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Soreness during break week
So I just finished 8 weeks of strength training that I went hard in. So now I am taking a week off, however now my muscles are sore! I had absolutely no soreness during my training and can't understand why I am sore now. Anyone else have this issue? I am supposed to start back up on Thursday but my muscles are sore.
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300 days down my entire life to go!!
So 311 days now I changed my life and I changed it for the better. I learned to cut down on my portions and to use that gym membership on a regular that I had been paying for. I am extremely happy and proud of where I have come. I can not wait to see where I can go in the rest of my first year. I can honestly say it has…
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weight gain when working out?
So I am one who weighs in daily and I have noticed a pattern in my weight. When I work out, I normally do 5 days than take one rest day my weight goes up each day. When I take my rest days I show weight losses. Does anyone know if this is because my body holds water when I'm working out?? I am trying to understand can…
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I am finally doing it!!! So I knopw anyone can!!
Well I am 200 days in on my new life and I am extremely excited at the accomplishments that I have had over those 200 days. When I started out I was 254lbs and squeezing myself into a size 16 pants. I searched everywhere for those size 3x's that were still in style but really weren't. I could barely walk up a flight of…
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Daily weigh inn peeps I have a question
I weigh in daily every morning around the same time in the same clothing none before getting dressed for the gym. My question is what can make my weight fluctuate 3 sometimes 4lbs at a time? I feel my average is way off because of this fact and I just can't figure out what is happening? Anyone else have this problem? *Yes…
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Low calorie high fiber and protein foods
I am looking for suggestions for some high protein yet low calorie foods and some high fiber lower calorie foods. Does anyone have any suggestions? I really only have the chance to eat 3 meals a day so I need them to keep me fuller longer. I have fell of my wagon a little bit lately and I need to get back on so I can hit…
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Diet food
I am constantly hearing that's not diet food. Can anyone tell me what diet food is and where I can find it? Because the last thing I knew I was on a lifestyle change. Not a diet people quit those things all the time.
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100 days down thousands to go!
So 100 days down and I can honestly say I didn't think I would make it this far. I started out with just watching my food intake how much I was actually taking in surprised me. I didn't really think I ate that much and in reality I didn't, however it was what I was eating that got me. I never looked at calories and said oh…
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Disappointed but need to maintain for 6 weeks and scared!!!
So I have been on my weight loss journey for four months I have managed to lose 35 lbs in the process and am extremely happy with myself. I am however getting married in October on the 10th. Due to this wedding and my dress my seamstress says that I have to stop losing weight in the beginning of September and maintain…
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Exercise-induced rhinitis (allergy symptoms after HIIT Running)
Is there anyone else who has this issue? I am ok for most of my workouts and have little to no issues. It is when I try to do my HIIT running (High Intensity Interval Training) that I have an issue. It kills me literally makes me feel like crap my nose runs non-stop, my head starts pounding, and my sinuses are painful…
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Who is your motivator or supporter?
So I began my weight loss in March I started counting every step I made reaching for my 10,000 steps a day. In May I really ramped up my efforts I started running and lifting again down 32lbs. I choose to become healthy for myself so I could enjoy my life a lot longer an healthier. Through my journey I have had one GREAT…
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Who's your partner/motivator??
So I began my weight loss in March I started counting every step I made reaching for my 10,000 steps a day. In May I really ramped up my efforts I started running and lifting again down 32lbs. I choose to become healthy for myself so I could enjoy my life a lot longer an healthier. Through my journey I have had one GREAT…
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Whats the most Burned
So today I literally woke up being active and stayed that way. I deep cleaned my house and Push mowed my lawn for three hours. This was the first time I was actually able to track my calories burned with a fitness band and a HRM. I know that these things can be a little off but it told me I burned 2392calories the most I…
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What do you listen to while working out?
I am a huge Pandora fan and have quite a few channels. I was listening to the pop and hip hop workout, but have now found I love listening to Kevin Hart while I run. I know the people in the gym look at me funny when I start laughing during a run lol.
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rotator cuff tendonitis
So I have been diagnosed with this a few months ago. I did months of physical therapy for it to finally get it to not be sore any longer. However I am now running into an issue as I lose weight I am noticing more and more lose skin on my arms. I would love to tighten the skin I am afraid if I start working out my arms I am…
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BMR/TDEE Help
I have been reading all over about BMR/TDEE however I am still so confused. I have been eating about 1300-1500 calories a day. I have no clue if this is to much/not enough to lose my 2lbs a week. Is anyone able to help me get a better understanding. Here are my states F 31 234lbs 5'4 BMI 40 BMR is 1764 (I work out 6 days a…
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Running straight vs. training
So I have gotten into the habit of running. I went from barely being able to do 1/10th of a mile through to doing over a mile and half straight through in a month. I am absolutely feeling wonderful. My question now is for fat burning is it better to just run or run for a few mins walk and than run and cycle through all of…
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What was your moment?
When/ What happened that made you look at yourself and say I need a change? I am just wondering what made others decide to make changes for the better in there lives. Here is my story: On the early morning of March 19th I received a horrible phone call from a very close friend of mine at 4am. It was one of the hardest…
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Stomach muscle soreness
So I have been running a lot and am now feeling a soreness in my stomach its not really a pain like I hurt something but a pain still. Has anyone else had this issue?
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Sushi You will be the death of me
Gosh how I love sushi!!! However with its high carbs and it hidden High Calories It will kill me!! Does anyone else have this problem??
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Shin Splints
So a little over a year ago I started running I didn't really know what I was doing, what shoes to wear or how to land. So I ended up getting horrible shin splints from it. Enough so it literally stopped me from running. I am now back into running and love it. I am only running on the treadmill at my gym for the moment. I…
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Do you add zero Calorie Drinks to Diary
I am new to counting calories and am still learning new things everyday. I am now stuck on one question do you put your non-Calorie drinks in your tracker? I am talking about drinks like Propel water, Crystal light and sugar free drinks. Help me I am on a roll of 9lbs down and don't want to miss something major.
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Anybody Werq
I am going to start doing a werq class tonight. I am wondering if anyone else out there werqs and how do I count the calories for it? Also is it enjoyable? I never did zumba so I can't compare it to that even though I heard it is just like it is that true?
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biggest loser 30 day jump start
I am doing this DVD every morning I am wondering if anyone else has done this and had any luck with it. I am on my second week I am noticing some change on my back side but not really anywhere else? And are the other biggest loser video's worth buying?
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walking with weights
So I have heard two different answers to this question do you or don't you walk with weights? I am a new begginer on working out and have started by walking but is it ok to walk with weights?
