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Calorie or carb cycling.
Looking for ideas on calorie/ carb cycling. Anyone doing this? What do you think of it? Also, can anyone point me in the direction of any studies done on this way of eating? Thanks!
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Consistently losing 2-3lbs/ week anyone?
Hey guys, this is my first week around here. Had some great responses to my question about losing the first 50lbs the other day. Some brilliant stories! What I'm looking for today is to hear from people who have been able to consistently lose 2-3lbs a week for quite a while. I'm interested to hear a) starting weight and…
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Light activity or Sedentary?
Hi guys, just coming back after a long absence and wanting to set my goals. In our diet/exercise profile it asks about normal activity. At the moment I'm not doing any regular exercise, but not sure if I should be classed as 'sedentary' or 'light activity'. I am a mom to two kids, including a very active toddler, so I do…
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Is this light activity or sedentary?
Hi guys, just coming back after a long absence and wanting to set my goals. In our diet/exercise profile it asks about normal activity. At the moment I'm not doing any regular exercise, but not sure if I should be classed as 'sedentary' or 'light activity'. I am a mom to two kids, including a very active toddler, so I do…
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Insulin Resistance and carbs.
Hey guys, I've just had my insulin tested and it was high (33 AUS). Dr says that means I'm insulin resistant. So just finding out what that all means. I'm reading that low carb is good for insulin resistance. If you are insulin resistant, how many cals and carbs do you have a day? Have you found it hard to shift the…
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Exercise when you haven't done any for a LONG time????
HI guys, was on here a bit last year, went through personal crisis, fell off the wagon, now returning 14 pounds heavier (yes, in just 6 months!!!). My body feels very stiff and sore, I get sore ankles and knees at times (seem random) and I haven't done any REAL exercise for a long time. The thought of doing anything at the…
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S-l-o-w starter but BIG loser?
Hey guys, so anyone else around here a slow starter like me too? I've never been one of those people who could lose 5, 6, 7 lbs etc in the first weeks....I think when I was younger I used to be able to lose 3 in a week.... these last ten years - no way! Anytime I've tried to lose weight over the last ten years it has been…
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Losing on 2000 cals
So, who do we have around here losing/ lost on 2000 cals per day. I'm still relatively new but played the loss/gain game for many years so I'm trying something different this time. Going to try eating at BMR for a month and see how I go. For me that's 2000. I'm wanting to lose quite a bit of weight in the first six months…
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What do you say to keep going? What's your Mantra?
Hey guys, I'm a 'mantra' kind of girl - you know, those few words you say when the going gets tough to get you through it. Things like "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels" and sayings like that. I'm looking for a mantra that 'fits' my weight loss beliefs. What do you use? thanks!
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Your top 5 foods to keep on hand
Hey guys, have been reading around getting a feel for how to do this and succeed this time after soooo many unsuccessful weight loss attempts. Never tried with MFP before so starting my logging tomorrow. A question (doing the grocery shop today): What five foods did you always like to keep on hand when you were losing…
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Beaten a coke addiction???
The drink that is!!! I am addicted to coca-cola! I drink about a liter a day and I know I would weigh less if I could kick this habit. I have tried so many times to give it up by going cold turkey but always give in when the headaches get unbearable. If I haven't had a drink of coke by around 4pm the headache starts.....…
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What can I do with a Wii fit?
Hey guys, just wondering if it's worthwhile getting a wii fit package. If you have one what types of activities can you do on it? Did you find it useful? I'm just starting out and going from 0 exercise. Thanks!
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How quickly did you lose the first 50lbs?
Hey guys, I'm new around here and needing to hear some success stories. I am around 300lbs so loads to lose and I desperately want to lose at least 50 by the end of the year. Big problem is my mental block. I don't believe it's possible. So, if you've lost 50lbs or more would you mind posting 1) your age bracket 2) how…
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300lb - what cals did you eat to lose weight? Confused!
Hi guys, new and confused here. I currently do NO exercise (although I plan to change that but currently 0) and have a sit-down job. I'm 5"4, female 45yrs and 300lbs. I don't know body fat but would imagine very very high. I'm confused at how many calories to start on. MFP has me starting at 1490 with a BMR of around 2000.…
