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I just don't get it!!!! feeling highly depressed!
Ok...I guess I need to go to the doctor...been working out hard for at least 7-8 weeks now....I've only lost point 8 pounds and in the last 2 weeks GAINED an inch in my waist. I can actually say I hope there is a medical reason for this, because if there isn't I don't know what else to do. Everyone told me I wasn't eating…
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New runner question for all the runners out there!
I am a smoker and unfortunately I enjoy smoking. I have NEVER been a runner, but have started running at the gym (working with a personal trainer). Today I completed my first mile run and am so proud of that accomplishment. My question is, when you began running was it typical for you to be a bit out of breath and for your…
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A list of recipes I thought I'd share!
Banana Chips Slice banana into thin chips, dip in lemon juice, and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake for 2 hours @ 200 degrees and flip. Bake for another 1.5-2 hours or until crisp. (They won’t be totally crisp in the oven, but will harden as they cool) IMPORTANT STEP: Spray the cookie sheet with PAM otherwise you will get…
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Feeling defeated...need some advice please
I have been working out 4-5 times a week with intense workouts (a mix of exercises & weight training, with a trainer) burning around 550 calories and eating right keeping my calorie intake at 1200. I measured & weighed in today and only lost 1 pound and only 1/4 inch on my hips. I feel very defeated and am unsure of what I…
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30DS VS gym workouts
Ok, I am having a MAJOR dilemma! I can barley get to 900-1000 calories a day and am going to the gym 4-5 days a week burning roughly 500 calories, leaving me a net of 400-600 calories a day. I did the 30 DS for a few days and burned about 245 calories. The scale is not budging!!!!! Would it be best for me to do the 30 DS…
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Eating back WO calories???? PLS HELP ME :(
Ok, so I have read many different things. Should you eat your workout calories back? I am averaging about 900-1000 calories a day, but burning around 500 calories a day, giving me a net of 400-500. Is this going to hurt me? I am so sick of worrying about if I am doing things right or wrong, it has become obsessive to…
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Having a hard time....
I am busting my butt in the gym every day for an hour and half and instead of the scale going down it is going up, ugh!!!!! I feel so defeated and I am working so hard and eating right! I just don't know what else to do. :frown:
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Low calorie intake/semi high burn qu PLEASE HELP
Ok, I had made a post earlier that I am under calorie intake almost every day, I average about 900-1000 (suppose to be at 1200) and am burning around 550+ a day with workouts. Is anyone else on this type of pattern and is it hurting your weight loss? I am not a big eater so I struggle to eat a lot and I am extremely picky.…
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Under calorie intake question???
Ok, I had made a post earlier that I am under calorie intake almost every day, I average about 900-1000 (suppose to be at 1200) and am burning around 550+ a day with workouts. Is anyone else on this type of pattern and is it hurting your weight loss? I am not a big eater so I struggle to eat a lot and I am extremely picky.…
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Need help! Please read feeling defeated
I am struggling to reach my 1200 calorie intake each day. I average between 900-1000 and am burning about 500-600 a day with my workouts. I'm a very picky eater & not a big eater. Can anyone suggest any foods that I could add that would be high in calories, yet healthy? Or a recipie for a protein shake that would be fruity…
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Need help with nutrition aspect
Hello all! I have just started this journey and one of my main problems is that I am a very picky eater...not good with veggies unless its corn or green beans. I need meal ideas that I would eat, that are basic yet healthy! Please HELP!!! Also I am looking for female friends to help keep me motivated, seeing what others do…
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green coffee bean extract???
I have been doing a lot of research on these pills and have seen mixed reviews, have any of you tried them and seen results? Thanks!
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Injury....need advice
I am not sure if it is a good thing or bad when the Dr starts off after evaluating you with "at this point" it doesn't appear to be anything surgical....does that mean it could be at some point?!?! I have a knee sprain, no exercise for at least one week, if it isn't better I have to go back for more tests...I asked if I…
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Progress pics need feedback
I have been on this journey for a month and would like some HONEST feed back on before/ and now pics, please be honest! Do you notice any changes? Starting front: Front now: Starting back: Back now: Side Start: Side now: Front belly start: Front belly now:
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Progress pics need feedback
I have been on this journey for a month and would like some HONEST feed back on before/ and now pics, please be honest! Do you notice any changes? Starting front: Front now: Starting back: Back now: Side Start: Side now: Front belly start: Front belly now:
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Looking for friends w/about 30lbs to loose
I am looking for friends that are on the same path as myself to maybe see what is working for one another and share ideas. (However I am not limiting my friends base to just those, so anyone feel free to add me!) I am about 5'5", I currently weigh 161 and am looking to get down to around 130! Feel free to add me! :smile:
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Worried about being counter-productive
Ok, so I started this journey almost a month ago and am scared that I am not going to get results that I really want on a LONG TERM basis. So far I have been averaging about a 1-2 LB weightloss a week which is realistic, but I have yet to get to 1200 calories a day, I am close but not all the way there....and I am burning…
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Worried about being counter-productive!!!
Ok, so I started this journey almost a month ago and am scared that I am not going to get results that I really want on a LONG TERM basis. So far I have been averaging about a 1-2 LB weightloss a week which is realistic, but I have yet to get to 1200 calories a day, I am close but not all the way there....and I am burning…
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How much do you work out each day?
I am just curious, how much exercise every one does a day and how many days a week you exercise?
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How much should you workout a wk?
I just made a post asking how much people workout a week hours/days, but I guess I would also like to know how often and how much should you work out to have weightloss? I know every one is different, but I was just looking for a general idea. What is working for you?
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No upper body strength....
I have am on my 4th week of this journey and I have NO upper body strength at ALL!!!! Any suggestions on how to build that up? My arms are so flabby and I can't stand it!!!! Any advice would be helpful! Thanks all!
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Lots of recipes!
Banana Chips Slice banana into thin chips, dip in lemon juice, and spread on a cookie sheet. Bake for 2 hours @ 200 degrees and flip. Bake for another 1.5-2 hours or until crisp. (They won’t be totally crisp in the oven, but will harden as they cool) IMPORTANT STEP: Spray the cookie sheet with PAM otherwise you will get…
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Starting RI 30 tomorrow...have you completed it?
I am curious what type of results people are seeing after they have completed it, please share your success!
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Calories & working out question
When I burn a lot of calories I don't ever go over my 1200 and eat back what they give me...has this hurt anyone? Actually, I have a hard time even reaching the full 1200!!!
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Buliding a support system
Hello all! My name is Michelle and I just started this journey last Monday and LOVE this site!!! It is the best one that I have been on by far! Reading what others are doing brings me a ton of inspiration & motivation, so if you would like please add me to your friends list!
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Love this quote
Words to live by!
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Info about Jillian Michaels RI30 needed PLEASE!
I know that everyone's weightloss varies from person to person, but I am getting ready to start this workout and was curious if you have done the full 30 days and what results did you see? I's be curious what you are seeing even if you have done some of it. Also, did you do any additional exercises on top of this? Thanks…
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Looking for a little extra motivation/inspiration?
Hello all! I have created a page on facebook about the personal journey that I am on. I post daily updates and a lot of inspirational/motivational sayings, quotes, etc. Please think about joining! Just go to the link and "like" the page!…
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Soda Detox HELP!!!
I am trying to go off soda all together and JUST drink water, (started this on Monday) but everyday I have had to break down & drink one soda to help with the headaches, other than that all I drink is water. Anyone know of anything that would help with the headaches can I can try???
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Looking for all the support I can get!
Just started this journey on Monday and am looking to build my MFP family! Please consider adding me to your friends' list. I will support you all 100% as well!!! Thanks Michelle
