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ladies: the first & last areas you show weight loss?
I have found I always lose in my face first and my stomach last. Is it the same for everyone or is it just my genetics? Where do you show signs of weight loss first and last?
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LADIES: do you fear jeans or it is just me??
After living in lululemon yoga pants (size 10) for the past year (the started off to a tight stretch, but are now so loose I constantly have to pull up) I decided to try on some jeans at the store. I comfortably fit into a size 8 skinny jean with no muffin top!! I ended up purchasing them cuz there were affordable and cute…
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when and what should I eat before a workout?
I'm finding it hard to get my timing down for when and what to eat before kickboxing class. I eat dinner every night at 5pm, but my classes are at 645 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Last time I felt too full from my regular dinner (chicken pesto pasta salad, totaling 450 cal.), so tonight I decided to have a protein bar at 5…
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juicing - how to log?
I got a juicer for Christmas and finally got to try out. I used 1 pear, 1 granny smith, 2 celery stalks, a hand ful of spinach and 1/4 of a cucumber. Should I log exactly that?
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BOOTY CAMP?
I just signed up for a 4 week session, which is 8 hour long classes total. Has anyome eles tried it?
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Progress thus far (Warning: Underwear PIC)
I love the success and always find it motivating watching others transform. I'm not at my goal yet, but I'm getting there. I'm now starting to incorporate strength training into my routine since I've come to realize that I'd rather look strong than skinny. Here's my progress so far.........
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NIGHT OWLS: how do you get to sleep?
After being out of school for a couple months, I have gotten back into a bad bed time routine since I don't have any early morning commitments. I was on a great schedule during the school year of going to bed at 10 and waking up at 6. For the past 3-4 weeks I have been staying up late because I can't fall asleep. Some…
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high protein + low carb = high fat?
I started focusing on reducing my carbs to under 80gs a day. I only have been doing this since sunday and so far I have been successful and I feel great. I shouls also mention, I consume between 100-120g of protein daily. My concern is that I seem to be going over my fat goal, but Im always under my net calorie goal for…
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5'6 Ladies: what's your goal weight?
I've lost 25 lbs and have 12 lbs to go to reach my GW. Now that Im getting closer to what I thought would be my ideal weight, Im beginning to feel that losing 12 lbs won't be enough. I currently wear a size 8, but I hate my thighs and overall I don't feel confident with my appearance. My original GW is 145, but now Im…
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Starting 30 Day shred
I find the "Success Stories" of mfp to be a huge motivation when I just don't feel like working out. After seeing so many amazing results and success stories, I've decided to give in and give it a try! I will be tracking my progress starting with my before (which I will post last today), Day 10, Day 20 and Day 30. If…
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calories burned: what is your goal when you work out?
I currently aim to burn 300 calories, 6xs a week through exercise. Im thinking of increasing my goal and taking an extra rest day, however... I was doing 600/5xs a week and I found I was always hungry and often binging on my rest days. After 6 weeks I felt burnt out and had only lost 6lbs. What is you calories goal to burn…
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new to strength training....
i just started using weights at home. Nothing too heavy, just 2 x 10 lbs in each hand for squats, lunges, curls etc. I've never used weights before and have managed to lose 30 lbs with just cardio & diet, but I haven't gotten the results I desire so I thought Id try adding some weights. I have a few questions.... First if…
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anyone consistently losing 2 lbs a week
looking back at my history (starting in January,) each month Im losing less. January. - 8 lbs February -7 lbs March -6 lbs April -5 lbs Im happy because Im still losing, but Im working out harder and eatting. better. I want to consistently lose 2 lbs a week. so what am I doing wrong? I eat 1400 calories per day. One day a…
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how much is 1 serving of veggies and fruit?
I at a salad with my dinner tonight and used 1 cup of lettuce, I cup of spinach and a mixture of chopped peppers. Are veggies measured by cups? 1 cup of carrots =1 serving? Same question for fruits. I had 1 cup on strawberries for breakfast.
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Do you work out when you are sick?
From Monday to Wednesday, I ate horribly and out of convenience because I was busier with school and work (much more than usual). I'm off work today and tomorrow, so I have more free time, but this morning I woke up feeling quite ill. My throat is sore and swollen and I felt exhausted. I now feel a little more awake, but…
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how do you stay low carb?
I have mine set at 40%, but I almost always go over and am closer to 50%. I love fruit and I think thats a big part of it,. I'm just wondering how everyone manages to keep their carbs down?
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Small changes (pics)
I started "eating cleaner" and walking more at the beginning of the year. My energy has significantly improved and now I am able to jog (5mph) for up to an hour. I recently started taking kickboxing 1-2 nights a week, so I'm hoping to see some more progress. I love when others share pics, so I thought I'd do the same :)
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I hate strength training!! but i don"t want to be skinny-fat
I do cardio everyday (jogging) and kickboxing one day a week. I can't seem to get motivated or get into a routine of doing strength training. I just do know when, what or how long to do each exercise. What is a good way to make it fun? When should I do it? Rep Suggestion would be good too :)
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Can you change your shape? (apples to pears, etc)
If I wanted a larger bum, could I strength train the bottom and not the top? Or if I wanted an hour glass shape, could I just work the middle? I understand there is no such thing as spot reduction, but I'm wondering about building muscle. If you only work one muscle, do the others stay the same?
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How to track an easter dinner at the in-laws?
I always look forward to the holidays especially when turkey and cranberry sauce is on the menu. This year for Easter, my family and I will be eatting at my mother-in-laws house (she is an amazing cook). So my problem is this, she always makes a big deal if I don't eat a lot of everything I like. She knows I am a picky…
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Treadmill calculator?
So, I always assume my treadmill is overestimating my calories burned, so I always log 100 calories less. Then I found this: http://42.195km.net/e/treadsim/ It actually estimated that I was burning a lot more calories than the treadmill read, based on my weight. Now I'm conflicted. Has anyone used this or knows if its…
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strength training at home.
My current workout consists of: 4 days (1 hr. each) doing intervals on the treadmill. 2 days (45 min. each) of kickboxing class I want to incorporate strength training for better results, but I don't know where to begin. I'm still slightly intimidated by the gym, so I'd like to find some things I can do at home.…
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Beef Jerky anyone?
Do you think Beef Jerky is a good snack? I'm looking for ways to add more protein into my diet. I try to avoid red meat, but it seems like beef jerky is low in fat.
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1 lb. a week ?
I know I should be happy, but I feel like I'm doing the right things and the pay off is so small. I'm working out 5 - 6 times per week for 45 mins. (2 days a week kickboxing, 4 days on the treadmill, and 3 of the days I do strength training using my own body weight /resistance bands or light free weights) On average, I net…
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how many calories should you eat while breast feeding?
My sister -in-law is constantly complaining that she has not lost weight since having her 3rd child.her baby is 9 months old and is being nursed 3 times per day. I understand the post-baby weight struggles, but I find it irratating that she doesn't seem to put in any effort. In my opinion she is very lazy, I see regularly…
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harder to lose baby weight the second time around?
My husband and I have been talking about having a baby for a while now. I currently have one son who will be 4 next week and we would like him to have a sibling to grow up with. I would like to get to a healthy weight first with the goal of losing 35 lbs by the end of the year which would give ma w BMI of 22. The first…
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when does one plateau?
I'm currently on day 33 and have lost just over 9lbs .I'm fearing the dreaded plateau since I heard t happens usually after 6 weeks I would love to continue to lose 2lbs/week if possible :tongue: I was just wondering if EVERYONE experiences this PLATEAU and if there is anything I could do to avoid it.
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21 days to form/break a habit?
I was told that 21 days of consistent effort will help you form a new habit or break an old one. Has anyone else heard this before? Is 21 the magic number?
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how accurate is my home treadmill?
Ive been told some machines can over estimate the burn, so I always deduct 50 calories to be in the safe side. Is this too much/little?
