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The Starvation Mode Myth...again.
Read this awhile back and it's brilliant. So sick of reading responses of people regarding diet and weight loss with everyone throwing around purported "facts" about starvation mode. So, here is a little research on the topic. Feel free to chime in with other studies, but lets keep it based on actual research, not personal…
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Two and a half pounds in two days...
I was doing great and then the past two days I had dinners that were NOT my usual, healthy fare. I was still within my calories but they were carb heavy (pasta). I'm up 2.5 pounds now. This is water weight, right? I have been guzzling water but it hasn't budged. Is this going to take weeks to lose? I need someone to talk…
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Soft Drinks: Emotional Addiction
So my problem is soda. I cannot stop drinking Coke or Dr. Pepper. I am so addicted to them but I realized it's totally emotional. When I think about NOT drinking one or having one in the morning or with a meal, I feel depressed. Sometimes when I drink them I catch myself thinking that I don't even enjoy the taste. How…
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Not Losing
Okay...I guess I just need to know if I am being impatient or if I am doing something wrong. I am KILLING it at the gym...lifting weights and a min of 30 min of HIIT cardio a day. I am also eating clean for the most part...trying to adhere to PALEO as much as possible. My calorie intake is about 150-200 less than my RMR…
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I just ate 10 Hershey Kisses....
So I did well today. My goal was to not eat ANY junk. Had a great breakfast, had a great lunch ready...then I spilled half of it on the floor at work. So in my "great, I'm starving, now what?" I grabbed a handful of kisses and ate them. Turns out they are 200 calories total. 200 calories of worthless sugar. UGH. I feel…
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Bloated after I eat
I bloat after I eat. I mean I go from having a fairly flat stomach to looking 5 months pregnant. Any suggestions as to what is wrong? I don't have any bowel issues. Just bloat immediately after eating to the point my clothes are uncomfortable. I hate it. It makes me feel fat
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Struggling to eat clean
I have been gorging on junk due to stress. Ugh! My downfall is soda. I just cannot quit it. I need some support, some motivation, and some suggestions for easy, comforting food that is LOW cal. My goal is to lose 14 pounds and instead of losing, I keep gaining (because of my diet). It's not rocket science but it's so…
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Running on a broken toe
A student broke my big toe. The break is minor. The doctor barely noticed it on the xray but it's broken none the less. It's a small crack on the edge of my toe. Anyway, I explained I am a runner and he said "No running for 2-3 weeks". Well that seems reasonable EXCEPT...I am training for a half marathon and it's in 2…
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Broken toe and a half marathon coming up
Yesterday a kid broke my toe. The break is very small and hardly showed up on the x-ray but it's my big toe. It's pretty painful and swollen right now. I'm scheduled to run a half marathon on the 17th (two and a half weeks from now). I asked my doctor when I can run again and he said "not for 2-3 weeks at least". So my…
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My body things running is normal lol
I'm training for my second half marathon and I'm so frustrated by my body's ability to adapt. I've been running for so long my body has accepted that it's the norm so it seems as if the calories I burn from running don't really contribute to fat/weight loss. Frustrating.
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Need more MF Pals
I've been on MFP for awhile but I feel like I need some new, motivated friends. I'm struggling lately. :)
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Did lifting cause water weight gain?
A week ago I weighed 118. I've been running consistently for the past month as I've been training for a half marathon. Sunday I decided it was time to start lifting weights again (I took a break from lifting this summer). I did really heavy weight with low reps on squats, leg press, calf raises etc. I can feel that my…
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I did it...you can too!
In June I weighed 128 and couldn't run for a solid minute. As of today, I am now 112 and have run three 5K's and a 10K. I am now signed up for my first half marathon in April. For the first time in my life, my arms and legs have defined muscle and I constantly get compliments on the muscle definition. Before June, I had…
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Can I run a 10K?
Currently I can run 4 miles. I really want to run in the MCM 10K in DC at the end of October. Is it reasonable to think that if I am running 4-5 times a week, I'd be in good shape for that? Advice? Thoughts?
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ALWAYS Bloated!
No matter what happens, when I eat things, especially grains (wheat bread, brown rice, etc), I bloat to the point of looking 5-6 months pregnant! I don't eat soda and have eliminated refined sugar so I don't know what the deal is. I've read about digestive enzymes. Does anyone take them? Do they help? Any ideas on what the…
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Can I get cut with Body Pump alone?
Do I need to just lay off Body Pump a bit and do weights on my own in order to get the definition I am seeking? I really want to increase the size and definition of my arms, in particular. ThoughtS?
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Polar FT7
Those of you who own one, do you think it's pretty accurate? I just bought one and sometimes I am shocked at how many calories it says I burn. Also, the instructions sucked. When you look at the screen that shows your HR at the top, what does the number on the line mean? Is that your TARGET HR or is that just the HR in…
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Going to increase calories but so nervous
I've decided to up my calorie intake. This makes me nervous but I've not been eating all 1200 calories a day nor have I been eating my exercise calories. The scale hasn't budged in almost two weeks. I may be losing inches but I'm not sure because I just started measuring. It seems counter intuitive to eat MORE but I guess…
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Running with two different goals in mind
Question about running I have two goals: to lose weight and get in shape and also to be able to run distance (5Ks, 10ks and eventually the Army 10 Miler). So my question is this: I keep reading conflicting info about how it's best to run intervals or short uphill sprints if you want to lose weight and condition yourself.…
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The scale is broken...I just know it! lol
Normally I wouldn't be concerned and just let nature take it's course but I'm a little obsessed right now because in a week and a half, I get to see my husband who is deployed. Naturally I want to look my absolute best and have a goal in mind of two or three pounds by July 2. I've done a great job, I think, with working…
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But I don't WANT 1200 calories
So I keep reading about how if one doesn't eat at LEAST 1200 calories, then one's body will go into starvation mode and you won't lose....but the thing is, I am a naturally small boned individual and before I even started eating better and working out, I never ate that much to begin with. My problem was that I ate CRAP.…
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Need more connections
Hi, I am not really all that new to MFP but I'd like more connections. I think the social networking aspect helps make me feel more accountable. Friend me! :)
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Keep falling UNDER my 1200 calorie goal
I'm eating uber healthy foods. Lots of FRESH fruit and veg as well as some lean protein (fish or chicken) and I'm eating THREE meals and tossing in some fruit as snacks during the day but I keep falling quite short of my goal. I'm averaging 800-900 calories a day instead of the MFP recommedned 1200. I'm very active: I take…
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Confused about P90X
I keep hearing people talk about it and I've tried sifting through the posts as well as look at the website for the product; however, I am still confused. My questions are: Is this something I do in MY home? Do I need weights for this? Can someone briefly explain how the program works? What is the total cost? Pros? Cons?
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New!
So I have decided it's time for a lifestyle change. By no means am I over weight but I do have a few pounds I want to lose and I am sick of feeling so bad all the time. The combo of little sleep, no exercise, and bad diet have made me feel terrible. To counter that, I've taken up running and I'm trying to eat better.…
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Lunch ideas
I am a teacher so I don't have the ability to leave school for lunch. Instead, I have to pack a lunch. Does anyone have any good ideas of something I can take to lunch that is delicious AND healthy? I am trying to stay away from Lean Cuisines or other frozen (and high in sodium) dinners. I need something that is easy to…
