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How many cals do you have left for dinner?
And do you use them all at dinner or do you split it between dinner and a snack?
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Is my mind warped?
I've never been thin. Ever. Now that I'm losing weight (moved from obese to over weight today! Yay!) I can't picture stopping. I guess what I'm saying is this: I read posts where women say things like, "I dont want to lose too much weight and be boney" or "yeah, id like to be a size 8 as a goal!" Now, that seems so weird…
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How much sodium do YOU have per day?
Hi everyone. I try to stay at or below 1700. However now that I'm a little short on grocery funds it's been around 2300 - 2500. What does everyone else have?
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How to make a healthy salad?
I know that dressing isn't the healthiest thing in the world (mine has only 30 cals but 330 sodium!) but I like salads. Fir now I've just been mixing iceburg with spinach leaves and some cilantro.. I think I'd like to add veggies and stuff now but I have no idea what goes well together... My dressing of choice is ranch if…
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Would you count this as exercise?
Unfortunately I'm not the best house keeper.. Yeah, I get the dishes done daily and the floor swept. Hell, I even make the beds by noon but as far as moping, base boards, cleaning out cabinets, scrubbing walls-- not too often. However today I woke up with three quiet and behaving kids so I've cleaned like I haven't in…
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Question about the English language
This might sound dumb but the term has slipped my mind and Professor Google isn't being of much help right now. What kind of words are "to, with, in, for"? What is the English term for these kind of words?
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I want to lose 2 pounds a week.. Not 1!!
Its my own damn fault. I've been lucky enough to be able to consistently lose weight with minimal exercise- burn 150 - 200 a day Well, every weekend I have my cheat 24 hours. It is making it so I lose 1 pound a week whereas if I avoid the cheat day I lose 2+.. The day has been like a crutch for me as I adjust my life but…
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Fashion-- whats popular right now?
I've always been too fat (stuck buying whatever fits) or pregnant (been pregnant 27 months out of the last 48) to buy anything trendy/popular/fashionable. Now at 22 I have no idea whats popular to wear. I try to remain modest so no halter tops (are those even still popular?) Or short shorts. Any tips or advice appreciated!
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To those that have gone from OVER 200 to UNDER 200
Did you begin to visually see a difference more quickly / dramatically after you got under 200? Or was it a steady notable change?
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Do you have a weight loss pattern?
I'm so excited. I lost 40 as of today. Its been 5 1/2 months and I'm soooo happy! I feel so proud and can't wait to lose another 40. I notice my loss happens in a pattern. I lose 10, gain back 2. Lose another 10, gain back 2... Anyone elsr have a pattern?
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Whats your measurments + clothing size?
I can't fit into clothes. I am 36-36-43. All clothes I find are Shirts: XL 44 bust, 35 waist (too big on top) L 40 bust, 32 waist (too big on top too small on waist) Pants: 18 is too big on hips, fits waist 16 too big on hips, too small on waist Errr!!! Anyone else have this problem? What size do you wear for your…
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How many inches is your waist?
Whats your; Starting waist? current Waist? Goal waist? Height? I started at 42 bust, 41 waist and 45 hips. Now im 36 bust, 36 waist and 43 hips! Im 5'9" and goal waist would be a 32! =)
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I forgot about the kids!!
I started during and eating better about 6 months ago. Well, it wasnt until 3 months so that I realized that the kids (3 and 2 yrs) should be eating better too. So now they get lots of fruits and veggies and I take the extra time to make something healthy for them. Well, my 3 year old is stubborn. Sometimes she refuses to…
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How many calories do I burn daily?
I know my BMR but I dont just hang out in bed all day. I'm a stay at hone mom but I would consider my life sedetary. I'm 5'9" and 209.. How many calories do I use per day?
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Would you let your baby sleep like this? please advise!
This might seem trivial BUT... My baby is 9 months old. Every night its the same: put her down, she wakes up, rub her back, she goes to sleep, minutes later shes back up, rub her back, she goes to sleep, she wakes up... This lasts about an hour. Well, she finally fell asleep! However now I'm worried about the position…
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Why do people lose inches but not pounds?
I've read that its more important to look at how clothes are fitting / measure inches lost than to obsess about the number on the scale. I haven't lost great numbers lately but my clothes keep getting looser and looser.. Why does this happen?
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Why do people lose inches but not pounds?
I've read that its more important to look at how clothes are fitting / measure inches lost than to obsess about the number on the scale. I haven't lost great numbers lately but my clothes keep getting looser and looser.. Why does this happen?
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Not sure if theres a correct answer but need opinions
I think I've seen this asked before but I can't seem to find the postings. I've been steadily losing weight (between .8 pounds and 1.5 pounds a week). This week I've been staying under my calories and burning close to 450 calories a day.. Well, I haven't noticed any weight loss despite my efforts (though I do feel a hell…
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Going through a very hard time
For the past 9 months I'vebeen feeling like my body is falling apart; hair loss, rashes, eye infection, sudden alletgies, joint/muscle ached, vision diminishing, bruising, bleeding, constant fatigue, kidney problems, migrains, gastro problems, wounds that take months to heal, and much more. I went to see a doctor initially…
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Healthy snacks for movie night
Well, I guess they dont really have to be healthy.. Just somewhat low calorie. Looking for ideas aside from fruit =) I have 400 calories left over and a movie to watch so lets hear it!
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5 Pounds away from "overweight"
I'venever, ever been this close! I'm so excited! So my ultimate June goal is to get from 208 to 202 (29.9 BMI lol). Anysuggestions on how to lose these 5 a little faster than 25 days? or is that a reasonable time frame? I'm just so exited!
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Those who have reached their goal
How did you transition from trying to lose to trying to maintain? Was it hard? Was it anticlimatic? Gradual? What was life like without that weight loss goal?
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How to exercise back of arms
I'm sure youve heard the terms "bat wing arms" or "granny arms." I'm talking about that area. I have dumb bells ranging from 5 - 25 pounds.. Can I use these to tone that area? I do 30 - 60 minutes cardio per day so the area is shrinking! Just dont know how to tone up!
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Losing everywhere but belly
I used to be an hour glass shape and now after 4 years, 3 kids and 75 pounds I'm losing everywhere but my belly. well, I am losing in my belly, just a hell of a lot less than in my limbs and face. As I get closer to my goal (normal weight) will this change? Like will my belly catch up? Or am I destined now to look like a…
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How many carbs do you eat daily?
I fund myself around 210 (mfp gives an allowance of like 215.) I would like to start reducing, maybe to 180 to begin with.. It got me thinnking though.. How many carbs do you eat daily and how fast are you loosing weight?
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embarrassing question about #2
Well, I dont know how "embarrassing" it is since we all do it but a little awkward nonetheless. For the past month or so I've only been going twice a week and whats going out is maybe 1/4 of whats going in so I'm a bit concerned. I've tried: -increasing fiber (25 -40/ day) -increasing water (7 - 9 cups/ day) -eliminating…
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Can you raise your heart rate TOO MUCH?
Unfortunately I have a hard enough time scraping together enough money every week to buy nutritious food so buying a heart rate monitor is kind of impossible at this point. So I can't really give a number =( However my exercise is intense at times and I keep going but my heart starts going extremely fast and I feel…
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I've decided to stop weighing
Weighing myself is putting pressure on me and making me unhappy almost every time (even when I weigh once a week.) Had anyone put the scale away for a month and made some nice progress? The scale has becometoo depressing!!
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Walking does not raise my heart rate anymore
I've been walking for about 6 months. Now I walk very very quickly and nothing.. Just a slight raise. Does this mean I need to begin running?
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Why do you hate being fat?
What motivated you? Why do you hate being fat? •I hate feeling like everyone is staring at me when I'm out •I hate feeling masculin and bigger than everyone else •I hate being known as the person who will always eat the left overs •I hate always seeing back rolls in all of my clothes •I hate my double chin •I hate feeling…
