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Gave up smoking, packed on lbs :(
I gave up smoking around 3 weeks ago and I can't stop eating. I expected to gain a couple of lbs (which I have) but now I need to get back on track. I tend to reach for sugar when I have a craving. I know this is the absolute worst thing to do but I can't help it. Any ex-smokers got any tips for what to replace cigarettes…
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What equipment for starting NROLFW?
So I just finished reading NROLFW, and now I am dying to get started. I need to buy some weights (up to now I've only been using the dreaded barbie ones lol) and have no clue what size weights I need. I'm a beginner, not to exercise but to lifting. So anyone got any recommendations?
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Under 500 cal high protein dinners wanted please.
Can I please steal some ideas for dinners that are high in protein and low-ish in calories? I'm not on a high protein diet but my lunches are lacking a bit so would like to make up for that at dinner time. Thanks in advance x
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Please give me a step by step on strength training?
I have around 15lbs to goal weight. Up to now I've been eating around 1200-1400 calories (sometimes more if it's an intensive workout day). I'm happy with my loss so far, hasn't been too quick or drastic. Now I want to start lifting. My weekly exercise consists of 3 Jillian Michaels dvds that I do twice each, some walking…
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Knee pain
I have some pain in my left knee, it's not very bad...more of a nagging pain. It gets worse after I workout and stays that way until I have a rest day. I'm afraid my knee is just going to give out and I'll get a serious injury one day. Anyone any advice? Knee supports? I do Jillian Michaels work out dvds around 4/5 times a…
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Someone explain "skinny fat" to me?
All I'm seeing on these boards lately is "I don't want to be skinny fat". wtf? Is it skinny but unfit? Skinny but not ripped? What? Since when is it absolutely necessary to lift weights to be healthy? What's wrong with being a good healthy weight and fit enough to run 6 miles? What's wrong with pure cardio? I am just…
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Any ex-smokers?
Don't worry, this IS a fitness question. I'm a smoker, about 10-15 a day. I've been a smoker for almost 10 years now. I love exercise, I love to push myself....but lately I'm finding that my breathing is really holding me back. I get so out of breath I have to stop. I'm basically looking for people to tell me how much…
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What's your problem area?
Mine is my belly. Even when I weighed 100lbs (a long time ago!) I had a little protruding belly. Now after two pregnancies it's even worse. Totally out of proportion to the rest of my body. I've got skinny arms and legs. And I always lose weight off my face first. I want my belly to go away :mad: but I know it never will,…
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Whoop whoop for us!!
Just had a quick look at the spreadsheet and anyone who's put in their new measurements has lost inches!! We're all doing great to have stuck with it people. 11 days down 19 to go :drinker: Thank you all for the support and motivation and lets hope it continues xx
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Plateau help
How do I shake things up to get out of this plateau? Cals set to 1200, I burn 200-500 per day and eat around half of my exercise cals. This is my second time to gain this month. Gained 2lbs, lost 3.5lbs, gained 2lbs. It's frustrating so if anyone has some advice is be so grateful. My sodium is always way under before…
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Contraception question (for ladies)
My doctor started me on the mini pill (progesterone only) about 3 weeks ago. I stopped losing weight about 3 weeks ago. I stay within 1200 cals (net...I eat my exercise cals), exercise every day and drink loads of water. Link between the two? Anyone else on the mini pill and still losing?
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Gaining while doing 30 day shred?
So today is my weigh in day. I just gained back the 2lbs I lost last week. I started the 30 day shred on Monday this week. Please tell me the two are linked because I've been bang on or under my calorie goals all week and I feel like crying now.
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Running out of steam
So since 1st of Jan I've been rigidly sticking to my cals (1200, sometimes eat some of my exercise cals) and doing at least 30 mins of cardio a day (this is from no exercise, so it's a big deal for me). Up to now I've been happy, proud of myself, not hungry. I started 30DS on Monday and ever since I'm sore, tired, starving…
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Pain!!
I did 30 DS for the first time yesterday and today I'm in so much pain! But it's a good pain if that makes sense? I know it's just my muscles healing and that in a few days I'll be stronger. Just warning you all for Thursday! I felt like jelly after my workout....so try not to plan anything too strenuous for Wednesday or…
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Tracking 30DS?
Am I right to track it as 30 mins circuit training? Or is that too long? Any help greatly appreciated. I suppose it doesn't matter hugely as I don't eat my exercise cals anyway, but would be interested to know. Thanks xx
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Lack of energy
I'm on day 10 now. This is my second time on MFP and determined to stick it out this time. But I just have zero energy. I have two children, 7yrs and 2yrs old. Along with looking after them, exercise and running the house (I'm a SAHM) I'm just totally wiped out in the evenings. Any tips to up my energy? I don't drink…
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Zumba fitness for the Wii
Anyone else have this game? I am in love! I'm a total exercise-phobe but this is actually fun. I'm only on week one. Anyone else further along and has it helped you tone up?
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Realistic loss?
So I started back on MFP on new years day. Don't know why I ever stopped last year.....love it! Been under my calorie goal all week, doing 30 mins of cardio every day. And I lost....2lbs. Is it just me or is that a pretty crappy loss for my first week? I'm 150lbs and goal is 130. So I don't have a massive amount to lose.…
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Putting weight back on?
I'm at the start of my new lifestyle plan. I have around 35lbs to lose and have lost 7lbs already (2 weeks in). I'm happy with this, and anyone who as asked how I'm sticking to it....I've directed them here to MFP. My problem is this, when I tell anyone that I'm sticking to 1,200 cals a day, they all say the same…
