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whats up with that?!?
so i was not losing any weight so i wrote a post asking people to tell me what i was doing wrong. many people said to eat MORE. this seemed crazy to me but i was not losing so what the hell. i gave it a whirl. i changed my setting to lose 1/2lb a week instead of 1lb to raise my calories. BUT..... now that i am eating more…
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we all scream for ice cream!
my fiance and i are going out tonight and i really really want ice cream! i have about 1,000 calories left for the day but whenever i eat something that is "bad" for me i beat myself up over it and get mad at myself. even if i do not go OVER my calories. is it ok to eat this junk if you have the calories or is it better to…
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the demon scale!
how often do you weight urself? i used to weigh myself like a million times a day(horrible i know) and obliviously my weight would fluctuate depending on my workouts, what i ate and drank, ect. i have stopped weighing myself because im scared of the damn scale! lol i am just wondering how often you should weigh urself to…
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the scale moved!!!!!
i have been stuck at about the same weight forever!! i am 5'7 and my CW is 130lbs. my GW is 120lbs. i posted before because i could not lose any weight and needed advice. many people told me to up my calories. i was scared to do this as i thougt i would gain(eat more to lose seems kind of silly) BUT.........i changed my…
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am i going crazy
ok so i could not lose anymore weight so i posted a topic asking people to look at my diary. most people said i needed to eat more in order to lose more. (seemed crazy and scary to me) but since i was not losing anything anyway i decided to try it. i changed my goals to lose 1/2lb a week instead of a lb to up my calories.…
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treadmill question
i like to walk at a brisk pace on my treadmill at a pretty steep incline on some days instead of running. my question though is that i enjoy reading when i am walking but find that i usually need to hold on to the treadmill as i am walking in order to hold the book. is this defeating the purpose? am i buring alot less…
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the munchies?
sometimes i feel like because i know i have calories left i eat more. Because i am always logging calories and worrying about what i eat i also feel like sometimes i get hungry more often because i am always thinking about food. Does anyone else have this problem? is this normal? should i stop logging and just listen to my…
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1/2 lb loses anyone?
so i am 5'7 and weigh 130lbs. my goal weight is 120lbs and to get more toned. However i can NOT lose any more weight no matter what. i gain or lose a lb every once in a while depending on what i eat but i always return to 130lbs. so today i changed my goals to lose a 1/2lb a week instead of one a week. is this a good idea?…
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sugar and carbs oh my
so I have started eating more fruit and vegetables in my diet since last month. Since adding these i have been going over my sugars and sometimes my carbs. while i do eat some processed food most of the increase is coming from these fruits and vegetables. I am not losing any weight and have been at a plataeu from a while…
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Active?
ok so i work during the day as a bartender/waitress. in the morings i am up getting two kids ready for the day and one of them off to school. after that i head to the gym. then i drop my youngest off at daycare, get ready for work, then go to work. tues-thur. i only work about 4 hours and mon and frid. i work about 10hrs.…
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my leg hurts
i was working out today. i walked on the treadmill at a 7 incline at 4mph for 22 min then did my zumba class for 45 min. when i got done my left leg hurt really bad. when walking i can feel the muscle in my leg tighten up from my butt down to the inside of the bottom of my foot. most of the pain is centered around my calf.…
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sometimes i wonder....whats the point
my highest weight was 152 through exericse and eating a bit healthier i have got down to 130lbs. i joined this site in january at 130lbs. i am 5'7 and my goal weight is 120lbs. now that i am tracking my calories and eating ALOT healthier i can NOT lose weight. i just dont get it. i am 5'7 and i went down to 125 for a while…
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water consumption
all i drink is water but i have one problem. i am NEVER thirsty. i could go all day and only drink a half a glass of water. i know this is not good. i usually force myself to drink more but then i feel bloated and full. will not drinking enough harm my weight loss?
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chaLEAN question
i just received my chaLEAN order in the mail today and am looking it all over right now. i am thinking of starting this program on monday. my question is for those of you who have done this workout or are doing it now. should i only do this program as stated for the 90 days or should i still incorparte my regular workouts…
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bodybug VS bodymedia FIT
going to buy one of these this weekend!!! which one should i get and why? i need input please!!!
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weight loss
ok i have posted several times about not being able to lose any weight. i am 5'7 and weigh 130lbs. my goal is 120lbs. i work out everyday. i do zumba hip hop abs, weightlifting, crunches, walk/jog/run on the treadmill and walk outside on occasion. i also just ordered chaLEAN. i may lose or gain a lb but i always return to…
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low cal chocolate and oats cookie balls
i just invented this recipe and they are delish! TO MAKE: combine 2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour 1 tsp vanilla 1tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder in another bowl mix 1 cup unsweetened applesauce 3/4 cup splenda 3/4 cup quick oats 2 eggs combine all ingrediants together and mix then add 1/2 bag semi sweet chocolate chips…
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whey protein?
so i started lifting more weights and thought it would be good to get some whey protein. i know it helps rebuild muscle and it keeps you full. my question is what exactly does it do and when should i take it? i dont lift like huge weights but my muscles always kill me the next day. do i take it before a workout after a…
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my first NSV!!!
so i was lying in bed with my boyfriend last night and my muscle hurt from working out so he was rubbing my leg. he looked at me and was like wow your getting pretty toned. i can feel the muscle in your leg! i was thrilled :)
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stretch marks
has anyone used bio oil to reduce stretch marks? i have heard it helps but it is kind of pricey and do not want to buy it if it does not help..................
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BMR
my BMR is about 1,372. i know this means this is what my body burns if i was to just lie around all day. so do i need to eat at least this many calories a day to lose? or do i need to net at least this amount?
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sugar
i am always going over my sugar allotment but it is because of fruits and vegetalbes. is that still bad?
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HRM
for people who use these i need an opinion. should i go with a bodybug or bodymedia fit or should i just buy a standard HRM at target?
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weight gain?
so i opened my dirary and asked for help because i have not lost any weight in months. i am 5'7 and weight 130lbs my goal is 120lbs. pretty much everyone said i should eat more food. i started this two days ago. my question is if i eat more food since my body is not used to this will i gain some weight before i begin to…
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weight lifting
when you begin lifting weights how long does it typically take to see great results. i have been lifting for about a month now and see small changes but i am wondering how long it will take to have some real muscle definition
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chaLEAN
who has tried this and what results did you get? i am looking into buying this program but would like some information from others who have used it first!
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to run or not to run?
i absolutley HATE running. i know i should but i just do not enjoy it at all. instead i put my treadmill at an incline and walk at 4 mph. will i still get the same benifits?
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trying to eat more
i am trying to increase my calories to restart my weight loss since i have not lost anything for about 3 months. i find that by the end of the day i still have about 500 calories left. i have been eating peanut butter to fill this gap. is that a good option? any other ideas?
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toning
i need to get my body toned. what do you do to achieve this. i lift weights but how much should i be lifting and for how long? what are my other options?
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bodybug VS bodymedia FIT
i am looking into getting one of these. for people that r using one or know about them what are your opinions? is one better than the other?
