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I can't weigh every week...
When I first started this journey, I decided to weigh and measure only once a month. In my past, when I would weigh often, the losses would be so small, or non-existent, that I would become discouraged. I would also become obsessed with the scale and get to the point where I was weighing multiple times a day. I joined this…
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Am I getting enough protein?
I have my macros set for 40% carbs, 30% fat, and 30% protein. Over the past few weeks, (as shown on the graph on the Android app), I am coming in closer to 40% carbs, 40% fat, and 20% protein. I still average around 100g+ a day of protein. So am I getting enough or not? Here are my stats... 5'7", SW 285.8, CW 244.4, UGW…
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Ladies - Who lost 100+ with lifting heavy???
I am currently right around 250 pounds and my UGW is around 140. I have recently started heavy lifting and using more free weights, in addition to some cardio and eating at a deficit. I'm just wondering if there are any ladies out there who have lost this much (100+) by lifting. I see lots of ladies on here who have lost…
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How do I track calories burned when lifting?
I just recently started lifting more and using more free weights (as opposed to machines), and I have been looking at heart rate monitors. Do those track accurately for lifting? Or is there another device that would be better for tracking when lifting? I would love to have something that can track calories burned for all…
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Workout sick or get some rest?
I'm sick! Ugh! I have a stuffy nose, with lots of drainage, a sore throat, steady, but not deep cough, and I have practically no energy. I am over on my calories for today, but still well under for the week. But I feel like I NEED to get to the gym. I go every Saturday night and I feel like I'm cheating myself. But at the…
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To Log or Not To Log... That is the Question!
Hey all... Next week, I am going on a trip, and I need advice. My friend and I are leaving after work on Thursday, driving to Pittsburgh from southwestern Virginia. Spend the night Thursday and day Friday just hanging out, Fleetwood Mac concert on Friday night. Then recover on Saturday and go to a show at a club (where we…
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A Bit of Advice, Please?
I am really due a rest day. I haven't had one in well over a week, and I have been hitting it really hard every day. I was planning to take one today, but I took my daughter to Shoney's Breakfast Buffet after her doctor's appointment this morning and I WAY overdid it! I wound up with a 1200 calorie breakfast. If I don't…
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Help!!! I can't use the elliptical!!!
I had never used an elliptical before, and the other day at the gym, I gave it a try. I lasted maybe 3 minutes. The muscles in my thighs were burning so badly, I couldn't take it. So I tried it again today, and the same thing happened. I really want to use the elliptical because I think it will be a much better workout…
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How am I doing so far?
I am fairly new to MFP, and I am wondering what your opinions are on how I am doing so far. I know I am by no means perfect, but, from those of you who have done this for a while and had successes, what suggestions would you make? Just a quick run down... I am 38 years old, 5'7", and started at around 290 pounds. My goal…
