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Sciatica...ARGHH!!
Hi everyone! I've been on MFP for a while now and have lost about 60 lbs and am still working to lose more. However, for about the last month, I've had a flare up of an old back injury which is causing sciatica pain down my leg. Ouch! Needless to say, the last thing on my mind is counting calories and exercise, but I don't…
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Weight loss success with recumbent bicycle??
Hey there everyone! I'm hoping to get some info on using a recumbent bicycle. From what I can find on the internet, it seems that an upright stationary bike is much better at burning calories than a recumbent bicycle, so today I tried the upright bike at the gym. The only bikes the gym has are the ones used for spinning…
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Chest exercises
I've lost about 60 lbs since August 2014 and have lost a good bit in my chest area, which needs to be toned. Every chest exercise I do always results in me being sore in my upper arms or under my under my arms, but never in my chest muscles. Am I doing them wrong or just doing the wrong types of exercises? I normally do…
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Weight training plan for women over 40 after weight loss
Does anyone know of a website where I could get a personalized weight training plan? I don't want to pay a monthly fee. I would just like a start-up plan. I am 44 years old and 5'4" and when I started my diet plan back in August 2014, I was 285 lbs. I have now lost 60 lbs and my current weight is 225 lbs. I would like to…
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1st 2 months - 1st NSV
I'm so happy that I just had to post this! I've been seriously committed to my weight loss journey for the last 2 months and have lost 26 pounds as of this morning. Last night, I decided to pull out a few shirts that have been hanging in my closet for years that I have been unable to wear. THEY NOW FIT!!! I'm wearing one…
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So frustrated! Does anyone have this problem??
I'm so sorry, but I just have to vent! But, first here is my brief back story: I'm a 42 year old female that has always wrestled with my weight. I'm 5'4", pear-shaped and currently I'm at 284 lbs. 2 years ago I was 260 but in the spring of 2012 became pregnant. I tried to be very careful throughout my pregnancy and only…
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Strength Training for Weight Loss
I need someone to please tell me again how important strength training is for weight loss!! I have always wrestled with my weight and after having 2 children, I'm now 280 lbs and I'm only 5'4". I have a desk job, go to the gym about 3 days per week during my lunch break and drink plenty of water, however, the scales never…
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42 year old new Mom looking to lose 75+ pounds
My name is Sonya and I joined back in February 2012, but a few months later found out I was expecting. So, here I am now trying to get back on track and lose major poundage! Would love support along the way!
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Hey! I'm new!
I just started on this website last week and I really like it! I'm starting at 265 lbs. and want to get to 175 lbs. I really hope this works! Would love any input from people whose goal is 75+ pounds to lose. Thanks!!
