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Macro Percentages?
I've read so much on losing weight with PCOS, and I've tried various macros. I tend to be stalling, and only exercise will help. I know I need to up that, but when working 70+ hrs per week and going to school, I find myself short on time. Weekends are always active to me, and I do consider myself to be 'lightly active'…
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Weight Loss & PCOS
Hi everyone! So, I've had PCOS for 10 years (yeah, I'm only 23) and I have had a bad issue with having doctors explain a few seemingly simple questions to me. Maybe you guys can answer some of these for me? I know your not doctors, and I'm not looking for medical advice. I'm more looking for a simple understanding that…
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Cross post, PCOS questions!
Hi everyone! I originally posted this to the other PCOS group I'm in, but it doesn't have many members. Found this one later, so I thought maybe you ladies could help? *Side note, I did read the group description and know all of that basic knowledge. So, I've had PCOS for 10 years (I'm only 23) and I have had a bad issue…
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Smoothie Recipes?!
Hi there! I just got my Ninja MKS 1200 yesterday and I want to make smoothies without juice! I have Fage, almond milk, ice and water for consistency instead of juice. Would like these to be as healthy as possible. I need some guidance and some recipes, the first more than the second. Would love to make them in the 16oz…
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My blender sucks! Product suggestions?
Hey all! I start my morning with protein powder, and currently just blend it with instant coffee, water and ice in an all purpose blender. My blender is getting old, a pain to clean, and starting to rust. Since I'm about ready to replace it, I thought I should ask: What do you use to blend your shakes? Do you use a…
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Slow, but progress!
I had a great day today. I went shopping, fit into (and purchased!) brand name jeans a size lower, tried on size L shirts and had them all fit. No more shopping in the plus size section! Short story: I started dieting April 2010. I started eating cleanly, counting calories, etc. I lost about 29 lbs without exercise. Then…
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Struggling..
Hi fellow B.E.D. sufferers and supporters! I am struggling today. I hope venting will make me feel a little better. Facts about today: 1) I am 5 consecutive days binge free, 6 if I don't go overboard tonight. 2) I woke up exhausted, dehydrated and feeling poorly, but had a positive attitude, despite thinking of food. 3) I…
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What is a 'binge' to you?
If you go over your calories or 'cheat' a little bit (too many carbs, one extra cookie, etc), do you call that a binge or a 'cheat day'? What is your limit when categorizing a day as a 'binge'? 500 over, 600? Or is it that depressive non-stop eating mindset that you count? Just looking for everyone's opinions, we're all a…
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Severly Depressed
Hi friends. I've got a problem. I am an obsessive, compulsive binge eater. It doesn't matter what my state of mind is (sober, altered, sad, happy, depressed, etc), I cannot stop eating. I will eat until I'm full, throw up, and eat again. I have so many issues controlling myself, it's horrible. Sometimes I'll sit there and…
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1500 Calories - What do you eat?
I have my diary set to 1500 calories. Often times I meet my carbs, fat, protein, sodium and fiber - but my calories tend to sit around 900-1200. I don't eat dairy, and stay away from gluten (except on maintenance days). What's your favorite way to get to 1500 calories?
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Full Timers: What's your favorite lunch to bring?
Like most of us, I work a full time office job. Granted my hours are different, it's still a full, pre-planned 8 hours. My go-to meal: Skillet fajitas (chicken or pork, green pepper, onion, pico, garlic & LOTS of cayenne) Steamed broccoli Mandarin Snacks: Carrots Wholly Guacamole (100 cal packs, that's more than enough!)…
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Any West Des Moiners?
Hey friends! I've lived in WDSM for awhile now, and love it. My gym is here as well. Looking for local friends to be active with! :) I like to play video games, and watch TV; however I am also a fan of bowling, bars (not the night club scene), exercising, swimming, jogging, and movies. Add me! :flowerforyou:
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The results are in.
I signed up for a body fat assessment at my gym. Of course they tried to sell me on personal training, but that's for another day. Here are my stats: Age: 22 Height: 5’3 Weight(lbs): 181 (even on the gym scale w/ workout clothes on, NSV!) Healthy Weight Goal (lbs): 144.84 (only 37 to go to get this!) Actual Goal Weight…
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Before/During pics.
I need some motivation here, I'm struggling today! Here are some pics of me: before, and during. Sorry for the terrible 'before' pics. I could not STAND to be in front of a camera. Before. HW: 199 During. CW: 184 Thanks for looking, I told my self I'd do it at 10 pounds and never did. :flowerforyou:
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Working out with HRMs:
I got my Polar ft7 in the mail today (yippee!) and I am planning to work out tonight. Generally, I run on the treadmill for 10 minutes, then do strength training on machines and maybe some pilates. What is the best way to log this on the HRM? Should I make each activity a seperate workout, or leave it running the entire…
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Share Your 'About Me'
:glasses: Hi everyone! I thought it'd be a good opportunity for everyone to share their profile's 'About Me' section to gain some friends! If you're new, just some facts will do. Feel free to add your stats as well, maybe you can find someone going through the same thing! My Stats: F, 22 HW: 199 CW: 183 GW: 125 Exercises:…
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How far would you drive to go to the gym?
I know that some people have enough motivation to drive 15 miles to the gym every day. Some of us have the motivation, just not the time. How long does it take you to get to your gym? How far is 'too far' for you? I'm thinking of switching gyms, but they're all 5+ miles away. Worth it? Thanks for sharing!
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Emotional/Mental Abuse
Has anyone had to deal with emotional or mental abuse when trying to lose weight or reach another big personal goal? How did this affect your ability to keep going? Was it by someone you loved, or someone you had to deal with on a daily basis? Please share.
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Low Carb diets and PCOS, if you were confused like me!
http://www.thatsfit.com/2010/04/12/do-low-carb-diets-affect-pcos/ I'll highlight a couple tidbits: 1. Fat tissue is actually a kind of endocrine gland. In fact, it's the body's largest hormone-producing organ. Far from sitting passively on your hips and thighs, fat cells actually produce a wide range of hormones and other…
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Low Carb Q's
This is a low carb week for me (under 100g), and I'm wondering: 1.) How do you make up for the loss of energy for exercise? Do you even try to exercise? 2.) What do you eat to get enough calories in a day? Anytime I eat low carb, I can't even net 900. I should be trying to net 1400, or at least 1200.
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Color Run in October.. Who's doing this?
Just wanted to see who is participating in the Color Run this year! The first wave is already sold out, so I'm in the 4pm wave. Hope to see some of you there!! Team Chromasm ftw! :drinker:
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Need more like-minded gamer friends on MFP!
Hey all, it's nice to meet you! I spend a lot of time playing WoW, LoL, and a little bit of D3 because I haven't bought the full game yet :( I also have a repertoire of games on Steam that I play a little. I have an Xbox, Wii, PS2/3, but I never really play them. I love my mechanical kb more than my xbox controller. Feel…
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Oreos
No, not the cookie. :flowerforyou: I've been having a pretty rough month. Who wants to participate in the Oreo effect? -Say one nice thing. -Follow with one bad thing. -Then another nice thing. I don't care if it's about weight loss or just life in general.. Whatever you want. Here, I'll start. -I successfully completed…
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Any MFP'ers with PCOS?
I wrote a blog, feel free to take a look. Spoiler alert: It's depressing and a little long. http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/jaimrlx/view/pcos-the-symptoms-and-how-they-are-ruining-my-life-278757 Thanks :ohwell:
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Steam/kik!
Who has steam!? Jaimrlx. Who has kik?! jaimrlx. ADD? :flowerforyou:
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Sugar
Just out of curiosity: I hear people talk about how they don't count sugar in fruit because it's natural sugar, as opposed to processed sugar. What's the difference? I allow myself 40g of sugar per day (I am NO expert, feel free to suggest otherwise).. does that count for natural AND processed sugars? Could use some help…
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Girls: 5'2-5'4.. Measurements?
Don't worry, I'm not some guy trying to get your numbers (and believe me, they try :sick: ) .. but I'm wondering if I'm disproportionate or what!! I have yet to see anyone that's my shape/size. Here's some info.. share yours too? Height: 5'2 Weight: 176 Neck: 14in Shoulders: 24in Chest: 42in Waist: 38in Hips: 42in Thighs:…
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NO TIEM!!
Have you noticed that with your full time job and already heavy gaming habits.. that with all of this working out, you're becoming.. a... CASUAL? Eh, jk. I don't hate casual players, nothing against them. Guess I'm just bummed that I'm missing out on lots of gaming time, trying to get my *kitten* back into shape…
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Power Song! GO!
What's your workout power song? I'll start! ;) Ooh La La - Goldfrapp Your turn, GO! Edit: Adding '1940 (Amplive Remix) - The Submarines'
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Would love more active friends!
I'm Jaimee! I'm 22 and 5'2, with a goal weight of 125. I'm a very art/music oriented person with a love for gaming. I would love more people like me for support! I will motivate and support to the best of my ability! Please add with a message if interested. I am all about community love, so feel free to use this thread as…
