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Day 11
Finished D11 - so relieved to be out of L1 although I went back and did a few exercises from it after completing L2. About to go on a jog to the store.. You guys can do this!
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Help!!
I am a healthy 22 year old female, exercising for atleast 25 minutes daily, eating clean. My calorie goal is 1672 but I usually eat just under that at about 1500 or so. On New Years, I re-started the 30 Day Shred workout and have been doing that everyday. At first, I lost 5 lbs and 1/2" in the first week but now in the…
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Creatine
I have a body fat percentage of 30.2% - my main goal for working out is to lose fat. I don't care too much about my weight # in lbs, just looking to decrease body fat. I workout atleast 60 minutes everyday both doing a form of cardio exercise and weight training. I eat clean and drink plenty of water. I purchased a tub of…
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Workout Video Recommendations
I am currently doing the 30 Day Shred - have done this before but now I am seeking a new workout to add daily in addition to the 30DS. A workout video that involves short bouts of cardio and strength exercises, or anything similar to HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training). Please post your suggestions, preferably a…
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Any males or females in their 20s under 200 lbs!!!
Not new, but seeking old or new MFP members to become friends/workout buddies with! If you are new to MFP or an active member and also seeking support/motivation, please send me a friend request! A bit about me: 22 year old female, 174.5 lbs with a goal weight of 160 lbs. Best of luck to all of you with your goals!
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Weight Loss Question
Hey all! I am slightly confused as the last week I have been losing weight unusually. My SW was 179 on New Years followed by 179.5, 181.5, 177, 175.5, 175.5 and today is 174 lbs. I have also been taking measurements and there has been a loss of .5" to 1" in some places. A little about myself: My calorie goal is 1672 (I…
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Biotin
Does anyone have any knowledge or currently take Biotin in conjunction with their fitness goals? I always keep a bottle of Biotin around. I haven't taken it recently but noticed it stated "Promotes the metabolization of carbs, fat and protein". Through google, I noticed a few people said that Biotin actually increased…
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TOM
Ladies, what do you notice in terms of weight gain/inch gain when TOM comes? I am fairly irregular but generally healthy.. TOM finally came since having a baby 6 mos ago and am so shocked to have gained inches back everywhere in a matter of a few days :/
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Those in the 180-190lbs range
I'm looking for any MFP folks who currently weigh between 180-190 lbs. I've been going up and down between 181 and 184 and I thought it would be a neat idea to start a thread for people weighing 180 to 190. Pics would be appreciated but are not mandatory. :-)
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Sagging Skin
Is anyone having issues with excess skin after weight loss? I know I am losing fat but I don't see a lot of tone in my midsection. I feel like since I lost body fat, the skin is just sagging. I only have 20lbs of FAT to lose, currently at 181 lbs - Goal weight is 160lbs. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred, other cardio and…
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Need some motivation
I only have 20lbs of FAT to lose, currently at 181 lbs - Goal weight is 160lbs. I have been doing the 30 Day Shred, other cardio and strength moves as well. In my photo below, I was 187 lbs on Aug 2 (left). On the right, Aug 17, I was 181.5 lbs. I've lost 6" along my waist, 5" hips, etc,. Love all the inches I lost but…
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Is it possible to lose 2 inches in 6 days?
No, I don't want to know how.. I know eating healthy, exercising and slow weight loss is the way to go. I remeasured myself today because I gained 1.5 lbs on the scale and I assumed it was new muscle weight. I am 184 lbs, 5' 6", eating under 1659 calories a day, exercising for atleast 20 minutes everyday. I am doing the 30…
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Body Fat Success Stories
I haven't seen this yet so I thought we could use a thread to share successes in reducing our body fat percentage. My small success is that on Day 11 of the 30 Day Shred, I lost 13.5" and 5.5 lbs in total.. 4" was off my waist alone, going from 38" to 34". I finished Day 12 today. EDIT*: My Body Fat Percentage went from…
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Back Fat
What are some effective strength moves that work the middle and lower back? I am having trouble getting rid of back fat despite my cardio and strength regime. Fat is coming off everywhere but my back. I already include the Superman move in my HIIT workout 7x a week. Thanks in advance!
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In 11 Days...
I have always struggled with weight, particularly body fat and body image.. after having two children and not being pleased with how I looked, I decided to get fit and reduce body fat. Today, I was able to fit into one of my favourite pre-pregnancy pants that I have not been able to wear in a year. Aug 2 measurements:…
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Food Substitution
What can I substitute for bacon or sausage? I pretty much have avoided it but I like the occasional piece with my eggs. I'd rather find a substitute than just give in as I am trying to slim down.
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Flabby area above waist and hips
I've been eating healthy, exercising using a mix of cardio and strength training. I have noticed incredible results in just 3 days but now on the 4th day, it looks like my lower ab area is flattening but I have a pooch above my belly button. I've been doing the 30 Day Shred DVD by Jillian Michaels which has both lower and…
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Muscle Gain
I'm a day away from ending my first week working out. Is it possible to gain 1.5 lbs of muscle in a week? I began my weight loss journey at 187 lbs, went down to 182.5 for a few days, now today I am 184 lbs. I've worked out to Jillian Michaels 30 Day Shred so I have been incorporating her video for 5 days now (remaining…
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Parent Success Stories
For all the parents out there It can be very difficult to maintain healthy eating and exercise habits when you're working 8-5, caring for three kids and more... I'm a mother of two - I've always been fairly muscular and fit but I gain atleast 50 lbs every pregnancy. I've lost 41 lbs so far which is great! I workout in the…
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3 Day results on the 30 Day Shred
I know its only been a few days since I started the 30 Day Shred but I had to share! In no gym, yoga or any kind of program have I ever had results like the one I am having with 30 Day Shred. I remember years ago spending hours at the gym a few times a week and never seen any definition in my abs. I had a baby five months…