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Does It Matter?
A calorie is a calorie, right? No matter where you get it from, right? Because though I know I shouldn't freak with carbs, I still do. But at this point, I'm desperate. I need to gain weight. Fast. Not like 5 pounds in a week fast, but like 2 pounds a month fast. I have barely gained 1 lb this month, I think. And I'm…
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CARB-O
I have NO idea how this happened.. It seems a few months ago, I was struggling with protein and too much sodium. Then suddenly, I'm low on carbs, high on protein, and decent on sodium. The thing is, I don't think the whole LOW carb thing has been such a good idea. I've realized a lack of energy, tons of headaches, and…
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A New Plan
So, I've been having a little trouble. Again. Gosh. This is getting so ridiculous! But, trust me, it's not about gaining weight as much or anything like that. I'm just unsure of the exercises I'm doing. For a while, I had only been satisfied if I did cardio. Then, when I changed to weights, I only felt satisfied if I…
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GIRLS ONLY, PLEASE! I need some… help.
I'm recovering from being in the "almost" anorexic weight category. Not fun. This is a willing choice that I have made because I want to return to my original healthy self. Maybe with more muscle this time though. But anyways, my lowest statistics and current ones were: Lowest: Height- 5"1.5 Weight- 99-100.25 lbs. Current:…
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How's it going? Trying this out and going to share a recipe... My FAVE!
Woohoo! I finally figured out how to use the discussion! Anyways, thought I'd share a bit about myself. My name is LiveMore101 (a.k.a Evelyn). I'm 20 years old and am recovering from an "almost" categorized anorexia. I have had support from my family to push back towards being healthy, though they will never truly…
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Looking for other Warriors
I consider myself to be a warrior. A recovering warrior. Warriors are people who fight back and have strength. That's what I'm wanting and trying to do. A little about my story: In January, I was fed up with my past of weight comments, lack of exercise and abilities, and the way I would stuff my face. I wasn't overweight…
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LiveMore101- Bulking Journal (Continued)
Hello everyone! Again! I hope your bulking/cutting is going well! Mine is officially starting to kick off, I think. After about 2 weeks of trial, I think my maintenance is 1800. I'm still testing it out though, and I think I've been bloated from a lot of water retention (too much sodium), so that may have affected any…
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LiveMore101- Bulking Journal
All right! Hello! :) Here I am with the most exciting news! I have just started to bulk! Let's be honest though. Sure, bulking is exciting, but it's also quite frightening. After just losing +18 lbs, it's rather taxing mentally to have to gain a bunch back again. I've gone through a series of freak outs and panic attacks,…
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Does this sound reasonable?
All right! So, I am FREAKING out because I just want to make sure I do things correctly... I mean, I know there's going to be trial and error, but I'd like to be as SPOT ON as possible! :) Anyways, here goes. Tell me if this sounds good, looks manageable, or is TOTALLY ridiculous! : Current Stats: Weight: 101 LBS. Height:…
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What's More Attractive?
I'm quite certain on what the answer will be, but I'm just curious! So, ladies, what would you prefer to see yourself as? Thin and slender or fit and defined? What lengths would you go through to get yourself there?
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Gaining Muscle and Bulking
I have had MANY great resources into the bulking and gaining muscle world... Thank you, MFP friends! But, I'm still a little lost. I'll give you my measurements, so maybe you could help me out a bit more: I am currently 5"1 1/2. I am 100-101 pounds. I exercise about 6 days a week- two of those days which consist of…
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Looking for other Lady Lifters!
Hello! As stated in the subject, I am looking for other ladies out there who have been lifting for a while and have gotten GREAT results! I've reached my goal weight and gotten to the point where I know I shouldn't lose anymore. I'm the lowest that I should be at (100 pounds and I'm about 5 foot 2), but I still have some…
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Nike Training Program
I've officially come to the conclusion that in order to tone up a bit of my stomach and flabby areas.... I have to TONE them. Wow. How strange, right? ;) I'm not a huge fan of cardio. When it gets warmer, I would probably go out on daily walks, light jogs, biking a bit, or maybe even rollerblading. (Yes, I find that fun!)…
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FINALLY! Now what?
So, I just went in for a check-up at the doctor's (I hadn't weighed myself for about a month and the ONE day I go to the gym to weigh myself, the scale is broken. What luck.), and apparently I have REACHED MY GOAL! I'm sorry… It just feels SO good to say that! YAY! At 5 feet and 1 1/2 inches, I am 100.5 pounds (don't add…
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Strength Versus Cardio
If I gain enough muscle and become toned (like my profile picture), is it ABSOLUTELY necessary for me to do cardio, or can I just strength train and lift weights to maintain that physique? I mean, let's say I strength train and stuff 5 days a week and throw in a walk or two or maybe bike and swim occasionally (like when it…
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Me being ridiculous and indecisive
So, I've been running the past few months, working up to running a 5K, which I just signed up for two weeks, but now I'm starting to wonder if it's my type of thing. I've been trying to run outside, but it's DEFINITELY harder than a treadmill and I'm noticing more pain in my legs and back. I almost want to just quit…
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My First 5K
So, on April 5th, I'm doing my first 5K. I've been practicing since January (I was barely able to run a minute), but now I'm able to run about 25 minutes straight if I really push myself. I'm wanting to do a 5K in about 35 minutes, which I think is reachable, but there's a slight problem... Within the past two-three weeks,…
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Shrinking the Trouble Zones
So, I have a lot of trouble, as a woman, in the area of the stomach and the bottom. I'm a bit wide in the hips and also I have this ridiculous pouch thing on my lower stomach. I have about 5-10 more pounds to lose, give or take, but I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas on how to shrink this areas a bit in inches. I run or…
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THE LAST 5!
All right, well... I have a few more pounds than 5, but even if I did just lose that amount, I would be quite content I think... It's been tough over the past few months, having to deal with sugar withdrawals and headaches because I had been so addicted to junk food and sitting and no exercise, to a sudden change in diet…
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The Core and More
So, I've been working out for about 3 weeks now. I'm running/walking for 40-45 minutes about 5-6 days a week. Wow, that's a lot of slashes and dashes. Anyways, I've lost about 5 pounds due to that, and because I'm eating MUCH cleaner now. But, I've got a trouble zone. You guessed it. My stomach. Experts say to not…
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Is it possible?
Here I am again, needing more help than before Christmas. I gained all the weight back that I had lost before Christmas and more. And since that doesn't help me in reaching my goal, that's rather depressing to think about. I've been working out and eating as healthy as possible for the past week, since I started after the…
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Motivation - How can I get it back?!
Hello everyone!! I have been trying Myfitnesspal for some time now, for almost 2 years, or more, I would say. The problem is, I'd eat healthy a few days, recording my exercise and eating habits, but then after those days are up, my motivation to keep going starts to wear thin and I go back to guzzling down junk food. I'm…
