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QUESTION ABOUT SKIN!
Well, my biggest fear about losing weight. Seeing as I am looking to lose 150lbs + I am scared of saggy/extra skin. I really would rather not have to ever turn to surgery. Does anyone know of things to do to help skin with elasticity so it shrinks with your body ? :) SECOND QUESTION : If you do lose to fast (faster than…
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Concert tomorrow - How to not over do it?
I have a concert tomorrow night. I know I will do alright in the morning. But I can garuntee a drink or two at the concert, and seeing as I will be there from 5pm - 11pm I will be eating there ( and I already know theres no healthy food!) How are some ways to not do damage to my loss?!
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Losing Weight - Quitting Smoking
SO many people post that it's one or the other. One has higher priority than the other. That quitting smoking makes you gain weight. ect. ect. I'm proof it doesn't have to be that way. I quit smoking, AND started this lifestyle change on the EXACT SAME day. Yes - I've had some bad calorie days, and broke down and had a…
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I CHALLENGE EVERY SINGLE PERSON ON MFP :
To Do this : Tomorrow tell 5 random users, they are doing great on their journey. And do not be rude, mean, or negative to ANYONE. If you complete this challenge, try to do it again the next day. And if you can do it two days in a row.. make it 3! AND KEEP IT UP! Let's get this back to a motivation site, and let's kick off…
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Who goes by the BMR?
My BMR x 1.2 = 2089.55 THERE IS NO WAY I can eat that BEFORE exercise cals are added.. I hit 1500-1800 a day even with exercise all day.. Do you think your bmr cals are important to hit?
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Body Fat % Men Vs Women .
General Body Fat Percentage Categories Classification Women vs Men Essential Fat 10-12% 2-4% Athletes 14-20% 6-13% Fitness 21-24% 14-17% Acceptable 25-31% 18-25% Obese 32% plus 25% plus Wow - Men are naturally suppose to have that much lower percentage? Does anyone know why?
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bad knees (dislocate a lot)&pinched Sciatic Nerve!
I find it so hard to do a lot of the workouts others do, as I can't really put weight on my knees (ie:kneeling at all) without them locking/dislocating and it's very painful for me to straighten them back right after that. I also can't bend at the waist like most. I can't keep my right leg straight, ever. Right Sciatic…
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NEW GOAL FOR MY WEEK :)
I started with a calorie burning goal - but unfortunately twisting my ankle today has made that hard as I couldn't work out at all (It still hurts to put pressure on it) SO my new goal is to eat ALL my fiber, EVERYDAY. I know I need more fiber in my diet - so if anyone knows any fiber high foods, please let me know!
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Looking For Others Wanting To Lose 150 + Pounds!
I am looking for others wanting to lose 150 + lbs ! I started at 290 - and want to be 130. Heres a bit about me! PLEASE add or message me if you want to talk - I love meeting new friends! My name is Ashley. I am 19 years old - will be 20 in November. I completed high school in June 2010 - and went to college in September…
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A couple Motivational Pics
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/rocketpopsicles/view/motivational-pictures-quotes-292737 Be sure to check back, I am making another 4-5 blogs with other pictures right now.
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Aqua fit Day 1 Tomorrow! :) YAY!
So, I checked out my local community center today - and found a drop in aqua fit class! It's twice a week, and I start tomorrow! at $12 a class, I HOPE I can do twice a week but it may have to be once - but I have a pool so I will be sure to do all the lessons taught there, in my own pool each day too! Has anyone else ever…
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This really makes me angry!
I wish people would STOP being nasty to others with their "MUSCLE DOESNT WEIGHT MORE THAN FAT" comments. 99% of people who post anything about that - MEAN THAT IF YOU HAVE THE SAME VOLUME OF EACH, MUSCLE WOULD WEIGHT MORE! They DONT mean 1lb muscle weighs more than 1lb of fat! Come on, we aren't that stupid! EVERYDAY I see…
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My Goal for the week Starting Mon. July 9th.
my Goal for this week (Starting Mon July 9th) will be to burn 2500 calories a day. This is will be very hard, and probably pure torture, but I know if I survive this week, I can do ANYTHING.
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Question for LADIES :)
So - all day - REDICULAS bad cramps. I couldn't work-out nearly as much as I wanted to. Slept a lot, and stayed in pain, all day long. What do you do when this happens?
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Thoughts on Subway? Other 'healthy' food places?
What are your thoughts on Subway ? Do you think it's a good meal, or not ? What about other 'healthy' fast food places? Or 'healthy' items from fast food places? :)
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I've decided to blog, a lot.
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/rocketpopsicles/view/about-me-291656 That's my first one - just about me. I plan on blogging recipes, workouts, motivation pictures, goals, my progress, inspiration, and anything else I am asked to write about :)
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Do you think you can do too much exercise?
Just a general question - looking for personal opinions not negative rants / harsh responses! If you think of the biggest loser and such, they work out 5-6 HOURS a day, minimum. Where most people do 1 hour or so.. Do you think you can do to much exercise?
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QUESTION FOR GIRLS / WOMEN!!
May be a bit TMI for some - But do you gain weight during your TOM? I gain 4 pounds, all the time.. How do you deal with this and losing weight at the same time?
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My Summer Challenge! Join If Wanted :)
I am looking to get into full gear all summer so I am mostly in habit for the time I move into rez for college! Each week, I am going to try to burn 500 calories more than I did the week before. It sounds like a lot, but it really isn't It works out to 71.5 calories a day, which is a 10 minute brisk walk. If you're up for…
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Whats 3 Reasons you want to lose weight (THAT ARENT GENERAL)
Mine: 1. To show my ex's that they missed out on more than they think. 2. To make the ones who bullied me all through school see that I accomplished more than they could imagine. 3. To know I always put myself first.
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Skipping - Good or Not Worth it?
What are your ideas on skipping?
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Motivation that only lasts a day..
This always happens, my motivation seriously only lasts a day - two days max. Then I say I can't do it. Then I spend a week depressed about what I look like and how I feel. Does anyone else have this problem ?
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Question About Sugar
So today, and most days, I am way over my sugar goal! (yes I had some pop today which skyrocketed it.. ) but its almost all from fruit.. is that okay? I haven't had dinner yet today.. but here is the sugar today so far: (item, sugar amount) Quaker - Chewy Granola Bar Smores, 1 bar (24 g) 8 Wonder Bread (Canada) - Wonder+…
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5% of my weight loss goal gone - Proud :)
*Sorry the pics are taken at different houses, and so the first ones are a little closer! I'm only down 7.6 pounds, which is about 5% of my total weight loss goal. But I can see a small difference - and its going to make me want to lose more! **This is my first time showing pics like this to anyone, let alone the whole…
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Down 7.6 pounds - but I can see a difference.
new thread!
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19 year old ready to make a change!
Hello Everyone, My name is Ashley. I have decided to try again on this website, but actually make a difference this time! I am 19 years of age, and My heaviest weight was 290 pounds. I am currently 283.4 pounds. My ultimate goal weight is 150lbs-160lbs! I have been heavy for as long as I can remember. I was 160lbs and a…
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How to help a pulled muscle?
I managed to pull a muscle in my back yesterday. I'm guessing from swimming. Does anyone know what to do / how to help a pulled muscle get better? It's extremely painful - and Im missing the gym today because of it.
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SWIMMING CLASSES / SPINNING CLASSES / STEPPING CLASSES
Has anyone joined one? How did it work ? Whats your opinions on them ? Thanks! I am looking into joining a class just to get out and meet some people, and get some more excersize
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DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A WEBSITE...
I know there are many sites that you can upload a pic to and see an estimate of what youd look like if you lost so much weight.. but does anyone know of a website where like, you put in your height, and frame size and it shows you a general opinion of what size youll be at certain weights? Might sound weird, but I want to…
