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Question about body fat since going plant-based
Hi guys, I'm hoping there's still someone active here.... I see the last posts were awhile ago. I've been vegetarian for the past 3+ years, but my husband and I recently decided to go WFPB (it's been about 2 months). I also gave up my long-term addiction to diet pepsi (yes, it was bad...really bad). In these last 2 months,…
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Quick question about measuring body fat using calipers
Hi all. I've lost the weight and kept it off for 4+ years, and I'm happy with that. I work out 6-7 days a week (some days more than others, but I try to do something everyday). Since I've added body pump and cross training to my more cardio-based workouts, I've noticed more definition (which also makes me quite happy!).…
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Blender/Food processor that can handle nuts
Hi all! I'm looking for advice and recommendations. I absolutely love nut butters and made my own quite often for awhile. Until the nuts killed my blender. Granted, it was a cheap one, but I'm afraid to spend a lot of money on a "good" one just to kill it within weeks with the challenge of chopping nuts into butter. Anyone…
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Running: Training for Endurance
Hello, great brains on MFP! I have a question about training for endurance (hence the title). Here's my background: 50 year old female who lost 50-ish pounds in 2012 and has managed to keep it off. At first, my workouts consisted of just the stationary bike, then I added Pilates (I still do both 3 times a week). I started…
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Thinking of running a 10K in October
Hello all! I'm looking to all of you for advice on whether I can feasibly work up to 10K by October 27. Here's where I am now: I run 4-7 times a week (over the summer, I ran every morning, but now that school is in, I'll be running 4 days and "gymming" it the other 3). My runs tend to be between 2.5 and 3.5 miles. I'd like…
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I've gained 20 pounds and I'm not sure why
I posted in another thread and was directed to this group to look for help. Here are my answers to your questions as best as I can figure: Provide your stats (height/weight/age/bodyfat% if you know it/etc) 49 years old 5' 7" current weight 137 pounds body fat: good question! I bought calipers and taken measurements and…
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Motivation for an "unpleasant" exercise?
I need to do a metabolism reset. I'm coming to terms with that and all the things that will mean (like seeing the weight come back on... to a point... and forcing myself to eat more despite the increasing numbers on the scale and the measuring tape). But how do you motivate yourself to do a form of exercise that you really…
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Why am I gaining weight?
Okay, let me get this out of the way. I thought it was water weight when it first started happening, but since I've been steadily gaining since Feb, I don't think it's all water. I hit my goal (and then some) in Jan, then decided to try upping my cals a bit to maintain. I started gaining weight. I lowered the cals, and…
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Thinking of running a 10K in October
Hello all! I'm looking to all of you for advice on whether I can feasibly work up to 10K by October 27. Here's where I am now: I run 4-7 times a week (over the summer, I ran every morning, but now that school is in, I'll be running 4 days and "gymming" it the other 3). My runs tend to be between 2.5 and 3.5 miles. I'd like…
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Another body fat question
Hello all, I'm trying to figure out my body fat percentage and even managed to get my hands on calipers. I followed the instructions that came in the package, and the included chart says 19.4% (this is based on one abdominal measurement and my age). Okay, fine, but I've seen websites that use caliper measurements in more…
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When is it really weight gain?
I completely understand that my weight will vary from day to day from factors such as water retention, "movements" and such, but when do you know you've actually gained a couple of pounds? I've been maintaining since November (for the most part). Since that time, I did manage to go from low 120's to the high 110's. I…
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GPS accuracy -- is there a good one?
I took up running in November and like to track my distance, route, calories burned, etc. I downloaded Runtastic onto my iPod and took off. Everything was wonderful. Or so I thought. I realize now that while the app was telling me I was running more than 5K, I was actually not quite making 4. Of course, this also affected…
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Newbie questions about lifting/cardio/calories
Okay, I know this has been done to death, and I've searched the forums and read what I can, but at some point, the threads seem to turn "technical" to the point that this newbie has no idea what's being said anymore. ;-) I've lost more than 75 pounds eating at a deficit and doing cario. It works for me, and for the most…
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I don't want my kids to have ED, but how do I handle this...
I am fuming at the moment. Fuming! I got overweight through emotional eating and my chocolate obsession. It was my own fault. I did it. I found a way to lose the weight. That's all fine and good. I have two daughters who have been watching me "diet." I did it through low-carbing (and I'm continuing my low-carb life style,…
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Why is Low-carb so High-cal?
Sorry for the rant, but... I love the low-carb way of life. I feel better eating low carb. My hormones feel more in sync eating low carb. I've lost all the weight eating low carb. But... Why is it that so many of the great recipes out there are so HIGH calorie?! I found an awesome looking recipe for cheesy skillet bread,…
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Strength training and cardio
Okay, I've seen lots of topics on the benefits of both of these, but I'm confused as to how to combine them in the most productive way. Here's the deal: Age 49 (well, in a couple of weeks, anyway) Height: 5'7" Starting weight: 295 (ish) Current weight: 121 (ish) Good health. My goal: Well, I've pretty much lost the weight,…
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Low-carbing and Maintenance
I've reached my goal weight, and I'm planning to stay with my low-carb lifestyle (because I like the way I feel on it!). But, here's the question: do those of you on maintenance continue to count calories, too, or do you only limit your total carbs? Also, what is your carb "comfort level"? For the most part, I've been…
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Switching from losing to maintaining
Okay this is a bit of a psychology question ( as in when will my head catch up), but now that I've not only reached, but gone lower than my goal weight, when do I stop feeling guilty for allowing myself a few extra calories? I'm eating healthy for the most part (hey, we're all human, right?), but trying to allow myself…
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Possibly stupid question
I've had some significant weight loss in the last several months (roughly one third of my body weight), and I consider that a huge success. Here's the possibly stupid part, though: for the past week or so, I just feel weak. I'm eating fairly well (a few indescretions here and there) and exercizing daily, so shoukdn't I be…
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If you're going low carb, this blog is awesome!
I made this recipe for dinner tonight, and my tummy is just so happy! http://peaceloveandlowcarb.blogspot.nl/2012/01/comfort-food-caramelized-onion-and.html There are so many great ideas and recipes on this site...it has helped me stick to my lifestyle change by showing me that there are some great possibilities out there.…
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Getting frustrated
I know, I know... 5 days is nothing to panic about, but well, I'm panicking! I've been so good about sticking to my diet since I started in Feb. I've managed to lose 40+ pounds, and I feel great! (And I know I look so much better, too.) But these past five days, I've been watching my weight creep back up. I now weigh 3…
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new to the community part...
Hi, everyone! I've been using the food and exercise diaries for a couple of months, but haven't come over here to the forums until now. (Feel a bit silly posting, even now, but hey, what the heck) Anyway, I started with a goal of losing 40 pounds, and I'm at 39 at the moment, so I'm feeling pretty darn good! Also lost 3…
