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Cheese.
I seriously love cheese.. way too much.. and all kinds! Since starting this journey I have been limiting myself, and some weeks cutting it out all together. The other day at a Christmas party I went on a cheese binge ;( It was so good though! I figured I would just call it my cheat day. I actually used to put cheese on…
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can you relate to binge before TOM
This sucks. I try so hard not to binge, something I have been doing for years, and the reason I find myself 50 pounds over weight. However every time I get within a week of my TOM I have some really bad days :( I feel so depressed also around this time, which contributes to what I eat. I feel like I turn to food for that…
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finally realizing I need to eat more to weight less.
I feel so silly at this point. I started MFP on Nov 1st. I put in my weight and height (5'3 215 pounds, desk job)and it calculated me at 1200 calories. I am the first to admit that I am not very knowledgeable on weight loss and how the body works, and I really should have done my research before starting. So 3 weeks go by…
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macros for me
hello, I just figured out I can enter things manually lol.. wonder what macros should be at. Any recommendations? What's yours? Right now I am ALWAYS over on protein and was getting sick of looking at the - red. Just not sure if carbs should be higher or lower than protein ect.. Thanks so much!!!!
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quick serving size question
About to have pasta for dinner and I don't have a food scale at the moment. 85g is a serving at 310 calories. Just curious what that roughly works out to measuring cup wise? thanks :)
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that time guilt
so it's that time of the month for me soon.. and today I ended up eating 1900 calories instead of my regular 1300.. just wondering if any of you ladies jump up calories wise around then? I feel super guilty! Will one day of extra calories affect my weekly weigh in? should I just skip it to avoid disappointment?
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new to strength training - help please
Hi there, I have been building up time on the elliptical and now I would like to incorporate some strength training into my week. (looking to get lean and strong) Just curious how many times a week for a beginner? I also really have no idea what I am doing, I have no knowledge in this what so ever. I would like to be able…
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Christmas is 6 weeks away.....
Do you plan on eating all the goodies that come with the holiday? lol I keep thinking about my mothers short bread cookies and how I am going to work a few of those into my calories ;) I love Christmas so much and usually I stuff my face, but this year I hope to maintain my calorie intake while still enjoying all my…
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When did people star to notice?
^ Sorry typo *START to notice! Hi there, Just curious when people started to notice you were losing weight? ( I know this will be different for everyone, just curious) I have lost 8 pounds so far which I know isn't very much but I notice it myself lol just can't wait for someone to say " wow you are looking good" :) you…
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Curious about switching up cals
Someone just told me that if you switch up your calories a few times a week that you will lose more weight? Is this true? For example my friend told me she eats 1250 cals a day, and then two days a week she bumps it up to 1500-1600... is there any logic behind this? :) curious.. love learning anything and everything about…
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3 oz without food scale?
Hello, just trying to figure out how much 3 oz a chicken is.. I don't have a food scale yet, but will be getting one.
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Hello mommies!
I am a mommy to one little girl who is truly my everything. We are hoping to have more in the future but first I would like to get to a healthy weight. I had gestational diabetes while pregnant with my little one and it was no fun at all. I didn't find out until 32 weeks that I even had it because I was measuring so far…
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costco hotdog
Should I even bother? My weakness is costco hotdogs from the food court (not very healthy at all - I know!) We are heading there tonight and I was hoping to work one into my daily calories. Even though it will be within my calories for the day I still feel like it will hinder my weight loss. What's your not so healthy food…
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Guilt OH the guilt!
So lastnight I had a glass of wine with hubby, which then turned into a 750 ml bottle :( I had posted before about working wine into daily calories but I never worked in a bottle before. Anyways I was over my calorie intake by at least 400 calories yesterday because of the wine. Do I eat less calories today to compensate…
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Wine
Is it okay to factor in calorie wise 1-2 glasses of red wine every now and then? I am sure it is, but does it hinder weight loss even if you fall within you calorie target, or should I try to avoid it all together? What is an actual serving of wine? The glasses I have are huge and gaurentee they don't count as 1 serving…
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DEFICIT PER WEEK
hello, I am new to this and just calculated my current calorie deficit per week at about 6230. I am not 100% sure what it means in the terms of weight loss. Is it too much and how many pounds does that average? thanks :)
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help with my menu plan
Hi Everyone- New here :) I was wondering if you could take a look at my menu plan and let me know what you think. Any changes or recommendations? I am over on my protein a lot but I am boarder line type 2 diabetic so wondering if this is okay? I also am under on my fat content, is this okay too? Just want to make sure I am…
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confused about BMR
So I know I posted about how MFP suggested a 1200 cal diet based on the fact I am not very active (desk job) but then someone mentioned I should be eating as many cals as my BMR suggest.. which is 1700. Seems like a big difference. Just confused :(
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Should I up my calories?
Hi everyone. SO this is day two for me on my 1200 calorie diet , which was recommended by MFP - I am 5'3 and not very active as I work from home on a computer). I am basically just doing everyday living with my toddler... chasing her now and then, playing, but lots of sitting and working on the computer. I am STARVING and…
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meal spacing?
Hello everyone :) just wondering if there is an optimal spacing between meals for weight loss. Right now I am doing about (not always the same) 9 am, 1pm, 5:30 pm for meals. I also have 2 snacks a day and wondering when would be the best times to fit those in? I know it sounds silly, but not sure if there is proper spacing…
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How many calories?
Hello everyone :) I just need to know if 1200 calories is a good idea? It is the recommended amount that MFP calculated for me. I weigh 215 pounds and I am 5'3.. I only use the elliptical for 10 min/day ... (trying to build up longer, I am terribly out of shape with an ASD - fancy word for large hole in heart... waiting to…
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Is this a realistic goal?
My goal is to lose 50 pounds before my wedding starting now.. the date is august 3rd 2013. Is 1 year and 50 pounds a realistic goal or am I setting myself up for failure? I want to continue to lead a healthy life style but my wedding is going to be a huge motivater. I am overweight and 50 pounds would put me into a healthy…
