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Controlled Diet Break
I have been on MFP off and on since 2013. I am a 5’2”, 30 year old, female. Last March I (re)started my efforts at about 173 lbs with an ultimate goal of 115-120 lbs. From March until January, I had made decent progress with weight loss: about 18 lbs. However, my consistency was pretty spotty... I have been very…
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Lose Muscle on a Calorie Surplus?
A random thought popped into my head this morning. I know that you cannot build muscle when strength training if you are eating at a calorie deficit (unless specific circumstances apply) and that fat does not convert to muscle... but what about the opposite? Can you lose muscle while eating at a calorie surplus if you are…
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Weekend 5/9 - 5/11
Good Morning Everyone!! How was your weekend? I hope everyone had a splendid Mother's day! My family is going to be celebrating Mother's Day next weekend, so not much went on as far as that goes. Friday night I went to a banquet dinner for the NRA (proceeds benefiting gun education), I probably ate a bit too much as it was…
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Weekend Warriors Feb 28 - Mar 2
So this weekend I really do not have anything planned. I also feel like my goals are pretty much the same as last weekend's, but last weekend I completely failed. This weekend I hope to not fail (as much) lol I was going to run at lunch today, but for stomach reasons (don't want to go all tmi on you) I decided a nice hilly…
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Why "fitspo" sucks
Thought this was interesting and wanted to share if you haven't seen it already. http://jessikneeland.wordpress.com/2013/06/19/fitspo-sucks-5-reasons-photos-of-hot-women-and-catchy-slogans-are-ruining-the-world/