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Gained 6 pounds in one week
Hey everyone. I had something weird happen and wanted to get other people's take. I'm female, 5'11, and have maintained my weight, 138 pounds, for about 6 months. A few weeks ago, I had guests visiting for 6 days and while they were here, I was eating slightly more than usual. Not a crazy amount - a couple desserts that I…
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amazing wedding surprise
This happens to be my sister, but I'm almost positive that I would be sharing it even if I'd just found it online. She surprised her husband in the middle of the wedding with an original song - it was pretty extraordinary. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYyl7kE3izA If you like it, please "like" it on youtube and share it!…
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high protein, low carb bar
I'm looking for the best tasting high protein, low carb bar that you have tried. Any ideas? I generally try to eat mostly whole foods (other than my nightly frozen yogurt and sugar-free gum addiction). But on days where I don't track until the evening, I sometimes need a burst of protein relatively late at night to balance…
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Spinoff: Men, which body do you prefer?
Could be women, too!! Sorry!! :) It was just on the other thread, it was the men weighing in so that was what I was curious about. I would love to hear everyone's thoughts.
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talking about exercise - question (and my story)
6 months ago, I was the definition of a couch potato. Even worse than a couch potato, because I didn't even like sitting on the couch...I spent the vast majority of my time in bed (including working from there 3 days per week). I had not exercised in years and I didn't even go for walks. And then something happened - not…
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if you have something that tracks your daily calorie burn...
how many calories do you burn per day? my stats: calories burned on average: 2400 (on days that i exercise...on days i don't exercise, more like 2100). height: 5'10 weight: 140 gender: female activity level: pretty active...~45 minutes of cardio 3-4 days and 2 hour-long weight training sessions device: body media fit
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Can I really stop eating at a deficit?
I've lost a little over 20 pounds and am about 2 pounds away from the goal weight that I set originally. However, after fluctuating 2-3 pounds right around here for about 3 months (never getting closer than 2 pounds from my goal), I'm thinking maybe those last couple pounds shouldn't be my focus. I've just started to do…
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My Before/After or During
Sorry for the very low quality of the photos/settings of these!! I'm 5'11. The before was from June of this year, when I started at 162 pounds. The after is today, at 140 pounds. I'm not really focused on losing any more weight, but I would like to get stronger, leaner, and faster (running).
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weight lifting burn
I have been lifting weights with a trainer for about a month now. I do a 10 minute jog before I start and we intersperse cardio throughout the workout. I definitely feel like I'm working hard, at fatigue by the time I finish my exercises and getting my heart rate up periodically. I recently started wearing a bodybugg and…
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body bugg burn question
I just started wearing a body bugg for the first time since starting MFP (I used it in the past, but haven't for awhile). I found that on a normal day at work, with just walking around the office and maybe to the store down the street, I burn 200-300 more calories during the day than MFP calculates based on my body…
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new at cooking question
I just started cooking and I'm really enjoying it. My problem is ingredients. I decide the recipes that I want, and then I make a shopping list. But I end up getting more of things than I need, because they don't have the exact amounts, and then I have to throw away food. Or we change plans and I don't cook a night I…
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calorie burn question
I have been using Map My Run for awhile, and it gives pretty low calorie estimates (usually about 100 calories lower than MFP), I use those, because I know MFP overestimates, and I'd rather be safe. I just got the Adidas micoach with the heart rate monitor, and on my run today, it calculated me burning 450 calories in 40…
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plateau help!!
I seem to have hit a plateau. I've been steadily losing since July, but neither the scale nor my measurements have budged in the last 2-2.5 weeks. I know this isn't that long, but it's getting frustrating. I'm opening my diary in case anyone has any suggestions. The one thing you will be sure to notice is how much…
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Semi-new
Hey everyone, I'm Emily and I started MFP a couple months ago. I'm in my 20s and I'm trying to change my lifestyle, get stronger, and eat healthier generally. I haven't really joined in the community, but I would love to add some friends on here to keep up with, especially if you have an open diary, 'cause I like to get…
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potassium and iron???
I've been doing mfp now for awhile, and what I've realized is that I find it almost impossible to get enough potassium and iron in my diet. A couple issues: I don't eat bananas or liver, and I rarely eat red meat. I realize this limits my options, but there has to be a way. Does anyone have any ideas? I've tried: kale,…
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Question about measurements
Hey everyone. I'm pretty new here, so hi, I'm Emily :) My question is: how should I expect my measurements to change compared to my weight? I last took measurements on July 11, and have lost 6 pounds since then. I know they always say not to focus on the scale, but on the measurements. Well, my measurements have hardly…
