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Katch-McArdle Formula vs. MFP
Ok so the Katch-McArdle Formula is 260 calories LESS than what MFP suggests. I am: 5'7", 30 years old, 316 lbs, 59.3% Body Fat. Katch-McArdle Formula: Caloric Need: Estimated Base BMR: 1639 Calories. Estimated TDEE: 1967 Calories. Estimated Daily Caloric Need For Weight Loss: 1467 Calories. MFP suggests me to eat 1727…
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Big Hips/Thighs/Butt Girls UNITE & SHOW OFF
My grandmother had them. My mom has them. Now, I have them too! It's a struggle to embrace my hips/butt/thighs, which appear to have no intention of going anywhere. Some days I appreciate my curves and other days... not so much! But since I don't support body hating, I wanted to start a BODY POSITIVE thread for extra curvy…
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Lost Your Lower Belly Pooch? SHOW IT OFF!
My lower belly pooch has been bane of my existence since I started gaining weight in my teens. This area still drives me crazy!! I can accept most other parts of my body but just not my blasted pooch. So, I'm looking for some inspiration because it feels like it will NEVER go away. Can anyone that's lost from this area…
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Anyone over 300lbs but MOTIVATED?
I'm currently at 319 but I'm so ready to lose! I'd like to add more friends in my weight range, if possible. Or close to it. Whatever. I don't discriminate against all you 200-something lb skinny-minnies. lol :)
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New Study: Fasting Induces Immune System Regeneration
Out of the University of Southern California 2 weeks ago. https://news.usc.edu/63669/fasting-triggers-stem-cell-regeneration-of-damaged-old-immune-system/ Text: Fasting triggers stem cell regeneration of damaged, old immune system Protection from chemotherapy immunosuppression indicates effect could be conserved in humans…
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A Cry For Help
Trigger alert: ED and BED I've been struggling for some time with disordered eating and it's gotten 10xs worse over the last 6 months or so. I've been binging but not purging. I've literally gained 42 pounds in a year and I feel very, very out of control. As absurd as this sounds, I've been considering purging because I'm…
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Speed Dating for MFP Singles?
I was thinking it might be fun to hold a speed dating event for Connecticut MFP singles. If you don't know what Speed Dating is: "How does Speed Dating work? Upon arrival at one of our Speed Dating events, you will be checked in and given a personalized badge with a number on it. You will be given time to relax and make…
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If Insanity is Not Appropriate for Obese People....
Ok, so I've been seeing people getting all these amazing results on Insanity but I'm currently well over 100lbs overweight and just beginning my fitness routine. I'm not a COMPLETE beginner, but right now I only walk about 1.5 miles and do some calisthenics at home. I do however, have a very strong mind and I know my body…
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Vibram 5-Fingers
I found a pair of Vibrams on clearance at a ridiculous price at REI, so I scooped them up. I've been wearing them casually but did my first full fledged workout in them last night. I took them out for a spin on the treadmill. The experience was definitely unique. First of all, I call them my "paws". I love how I feel like…
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What If Celebs Were Actually Full-Figured? (PICS)
I've stumbled upon this whole sub-genre of art called "Weight Gain Morphs" where people photoshop celebrities and morph them to become larger or full figured (and sometimes just fat). Here are a few. I think a few of these look pretty good, tbh. THESE ARE NOT MINE. I DID NOT CREATE THEM. Beyonce: Katy Perry: Scarlett:
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Post Your OH CRAP, I'M FAT, Wake Up Call Pics
It seems like we've all got them. We're going along in our lives, maybe we realize we've gotten heavy or maybe we just haven't paid attention to ourselves. You attend and event or party or you're just hanging out with friends and someone snaps a pic. When you see said pic and you have that "OH CRAP, I'M FAT" moment that…
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Has anyone lost a lot of weight (100+) slowly?
I keep seeing these wonderful success stories of people who have large amounts of weight fairly quickly. I'm trying to lose 120-150 lbs all together and after a year, I'm only down 40 pounds. At this rate, it's going to take me a few more years to get to my goal weight and I'm hoping to see success stories from people that…
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Fat Yoga -- I love this!
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Who is your Celeb/Model/Athlete Crush? Post it
I'd be interested to see who the diverse folks of MFP are into.
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Student Gets Mad At Teacher for NOT TEACHING (VID)
I just saw this video today and I feel that it's going to go viral pretty quickly. It's the type of dialogue you would see in an epic Hollywood movie, only it's not a movie; it's a high school student speaking passionately from his heart. This is historic, in my opinion. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iflIOklflrg
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Please Get me some Cheese To Go with this WHINE
I'm usually a fairly positive person but I've been in a bad mood for about a week and I'd like to take it out on all you guys with a rant/whine. LOSING WEIGHT IS EFFING TEDIOUS! Especially if ... you're not being drastic about it. .... you don't have a huge cut in calories. ... you don't work out nearly as much as you…
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Real Fat to Less Fat. Progress Pics -40lbs...
I'm only a third of the way through my weight loss goals but there is already a significant difference. I started around 330 lbs and now I'm at about 287-290. I'm 5'7". When I look back at that first picture, I don't even know who that person is. It looks like I was swallowed up by a fat suit. That image literally scared…
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Share Sinfully Delicious, Healthy Food Porn Pictures!
Ok Foodies and Instagram addicts, let me see all those food porn pics. Healthier is ideal. Recipes if you have it! Make sure it's good and dirty, too. I want to be salivating over your healthy entrees! Just had this last week in Costa Rica from a small organic cafe that made this tropical salad from their garden out back.…
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How Long Did It Take You To Lose 100 Lbs?
I think the title says it all. Oh, and pics or it didn't happen. :)
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Why Are Thin People Not Fat? (Video)
Think everything is as simple as calories in/ calories out? Think fat people are fat because they lack the control that thin people do or they're just lazy? Sure, could be... but there is a whole lot more at play. If only it were that easy to explain... Some time back, I stumbled upon this BBC documentary called "Why Are…
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Quick Tip To be Instantly More Attractive
We all know that red is HOT, HOT, HOT but here's the science to prove it. "There's something about red. Studies suggest it makes women more attractive to men, and new research indicates red lipstick on waitresses is no exception. A study in France found that red lipstick boosted female waitresses' tips from male customers,…
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11 Months and I'm STILL Confused about Calories
Ahoy! Ok, so I've been on MFP for about 11 months now and I'm still not clear about the whole calories thing. I'm a heavy hitter, I weigh 295, down from 327 and I'm 5'7". I've got my counter set at 1lb per week and I eat about 1800-2200 calories a day with the 80/20 appoach, on average which seems like what a lot of people…
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Texting is NOT ENOUGH, Pick Up the Damned Phone!!
I'm 31, been off the market for many years and now just recently back on and the degraded state of dating is really disappointing, to the point I really don't even want to do it at all. Since when is solely texting an acceptable means of communication? Whatever happened to the good old days when a man actually picked up a…
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How Can Shy or Introverted People Meet?
I've always imagined myself with a nice, thoughtful, insightful, deep thinking guy. Usually, these men are on the shy side. Here's the problem: so am I! We may pass and see each other but no one ever breaks the ice so we never meet. How tragic! I always meet very outgoing, extroverted guys that can be quite charming but…
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Celeb/Model/Athlete EYE CANDY - Zero calories!!
Here are the quick and dirty rules: Post up your eye candy, guy or girl, celeb, model or athlete and INCLUDE A NAME if you know it. If you're not sure how to post images, please refer to this thread: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/262875-need-help-adding-pictures-look-here-pic-heavy I'll get us started.…
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SODA is Good For You!!
But not the fizzy stuff. If you were hoping to hear that soda is good for you, sorry, not gonna happen in this thread! However, there is a SODA that's actually good for you and it's a behavioral modification. This is something you can do whenever you feel like your emotions are getting the better of you or you've feeling…
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What's the deal with BACK FAT?
I really loath back fat. And the lower belly pooch. I wish I could spot reduce these areas!!!!
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Kim Kardashian has a sick figure
I don't care what any of the haters say, Kim K has/had a ridiculous figure and I'm rather envious! Definitely motivation and hope that I can slim down and keep the curves firmly in place. ** By "hater" I mean the people that have called her overweight or fat.
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What Do You Look For In A Partner?
What appeals to you most when dating? What do you first notice and what do you seek in the long term? Any specific turn-ons, must haves, physical traits, status, or personality?
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Before & During -32 lbs, 1/4 of the way there (PICS)
Frumpy & Lumpy to Shrinking & Sassy! I debated sharing this success with the MFP world because, well, it seems so small in comparison to what others are posting up here. I did not lose 100 pounds in 3 months, not even in almost a year. I have not dropped 6 sizes and 6 days. NO ONE CAN SEE MY ABS AND MY THIGHS STILL TOUCH!…
