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Exercise is the only way I lose weight
I'm just curious if anyone has any insight into why I can only lose weight if I exercise. I have heard of people who just cut calories and are able to lose weight, but when I do that nothing happens. I just maintain. I have read a lot and there is so much information. I haven't come across the reason for this. Just…
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I need cliches
My fiance and I started this game where we throw out random cliches and popular quotes until someone is stumped. He's really good at it and so I need some help. Some examples: Live and let live Do as I say not as I do Life's a journey not a destination
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If I'm not terribly sore is it still working?
I've started doing squats and lunges without weights. I do enough that my legs are like jello afterwards, but I'm not really that sore the next few days. Will this still get me results or am I not working hard enough? I can't imagine doing more since I pretty much push myself until I feel like my legs are going to give…
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MFP peeps are awesome!
I just wanted to say that I enjoy being part of this online community. I find so many of you entertaining. I would be so bored at work if it weren't for all of you so I would like to say thank you! Not only do I get great advice, support, and valuable information many of you just make me laugh. I love you all.
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Insanity question
Hi yesterday there were a ton of insanity posts, but none of them answered my question. I did insanity a couple years ago and it worked great. I'm jumping on the insanity wagon again, but I don't have all the disks anymore. Is it possible to get the same results not following the plan that came with the disks? Can I just…
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I'm sick of it!
I feel like I am budgeted and regulated in every aspect of my life. Granted I impose these restrictions on myself, but I'm getting sick of it. My money is budgeted, my food is budgeted, my time is budgeted...I'm feeling trapped. I am naturally a free spirit. I love being spontaneous. Anyone else feel this way? end rant
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Eating disorder has morphed, help!
So I have lived a life of battling my relationship with food. I was diagnosed with anorexia but I didn't fall into the physical guidlines, so some would say I have EDNOS (eating disorder not otherwise specified). Anyway, I have committed to becoming healthy. No restricting and no purging. I have done well but now I feel…
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What changes have you made? part 2
I posted a thread asking people what changes they have made that created the most success for them. I adopted some of what related to me and I just wanted to thank everyone for sharing. Your contribution allowed me to look at what I have been doing that I knew was stalling my progress. I was in denial because I didn't want…
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Need more protein
I'm getting a hang of the macros, but I find that I still need more protein. I eat mostly chicken for lunch and dinner. Eggs and turkey sausage for breakfast. I have 1/2 cup of cottage cheese for a snack. Does anyone have any ideas of where I can get more protein from? Not on a budget to buy protein shakes or supplements…
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How to do 30 day shred
I just started 30 day shred. I found it on youtube. I see that there are different levels and even a level one yoga. Do I just do what I want or is there a schedule? Like do I do level one for so many weeks then go to level two, or do I do level one for 30 days then go up? I started yesterday and I'm loving it so far.…
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What change did you make that helped you most?
This is a journey of knowledge. Learning what works for losing weight. I want to know what change you made that has made the biggest impact on your success of losing weight and getting healthy. For me I haven't figured it out. I'm still crunching numbers. I have ED so in the past restricting food was the only way I knew…
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Where does the fat go?
This might sound silly but what happens to the fat that is "lost". It doesn't disappear it goes somewhere. It can't possibly be 100% absorbed. There has to be some "waste" right?
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Success Finally!
Okay it's not huge, but it matters. I no longer have the fat that squishes out over the top of my pants and skirts. I have lost 8 lbs and since the clothes I was wearing were too small I guess now they fit. That's all. Since I have decided to accept that this will be much better for me in the long run if I lose it slowly I…
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Not new just back
I have not introduced myself. I am a 35 year old Mom of 3 boys (13, 10 and 4). I lost 40 lbs when I first started in Oct 2010. I have gained 23 back and so here I am. I deserve to do this the way it will work for me. I struggle with food because in times of trouble I use restricting food as a way of control. I was…
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African Mango Pure?
Has anyone tried the supplement African Mango Pure? Just wondering if there are any non-biased opinions or results, because of course the ads will only tell you how awesome it is. I would like to hear about honest results.
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Weight Training where do I start???
Hi All. So I just upped my cals and have been able to maintain my weight for weeks now. I feel like it's time for me to start lifting but I don't know where to start. I don't have a lot of money for a personal trainer. I get to do this on my own for the most part. My question is where do I start? What exercises and weights…
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Motivation PLEASE!
Okay this is getting very old in my brain. Every night I tell myself "tomorrow is going to be a better day." I plan how I'm going to get better at working exercise into my busy schedule...yada yada. It never goes the way I plan. I know if I fit it in I will have more energy, but I seem to be talking myself out of it more…
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Protein after workouts
What kind of foods do you suggest to get protein after workouts. I don't really like meat much so I eat it sparingly. Not into protein shakes either. I would like to get it from a whole food source.
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Obesity additives in food...is it real?
I just got done watching a video about how some food manufacturers put additives in foods that make them addictive. They are meant to preserve the food, but they in turn make us addicted to them. I am not a food addict but I was wondering if this was a real thing. I know if I eat whole foods instead of processed foods this…
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Slump
I have been on MFP for over a year and I was doing really well until about 9 months ago. I gained 10 lbs and stayed there for a while and have just recently gained another 10 lbs. I know it's due to lack of maintenance I slacked off tracking my cals and reduced exercise to almost nothing. I get why I gained the weight but…
