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Breastfeeding mum not losing weight
Hi guys, I breastfeed a 1 year old. I have been trying to lose weight for the last two months but failing. In fact last 3 weeks I seem to be steadily gaining a little weight. I have put my calories to maintenance on mfp and don't count breastfeeding calories or the exercise. I try to do the 30 day shred 3 times a week but…
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How can I lose 2lb a week?
Hi, I need to lose 18 lb to get to the top end of a normal BMI/normal weight range. I am currently breastfeeding a 9 month old baby. I'm hoping that'll help me in getting to my weight loss goals quicker, as I tend to be able to eat a lot of food with no exercise and not put on any weight at the moment. Any tips on how to…
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Anyone else pregnant or maintained a healthy weight during pregnancy?
Hi All, I have been losing weight over the last 2 years. I am now 13 weeks pregnant. I haven't been logging since December due to pregnancy sickness and just generally feeling awful. I don't think I have put on much weight apart from a little on the tummy :) , going by clothes. I have yet to weigh myself. I was wondering…
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I'm 6 weeks pregnant...anyone else pregnant out there?
Hi, I just found out that I am 6 weeks pregnant and wondering what this means for my weight loss journey. I have 16lb to lose before I am a healthy BMI. But for now I'd be happy if I could lose 8lb. Is it safe to lose weight whilst pregnant or even possible? My nausea has hit me since yesterday and is not nice. This is my…
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Ladies.... do you exercise during your period?
Ladies, I was wondering, do you exercise during your period? I tend not to as I feel very bloated and heavy with cramps and sometimes just don't want to move at all, especially when my period pains are really bad. But that means 5 days (nearly a week) of no weight loss. Thanks
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Lost some weight, now potruding belly
Hello Fitnesspal friends, I have managed to lose about 20lb so far (although I have barely lost anything since summer), but what I found is that as I lost the weight, my belly has popped out! Prior to the weight loss, I did have fat around my mid-section but because I was fat overall, it was less noticeable. Now that I…
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Non-food, non-clothes reward ideas
Hi, I am currently living away from home (UK) and am living in India for work purposes. After initially struggling to lose weight in India due to lifestyle changes, I have managed to overcome the challenges and the scales are moving slowly in the right direction. I would love to lose 7lb from now till when I return home in…
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Can you eat fatty food and still lose weight?
I was wondering if its possible regularly eat some high carb, high sugar, high fat food, stay within calorie limit set by mfp and still lose weight? I know this is not healthy, but I was just wondering.
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Jogging on the spot
Has anyone lost weight jogging on the spot? I am thinking of doing that every morning - starting slow and then working up to 30 mins a day because I don't have time for much more.
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That time of the month and wanting to eat fatty, sugary food
Calling all ladies! I think I am due to start my period soon and am constantly hungry. Yesterday I thought I would listen to my body and eat but stop when I'm full.... I was 600 calories over. I am again feeling like this today...but I can't do this for the whole week of my period. So what do you girls who also are…
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RI30 and no weight loss
Hi, I am working away from home (UK) and am living in a hotel in India. The food available to me are either deep fried or drenched in ghee and butter. I have since gained advice from you lovely people and have adjusted my diet. I initially tried to eat 1200 calories a day, however, failed miserably everyday, so I have…
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Trying for 6 weeks and no weight loss
I am living away from home in a hotel in India. I have been trying to lose weight for 6 weeks now and have seen no weight loss. I am 33 year old female, weight 165lb and am 5 ft 3 inch. I began trying to eat 1200 calories a day but failed miserably and so upped my calories to 1400 calories for last two weeks. I have also…
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Staying in a hotel in India and losing weight
Hi, I am from the UK and have been living in Mumbai, India for the last 6 weeks or so. I am staying in a hotel and to my dismay I realised that I have put on 4-5 lb in that time even though I haven't been massively overeating. I am still due to stay here another 4 1/2 months! Has anyone out there had to stay in a hotel for…
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What is the best way to lose weight with xenical/orlistat?
Hi, I have been prescribed xenical by the doctors. I was wondering if anyone knew the best way to lose weight wtih xenical or orlistat? Or are there any success stories out there? Thanks.
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Anyone had a Personal Trainer?
Hello, Has anyone had a personal trainer before? And has it helped? I found out that my zumba teacher is also a personal trainer and I think I could work well with her. I have never had a personal trainer and was wondering if having a personal trainer allows you to reach your goals quicker? I can probably only afford to…
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2-3 stones by Summer - is that realistic?
Hi, I am back at fitness pal after like 1 1/2 years. I managed to lose weight with the support of fitnesspal previously, but had some misfotune last year, which meant I piled the weight on again (comfort eating). I would love to lose weight and be healthy again. I wanted to lose around 2-3 stones by the end of June. I…
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Anyone had a Personal Trainer?
Hello, Has anyone had a personal trainer before? And has it helped? I found out that my zumba teacher is also a personal trainer and I think I could work well with her. I have never had a personal trainer and was wondering if having a personal trainer allows you to reach your goals quicker? I can probably only afford to…
