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Another IIFYM Question (former 1200 cal junkie)
Hi there, I've started following IIFYM and lifting weights after eating 1200 calories and not eating back exercise calories. (it worked for a while, but surprise, surprise, it soon stopped). I used IIFYM.com and got the following macros: 1,678 cals 204 carbs 46 fat 113 protein 43 fiber I trust the system, but does that…
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Ladies who lift heavy: What is a typical weekly routine?
Ladies who lift heavy: What is a typical weekly workout routine for you? I'm recently started lifting in the gym. Up until now I've done running and HIIT with weights, but not really heavy weights. I've been given a program by the gym I joined but it seemed a bit templated rather than personalised. Obviously your plan will…
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I'm fit and joining the gym, what lifting should I do?
Subject says it all really. I'm reasonably fit and strong. I do running, hill climbing and strength training and I'm about to join a gym to start lifting. Previously, my strength training is all at-home circuit dvds like Body Revolution, Ripped in 30, etc. I want to do more heavy lifting. I'll get a personal trainer to put…
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Rate my duathlon training program (+ Body Revolution)
Hi, I am doing a duathlon on April 5th and I'm putting together a training program for the next few weeks. My duathlon is a 10k run and 23k bike. I'm also doing Body Revolution (DVD based strength training) I'd love if I could avoid a rest day but not sure if I can get away with it. Thoughts? I'll probably change things up…
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68 LB/31 KG Lost... Now I've Lost Motivation
Hi everyone, I've lost 68 pounds/31 kilos over the past 2 years or so. I actually lost 35 KG/ 77LB but have gained a little. Ever since Christmas, I've really struggled to consistently eat to my calorie goal and get my weight loss back on track. I'd like to lose at least another 20 pounds or 10 kilos. I was so fueled with…
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Morning exercisers: What time does your alarm go off?
The title pretty much speaks for itself. What time does your alarm go off when you haul yourself out of bed and head to the gym/out for a run/switch on the exercise DVD player, etc? Also, what time do you go to bed? I get up around 6.15am and usually do a good hour of running then do stretching for 10 minutes or so when I…
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Your maintenance calorie goal vs. weight loss calorie goal
Hi maintainers, I'm curious about the relationship between the calorie goal you had when you were losing weight vs. the calorie goal you have now that you are maintaining. What was your WL calorie goal? What is you maintenance calorie goal? Thanks!
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What the? Where's my topic?
Last week, I started a topic on maintaining your weight after losing on a 1200 calorie plan. I've just got back from hiking in Australia where I had no net access. I came on to check for replies and the topic is gone! It's still listed under "My Topics" but it's obviously been deleted. There were over 60 replies which I'd…
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Maintainers! How does my maintenance plan look to you?
Hi everyone, In December, I'll be around 15 pounds (7 kilos) from my goal weight. I'm going on vacation to Thailand and want to eat at maintainece for around a month while I'm away. I'll pick up on weight loss when I get back :) I've never eaten at maintainence levels before, so I'm planning now! I'm thinking of eating at…
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Back Injury this morning. When can I start exercising again?
I did the insanity test* this morning and a few hours later I noticed pain in my back. It's gotten worse since then and I've had some stinging pain move up my back a little as well. I don't really mind the pain, but I don't want to make my injury worse and end up not being able to work out for a week or longer. I called a…
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Salon treatments for cellulite
Hi everyone, I have dimply, orange peel on my upper arms. It's diminishing as I lose weight and gain strength, but I'd like to try a salon treatment to move things a little faster. Has anyone ever had salon treatments for cellulite? Keen to hear what did and didn't work. (Note in advance to everyone who just wants to tell…
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Pulled Muscle - Forced Rest Day #Bored
I pulled a muscle doing ripped in 30. I'm super bummed about it!* Was going to move onto level 2 today, hopefully I can do it tomorrow, will see how my back feels. Any tips on how to speed up recovery? My husband rubbed my back to try and get a knot out but I think he made it worse? *Note: Not RI30's fault - I did the warm…
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1200 macros
Hi there, In my early 20's I could eat 1500 calories and lose 2 pounds a week easy. Didn't matter if the calories came from sugar, fat carbs or wine! Now, I have to eat 1200 calories to lose a pound a week and I have to watch where they come from. I'm new to the whole "macro" thing and what my % should be with protein,…
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Going to a resturant - Help me choose what to order
Hi MFP friends, I am going out for a girl's night tonight and need some help deciding what to have. I have 709 calories to eat. Ideally i'll eat 500 or so at the restaurant and then eat some yogurt or fruit when I get home if I need to polish off my remaining calories. I've already told myself no wine! Here is the menu.…
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Going to free cocktail party tonight, God give me strength!
Hi everyone, I'm going to a free cocktail party tonight with delicious canapés and open bar. I plan to eat my calories before I go and have a simple "no canapés at all" policy at the party. I'll sip on water and maybe a sinful Diet Coke. Any social butterflies out there with tips on how to stick to your diet while at…
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Lost 58 pounds and only 9% body fat?
When I started losing weight I had my body fat percentage measured. I'm perplexed by the numbers - lost 58 pounds and apparently only 9% body fat? Stats were Weight: 236 pounds BF: 48% Just this week, I was measured by my personal trainer. My new stats are: Weight: 178 pounds BF: 39% = loss of 58 lbs and 9% body fat.…
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TDEE -20% How Much Do You Lose a Week?
I've recently started TDEE -20% plus I've upped my strength and cardio. I've gone through the initial gain period that I got told to expect when you start the TDEE method and now I think I've started losing again after a very long stall! For those of you who have been doing TDEE -20% for a while, around about how much do…
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Other than calories, what else do you restrict?
This is kind of a spinoff from the Clean vs. Junk thread (http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/951658-clean-vs-junk-does-it-really-matter) Other than calories, what do you restrict? I.e. Do you measure your nutrients, do you limit sugar? Are there some foods you plain won't eat (and for reasons other than just their…
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Scooby's Workshop Calc Question
Hi everyone, I just went to http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ and calculated that I should eat 1852 to lose a pound per week. I entered that I do 3.5 hours of exercise per week. Does that mean that everyday, I should just eat 1852, provided I keep up the weekly exercise that I inputted? It seems like a lot.…
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Starting eating carbs again, starving!
Hi all, I've been doing Atkins for the past couple of months, but decided to eat a little more balanced and exercise more. I've started adding a little carbs back into my day i.e a Subway wrap for lunch and more veggies in all my meals (somewhat limited on Atkins) but am not eating bread, sugars, pasta etc. I've been doing…
