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75 pounds lost with PCOS!
This week, I made it to 75 pounds lost from my highest weight! It's only taken me about 5 months to get this far, and even though I still have 100 to go, I feel SO much better. My periods are almost like clockwork, whereas since I was 16 (25 now) I would typically go 3-9 months without a period. Sometimes I feel a little…
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No idea how to start lifting - help?!
I really want to start incorporating strength training in my workouts but I have no idea where to start. Can anyone recommend a good book, website, video, etc where I can figure everything out?! Thank you! :)
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Eating Paleo?
I watched a video earlier of a girl who was talking about how she only really eats foods that have been around since the beginning. Lots of meat, fruits, veggies, olive oil, nuts, etc. She said she always enjoys herself and refrains from eating refined sugars and most breads (except as the occasional treat). Everything she…
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Long way to go!
I've tried this before, but I'm starting my weight loss journey for the last time. I'm finally ready to begin a new life. I'm looking for anyone who'd like to be friends and support each other :)
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Student Loans?
Long story short, my roommate went through a tough time and lost his ability to get grants or loans from the government based on his fafsa. He also can't get approved by Sallie Mae for a student loan. Does anyone have any solutions for how to get loans with bad credit? Thanks!
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Eating "junk" and losing weight?
I see SO many people on here who have their diaries open and eat more than half of their calories from what's considered "junk" food. What's the deal with this?! I realize I'm the one with 150 pounds left to lose, but wouldn't these people be losing more if they would eat fruits and vegetables at every meal? I'm striving…
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Tall Ladies
I'm 350 pounds and 6 feet tall, so I don't appear as large as I am. My problem is that I have no idea what a healthy weight for me really is. I want to eventually get super lean and just completely own my height/the fact that I'm an amazon. Are there any more tall ladies that have lost an outrageous amount of weight and…
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(Semi) Low Carb?
Hi all! I know some of you have had trouble with doing a low carb diet and then when you start eating normally again, you gain it all back. In trying to avoid that, I have been averaging around 100 carbs per day and 25g of fiber, so around 75 net carbs. Will I potentially see those same problems one day or is 75 carbs per…
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Low carb?
Hi all! I know some of you have had trouble with doing a low carb diet and then when you start eating normally again, you gain it all back. In trying to avoid that, I have been averaging around 100 carbs per day and 25g of fiber, so around 75 net carbs. Will I potentially see those same problems one day or is 75 carbs per…
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Is 30 Day Shred with 150 left to lose safe?
I'm starting the 30 Day Shred tomorrow, and I was wondering if anyone else has attempted it at such a high weight? I still have 150+ to lose, but I'm young and I feel up to it. I just feel like with so much to lose it would help me really get started! Anyone else have success with this while still trying to lose this much?
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Does MFP use your weight to calculate calories burned?
I noticed that when I logged 30 minutes on the elliptical MFP estimated my calories burned much higher than one of my friends calories burned during 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'm just starting out, so is this because I weigh considerably more? Just making sure its because MFP uses our weight to determine our calories…
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Anyone in their 20s?
I'm pretty new here, I'd like some more friends near my age! Anyone out there in their 20s? I'm 22, in college, and trying to stay on track this time!
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How fast did you lose at first? Those who had 100+ to lose)
I have about 175 to lose, and while I realize it will come off slower at the end (as it should to be maintained) I also realize that for someone starting out at 340, things are going to move faster than 2 pounds per week at first. How much weight have you lost total, have left to lose, and how fast did you lose at first?
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Workouts easy on the back and knees?
I'm just now starting, and I really want to exercise WITH my eating healthier, but as it is, I have a bad back and knees due to my weight. Until I lose some weight and my back/knee issues improve, what are some good cardio/strength workouts I can do at home? Thanks!
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Fruit Sugar - too much?
I've started planning my diary for tomorrow, and when I eat as much fruit as I want (not excessive, probably 3 servings a day) I find that I always go over my sugar limit. Over 80% of my daily sugar comes from fruit. Is that any different than "normal" sugar? Should I calm it down with the fruit or is it ok to have extra…
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Need some higher calorie foods
I just started about a week ago and my goal for the day is 2200 calories. I know I need to eat enough, but when I'm making the effort and eating mostly fruits, vegetables, lean protein, and good carbs, I'm having trouble eating more than 1400 calories without being so full I could pop or eating junk. Does anyone have any…
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200 Pounds to Lose
So, I'm about 6' tall and I weigh 340. I want to get down to 140 eventually. I know people say to lose 1-2 pounds per week, but I started a vegan diet last week and already lost 14 pounds. I realize it will slow, but is that ok to start out? I drank plenty of water and ate around 1300 calories. Is that dangerous or am I…
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Eating Lots but Losing Too Fast
So, I'm about 6' tall and I weigh 340. I want to get down to 140 eventually. I know people say to lose 1-2 pounds per week, but I started a vegan diet last week and already lost 14 pounds. I realize it will slow, but is that ok to start out? I drank plenty of water and ate around 1300 calories. Is that dangerous or am I…
