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Losing Weight !!! Losing Hair !!! Help I dont wanna go bald
Hey All, I have lost around 40 pounds in last 4 months... I have been eating well and exercising regularly but I have noticed a major difference in my hair.... My hair have really become dull, dry and I have lost almost 50% of my hair so far... They have become extremely thin... My daily calorie intake (without exercise…
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Ladies...I need some tips for losing weight during TOM..Plea
Hey Ladies, I am kinda irritated because I end up losing almost 15 days a month during my TOM.... few days before and during the cycle... I just cant lose any weight.... and at times, end up gaining weight... Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee share some tips that would help me lose weight around my TOM.... I HATE TOM ! I HATE…
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Misleading values of Sodium on MFP database
Hey All, Hope you are having a great time... Sodium: Also known as a white poison can lead to weight gain because it causes your body to retain water. If this water is not released from your body, you will notice that over time, you can gain weight. Whether your weight gain occurs over a period of months or as little as a…
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Misleading values of Sodium on MFP database
Hey All, Hope you are having a great time... Sodium: Also known as a white poison can lead to weight gain because it causes your body to retain water. If this water is not released from your body, you will notice that over time, you can gain weight. Whether your weight gain occurs over a period of months or as little as a…
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First Weight Loss Target Date - 15th November 2010
Hey All, I started my weight loss journey on 1st August 2010 and today is my first weight loss target date... I had set a target to loss 35 pounds but I could lose 34.2 pounds... I fell short by 0.8 pounds to achieve my first target. Status as of today - 15th November 2010 Weight Loss - 34.2 pounds Total Inch Loss - 19.5…
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First Weight Loss Target Date - 15th November 2010
Hey All, I started my weight loss journey on 1st August 2010 and today is my first weight loss target date... I had set a target to loss 35 pounds but I could lose 34.2 pounds... I fell short by 0.8 pounds to achieve my first target. Status as of today - 15th November 2010 Weight Loss - 34.2 pounds Total Inch Loss - 19.5…
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Workouts and Sprained Leg !!
Sprained my leg !!!!! I dont wanna miss my workouts... Please suggest me something I can do and burn calories without making my sprain worse...
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Perplexed about Proteins.... PLEASE HELP !!!!
Hey All, I am back with my confusions !!!! PLEASE HELP !!! I went to GNC to buy protein powder and after talking to the sales guy there I GOT TOTALLY CONFUSED ABOUT PROTEINS. Well !!! He "sounded" quite "knowledgeable" about protein supplements. According to him, I should have a scoop of protein before my workouts and a…
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Perplexed about Proteins.... PLEASE HELP !!!!
Hey All, I am back with my confusions !!!! PLEASE HELP !!! I went to GNC to buy protein powder and after talking to the sales guy there I GOT TOTALLY CONFUSED ABOUT PROTEINS. Well !!! He "sounded" quite "knowledgeable" about protein supplements. According to him, I should have a scoop of protein before my workouts and a…
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Heart Rate. Healthy ? Target ? Resting ?
Hey Ppl, Lot of MFP friends suggest to buy an HRM and I did get mine today. I have got Polar FT7 with chest strap. Now I would like to understand whats a healthy heart rate and what should be my target heart rate while working out and after workouts ? My heart rate is around 93-97 when I m sitting.... Is it normal ? ( I…
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Whats a good carb-protein split ? Are Fat very important ?
Hola All, I just analysed my monthly nutrition report and noticed that I consume around 150 gms of carbs(average) and 110 gms of proteins(average) per day.... Is it a good split ? Do I need to reduce my carb intake ? Also, I hardly bother about Fat intake... I mean, they are never higher than MFP daily calorie plan but do…
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Whats a good carb-protein split ? Are Fat very important ?
Hola All, I just analysed my monthly nutrition report and noticed that I consume around 150 gms of carbs(average) and 110 gms of proteins(average) per day.... Is it a good split ? Do I need to reduce my carb intake ? Also, I hardly bother about Fat intake... I mean, they are never higher than MFP daily calorie plan but do…
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Soy Protein vs Whey Protein ! Whats better for women ?
Hola ppl, Just read that Soy Proteins are probably better for women.. Is it true or is it just a marketing gimmick ? http://www.nowloss.com/best-soy-protein-diet-shake.htm After reading this article I am planning to have Soy Protein as my pre bed meal. I have whey protein after workouts anyways. What do you think ? Opinion…
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Soy Protein vs Whey Protein ! Whats better for women ?
Hola ppl, Just read that Soy Proteins are probably better for women.. Is it true or is it just a marketing gimmick ? http://www.nowloss.com/best-soy-protein-diet-shake.htm After reading this article I am planning to have Soy Protein as my pre bed meal. I have whey protein after workouts anyways. What do you think ? Opinion…
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What do I do now ??????? Run ??? Hide ??? What do I do :( :(
Hey all, Went on a shopping spree with a friend and as a ritual ended up having a waffle (It was only irresistible).. What do I do now ??????? Run ??? Hide ??? What do I do :( :( How do you guys balance such slip outs ?
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Unsweetened dried berries in UK
Hola ppl.... I have been struggling to find unsweetened dried cranberries and blueberries in UK.. Please do let me know where can I buy/order them.... As always, I am sure I will get an answer here :)
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Whatsoever !!! I aint losing any weight :(
Hey All, I have been following a good diet and exercise regime but since past 2 weeks havent seen any weight loss or inch loss !!! I began my weight loss journey on 28th July 2010. I managed to lose around 10 kgs till 4th Oct 2010... but no further progress.....Have I hit the plateau so sooooooon ????? 1) I have been…
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Whatsoever !!! I aint losing any weight.....
Hey All, I have been following a good diet and exercise regime but since past 2 weeks havent seen any weight loss or inch loss !!! I began my weight loss journey on 28th July 2010. I managed to lose around 10 kgs till 4th Oct 2010... but no further progress.....Have I hit the plateau so sooooooon ????? 1) I have been…
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Evening Workout..Dinner...Calories
Hola People... Evening Workouts are kinda driving me nuts!!! If I work out in evenings after my office hours... I start workouts around 6:30 and have a protein shake immediately after my work out - around 8:15ish... by the time I reach home and cook dinner... Its almost 9:30 - 10:00 pm.... At times, I just dont feel…
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Disappointed !! I m surely doing something wrong....
Hey All, I began my weight loss journey on 28th July 2010. I managed to lose around 10 kgs till 4th Oct 2010... but my weight loss rate has dropped significantly since past 2 weeks. In order to figure out whats working and whats not....I started to weigh myself every morning to track the progress and analyse what makes me…
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Disappointed !! I m surely doing something wrong....
Hey All, I began my weight loss journey on 28th July 2010. I managed to lose around 10 kgs till 4th Oct 2010... but my weight loss rate has dropped significantly since past 2 weeks. In order to figure out whats working and whats not....I started to weigh myself every morning to track the progress and analyse what makes me…
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Pre Bed Meal - Blessing or Curse for weight loss ?
Hey All, I have been reading about Pre Bed Meal and have found contradicting opinions about Pre Bed Meals when on a weight loss plan. Few recommend eating 3 hours or more before bed time. Some researches prove that the pre bed meal is better to keep up your metabolism since you fast the entire night. I usually have my…
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Weight loss progress report/graph
Hey All, I am really keen to see few weight loss progress graphs... I would like to have an idea of how different successful people lost weight.... It would be great if you can share it with me..... Am I asking for too much ???? :) :) he he he !! Here is mine so far....I log weight in kgs...
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Weight Loss Progress Graph/Report
Hey All, I am really keen to see few weight loss progress graphs... I would like to have an idea of how different successful people lost weight.... It would be great if you can share it with me..... Am I asking for too much ???? :) :) he he he !! Here is mine so far....I log weight in kgs...
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Evening Workout..Dinner...Calories
Hola People... Evening Workouts are kinda driving me nuts!!! If I work out in evenings after my office hours... I start workouts around 6:30 and have a protein shake immediately after my work out - around 8:15ish... by the time I reach home and cook dinner... Its almost 9:30 - 10:00 pm.... At times, I just dont feel…
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Pre Bed Meal - Blessing or Curse for weight loss ?
Hey All, I have been reading about Pre Bed Meal and have found contradicting opinions about Pre Bed Meals when on a weight loss plan. Few recommend eating 3 hours or more before bed time. Some researches prove that the pre bed meal is better to keep up your metabolism since you fast the entire night. I usually have my…
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Calorie Burn Monitor..
Hey All, I realized that probably I am not considering the total number of calories I burn during my exercise (For eg; Strength Training, Zumba, Studio Classes etc.). I usually put an approx number based on the level of intensity in my exercise diary. Energy Deficit = Energy expended (exercise, metabolism, thermic effect…
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Calorie Burn Monitor..
Hey All, I realized that probably I am not considering the total number of calories I burn during my exercise (For eg; Strength Training, Zumba, Studio Classes etc.). I usually put an approx number based on the level of intensity in my exercise diary. Energy Deficit = Energy expended (exercise, metabolism, thermic effect…
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Plan for the week - Need your help !!!
Hey all wonderful ppl out there, Happy Monday!!! I REALLY NEED YOUR GUIDANCE AND HELP!!! SORRY FOR A LONG POST BUT I REALLY NEED TO GET THINGS RIGHT... MANY THANKS FOR YOUR HELP.... I weighed myself this morning and unfortunately I haven’t lost any weight since past one week. Na Na Na Na Na !! I won’t let this demotivate…
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Please suggest exercise for lower body
Hey All, I have uploaded few pics frm July 2010 in my profile.. Looking at them... I really feel concerned about reducing the size of my thighs... Gosh !! I cant imagine that I didnt realize when I was putting all this fat.... Well !! Its never too late to start.... I am really willing to make a good change in the shape of…
