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Calories while lifting
Hello! I'm fairly new to lifting and have read much conflicting information on being able to build muscles while at a calorie deficit. I currently lift 4 days a week, yoga once, and cardio one or twice a week. I have been getting around 2200 calories a day (my fitbit calculates around 2500 burnt a day) and my weight has…
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Calories?
Hello! I'm fairly new to lifting and have read much conflicting information on being able to build muscles while at a calorie deficit. I currently lift 4 days a week, yoga once, and cardio one or twice a week. I have been getting around 2200 calories a day and my weight has been stable. My ultimate goal is to gain muscle…
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Intermittent fasting
Has anyone tried this? I was going to try the 16/8. Any input is appreciated.
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Looking for more friends
Hello, my name is Kiley. I've used MFP for many years and need more help staying on track, I'll do good for a while and then do terrible with food...I'm usually good on exercise. Just looking for more friends for support. I'm 31 and have a 2 year old son :)
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Appetite suppresant
Has anyone tried an appetite suppresant and had luck with it? I have tried to clean up my eating some but I am still always hungry, and am thinking about something to help with that.
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Treadmill Recommendation
I am looking to purchase a treadmilll in the next couple months when I hopefully move and have the space. Just looking for advice, I will probably buy used. I just want something sturdy and reliable and don't really want to pay over $500.
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I think I finally decided.
I know I have posted about this multiple times. I currenlty EP and pump 4 times a day and have been trouble deciding how long I want to continue. My son is 12.5 months and has been on bm except I had to supplement a little formula for the first couple months. We are moving at the end of the year. So once we get all settle…
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Thoughts on flu shot?
I actually hadn't though about this until Miles's appointment today. She asked if I wanted to give it to him and I am unsure. I haven't done much research. Generally I'm kind of against those shots, I never get them. Just wanting other mommma's thoughts and opinions.
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Supply decreasing
I am pretty sure my supply is slowly decreasing...well I guess I know since I EP. At my peak I made around 40 ounces a day and was holding steady for a while around 30, but yesterday I only got 26. Miles eats around 25-30 and I have around 800 frozen, so I have enough to get him past a year even if I stopped right now.…
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When are you going to wean?
I am having a debate about this now. My guy is 10.5 months and I only pump. At one point I didn't think I would make it this long and other points I thought I could go for past a year. I am currently to the point where I'm soooo sick of pumping....that could change. I currently pump 4 times a day and plan to wean slowly…
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Trade insanity for T25?
I have a brand new copy of insanity and was wondering if anyone would want to trade me for t25? thanks
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Sleep Training
So this all came about after I let MIles (8.5 months) cry tonight. He has always been a good sleeper, but for about a week he has not been wanting to go to bed until 10 or 11, 9 is about normal. He is usually clearly tired but has been fighting it. I thought it was teething because his tooth is through, but it is…
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confession thread
I think we did this a while back, but thought it might be fun. My confession is I secretly hope my milk will magically dry up so I can stop pumping and won't feel as bad about. In reality though, I probably would be sad if I didn't give him milk until a year. If I dried up right now he would probably get it until 9 months…
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Insanity and running
I am training for a tough mudder and have been running for a couple months. Today I ran 8 miles slowly at a 10;45 pace. But I am also going to do insanity (I have done a couple videos already) for strength and cardio when I can't run! Has anyone else done this together and how was your schedule?
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How many solids
So Miles is almsot 8 months old now. I usually give him 1-2T of oatmeal in the morning with 2oz of fruit and about 2 oz of veggies at night. I was just wondering what others were doing. The doctor said he should be close to 3 meals by 9 months. He still thinks food only comes on a spoon and has no interest in finger foods…
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Feel like I can't get it together.
So maybe I'm expecting too much of myself. But I can't seem to take care of myself, exercise, take care of MIles, and keep up with work...and get enough sleep. I currently put work on the end of the list, but I have to get caught up and it's stupid to wait until the end of the month all the time. I just need to suck it up…
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Eat crap and look good?
Anyone? I used to do this and it worked as long as I exercised a lot and kept my calories in check. Now it doesn't seem to be working so well, maybe because of my recent pregnancy and breastfeeding? I'm just wondering if I'll have to completely change my eating habits to look good again. I have been exercsising and losing…
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Runner question
I am doing a tough mudder in two months and need to increase my endurance. I have been currently been doing 5ks in 30 so about a 9:38 pace. I would like to work up to 8 miles comfortably. Do you think a 11 or 12 minute mile pace is reasonable to start going further distances. The only time recently I ran longer was 5.3…
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Tough Mudder
So I have signed up for one in September, so I have about 3 months. I was wondering if anyone had done one and what recommendations you have. I am currenlty doing heavy lifting (Chalean Extreme) 3xs per week to try to get stronger. I also do cardio abou 2xs a week, but I'm guessing I should do more. I can currently run…
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How far apart?
So I am not ready for another child anytime soon, but I always planned on two. My original thinking was for them to be around 3 years apart. I was 5.5 years apart from my sister and we weren't close at all until I was 17/18. I think if they are closer they will have a closer relationship. But also I think that spacing them…
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Bed time routine
I was wondering what kind of routine you guys had for your babies. I currenlty just change his diaper, put in jammies, eat, then bed. But I'm thinking soon I need to encorporate something else into this, so when the bottle/boob goes away he will know it's bed. He also most of the time naps after eating. Are we creating a…
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Do you use HRM burn?
I have a Polar FT-4 and the burn just seems so high, so I've been using 75%. Do you think I should use the whole amount. For example, I just did a 55 minute Turbo Fire workout and it said I burnt 715 calories. I have it set as 175 as my weight and I weight around 185. Thanks
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High Chair recommendations
I haven't looked at these too much, but my son is 4 months old and want to think about this soon. I for sure want a portable one to attach to the table when we go places, but didn't know if that was adequate or if we would need another. I don't want a regular one due to limited space. Thanks! Also, for those of you who…
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Need to Vent
Ok, so I just needed to get this off my chest and didn't want to tell anyone I know in real life. I'm not sure if my husband and I are going to work out. I think I have kind of thought that for a while, but now I think I am realizing it. I don't know how much I am in love with him anymore. Also, he is just so inconsiderate…
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Baby Einstein/TV
What are your thoughts on letting baby watch TV? I have the baby einstein DVDs and let him watch one today for about 20 minutes while I pumped and he seemed to enjoy. I know some say no TV until 2. I don't look at it as a substitute, I still talk to him and read to him a lot. But is it better for him to watch that or just…
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Calorie help please!!
I am 29 years old, 5'8" and currenlty weigh around 190lbs. I am breastfeeding my 4-month old son and produce around 40-45oz of milk per day. I am lightly active (per bodybugg). I am trying to figure out how many calories I should eat. Before I ate around 1700-1800 and lost weight in the past with eating back most of my…
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Any of EBFing moms?
My son is about 3 1/2 months old and I have been mostly pumping due to slight tongue tie, inverted nipples, and pain. But I recently wanted to try more nursing. He is getting pretty good, but sometimes when he is not interested anymore he kind of pulls away and bites down!!! My instinct is to slap him like I would my cat…
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How long do you plan to BF?
I was just curious to what other momma's plans were. I plan on at least 6 months, but would ultimately like to make it to a year. I also nurse and pump. It will be nice one day not to lug the pump with me to work everyday, but I would feel guilty quitting too early and not giving my little guy my milk. I am hoping to build…
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Can't get motivated
I am having so much trouble latey getting motivated to workout or even do anything! All I do is work, take care of baby, watch TV, and sleep. Today I stayed home with him, he has napped quite a bit but I can't get off my lazy bum to do anything. I really need to some housework and work. I am usually the same way on the…
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Need advice/Losing while breastfeeding
My son is 3 months old today. I gained over 60lbs while pregnant, and I have only lost about 30 of those, so I have 30 more to lose. I have tried many different things for losing but I keep fluctuating the same 2lbs. I would like to exercise more, but probably get in 3-4 times per week of running or turbo fire usually. I…
