
Can someone help me determine which option to choose? I take my dogs for a walk in the morning, spend most of the day sitting in a classroom, and in the evenings I do the 30 ds and then relax. Four times a week I visit the gym, 45 minutes of cardio and 2x a week 30 minutes of strength training. I log all exercises,…
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Frustration, mounting.
I'd appreciate some advice on my situation - I've lost about 12 pounds since January and then stopped losing - I thought I hit a plateau so I upped my calorie intake from 1200 to about 1400. After the change I dropped another pound, but now I've gained two back. I exercise at the gym 4x a week (cardio 4x - 45 minute…
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Protein shakes.. how do we feel about them? ^_^
Any thoughts? I was considering drinking a shake after a workout - does anyone have recommendations, favorite shakes, etc?
