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I need a diet and workout plan that works
Can someone help me make a healthy, balanced diet and workout plan? I'm 5'3 CW 180...goal weight is 140. I currently am working out at the gym 5 days a week. STTH Cardio- 30 minutes treadmill interval walk/jog...30 mins elliptical. MW 30 minute circuit (PF). I eat chicken breast, baked fish, veggies...fruit...…
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How long after eating to workout?
I am curious because many people workout on empty stomach and some workout after meals. I ate about 30 minutes ago and I am wanting to hit the gym for cardio. My dinner consisted of chicken fajitas and a salad. My calorie goal is 1200 and I'm trying to lose about 20 lbs with diet and exercise. Drinking plenty of water.
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Not enough calories and working out
So my calorie goal is 1200. Today I exercised and a total of 557 calories burned. I had a turkey sandwich for lunch and tilapia with veggies for dinner. I don't do breakfast because of swing shift schedule. I'm not hungry anymore and I'm way under my deficit. I drank over 64oz of water today. I really am bored now and I…
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Is cleaning the house a good way to burn calories? Do you count it?
I've been cleaning all day. Garage, driveway, bathrooms, living room, kitchen, etc...I know that MFP has an exercise input for cleaning and I'm curious as to who counts this and who doesn't consider it as heavy calorie burn? At least for the day of...
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Didn't eat enough calories today, hungry late at night
I started eating clean today and doing some form of exercise. I've been inactive for almost 3 years now. Today was a big success for me although it shows I didn't even come close to my 1200 calorie goal. I am way under like close to 500 because I exercised. It's late now almost my bedtime and I'm hungry. :| What do you…
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Does apple cider vinegar help with weight loss?
I have heard it and seen it. What's everyone's take on it? Have you tried it and does it work?
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Need help with motivation to lose weight
Hello. My name is Missy and I am 35 years old. I am 5'3 and I weigh 180. I have gained a considerable amount of weight (40 pounds) since 2012. My lowest weight as an adult was 136 in 2012, which is when I got married. I was very happy and proud to be at this healthy weight. I had 2 children back in 2000 and 2002. My…
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Need help with a workout routine
Hi there. I just got an elliptical this weekend and I am trying it out today. What is the recommendation for cardio spent on this one machine? I also have a treadmill and a stationary bike. As far as strength training, I only have a resistance band and 2 sets of dumbells 5lb and 8lb. What is a good program with my…
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I've gained weight over the last year and now I want to lose it back!
Hi there. I am not new to MFP, and I've lost weight years ago. Lately I've enrolled in online courses and I find myself sitting most of the day. I am eating regularly but not exactly healthy. I know what I've got to do but I am having a hard time disciplining myself to get up and workout or eat in portions. What can I do…
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Not enough exercise?
I feel like I should be doing way more exercise. I'm pretty sedentary, and I just started interval training again today. I worked out for 30 minutes including the stretch and warm up/cool down. Now I'm just sitting here and I feel really tired. I did my workout this morning on the treadmill, intervals of walking fast and…
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Interval Training 2X a Day?
Hi, I started doing some interval training again, it's been a while. I usually would do it on the treadmill, warm up for 5 mins at a steady walking pace, then for 30 seconds go as fast as I could leading to maybe about 7, then rest for a minute and a half walking at 3.5. Of course on the all out parts I would increase the…
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Back to exercise & healthy eating after a year of being a couch potato
Recently I've put on 20 pounds, being a couch potato, no exercise and eating freely. I decided today to start exercising. I started with walking and midway into my walk I realized I wanted to do some light jogging in between. I know I have to start slow, but I feel that 25-30 mins of moderate walking isn't enough. I want…
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Atkins Phase 1 Week
Hello. My name is Missy and I have started the Atkins diet this past Monday. I am 5'3 and currently weigh 154. About 6 years ago I was weighing close to 200 around 198 and decided to start a diet and exercise routine. I tried Atkins for a month with some friends and lost 17 lbs. After that I started working out and trying…
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Anybody have cure for hangover anxiety?
Lots of drinking last night. :| Terrible. Started with beer and ended with bourbon whisky. :# I got the spins really bad that never ended. My mind fought this for like 3 hours until I finally fell asleep. I was deadly scared. I kept waking up. It was a nightmare. I have never felt so dreadful in my life. :/ Scary feeling.…
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Depressed working out
I haven't been wanting to exercise lately. I haven't been motivated. I've been on mfp for a while now. A few years and I must say it does help. I watch my calorie intake and do indulge on the weekends. But I know I have to exercise to help me lose the weight I want to lose. I want to get back to my goal weight and it's…
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Want to lose 15 pounds in 3 months
Hello. I am 5'3, current weight: 152, goal weight is 136 by Thanksgiving. Pretty much want to lose 15 pounds in 3 months. I started walking today, power walking for 30 minutes. I know I have to drink more water, cut out my alcohol intake and limit bread and diet drinks. I am thinking about doing mini goals like 5 pounds…
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30 Day Shred & SlimFast?
Has anyone tried these together? I started Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred yesterday. I woke up today and started SlimFast diet plan with one Strawberry shake for breakfast. Later I decided to do HIIT instead of the 30 Day Shred since I was sore all over! I am going to continue 30 Day shred tomorrow and SlimFast as I need…
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Ate ice cream, can I burn it off?
I started out my day with chicken breast fajitas and a salad. Then a snack I had a small peach. I got bored and thought to myself I should finish the last of the ice cream so there won't be any left for me to eat anymore. I didn't buy any sweets this week only fruits. I'm still under my calorie goal for the day, but I feel…
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I need to lose 10 lbs, any suggestions?
I am almost at my goal weight. Close to around 10 pounds to go. And I have been fluctuating up and down 3 pounds here and there. Water weight I'm sure. But my goal weight is 136. I'm at 147. I lost 60 pounds since 2010 and was maintaining at 136 in 2013. Ever since I moved away from home I've put on 10-15 pounds and well…
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Ate healthy today, exercised, and still hungry?
Today I ate pretty well. My daily calories are to stay under 1400. I'm at 1380 I believe. I only walked today for 30 minutes. After my walk, an hour later, I'm feeling hungry. Any suggestions? Do I eat an apple or just drink more water? Can I eat something else besides dumb ol fruit? I'm obsessing over this healthy crap…
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What's the point in working out?
So I put on my workout clothes, workout shoes and am here in my garage: staring at my treadmill and bike. I took a shower and came out looking in the mirror and thought to myself..."Okay, it's time. Go workout." My body needs work. I've lost about 50 pounds since 2010...and I am still over weight and have loose skin that…
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Does walking really help you lose weight?
So I walked. On the treadmill. For 30 minutes. I forced myself on there. I broke a small sweat. But I'm mad about it? Why? I haven't felt any motivation to work out lately. So if I just walk, will I lose weight? I mean I'm sticking to my daily calorie goals. Do I have to do HIIT or strength training too? Or is walking…
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Lose 2lbs a week?
So I started my HIIT workout again tonight on the treadmill. I want to lose at LEAST 10 lbs by Christmas. That would be around 2 lbs per week. First, so you think that's safe? & Second: besides drinking water, low carbs, staying within my daily calorie goal, and eating lots of veggies and fruits...what do you recommend or…
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Now that it's November...
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Lose 10-15 lbs by Christmas?
I am working, well mentally working on trying to lose the last few pounds for my weight goal. I need approximately 10-14 lbs to go. I really would like to lose them by or before Christmas. I've been reading online about juicing. I have done HIIT in the past few months on the treadmill and well lost about 5 lbs. But the…
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Anyone worried to gain weight?
Hi, I used to weigh 197 pounds. Almost 200 pounds about 3-4 years ago . I started working out with cardio on the treadmill and portioning my food intake. The first year I dropped 30 pounds and the following year another 30. I was at a comfortable weight last year and was still eating decently, ex: Special K for breakfast,…
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depression and dieting...
Maybe its just me...but lately I have started up on the Atkins diet and working out. I fall out on the weekends but I get back in the game Monday. I have recently moved away from home 6 months ago and I have been struggling with homesickness. I try to make the most out of it and have fun, keep busy, entertainment, but I…
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atkins phase 1 and working out
Hi my name is Missy and I am currently on Atkins Phase 1. I want to lose 15 pounds at least before March. I thought the low-carb diet would be a great start. I am also alternating working out 5 days a week, between kickboxing and aerobics and some jogging in place workouts I found on youtube. I am homebound, a stay at home…
