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Skin care?
Hi all, So I'm aware that this is a bit off topic (I suppose for the purpose of the site generally and not just the thread but I figure that general diet and weight loss are inextricably tied to skin care issues), but I'm wondering about a few things if anyone has any advice. I've just started working out and am worried…
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Need to LOSE weight but also GAIN muscle
I have about 18 lbs left to lose before I hit my goal weight (I'm 148 lbs, GW 135, 5'5") I've just started going to the gym and doing 30 mins of cardio on the treadmill and then about 45 mins of different machines upstairs. I really have no structured program though and don't know how to go about making one when I'm still…
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At the home stretch but STALLING
So, I started off at 215 lbs and am now at 150 lbs which I'm really proud of. Despite this, these last 10 lbs are KILLER. I even hit 142 at one point but soared right back up within a month. I don't count calories (this stresses me out and causes me to eat more than I would because generally I average out by the end of the…
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Close to goal: weight loss not showing?
So I'm about six pounds from my goal weight, and I've always heard that the more weight you lose, the less pounds off it takes to show (I.E 200 > 190 is a small visual difference verses 160 > 150) However, I've been losing weight on the scale, but I feel like from going 165 to 155 I've seen /no/ change at all. Maybe it's…
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Near the End
so i'm at about 162 lbs currently, and my goal weight is 155. I'm hoping to reach my goal weight by my birthday (november 7th). yesterday i just bought two six pound dumbbells with the hopes of starting to tone out my body. i have a few questions: 1) what is the best way to keep progress when it comes to toning? 2)…
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Need a little boost (205 to 165 w/ pics)
So, I've still got about 20 lbs until I'm at my final goal weight, but I decided to post some progress photos just to remind myself how far I've come. I've been a bit low on morale lately so I thought it might help. I have no photos of me at 205, but this me at 180 lbs in 2013 (I went back up to 190 last december): And at…
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50 lbs to lose + need friends!
Hey guys, I have about 50-60 lbs to lose. I'm 185ish and would like to down to 130. I definitely think having people to help motivate me (and vice versa) would help loads. Anyone else looking for friends? :)
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Alternative to bread?
I eat bread on a daily basis, which is totally fine. I plan on continuing to eat it...but I can't eat with everything unfortunately. What other things do you guys eat snacks with (i.e hummus, cheese, honey, etc)?
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Workout music!
So, I definitely need more songs to add to my workout playlist. Right now, it consists of: 1. Welcome to the Jungle - Guns N Roses 2. Mambo #5 - Lou bega 3. Burn it Down - AWOLNATION 4. I Stand Alone - Godsmack 5. Uptown Funk - Bruno Mars 6. Greenback Boogie - Ima Robot 7. Water and Power - Cold War Kids 8. Black Sheep -…
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Going WAY over carbs because of fruit?
I eat LOADS of fruit throughout the day and I'm constantly going over my carb allotment because of this. Even now, when I'm at a 60/20/20 percentage distribution. I know that you're technically supposed to have a more evenly distributed macro arrangement because it's healthier and such, but is there really such a thing as…
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What do I eat?!
I'm trying to find snacks and dinner options that are healthy and will keep me full but are also easy to make and I can bring to class or work. My usual go-to is fruits, but there's only so much fruit I can consume in a week without getting sick of it. My dinner is generally a turkey sandwich, salmon, or tuna with a side…
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Prone to failure
Well, no, not really. Not anymore than the average person at least. I've been doing this for about 3 years, over and over and over again...and i'm back to square one. I'm at my highest weight again for the first time in two year. I feel awful about it. I'm at 205, when for the last two years I'd maintained at 180. At this…
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It's only day four...
and I already feel myself struggling with the food aspect of this. I know that the first days are the hardest and especially hard when classes aren't in session so I have a lot of free time + stay up late (it's 11 right now and I'm hungry even thought I ate my full 1350 calories for the day). This happens every time, and…
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Why does losing weight become more difficult?
Not the process itself, but the actual pounds you shed per week. For example, when you're 210 lbs it's easier to get to 200 than if you're 140 trying to get to 130. What's the scientific reasoning behind that?
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Looking to lose 50 lbs + gain some friends!
Hey guys, I'm at about 185 lbs right now, and looking to get down to 130 -- I'm 5'6". I'm looking for some friends to offer motivation and vice versa. Not necessarily with the same stats or goals as mine, just people who are dedicated!
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I think I know what's holding me back
Right now, I weight 190 lbs. When I first started my journey, I was around There was one point in time where I dropped to about 159. When I was around that weight, I felt like absolutely nothing had changed -- despite finally being in what was considered a healthy and average weight range for my height. Finally at a place…
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Well, hello.....again
To say that I've been through this cycle too many times to count would be an understatement. I'm young and hate that something as eating terribly and being overweight is holding me back. I've been here and multiple times, even once getting down to 160 lbs -- ten pounds shy of my ultimate goal. I always somehow lose sight…
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Don't know how to stay on track.
I've tried so many different methods that people have suggested could be the root of the issue (upping my calories, eating sweets in moderation, one cheat day, no cheat days, meal planning, etc). I always start out extremely motivated and can go about a week and a half without even feeling TEMPTED to give in, but as soon…
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3 oz of baby carrots
is 35 calories. How many baby carrots would that be exactly?
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I wake up every morning..
and tell myself that today will be different - that I will eat right, walk more, do something that will get me closer to my goal. It's been nearly three months since I messed up the momentum I had going. I had gotten down to 161 lbs and now I'm up about 10 lbs again. I've been fluctuating between 179 and 161 for ages now…
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Grocery shopping!
Okay, so I'm going grocery shopping today and I feel like the same thing happens each time: I plan to buy entirely healthy food, get to the supermarket and buy everything I needed, then realize that it's not nearly enough to last for the upcoming weeks, begin to roam around the supermarket and end up purchasing a lot more…
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Just want to rant.
Not really rant..more like whine...or, okay, confess? Since about early September, I've been eating ridiculously unhealthy. And I mean consuming at least 1000 over my maintenance calories daily for about 5/7 days a week. And the the other two days I've been eating probably just at, or a little below, maintenance. Now it's…
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Eating before 11 AM, after 10 PM
Whenever I eat before 11 AM, I seem to get EXTREMELY hungry throughout the day. I mean, I know that it's because it boosts my metabolism and that should, ultimately, be a good thing, but I get TOO hungry. I can't eat a large breakfast because otherwise I get stomach pains, so I usually go with an apple and a cup of coffee.…
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Weight fluctuation
I know that it's normal for weight to fluctuate throughout the day but does anyone have drastic changes? I.E if I eat a lot of junk one day, the next day I'll have gained about 7 pounds. I mean, logically, I know it's not actual fat. But regardless, the fluctuation is ridiculous. And it WILL take me a few days to drop back…
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Ladies:
Do you guys know anything that'll help lift a chest? Does doing chest exercises and such help or is it sort of a lost cause? Will it adjust more on its own once I lose weight? (Men can feel free to answer this too, if you have any clue)
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Not much but...
So I'm typing this after JUST getting off the treadmill and since i've been a bit discouraged lately I think this NSV is a big accomplishment for me. About two months ago I reached my lowest weight in a long time, but after seeing that number on the scale my mind immediately went "YES, I've put in enough effort to deserve…
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Healthy food
What's something healthy that you ALWAYS have in the house? Something aside from your everyday fruits and veggies!
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Didn't know where to put this...
So, since this is a health related site as well, I was wondering if anyone know how to get rid of acne marks. Whether it be through diet or treatment. Also, a cure for oily skin? Any skin care tips would be great, even at home treatments. Thanks!
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Looking for new friends!
I'm 5'5" and 165 lbs as of right now. My current goal weight is 150. I'm looking for some friends with similar stats! (or, anyone really who is looking for motivation/encouragement and is willing to provide the same) Anyone looking for new friends?
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Tomorrow is Eid!
So, for those who celebrate it, I think you can sympathize with me here. Every Eid we make cookies (with ridiculous amounts of butter to be 100% honest) and the thing is, I've been doing really well lately and i'm afraid that if I eat one, I won't be able to stop. Also, I have no idea how to log them because 1) I didn't…
