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WTF? So discouraged.
Okay. I joined this thing on the 4th of July. I've actually lost a good 7 lbs. My goal is to lose 40 more. I started exercising 5 times a week (moderate/fast walking) then started getting into running and lifting/strength training a little bit. My knees started to hurt, so I toned down the running to only once a week and…
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Asthmatic Running Tips?
Anyone else on here an asthmatic trying to get into or already running on a regular basis? I think I'm doing alright: having worked my way over a month from jogging for 30 seconds-ish (and feeling death) up to jogging a quarter mile in about 1.5-2 minutes and being okay. But my breathing gives out before the rest of me…
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petite girls, does this happen to you?
So I was talking to my boss, who is almost 6 feet tall, has lost a lot of weight very successfully with weight watchers and kept it off and isn't ashamed to admit it/talk about it etc. I explained that really need to lose weight because I know I'm not healthy and I need to fix this while I can. I told her I need to lose…
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Short Term Goals?
When I reach my first 10 lb marker and keep it off for a week, I plan to finally institute a champagne Thursday. :) I'm about a quarter of the way there and just curious if or what anyone else plans to do when they reach a short term goal like that. Or even just fun ideas, since I'm hoping the plan for my 20 lb marker…
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former undiagnosed EDNOS could use a lil support
Hi there. Just started using mfp and fitbit about 2 weeks ago. I've already lost five pounds and can feel a difference in my clothes. which is super encouraging. I've started walking and running almost daily for the first time in years and it feels great. But unfortunately I can't help but be a little apprehensive that I…
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Calculate calories for desired weight or current?
Hi guys! New to this whole thing, but loving my fitbit/fitnesspal tracking ability. I'm sure this has been asked a million times but I couldn't find a definitive answer and thought I'd post what I hope will be a simple question. If I want to lose weight using the myfitnesspal calorie tracker, should I set my net calories…
