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Need some help with macros
Hey everyone! I want to switch things up and start calculating my macros for weight loss. I found an online calculator which put me at 1,544 calories per day Carbs 105g (27.3%) Protein 165g (42.7%) Fat 51g (30%) My question is how to plan my meals around those to make sure I hit the right macros? I know it will take some…
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"Biggest loser" type challenge question...
My family is wanting to all pitch in some money each month and have a winner every month for weight loss and getting healthy type challenge. I'm trying to put together a challenge group for us but we are all at such a wide range of weight loss goals so I'm trying to come up with a better way to pick a winner each month. I…
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Lets see your tattoos :)
I love tattoos i only have 3 so far one on my chest and one on each foot. My first tattoo was my fiances name..Pretty brave right lol but i want to get so many more i have so many ideas but i would love to see your tattoos!!! Here are mine.. Chest / colar bone Left Foot Right Foot
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Progress so far
Just wanted to share my progress so far, I was off the wagon for a long time back and forth but ive finally found what fits my lifestyle and works for me and im beyond happy with my progress in the last 3 and a half months! down 18 pounds and about 30 inches!!
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Gestational Diabetes
Hello :) I used this app before pregnancy but havent really been since. I am now 26 weeks and was just diagnosed with gestational diabetes and I plan to use MFP to keep track of my carbs and sugar intake. I Just got the call today letting me know I do have GD and will be getting a call from the diabetes/nutrition team to…
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Getting back to workouts after surgery
I had my gallbladder removed exactly 2 weeks ago. All of my incisions (sp?) are healed up pretty much nothings open anymore. The only limitations i had were no lifting over 20lbs for 2 weeks and i just started picking my 10 month old up again and she weighs about 25lbs and it dosent seem to hurt or bother me at all when i…
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Thigh gap "fun fact"
Ok before i post this pic i just want to say im not trying to offend anyone that does have a thigh gap...just want to reasure those trying to get one or that think they need to have one that its not all possible with weight loss. So please dont take offence to this and im sorry if this is at all against the board…
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Vegan?
So i never in a million years thought i would think about going vegan! I love meat, BUT i stumbled across a youtube chanel by freelee the banana girl. And that let to a video she posted by Gary Yourofsky about being vegan and why he became vegan ect. It really opened my eyes and had some really amazing points that totally…
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Trying to keep myself motivated (pic)
The past 2 years have been kinda crazy for me. I had lost 30lbs in 3 months then just kinda left things alone quit actually trying to lose weight and ended up gaining 20lbs of the 30 i lost back...I would do good for a week then fall back off the wagon for 2 years! life just kept getting in the way and i didnt make time…
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Make ahead freezer meals?
Does anyone have any good recipies or ideas for meals to make ahead and freeze? I want to start doing this maybe cooking or preparing meals once a month and having them ready to go. I think it will make my life easier for winter.
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Before & Now for my own motivation
This is very long, i posted it in my blog but not many people look there so i wanted to share with you guys to keep myself motivated to keep going this is my story and my before and now pictures. If you do not want to read the whole thing i dont blame you lol the pictures have captions that explain things for the most part…
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UGHH annoying co-workers!!
Seriously?!? Sometimes i feel like I work with 2year olds!! Just stupid little things...thats all i have to say! lol
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Whats your dogs name?
We just got a new husky and blue heeler puppy hes black and white with bright blue eyes but we are having trouble picking a great name everything we think of seems so boring...anyone got any awesome names they wanna share? :)
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What does your "diet" look like?
Hey! I am new to all of this and I have a lot of fat to lose but I do not want to lose the muscle that i do have. I also would like to gain some strength by lifting to maybe help in losing the extra fat. I know i cant really gain muscle and lose fat at the same time so I want to lose the fat first then work on ganing more…
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Shakeology?
Is it worth it? Does it really make a difference? I want to buy some and try it out, I am doing Insanity now, but its like $140 for just 30days! Seems like a lot of money to me. Did anyone have great results or any amazing change after they started drinking shakology? whats your experience with it and if you like it what…
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Is anyone else doing INSANITY?
Today will be day 2 for me, this is my 2nd try at the program. Last time I only got a little over a week into it. I am really going to do my best and stick it out for the 60 days. Is anyone else Doing Insanity now? Its always good to have people on your friends list that are doing the same program to keep eachother…
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Not exactly starting over but getting more serious!
Hey Everyone :) When i first started MFP about a year and a half ago i lost 30 lbs right off the bat and was doing amazing!! Then I had galbladder sugery and it started going downhill from there...I just got lazy just no working out and only here and there once in a while till it was nothing then i started gaining :( But…
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Cardio/Stregnth Training AM vs PM?
Quick question if you were to do one in the AM and one in the PM which way would you go? Would you do cardio in the AM and strength in the PM or vise versa?Thanks! :)
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I figured out how to do a side by side LOL
I have been trying forever lol Anyway just wanted to share with you all my side by side of my before and durring..still have a ways to go but getting there! :)
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Has anyone used plexus?
I have never heard of this untill the other day when my fiance seen a friend of his on facebook has lost 40lbs in 3 months using plexus. He is now set on the idea that HE is going to use this product! I tried to convince him to just workout with me and just eat healthy since he hasnt even tried that yet but he wont listen.…
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My first running NSV :)
I have not ran a mile since high school when i HAD to. The few years i have "secretly" wanted to be a runner, to be the girl you see at 5am running because it just looks like it would feel amazing! And finally this morning I was able to drag myself out of bed earlly enough to run well jog/ fast walk a mile!! My first mile…
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Fitness/weight loss binder?
I have been putting one together as i go, adding stuff here and there as I go. What i think would be good for me to have to keep track of my acomplishments and my goals. I am just curious to see if anyone else has a binder they keep? If so what do you have in yours?
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7 Reasons why women should lift heavy
I have been looking into lifting a lot latley, i really want to start but all i have right now are some adjustable dumbbells so i have been using those a little bit and doing RI30. But i was searching around on google and came across this article. I know there is A LOT of talk about why lifting is good for you and so many…
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Awesome motivation pic!
I was just looking at workout motivation stuff and came across this picture! I love it just wanted to share this awesomeness with you guys!
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where is everyone?
This group dosent seem to be too active :( how is everyone doing? I fell behind on some workouts but day 3 week 2 today :)
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Insanity and NROL4W??
Right now i am on my 2nd week of Insanity I have the NROL4W book and i was thinking about starting that up also. My question is would that be too much to do both programs? I dont want to overdo myself but i would like to start NROL as soon as i can since its a 6 month program but i dont want to stop doing insanity. Do you…
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How do YOU log insanity to MFP w/ no HRM
I do not have an HRM yet and i have been doing Insanity for over a week now. I have been logging it as what i saw someone on my FL was logging it as. But I am not sure if its accurate for me but i know i will not know for sure unless i get an HRM ( I plan to just not in my budget right now) So if you are doing or have done…
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Woman lost 109lbs :)
I was checking my yahoo when i came across an email about this woman and clicked on the link..She is amazing lost 109lbs making a healthy lifestyle for herself :) Here is the link if you want to check it out..…
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Protien shake question help please!
This might be a stupid question but i just want to know beacuse i dont want to over do it. I have body fortress why protien powder and i usally have one scoop in the morning with water and then after my workout at night..I just want to know how much is too much i was thinking about going to 2 scoops in the morning and 2 at…
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Who is doing Insanity?
I started yesterday, tonight will be my 2nd day :) It is kicking my *kitten* but i love it!! Who else is doing Insanity?