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When will I learn?!!! 4lbs up in one week
I've been doing low carb for 1.5 years, lost about 24lbs out of about 60 I could lose (started at 199). Slooooow loss, with lots of stops and restarts and a few carb binges along the way. I have been losing the same 4lbs (177 to 174) for the last 6 months and have grown so frustrated and deflated. Even though I feel…
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What I wish I knew when I was just starting out
All of you amazing life-changers who have succeeded in amazing ways, what do you wish you knew sooner/when you were just starting out? Might be a nice way to share with those looking for inspiration and a helpful nudge this New Year.
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Hovering around the same weight points for months
Just venting.... I’ve been at it since November 2016, doing mostly low carb, sometimes keto, and have gone from 200lbs to 176 (5’3”). I’m so happy with the progress and I haven’t been perfect along the way so some fluctuation is to be expected, but I’m at the same time frustrated with how slow this is going. I…
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What is this data showing? No correlation between loss and carbs?
I have been a little bummed out about not losing anything in a few weeks, so I created a graph of the last 18 weeks to see if I can find any trends. It's actually really interesting, provided that I've been logging correctly. Wondering if others see any correlations because it looks to me like the carbs haven't really…
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Could "bad" carbs have SUCH an instant effect?!
For years, I had a permanent sensation that my knees and ankles were on fire at all times, but especially at night. Not exactly pain, but a sort of inflamation and deep ache that I just got used to. After the first month of eating low carb (15-30g), the sensation COMPLETELY went away. However, yesterday I had two handfuls…
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Keto/LCHF and heart health
I've poked around a bit, but am not finding trustworthy sources: what is the research on the effect of eating lots of meat on the heart? Is there any reason one should limit red meat for heart health? Thanks!
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For anyone looking to meet protein and fat goals
Pork belly cracklings are delicious fat and protein bombs. They're hard to find but you can buy pork belly at Whole Foods and make them yourself or, if you have an Eastern European store around, they will most likely have them.
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60 day update
My 30 day update is here: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10325828/30-day-progress-input#latest This month has been much worse in terms of workouts. I made a lot of excuses for not going to the gym, felt tired and hungry, and it has been disappointing to see that I still have not formed the habit of working…
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30 day progress - input?
I am F, 38, 5'3. I started at 200lbs, no exercise for many years. In 30 days, I have lost 5.6lbs, no inches, and have logged 19 workouts of heavy lifting and a little bit of cardio (10-30 minutes at the end of my workouts). My lifting total has improved by over 100lbs overall, including for deadlifts where I went from 135…
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Please review and critique my plan for weight lifting and weight-loss
I am 38, 5'3",196lb, F. I do not know my BF% right now. My goal is to lose 50lbs and increase strength as much as possible. I would love to build muscle if I can, too. Ten years ago I was lifting heavy, 50lbs leaner, and was very happy with my weight and strength, but now I am new at this again. I understand form, am…
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Nothing feels as good as....
... taking your turn at a machine at the gym and moving the weight pins waaaay down from where the person before you had them. (Or adding plates to a barbell, etc.) You?
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225 days in, 10lbs lost
I lost the 10lbs during the first 100 days at a rate of about a pound for every 10 days (5'4, started at 199, ~1,400 calories a day). I was happy with the loss rate and, over 3 months in, I thought I was done bingeing. My binges happen sporadically and mostly in the evening, following a couple of delightful hours spent…
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Not losing, please advise
I started tracking 56 days ago and probably lost 2-3 real lbs. My tracker says 6, but considering the time of day I weighed the first day and now, etc, I don't think it's more than 3lbs. I would be very happy with 1lb every 10 days, but that's not really the pattern and I seem to be losing and gaining the same 1-2lbs. It…
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I'm so discouraged
I'm 34 days in. The first 10 days I lost 8 lbs, then stayed there for about 10 days, which was great, then started PMSing and gained 2-4 lbs back, not from eating more, just because. I'm just about done with my period and I still feel deformed and bloated and crappy, but I am feeling so discouraged. I haven't been tracking…
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What calorie counts are correct?
So I've been at this for a couple of weeks and I just got my food scale yesterday. The first shock was how much I've been overestimating portions for the last couple of weeks (for ex, 2oz of Kashi I was counting as 4oz!) BUT it still seems like I was eating a lot so I'm nervous to add even more food to my days because I…
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12 days, 6.5lbs - all water weight?
I just want to post so I can see my ticker :) (hope it works) and to check in so I don't let myself let go this time like every other time... I'm 12 days in and so far I've been following a very reasonable diet, about 1,400-1,500cal/day. I'm not hungry and I haven't cut out anything yet. I wasn't really eating anything…
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May be very stupid question: fat person strength
Do people who carry a lot of weight become fit faster once they start exercising/moving because of the extra weight? Or does it not matter? I have at least 50lbs to lose but I can feel that my muscles are pretty strong (biceps, abs) under my fat. This is not because I started exercising, btw, they've just always been like…
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Scared
Hi everyone, I don't know where to start. I need to get healthier and feel better but I'm scared that it won't work because I can never stick to a program. When I was younger I was an athlete and then a weight lifter but I haven't exercised seriously in 10 years (I'm 36 now) and I have gained about 50lbs slowly. I'm weak,…
