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192 to 155 pounds. Progress pics (another 20lb to go)
I decided today to post the progress I have made this year as a motivation to myself. I have had the flu the last week and have not been able to exercise much, which has left me feeling miserable, so needed to see the progress to keep myself motivated. A little bit about myself. I am very nearly 30 (birthday within two…
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Determining maintenance calories
Hi all, I realize this question has been asked and answered many times, but I am having difficulty finding the "right" amount for me. The problem I'm currently having is the "whoosh effect". Some history - I lost approximately 27 Kg from the start of the year, and have been looking to maintain at 60 Kg. It looked like I…
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10K training primarily on treadmill
Hi all, Just wanted to get some tips/advice. I would love to run my first 10K in November/December but unfortunately recently moved to an area where running outside is not safe/advisable. Would it be possible to train for a 10K on a treadmill (with the possibility of 2 to 3 5K outdoor races to get used to road races,…
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Amenorrhea and weight loss
I'm putting a disclaimer at the start of this post for possible TMI. You have been warned... I have read on this forum and others that quite a few ladies experience periods of amenorrhea when losing weight. My question is, if it has happened to you, at which part of the journey were you when it started, and when did you…
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Snipsa's journal - third (or is it thirtieth) time is the charm
Hi all, I am neither new to fitness/weightloss or to MFP. Have lost almost 10kg before using MFP, and has lost the same using other weight loss efforts, but have always gained it back. I haven't been close to my goal weight in fifteen years, so have decided to truly button down and work towards that goal this time. I'm…
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Back again
Hi all. I am not new to the site, but due to life's difficulties and general bad attitude I gained back most of the weight I had previously lost. Started again on MFP on 4th of this month and have lost 1.8 kg since then. Currently weighing in around 82.7 kg. Looking to lose another 15 to 20 kg. Height is 168cm. Would love…
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Hungrier on non-exercise days???
Hi all, so I've been working out and losing pretty steadily for more than 2 months now. I started on 1200 calories (eating back my exercise calories), soon saw this wasn't nearly enough food (my new job entails lots of walking, standing and lifting heavy stuff). Upped my calories to 1560 (changed my mfp settings to losing…
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Hanging leg raises - What am I doing wrong???
Hey all, so I started attending a Health Club close to my work this week, with focus on circuit training. It's been going well, nothing is easy, but everything is doable except the hanging leg raises. I've tried it single and double leg, but can only do two before I feel my arms starting to give in. I realize it's a core…
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Running on sand compared to other terrain
Hi all, just read this article that some of the runners (especially those that like to run on the beach or offroad) might find interesting. Looking at what they say about energy expenditure, can someone that's run on sand with a hrm please tell me on average, how much more calories do you burn on sand compared to tarred…
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Can cycling be considered strength training
Hi there, Quick question, I've been mountain biking for the past two weeks. It was extreme slow going at first (pushed the bike more than actually riding it), but am finally able to climb quite tough hills (probably 200m in length and about 30 to 40 degrees incline) - it's all off-road, over rocks and gravel. Now for the…
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Eager to get fit and lose weight!
Hi all, thought I'd quickly introduce myself. I'm 26 years old and from South Africa. Have been struggling with weight issues for probably 10 years now - but never really did anything about it till this year - when I realized the old excuses of genetics, "big-boned", too busy, not enough money, etc. just wouldn't cut it…
