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Looking for Fitbit Friends!!
Hey everyone! I just got my Fitbit Charge HR today, and I am very excited about it! I have been slowly figuring out all the features. I am looking for some motivating friends who are ambitious (to add to my app)! I find the accountability of friends extremely motivating! I am looking to lose around 60-70 lbs, and I can use…
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Charge HR (looking for motivating friends)!
Hey everyone! I just got my Charge HR today, and I am very excited about it! I have been slowly figuring out all the features. I am looking for some motivating friends who are ambitious (to add to my app)! I find the accountability of friends extremely motivating! I am looking to lose around 60-70 lbs, and I can use all…
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I HAVE LOST AN AUTOMOBILE TIRE! How about you?
It's fun to put weight loss into perspective! According to this chart, I have lost an automobile tire so far! My long term goal is to lose an Irish Setter! :laugh: How about you guys?? 1 pound = a Guinea Pig 1.5 pounds = a dozen Krispy Kreme glazed donuts 2 pounds = a rack of baby back ribs 3 pounds = an average human…
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My NEW Story
I am a 24 year old, who has struggled with her weight for a long time. In all of my adult life, I have never been thin, though I had always fooled myself into thinking I was fit...and at over 200 lbs, I was living in denial for over 6 years. Much of my weight gain was during the start of college, when I put on 30 lbs in my…
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WHAT ANIMAL CAN YOU LIFT?
I came across this, and thought it was awesome: http://whatanimaldoyoulift.herokuapp.com/ I'm currently lifting a Kangaroo! What about you? :)
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Detox advice
Hello everyone, I had a couple of bad months since a vacation in June (and just couldn't seem to find my footing). I ended up sabotaging my progress so far, and gained back more than half of what I had lost since January. I have decided that a detox will be a great way to kick-start my system, after which I will start…
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Post ACL surgery- need encouraging friends!
Hello everyone, I am not new to MFP, but I am on a new journey, since I had some setbacks on my last journey. I was very motivated to lose weight in April of last year, and one week into a great start, I tore my ACL (playing rugby). 5 months later, I had lost a little bit of weight again, but had my ACL reconstruction…
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Cardio help!
Hello everyone! I am new to the world of running, and going at it pretty slow and steady so far. I can comfortably run a mile in 12 minutes, but my long-term goal is to make an 8-minute mile. I also want to run a 5-k without stopping, and am hoping to accomplish that by June. I had a few questions: 1) Is it better to run…
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Water retention
Hello everyone! I'm slowly learning more and more each day, but the topic of water retention still eludes me. I was wondering, in general, what type of foods increase the amount of water you retain, how much can this affect the scale, and how long the effects of this last. It might seem like a silly question, because I…
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Running NSV
Hello everyone, I will start with a little bit of background about myself, so you all know where I come from. I have been overweight most of my life, and have been larger than average ever since middle school. I always hated running, and never did it unless I absolutely had to. The fastest mile I ever ran in highschool was…
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Low-cal brownie recipe?
Hi everyone! Brownies are my absolute weakness- and I simply can't live without them! I was wondering if anyone had seen or tried a really good brownie recipe that was <100cal for a serving (and also delicious!). Thanks so much!! Abi :)
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My first NSV
Putting my entire faith in the TDEE and BMI system. Hiding my scale. Believing in the system. Understanding that 1 lb per week is enough. Re-reading these: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/819055-setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets…
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Sugar sugar sugar!
Hello everyone! I was wondering how bad it is to go over on your sugar intake (according to the MFP macros). I have been consistently over on my sugar intake every single day for the past two weeks (almost) and was wondering whether this might be sabotaging me with respect to weight loss? I know that protein intake can go…
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Too much, or too little?
Hello everyone, I think I'm starting to get the hang of this...but just want to clarify! I am 212 lbs, 23 years old and 5'6. I want to lose around 60 lbs (at least). I am currently just planning on working on getting my food intake mastered, before I incorporate any regular exercise into my routine. I have gotten lots of…
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Just want to make sure I am doing this right...
Hello everyone, I'm not new to trying to lose weight- but I am new to trying to lose it properly...and most importantly keeping it off! All of the information about BMI TDEE BMR, etc. is so overwhelming at first...so I want to make sure that I am doing it correctly. I am 212 lbs, 23 years old and 5'6. My goal weight is to…
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Recovering from Knee Injuries
Hello everyone, I am not new to MFP, but I am on a new journey, since I had some setbacks on my last journey. I was very motivated to lose weight in April of last year, and one week into a great start, I tore my ACL and meniscus (playing rugby). 5 months later, I had lost a little bit of weight again, but had my ACL…
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What is a good goal for fat, carb and protein ratios?
Hello everyone, I am new to this, and wanted to know what are some realistic and sensible ratios for carbohydrates, protein and fat (in terms of daily percentages)? And why? I am 215 lbs, and am hoping to lose 60 lbs in under 1 year's time. I am 23, and 5'6. Thanks, Abi
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Post ACL surgery- need encouraging friends!
Hello everyone, I am not new to MFP, but I am on a new journey, since I had some setbacks on my last journey. I was very motivated to lose weight in April of last year, and one week into a great start, I tore my ACL (playing rugby). 5 months later, I had lost a little bit of weight again, but had my ACL reconstruction…
