-
Need Tips on Maintaining Weight
Hello, So thanks to my fitness pal's help, i've lost over 125 lbs in 6 months... My only problem that I am having is maintaining the weight. I'm comfortable where i'm at, but whenever I increase my calories to maintenance (still being health conscious), my body retains and stores, but whenever I go back to the way i've…
-
7 lb overnight weight gain
Hello, For some reason I gained about 7 lbs overnight. I wouldn't say I had an all out cheat day or anything because I did a pretty good workout. Last night I ran 9.06 miles straight without stopping (My longest run yet) in 1 hour and 27 minutes. I burned about 1300 calories. I did eat around 2600 calories though,…
-
Doctor Visit for check up after reaching goal?
Hello, I finally reached my goal of 200 lbs. My starting weight was 310 lbs, and since June, I have successfully lost all that excess body fat. I'm happy because I look and feel better. So heres my question, should I visit the doctor and get a routine checkup or physical to see where i'm at health wise? Also should I go to…
-
Does fruit make you bloat?
I don't know why but a lot of things make me bloat. Even fruit! I just ate 1 serving of watermelon and I feel heavy and bloated. Does this happen to anyone else?
-
How to stop losing weight?
Hello all! I'm almost to my goal of 200 lbs. I'm currently at 214 lbs, so I only have about a month left in my journey. I went from about 310 lbs to 214 since June 2nd. My biggest problem is gonna be maintaining my weight without losing anymore. I want to maintain 195-200. The reason i'm asking now is so that when the time…
-
Favorite Movie?? Go!
Mine is Holes with Shia Labeouf
-
What is your favorite tv show to watch at dinner?
My favorite show to watch is either Cops or ESPN what do you like to watch?
-
Weighing in after a workout
Alright people, I know most of you guys weigh in when you first wake up, before breakfast and after using the bathroom. But for some reason i'm usually at my heaviest in the morning. I retain a lot of water weight so my water weight sheds off at around the afternoon. usually around 3 pm. Is it best to get a true…
-
Do you see yourself bigger than you are?
I have successfully lost 85 + lbs the past few months, and even though I've lost all of that weight, I am not satisfied. I look and feel bigger to myself than i really am. Do you have this issue too? Share your story.
-
Do you think BMI is a hoax?
I have a question for everyone, in your opinion, do you feel like the BMI calculator is a hoax? I look healthy, i'm in shape, and I don't look all that fat, i'm not skin and bones, I have some meat and fat on me, but according to the BMI I am obese... what about people who are body builders? most of them would be…
-
Which is more accurate, Digital Scales or Balance Beam?
Which type of scale is usually more accurate, a Digital bathroom scale, or a balance beam one (like you would see at a doctor's office or athletic facility) My bathroom scale shows that I'm 218.6, but at my local YMCA, they have a balance beam, and before I left it said I was around 216.5. I haven't taken in any water or…
-
How do you picky eaters eat good and lose weight?
Hi there, I am probably the most pickiest eater there is on this planet. I don't eat seafood, any asian food, mexican, pretty much the only italian i will eat is pizza, (no spagetti, no lasagna or pasta) i don't like a lot of things. Pretty much the only foods that I like are really unhealthy. Since I was young, i've only…
-
Keep losing weight, good but seems weird help?
So i've lost over 73 lbs in my 3 and a half month journey. I'm so proud of myself, but I'm trying to figure something out. 2 days ago i was at 236 lbs, yesterday i woke up and weighed at 234.6. Today I woke up and weighed 232.4. Seems weird because i haven't lost weight like that. The most I have ever lost in a week is 5…
-
My Transformation So Far
So June 3 was the day that I decided to start working out and changing my body physically. On June 3, I weighed 282 lbs. Today I am at a proud 236!! And i'm still going down. My goal is 200 lbs. What do you think of my transformation so far? http://i598.photobucket.com/albums/tt61/cameronwheeler_2009/transform2.jpg
-
Conference Call This Wednesday 7 PLEASE READ AND SHARE!
Hello friends! I got something great for those who want to participate. I am organizing a Conference Call for everyone on myfitnesspal that is willing to join us! Its a 100% free conference call, and all you need is a phone to listen in. (Long distance charges may apply by your carrier if you do not have a long distance…
-
New Comers, Add Me As A Friend!
Hi there, I've been on MFP for nearly a year now, and it is definitely an eye opening experience. Instead of just eating the food, i am able to analyze food and understand what i am putting in my body. So far, i've lost 70 lbs! You can do it too. I will tell you the first few weeks or even month is very tough, but once you…
-
Starting to look flabby again!!
So i've been dieting for 4-5 months, losing 70 lbs! Although the scale hasn't gone up really i'm still maintaining my weight and losing just a little. I took a week off from the gym, still maintained my diet but now i'm looking really flabby. i no longer have the tighter look to my body and i'm starting to look fat again.…
-
Starting to gain weight!!
Hello, I'm not sure why, but i'm starting to put on some of the weight i lost. i lost 70 lbs, and i'm starting to go up. I was 237 and now i'm up to 240. I'm not sure why i'm gaining. I'm still eating under my calorie goal. I haven't been able to exercise at all for the past week, my school schedule has been too tough for…
-
Sauna To Lose Water Weight
I'm not sure if I spelled "Sauna" right, but I ate a little too much sodium today than I should have. 3200 mg. my daily goal is 2500. I didn't go over calories or fat or anything, i'm still within my daily goal. I plan on going to the gym later, actually I plan on riding my bike to the gym. (2.8 miles) and then 2.8 miles…
-
Starting to look flabby again!!
So i've been dieting and exercising for 4 months now with great success. I have lost 70 lbs! i've been stressed out so much for over a week now and haven't made time for the gym. I have an extremely busy school schedule, studying, and projects to where i haven't had not even 20 minutes to go to the gym. I was going 5 days…
-
Is riding a bicycle easier after losing weight?
So I have a bike but haven't ridden it in awhile. About 8 months ago when i bought it i was around 290-300 lbs and i got tired easily and it was tough. I rode it every now and then but i was always tired when riding it. It was tougher than i expected it to be. but i'm down to 237 lbs, i'm wonering if it would be easier to…
-
Is 2 slices of pizza bad?
So its hard to maintain a proper diet with my crazy college schedule. I have class 6 days a week 8 hours a day with only one 30 minute break in between. We have a little pizza stand at our school and so they have pizza. I got 2 slices of cheese pizza. I can't log it in my diary because its not a popular pizza chan its a…
-
Would short hair make my face look really fat?
So I have been wanting to cut my hair short for years. The last time I had it short was when I was in 6th grade. Then I decided to grow it out long because I was getting fatter at the time and it just worked out that way. Well now i'm a sophomore in college and i'm a male. I have long hair but I really want to cut it…
-
Eating and exercising but no weight change?
So I can't seem to lose anymore weight. I'm eating within my daily goals but after months of being on MFP I just quit logging food. I keep a mental track of each day now and I know that i'm under my daily goad but still within a good range. I'm also exercising at the YMCA and i'm just not seeing results but a little bit of…
-
Have you tried soda after drinking water for awhile?
I just tried a nice cold coke after going nearly 3 months of just water. (i know i should probably be drinking some juices, probably going to change that) but I decided to drink a nice cold 69 grams of sugar coke. The first sip was tough. The next couple sips tasted very acidic, the taste was terrible, and i just had to…
-
Is it okay to eat fast food every once in awhile?
Hi there, I feel kinda bad now. I ate chick fil a on my lunch break from school. I was really hungry and didn't have time to drive home to grab some food. I tried to make it healthier though. I ate a regular chicken sandwich (no butter no pickles) a medium fry (no salt) and a bottle of water. It totaled to 800 calories and…
-
What sports do you play to burn calories?
I love to play basketball. I joined the YMCA to workout and play basketball. The best thing about playing sports and trying to lose weight is that when your having a great time you don't even focus on how much work you actually did or how exhausted you are. You just enjoy the sport and have fun! I know that playing…
-
THE KEY TO WEIGHT LOSS (Are you stuck on a plateau?)
I received the best advice ever on MFP. I was stuck on a plateau for 3 weeks. The reason? I wasn't eating enough. I was burning hundreds of calories a day at the gym and only consuming about 1000 calories a day. And i'm still a pretty big dude 19 years old at 5'8 244 lbs. I was stuck at 252 for the longest time. So I took…
-
Need friends to lose with?
If you are looking for a friend to lose weight with feel free to add me. I've noticed that if you are seeing your other friends on MFP losing weight, it keeps you motivated yourself to continue this weight loss journey. So feel free to add me!
-
Plateau Help!
I have been working out pretty hard for the past 3 weeks... the first week of working out i lost about 5 lbs. My lowest weight was last week at 249 lbs, but starting the next day i went up to 251, and now i'm around 252 and have been staying there. I do a lot of cardio. I just started adding some strength about 5 days ago.…
