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What am I scared of?
Maybe some of you can relate- I'm sure you know the story: getting excited about weight loss, starting a plan, organizing and implementing it- only for you to lose the momentum at some point in time. You then regress to your old habits. Repeat. For years I've thought, dreamed and agonized about what it would be like to be…
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how do YOU make time to work out?
Part of me feels like I'm using my completely busy schedule as an excuse to not work out- so, let me have it- let me have NO more excuses. I will give you my schedule- and PLEASE let me know if you see anywhere to just go work out, because I'm consintanly making excuses- and i want the blunt truth. (Note: I prefer the gym,…
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How do you plan your work outs???
How do you plan your work outs and how do you keep track of what you do? it seems a bit overwhelming... I want to keep track of my weights/reps/ etc, so I can see progress- I've brought a little book with me to the gym but its such a pain in the *kitten* to stop and write everything down after I'm finished. Any suggestions…
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Warrior Dash Anyone?
Anyone done the warrior dash? What do you think??
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How do you what your body "build" is if you've always been f
I've been fat sicne I can remember. Starting around 6. I've never been a normal weight. i was never told by my family that I had a weight problem even though it was as clear as day. Anyway, how do i know what my body build is? How do i know if I'm petite but just with a lot of fat, or a bigger build but still just with a…
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heavy women with tattoos and lost weight- advice?
I'm looking for some personal stories from heavier women (size 18) who have had tattoos (lower back and outside of thigh from top to 3/4 down), and how did they look after you lost weight? I'm about to go get one, but don't want it to look all weird and wrinkly after lol. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
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Any women in here wear SPANX? Help!
Ok, I love Spanx! They are AWESOME and help SO Much reduce any tummy buldge.... but how in the hell do I make them sexy? Sure, tehy make me LOOK sexy...on the outside... but how do you make them sexy if your spouse wants to actually take you out of them? "Oh, just one second babe, let me get my body out of this sausage…
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Are my boobs shrinking??
so, for a heavy girl you'd think I'd have HUGE ta-tas. I don't. I'm a B/C cup. (booo). Anyway, I've lost about 30 lbs so far and I've been noticing that my girls arent filling up the cup like they used to be. I'm not sure if it's because the cup is too big, or if its because the band is too big?
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Loose skin Vs Fat? How to tell?
How can you tell the difference?
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I'm smaller at 264 than at 250. Is that possible??
I've been a fan of measurements for a long time. I have a log of them in my prior attempts at weight loss. Before I became pregnatn with my son I was 250 lbs, but my measurements were greater than at my weight now of 264 (some are substantial.. I'm 2 inches less in my waist now than then.) I've always measured the same…
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Overweight but trying to tone arms... help!
So, I'm super overweight-- my main focus is to get my arms toned (besides drop a lot of weight).... what do you suggest would be the best way to do this? Focus on cardio (which I do anyway), or focus on weights. i've heard different things. I've heard you need to drop the fat to tone whats there..... (cardio).... or vise…
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Has anyone been put on a VLC(very low calorie) diet? (liquid
Has anyone been put on one? Or done it yourself? my Dr. suggested it to "jump start" my WL. i weighed in at 290 this AM. lovely. :( I don't know if i have that kind of willpower. he said he'd monitor me, but i don't know- it doesn't seem safe?
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How in the heck do you accentuate a circle???
So, i went out with some friends last night, and I'm in a weird spot with clothes right now. A size down is too smal, but what I'm wearing is too big. (weird) So I was asking my friend about the outfit, and he said "nothing accentuates you" My question is.... how in the hell do you accentuate a circle?? I'm apple shaped…
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Does anyone here play community sports?
I'm thinking about joining a fall softball team. I'm so nervuos though because of my weight.. I'm hoping by then i'll drop about 20 more lbs, but I'm still nervous :) Does anyone here do a community sport? what do you think about it?
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Protein and smoothie drink must haves
Never made any. What are some must have ingredients
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Has anyone done a shakeology cleanse??
What do you think? I've heard mixed reviews.
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How do you keep the motivation with so much to lose?
It's so hard. Some days are easier than others, whereas some days are nothing but a struggle. I have over 100lbs to lose... I'm at 13. 13? 120 left. It's SO discouraging. I know it's not a race and it will come off slowly, but 133 lbs to lose is a lot....... I have an entire young woman to shed off of my body, and I dont…
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Does working out cause water retention?
I saw a post on here the other day that said they were going to reweigh the next day cause they had a hard workout and thought it caused a lot of water reteniton... does that happen? I'm so clueless with this stuff.
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what are some low cal "Must haves" on your grocery list
What are some low calorie must haves on your grocery list?
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Is dairy "bad" for weightloss?
I know,everything in moderation- but I've read conflicting reports that say dairy is great for weight loss and it is bad for weightloss- grrrrr which is it :)
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WOMEN ONLY READ THIS!
Ok men, i know you opened this anyway, but really- women only. see ya! so for the past few days i've been huffing about the scale not moving (yes, im a daily weigher inner.. bad, I know) It hasn't been moving- but I just ahd a "duh" moment- i have my "friend". (i use that term incase any men are still following along lol.)…
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Inches lost vs weight lost
I'm having a really hard time not worrying about the scale. Everyone keeps saying "Look at inches, not weight!"- well, that's easy to say when you're not overweight. People who are overweight generally dream about seeing low numbers on the scale. To me, low weight= lower inches. I know that's nto always the case, but like…
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Did any womens feet get smaller after they lost weight?
I swear sometimes I feel like i should wear a shoe box. After I had my two kids my feet went up one size- I'm just hoping it's due to weight and not some seriously big feet lol
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Do you work out PLUS do the 30 Day Shred?
I love going to the gym. I enjoy being there, but I really want to start 30DS, too. For those who have done it, do you do both? Also, how do you calculate calories burned?
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Is anyone on adderall or vyvanse? please help! I can't eat :
My dr changed my ADD med to vyvanse- its working AMAZINGLY. I'm so happy with it, except.... i don't eat. I have to force myself to eat and even then it doesnt add up to a lot (800 cal-1000) I wouldnt care THAT much if I wasn't doing anything all day, but I work out and I have two kids and a husband to chase after so I…
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Why are MFP cals burned so high??
Does anyone know how they calculate calories burned? I use my body media arm band which is pretty accurate,(while im working out not if im sitting still) and it NEVER says I've burned even close to what MFP calculations does. This worries me that people will think they've burnt that many calories and eat them all back-…
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How do you add "Zumba" in exercise?
I did a search for it and nothing came up. Any suggestions?
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Do you "eat" your workout calories burned?
Do you eat your post or pre workout calories? For example, if you budget 1200 calories a day, do you count the 1200 calories even with exercise, or do you estimate how many cals you burned working out and add them to your 1200 to make up the defecit?
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For those who have 100+ lbs to lose do you have "Rest" days?
I have aprox 120 lbs to lose to get to my "ideal" weight. I have found in the past during my attempts to lose weight that when i take a "rest" day, 9 times out of 10 i don't go back; I lose the momentum. I don't lift weights everyday, but I do SOMETHING in the gym everyday- at least cardio. Think its too much to do it…
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Are personal trainers worth the $$$$
I'm thinking about stepping up my game and accountability and getting a trainer (and quite the investment that is!) what do you guys think? is it worth it? Have you had benefits from it?
