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Carb Cycling-Thoughts
I have been 90% faithful to paleo and lost the bulk of the weight I to reach goal. I have been up and down with the same 5-10 pounds. I am struggling to reach goal, essentially stuck in plateau for 4 months. I started my journey a year ago in August at 195. I am 5'7" I am currently 160. I am up and down from 150-160. My…
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Significant Dates
I was and am really hoping to get to my goal weight by September 20. The date is significant for me as it was the date, the moment, that I realized I was going to change my lifestyle forever. I have "dieted" on and off for years. Only in the last year have I truly made a transformation. I do continue to struggle with my…
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Recovery from minor surgery/No exercise change diet?
I had a minor surgery last week for a skin cancer on my back (between my shoulder blades). I feel fine except that I have quite a few stitches and it hurts. My question is while I restricted should I change my macros/micros. I have been continuing to keep my protein high (around 130grams) although am concerned if that is…
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New to the group
I wanted to introduce myself. I just came across this group and I am excited to find others that have more similar struggles. I am 15 pounds from goal. My tracker does not show all my weight loss. I am down about 40 pounds. I work out every day-6 days in the gym and my rest day is usually a generous walk/run with the dog.…
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Should I smoothie?
I am interested in starting to make smoothies. I am not sure if I want to drink my calories. I know that they can be very nutrient dense and worth it. I do drink protein shakes so if it is recommended I will try it. I get anywhere from 30-55 grams of fiber so I eat lots of fruit and veggies now. What are the pros and cons?…
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Likely Cancer diagnosis
For those that have followed my posts, I relatively recently posted about my "adam's apple". I decided to get my thyroid looked at and my doctor luckily trusts me and ordered a bunch of testing (labs and ultrasound). Turns out that I have multiple very suspicious nodules based on size, irregularity and density. I found out…
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Weight loss side effects??
I have lost almost 30 pounds and I recently changed my goal so I have about 17 more to go. First, I need to say that I am a nurse so I know that it is not possible however-I have noticed it and it seems to be getting worse... I have been in many pictures recently (in a wedding) and I noticed that it appears that I have…
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How far is too far
First-I need to comment that I know in my soul that I am not there however I am not sure if I would know how far is too far with my health journey. I am getting close to my goal (5-8 pounds) and it has taken me about a year. My max weight, which is not logged here because I never tracked or even really weighed myself then…
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Pregnant-who really asks another person
So, I am here and plugging along. Been struggling a bit lately. I was in a wedding and had lots of cheats with preparation, etc. Today is my back on the wagon day. Overall, my weight is okay. I have been up and down the same 3 pounds. While at work this morning, I got asked if I was pregnant and the answer is absolutely…
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Work Out Injury
I was at the gym today and managed to "blow out my back" quite literally today. I got there a few minutes early was helping to set up with the trainer and was moving the tractor tire with the instructor. I felt my back "pop" and after an agonizing drive home without a workout I am out of commission. I went the emergency…
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advice needed maybe?
I have been eating paleo for approximately 5 weeks. I keep my calories between 1200-1450 per day. I keep my protein between 100-135. I am trying to lose inches as well as weight. I do workout 5-6 days a week for 45 minutes each at a crossfit/HIIT gym. I have been working out this way for 4 months. I do not add the activity…
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What to eat before and after a workout
I have heard so many different things. I am curious to the recommendations. I go to a HIIT gym 6 days a week which we do 2 days a week of cardio kickboxing, 2 days of week of strength training, and 2 days a week of bootcamp for 45 minutes each day. Usually at 0530 in the morning. I am presently eating a half apple with a…
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Bizarre clothing problem
I am finally seeing some weight/inches lost and should go down a size or two in clothes. My problem is that I have gotten so used to wearing everything so baggy as a way to hide my body that I am having trouble wearing a size that is more fitted than usual for me. I am fairly confident in my body and have a few things that…
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Fitbit battery life
I got a new fitbit a couple weeks ago and I am wondering about how long it is expected to hold a charge. I do set it for sleep mode and use it as my alarm (I love that feature). I do not sync very often during the day. The only thing that I can think that may be affecting the battery life is that I wear my fitbit loose…
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Fitbit Flex newbie-Help please
I have my fitbit for just under a week and I think I am starting to figure it. I understand that it will not recognize my strength training workouts and/or most of my exercise if I am not walking (finally). So my question is....Do I log that exercise manually in addition to the fitbit? I find that the fitbit is sensing…
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fitbit flex-sync issues?
I just got a fitbit flex and I cannot figure out how to sync it to my fitness pal. I had an older one that I thought I had synced but it didn't work so I bought a new one and cannot figure it out. HELP... Thank you.
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Plateau so I am back and in need of advice
Good evening, I have come and gone a few times as I met a few goals. I started my journey as a busy nursing student many moons ago, then again as nursing graduate student as I hit my heaviest weight at 5'7" and 197. Slowly, I have gotten down to 167-169. I have been stuck here since December. My goal weight is 150. I…
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weight gain=menstration
I know this may be TMI (too much info) for some but I am wondering if there is any truth to weight gain while menstrating. I am frustrated that this is my second week and I had a gain. I stayed under my calorie goal by about 500 every day with exercise except one where I was over by less than 200. Last week I lost 2 pounds…
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Gain/Lose same 5 pounds every month
I am wondering. I had finally hit my small goal of 175 however now for 3 months I have been battling to stay at 175. At TOM, I gain 3-5 pounds within a week and then spend the rest of the month getting back to 175. I am wondering if it is possible that this where my body lives. I had been at this weight for many years…
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Help with calorie calculation
I am looking for some advice on what my daily goal should be for my calorie intake. I am 5'7" and weigh 180. MFP says I should have 1400 calories and I worry that it is not enough. I am excrcising once a week (yoga class) and have enrolled in a kick boxing class but haven't started it yet. I thought I would lose more…
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stomach flu weight loss
I have had the stomach flu for a couple days and my weigh in is tomorrow, I suspect my weight will be falsely low. I havent eaten solid food in two days and only sipped on ginger ale. Any ideas on how to track it my weight so that my gain after I can eat again minimized. Thanks Shana
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Drinking water
I am drinking water and have been drinking any where from 7-9 glasses for just over a week. I understand the value-my question dilemma...I work in healthcare and am struggling with using the restroom so often. I literally can go and 20 minutes later need to go again. Does it get better? Advice? Thanks to all of you that…
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Recovering from Surgery=less exercise
Hi all, I had a labrum repair (shoulder surgery) 9 weeks ago. I went back to work 2 weeks ago. I have therapy twice a week for another 2 months and will need 5 more months for "complete" recovery. I am still very tired. I know that is mostly because I am not sleeping well still. I started walking last week and have gotten…
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Introduction and support welcome
My name is Shana and I new here (about a week). I finished my masters in nursing about a semester ago and had left shoulder surgery 8 weeks ago and have gained a lot of weight over the years (as a nurse, student, and injured shoulder). I have tried weight watchers but didnt have the time/patience to go to meetings and…
