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Macros: I'm always over on Fat! Will it hurt?
Hey all! I started counting macros two weeks ago and every single day I'm over on Fat. I'm doing: 50% carbs (150-170g per day) 30% fat (40-45g per day) 20% protein (60-80g per day) I've been doing great meeting calories, protein, and carbs, but going over about 10-20g on fat every day. Usually my meals consist of ezekiel…
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Not overweight, but want to lose 5 - 10lbs
I let myself go back to bad habits about 7 months ago and gained 10lbs. My wedding is coming up in May and I want to lose the extra weight to fit in my dress. I've been eating healthy, drinking lots of water, drinking protein shakes, and working out almost daily. I'm not seeing any results. I've lost 0 inches and 0 lbs.…
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Macros, Calories, Maintenance
I have been maintaining for a little over a year now. For the majority of that year I have relied on macros to maintain. 40% carbs, 30% protein, 30% fat. I was holding steady (except around holidays) at 105-106. I'm 5'0" tall by the way so that is a healthy weight. Anyway, I stopped worrying about macros when I found out I…
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What's your workout plan? I need advice.
I'm wanting lean muscle and less flab around my midsection for summer. Do I have to reduce carbs dramatically to make this happen? Any advice on what I should be eating? My macros are usually 45% carb, 30% Fat, and 25% protein. I find it difficult to get high protein now that I can't have greek yogurt due to an allergy to…
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Move to Southern California?
Hi All. I'm thinking about moving to Southern California. Anyone have any advice or knowledge of the area and where is a nice place to live? I do have a budget, so any places that are at a reasonable price range. Anyone from Southern Cali? Tell me everything!
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Anyone get hives?
A couple years ago I started noticing that I get itchy red bumps like a rash and hives mixed when I shower or come in contact with water. It's mostly my chest, stomach, neck and back. I also break out in this rash and hives when I sweat. It gets annoying but it goes away within a couple of hours. So I cannot shower or…
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WHAT IS WORST and not so bad
What is the worst category to go over on the food diary? Put them in order of worst to not so bad. Here is my guess: WORST - - - - - - - - - - - Calories Carbs Sodium Sugar Fiber Protein - - - - - - - - - - - NOT SO BAD What is yours? Is there one you should watch more than others, why? Which don't you worry about and why?…
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Being Short & The Public
I have been told my entire life I look younger than I am. Everyone says I will love it when I'm older, but honestly... I keep getting older but since I'm only 5'0" people stare at me in public and comment on how I only look like I'm 12. I get asked if I need a kids menu ALL the time and people stare at me at the grocery…
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If your short and lost belly flab
I'm 5'0" tall 107lbs and I'm having the hardest time losing belly fat. It's like I'm always going to have a pouch around my belly button. I blame it on having a short torso. I want to feel comfortable in a bikini and I can't with this layer of fat on my abdomen. Anyone have advice or are in the same situation??
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Am I gaining muscle?
I have been exercising 5-6 days a week for months now and easily maintained my weight eating 1450-1500 net cals until this week I have my goal set to 1450 and I am gradually gaining weight. Could it be that I'm gaining muscle? Or maybe I'm not eating enough? I'm not sure what's going on. Can anyone help? My diary is public.
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GIVE ME SUGAR!!
I want to know everyone's daily sugar intake/limits. When I was only calorie counting I had it set to 30g per day. Now that I am trying an all natural diet I bumped it up to 45 because I'm eating a ton of fruit in one day (1cup strawberries, 1/4 cup blueberries, and 1 apple or 1 small banana). Should I still cut the sugar…
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What are your weekend plans?
Hi all, I'm bored and want to chat! What are everyone's plans for the weekend? Any fitness goals you're trying to achieve? I am trying to burn 2,000 cals this week by Sunday. My weekend plan is to try a new recipe. I keep seeing cauliflower pizza crust on pinterest, so I'm going to try it out! Other than that my weekend is…
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What's Your Body Shape?
I believe I am an apple, although I have a small chest, so I'm not really sure. I hold all my weight in my belly and bum though. What am I? What body shape are you? Rectangle, Apple, Round, Pear, or Hourglass? What exercises do you do for your body shape? Any tips for apple shapes?
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Week Of Meals - Quick Recipes
I am looking for some quick meal recipes. Right now I just heat up frozen foods or boil some pasta with ground turkey. Any recipes that take 30 mins or less would be fantastic. I'm also on a budget, so not looking to buy a ton of ingredients for one dish. Mainly dinner meals but also breakfast and lunch too. Preferably…
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When is the best time to drink protein shake?
I just bought some Six Star Triple Chocolate Whey Protein powder. I haven't had protein shakes before except the Atkins shakes. When is the best time to drink them? Should I expect side effects??? Should I drink lost of water with it or maybe eat some food with it? Help!
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Obesity Rates 2011 - YAHOO NEWS!
Obesity rates in the USA: LET'S CHANGE THIS PEOPLE! Come on America! http://news.yahoo.com/colorado-still-skinniest-us-state-164103966.html
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BOOB OBSESSION!?
I have an A cup because I've lost weight. My boyfriend is OBSESSED with breasts. Especially large ones on thin women. It's making me so self conscious about my own I want to change myself. He says he is a 23 year old guy and he can't help but love big boobs. I just feel like I'm not attractive enough for him now. Is there…
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Breasts AA - DD
I have an A cup because I've lost weight. My boyfriend is OBSESSED with breasts. Especially large ones on thin women. It's making me so self conscious about my own I want to change myself. He says he is a 23 year old guy and he can't help but love big boobs. I just feel like I'm not attractive enough for him now. Is there…
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Wedding Shower For Coworker - Gift Suggestion
OK, wedding shower tomorrow for a coworker. I bought her a pressure cooker because it's a pantry themed shower and I am giving her pressure cooker recipes. I also got her a $20 gift card for groceries. Is this too much? Should I just give her the pressure cooker? It was $50. So total retail is like $70.
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Six Week Six Pack - Does it actually work????!!
Anyone do Jillian Michaels six week 6pack? Does it actually work? Is there a better workout to get rid of my belly fat??? I want to know before I go and buy the DVD tonight.
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MAINTENANCE! Now what?
I'm now at my goal weight and moving into maintenance mode. How does everyone approach this? MFP wants me to up my calories/carbs/fat. Calories by 230 and carbs by about 45. The carbs are what worry me the most. How should I increase? Slowly? Or go right into it? Any suggestions from anyone else who is maintaining?
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Ab work .... What do I need to do???
I'm at my goal weight, but I didn't lose fat in my belly. I'm not overweight! I just store fat on my belly. I don't want to lose pounds anymore. I want the belly fat gone!!! Please help me and give me tips on how to lose the belly fat and not lose anymore weight. I've tried circuit training for 4 months and no results on…
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HELP ME!!!!
I'm at my goal weight, but I didn't lose fat in my belly. I'm not overweight! I just store fat on my belly. I don't want to lose pounds anymore. I want the belly fat gone!!! Please help me and give me tips on how to lose the belly fat and not lose anymore weight. I've tried circuit training for 4 months and no results on…
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Potassium Rich Foods
I've been logging for a couple months now and realize that I'm always pretty low on potassium. Anyone else have this problem? What can I eat that will up my daily potassium? I already eat pistachios, which are considered a good source, but they can be high calorie. Should I get a supplement? (My diary is open to friends…
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WIN***Jillian Michaels DVDs!
I just entered to win 3 Jillian Michaels DVDs. I know some people who have wanted to try her workouts. I love them and I entered and I hope to win because I don't have those 3 DVDs she's offering. Here's a link. It's for facebook. https://www.facebook.com/jillianmichaels?sk=app_143103275748075&app_data=dlt-1
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My Weight Loss Secret
For anyone who is trying to lose but still wants to enjoy the foods they eat here is what I've done. Not sure if it works for everyone, but it did for me and my body. Exercise: Jillian Michaels DVDs 25 minutes 3-5 times a week. On the weekdays I'd do Jillian Michaels DVD workouts. On weekends I'd be outside being active or…
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ZOMBIES!!
I'm afraid of them.
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Weird Food Combinations
So, I brought Almonds as a snack today and I didn't eat my Laughing Cow Swiss Cheese Spread wedge at lunch... So I decided to combine the two. Has anyone tried this?? What other weird food combinations have you tried?
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Guys vs Ladies
So, my boyfriend said to me the other day that girls don't have to work hard to be sexy. They just need to not shove food in their face and have big boobs. He said guys on the other hand have to work out and get chiseled to be sexy. His reasoning for bringing up this conversation was that he saw it on a video game forum. I…
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Atkins and Low Carb Diet Logging
I am doing low carb. Not exactly Atkins because I'm making up my own numbers (75-80 carbs a day). However, I still eat the Atkins bars. I know they say only 3 NET carbs, but when I log it in my diary it says 14 carbs. Should I consider it as 3 carbs or 14 carbs? I want to know so I don't over do carbs for the day. Also,…
