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My new “Why”
Hey guys! I started on this app years ago and lost 70 pounds. I’ve since gained some back. I recently turned 34 and have a new reason to get my health together. My boyfriend (42) and I want to have a baby in the next two years. I want to be as healthy and physically prepared as possible. I’d love some help with…
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Refocusing
Ok everybody, I used to comment and stuff on here a lot, but I fell off of doing that and want to start again. You ever just feel like you want to start over? Not that you are doing badly, but just to refocus. That is what I’m doing. So Sunday (because I won’t be rushing to work and I will have time to weigh in and…
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Weight Training Advice
So I've lost 70 pounds and I've gotten to the stage were I want to do more focused weight training. I'd love any advice ya'll have. One thing I'm wondering is, on the days you do weight training, how long do you do cardio? Again, any tips and advice are greatly appreciated. I'm super excited.
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Calorie help needed
So I went for a physical 2 weeks ago. I'm 25 y/o 5'5 and on the day of the physical was 155.4. My doctor said I should lose about another 5 pounds and then stop there. So I decided that once I get to 150, I'm going to start focusing less on losing pounds and concentrate more on weight training and inches. My question is,…
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THIS YEAR'S PHYSICAL RESULTS
I just got the lab results from this year's physical and I am EXCITED!!!! Last year: 198 pounds Bad Cholesterol (LDL) 1700 (SUPPOSED TO BE 1300 OR UNDER) This year: 155.4 pounds Bad Cholesterol (LDL) 1398 OOOOOO SHUT YOUR MOUTH! WATCH ME GET THOSE 98 POINTS OFF!
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MACRO HELP
Hey guys. I need some opinions on my macros. Stats: SW:224 Goal Weight:150 Current Weight: 155.4 Right now my distribution is Carbs- 40% Protein- 40 % Fat- 20% My goals are set at: 212 g Carbs 212g protein 47g Fat I'm taking a class that talks about fitness and nutrition and it's making me feel like I need to change my…
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Cultural Beliefs that hinder fitness/wellness
In my Fitness for Living textbook they are talking about barriers to change, and one is pre-conditioned cultural beliefs. I'm wondering what are some cultural beliefs that you all know of that hinder fitness/wellness? I'll stick my neck out there and say that in black culture, it's a belief that a woman is supposed to be…
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This may sound evil, but....keeping it real.
I'm working really hard to get fit. By the time I get married and start thinking about having kids I will have gotten my goal body. So after all that work, I can't help but think how bad it would suck to have a baby and gain it all back plus some.
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More weightloss=more cravings??
I'm having a really tough time. As you can see by my ticker, I have lost alot of weight. But it seems like over the past couple months I have more cravings and more slip-ups. On day I'm motivated then the next I'm like well I slipped up there goes the day. I feel stuck and discouraged and like I have to start over like…
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So hungry lately
For the past couple days I have been pretty hungry. My calories are set at 1520 and I have been working out 6 day a week. Can you guess look at my info and see if maybe I need to change something.
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30 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE BEFORE & AFTERS
HEY FOLKS. I JUST FINISHED DAY 5 OF THE 30 DAY SQUAT CHALLENGE AND I'M CURIOUS TO SEE ANYONE'S BEFORE AND AFTER PICS AND TO KNOW HOW MANY/HOW OFTEN SQUATS YOU ARE DOING NOW THAT YOU ARE DONE.
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NEED TO TWEEK MY CALORIE GOALS?
Hey guys, I started at 224 and I am currently holding (unfortunately) at 162.8. Would you all mind checking over my diary and giving me some advice as to whether I should tweek my calories. Last year at my physical my doctor told me not to go below 1500 cals, but I have lost 30 something pounds since then, so I don't know…
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Who Amazed Their Family At Christmas!
So, who blew their family away at Christmas with their transformations? Let's hear it!
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Goal Pic! Finally!!
Well as you can see the first pic got cut off. For some reason, the edit feature on photobucket isn't working right now, I will try again later.
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Do you believe in "signs"?
So I had the craziest chance meeting yesterday. I recently joined a dating site, and this particular guy started messaging me yesterday, he's cute but we hadn't got to talk much yet. Lastnight I was in my apartment in my bedroom and my roommate comes and says she's going to Walmart and asks if I needed to go. I didn't…
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I think I'm being called skinny as an insult
So, my older has always been smaller than me and has never had a problem pointing that out to me. Well, I've lost a little over 50 pounds, and in that time she has gained some. She will say things like "you're wasting away" or "lose anymore and you will disappear" but she says it in a happy voice. She has been calling me…
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Sexting in a relationship
It's 2013 and obviously there is alot of technology out there, which means new ways to connect with people. My question to you is how do you feel about people sexting, sending pictures, or flirting via internet with other people outside their relationship?
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GUYS: HOW MUCH WOUND U SPEND ON A RING
My boyfriend mentioned saving for a ring since he just started a great new job. We talked about it and neither of us really know an appropriate amount to spend on a ring. I have heard something about 3 months salary, but that seems...a little crazy to me. How much would you spend on a ring? Any women who are buying…
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Fruit Sugars
So, folks I know that a good thing to do to help decrease belly fat is to watch your sugar. I have been trying to keep that under control, but as soon as I have some fruit...it is blown! Is there a difference between the way natural sugars like in fruit affect belly fat/fat in general as opposed to like sugar in candy.
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NSV'S FOR THE WEEK-8/26-8/30
I HAVE to wear a belt with all of my jeans/shorts. I did squats...in the gym...in front of people......of both sexes. I kept up with my logging despite being super busy. I didn't let this breakup get me of track with ANY of my goals. I started training with free weights to get even muscle development on both arms. I did…
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NSV'S FOR THE WEEK
As some of you know I moved into an apartment on campus wednesday. I live on the top floor (5 or 6 flights of stairs) NSV1- I don't need to stop and rest on the way up the stairs. NSV2- At the resident meeting for my whole building, we were asked to introduce ourselves and give a fun fact about us. Mine was that I've lost…
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Pedometer apps
Does anybody know of any FREE pedometer apps for android phone?? I just downloaded the fitbit app and walked around my apartment, but it didn't pick up anything.
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I want to do shooting competitions!!!
So recently my dad bought a 9mm pistol and he has been taking me shooting. I have gotten pretty good pretty quickly and I LOOOOOVE IT. I have it in my mind now that I want to get to a skill level that I can do competitions. Naturally, being the father of 2 girls, my dad is really excited that he can share this "man…
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Training for a rock climbing wall
I decided that when I hit my 50 lb goal, I will do a rock climbing wall. As of last weigh in, I have 14 pounds to go (AHHHHH!!!). So, I would love some tips for training to do this climbing wall. ok, shoot!!!
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WHO ARE YOU CALLING OBESE?
NOT ME!!! I AM NOW OFFICIALLY IN THE OVERWEIGHT CATEGORY!!!
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YOUR THIGH GAP IS MY HAMI BUMP
Confusing title right? Allow me to explain. Alot of women on here say they aspire to have a thigh gap. The thing I aspire to have is that sexy bump on the back of your thigh where your hamstring group is. That is sooooo sexy to me. And it even makes your butt look nicer. Anybody know what I'm talking about?
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ARM MUSCLE WEIRDESS.
So, I have been working on my arms and I notice 2 things: 1)My right bicep is much more defined than my left 2)My biceps are coming along nicely but I still have alot of "back-of-arm-flab". Tips?
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MACRO CHANGES
I just realized that as of today MFP raised my sugar, lowered my fat, raised my carbs, raised my fiber, and raised my protein. Not sure if I should follow this or readjust with the TDEE method because that's what I use to get my calorie goal.
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You called me fat, now you want my advice.
So there's a particular person who has always made a point of reminding me of my weight and criticizing my food choices. As I have lost weight this person has put on about 20 and is now ask me for advice. But here's the kicker: I think she's looking for my answer to be a pill, drink, or miracle. When my answer was…
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BEFORE AND AFTER/CURRENT FACE SHOTS
My ticker is a before shot and my profile pic was taken today. Let's see yours.
