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Anyone not using a scale?
So starting in December, I tried to switch to intuitive eating, as I had reached my weight goal in May of last year and lost 55lbs initially. I wanted to not have to track all the time so it seemed like the next best step. Also in December I decided to not use a scale anymore and to just go by how my clothes fit instead.…
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June check in thread?
Am I missing this? Did we create one yet? Or can just anyone create it?
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Moving to maintenance, Finally!
I'm finally here, after about 18 months of a deficit. I posted in the weight loss board for help because I was getting burnt out with the last 4lbs. It was basically a unanimous vote for diet/break maintenance. So here I am! I've decided that'll i'll just gradually slide into it. I'm going to increase my exercise as well…
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I'm getting burnt out
I've been on this weight loss grind for about 18 months. I did this slow on purpose so that I had a better chance of sustaining this lifestyle. I'm down about 50lbs and have 4lbs to go and suddenly I have just hit a wall in my motivation. I am getting so tired of eating at a deficit and working out five days a week. I've…
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Invisalign and weight loss
I wasn't able to find a good thread for this by searching. But has anyone lost weight from invisalign? I'm getting them put on in 3 weeks and I only have 6 pounds to go before maintenance. I really don't want to lose too much, but I'm just not sure if I can get enough calories in 3 meals without feeling stuffed. I usually…
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I can't believe I overestimated this bad.
In 30 days I burned 56936 calories TDEE based on my fitbit 24/7 hrm charge 3 blah blah blah I supposedly ate 51632 calories in this span of time So roughly I should have only lost 1.5 pounds this month. I've lost 8.6 pounds. How did I fall into this trap, I'm usually the one providing advice too! I weigh everything that…
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When should I shrink my deficit?
I'm currently set for -500 cal deficit for 1lb a week. I've lost 39lbs so far and I have about 15lbs to go. Should I shrink my deficit to -250, or wait until I get to 10lbs left? stats: 5'4 SQ 194 CW 155 1550 on Training days 1350 on non training days
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How do you weigh your banana?
Peel on or off? I'm usually in a hurry in the morning so I weigh with the peel on but I feel I may be missing out on extra calories by weighing the peel. How do you weigh it?
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Does this sound like a good glute workout?
Stairmaster high incline cardio 10 min Walking lunges 3x10's Bridges 3x10's Cable Kickbacks 3x8's One-legged deadlifts 3x8's Hip abduction with cable 3x8's I only have an hour or less for lunch so that's the time frame i'm working with. Today my lunch is 45 minutes.
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Non alcholic Fatty Liver Disease
So for a few weeks I've been having some fatigue issues. I went to my doctor and after running some tests and an ultrasound I've been diagnosed with NAFL. I'm being referred to a liver specialist to assess how bad the damage is, but for now I will be continuing my weight loss journey just like usual. Has anyone been able…
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How do I tell my friend for the 100th time that she isn't eating enough?
My friend is only eating 700 calories a day. I've told her time and time again that it isn't enough and she needs at least 1200. She isn't listening to me. Is there some key phrase that I can tell her that will make her listen? She went from 170 to 156 in a really short period of time (2 weeks) and I don't feel this is…
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Need the weight loss struggle flow chart
I've been looking for forum posts that I think it will be on but I can't find it. What is the picture that we post whenever someone complains that they haven't lost weight yet and it's only been two weeks? It's like a big flow chart? I need it to post on my Facebook fitness group as there is a lot of miscommunication…
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Upper Body exercises without Trap involvement
I'm a 5'4 166 lbs 30 year old female. I have upper body today and I do not want to develop my trap muscles. Are these exercises below okay for no trap development? lat pull down bench press overhead press triceps extension bicep curl Does anyone have any other recommendations for upper body?
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Eating before a 10k
I'm starting to train for a 10k, I haven't decided which 10k I'm participating in quite yet but i'm giving myself several months to prepare. My question is do you guys eat breakfast before a 10k or do you just have a largish dinner the night before? I'm getting advice from family/friends all across the board but would love…
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Water weight after exercise timeframe
About how many days after a new exercise routine does it take for the water weight to dissipate? I'm up about 3 pounds and I know its water retention for muscle repair and all that, just wanted to know how many days it takes? Yes I weigh and log all my food My last weight lifting session was Sunday (lower body), My next…
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How do you estimate for a restaurant with No nutritional information?
My job is taking us to an Italian Bistro tomorrow that doesn't have any nutritional info on their website. I'm estimating as best I can, but I'm a little worried about it. Should I just log my best guess and move on? The salt content alone will make me bloat enough to not want to look at the scale for a few days.
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Weight Training question
How much weight training should I do a week to preserve as much muscle mass as possible? Some stats for me: 30 yr old female 5'4 169.8lbs Goal weight is 140lbs (for now) I currently have this TDEE according to Polar 2183 daily cal average for March I"m eating 1350 cals daily My deficit should be about 1.7lbs a week but i'm…
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Under 70 calorie snacks?
I tried searching but wasn't able to find this specific number. What are some quick snacks I could have the are 70 calories or less at around 11:15am? I just need to make it til 12:30 for lunch.
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Snoring and weight loss?
Has anyone successfully stopped snoring after weight loss? I just got my results back from my sleep study and I snore terribly all night, but wasn't diagnosed with sleep apnea. I'm hoping weight loss will help. I've tried everything else to stop snoring without a sleep apnea diagnosis though I don't qualify for any of the…
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Having trouble reaching new macro goals
My dietitian wants to try a new macro goal for me 40% carbs, 35% protein, 25% fat. I'm struggling with finding the right foods that are low carb but still provide adequate fiber. Do you have any recommendations? I'm already sick of eating broccoli, strawberries, and sliced turkey to squeeze in as much protein as possible.…
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How to cook regular food for family, but low calorie replacements for myself?
I'm struggling with dinner. . My partner and my son do not need to lose weight, they actually need high calorie food to keep them going. I'm trying to figure out how I can still cook for them but make a lighter version for myself without spending hours in the kitchen. Any ideas would be helpful.
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What are some exercises to help with bad posture?
I have a desk job, but honestly since puberty I have always slouched and been bowed forward while sitting. This has cause my shoulders to round forward and I'm trying to find some exercises or stretches that I can use to improve my posture. Any suggestions?
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Starting 5x5 tomorrow need ladies advice
Starting 5x5 on Tuesday at the gym. What weight did you start off with ladies? I'm going to try this but I'm not sure if this weight is okay: Squat, Bench Press, Overhead Press: 20kg/45lb. That’s the empty Olympic bar. Deadlift: 40kg/95lb. The empty bar with a plate of 10kg/25lb on each side. Barbell Row: 30kg/65lb. The…
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Betty Crocker Chocolate chip cookies?
I'm having the hardest time finding the grams for this food item! The serving size is 28g/or two cookies. I ended up weighing the batter to be 28g for each cookie. However I cannot find it on the database at all. It just says 1 cookie or TBS. When I convert the TBS to grams it doesnt match up so these entries are wrong.…
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Don't eat when you're not hungry. Doesn't work.
3 years ago. I decided to follow the "don't eat if you're not hungry" idea. This, on average put me at about 900 a day. I lost about 25 pounds in two months. Yes it did help me lose weight but as soon as my hunger returned, I gained it all back. Fellow MFPers please eat at least the minimum or you will have a lot of…
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How do you use your PB2? Need ideas.
Just bought some PB2 chocolate and would like ideas on what I can do with it. I've never messed with this stuff before :)
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I can't make brown rice taste good.
I've tried spices and seasonings. Adding fat free sour cream or laughing cow cheese. I can't get the darn stuff to taste anything except bland. Anyone have recipes for brown rice?
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I pee all the time! (Funny post)
Gotta love the increased water intake right :) I love my water. I just wish I didnt have to pee 3 times in a 1 hours meeting haha. Anyone have any embarrassing stories from drinking more water?
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Need ideas for dressing up brown rice.
I've got a TON of brown rice that I want to use up so I can switch to quinoa. What can I use to dress it up? I know about putting scrambled egg in it but I plan on Making the rice ahead of time and then freezing it for next week. Egg is a bit icky reheated. Any ideas? I go to the grocery store tomorrow so I'm up for…
