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Weight loss but BF % the same?
Hi folks! So I’m doing this weight loss challenge at my gym and have been hitting my macros and workout goals for the past 5 weeks! Today at weigh in I lost 2lbs last week but my bf is the same. Our gym uses a hand-held bf analyzer. I know they’re not very accurate but as long as it is consistent and you’re seeing progress…
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Birth Control Weight Gain
Hi there! So about a year ago during my fitness journey stopped having my period. I was very active and lost about 20 pounds. After 7 months of having no period I finally saw my doctor. Of course they recommended just putting a bandaid on it and out me on the pill. My activity level hasn't changed but since then I only had…
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Taking a "break?"
Hi everyone! I've been considering taking a break from my calorie deficit and wanting to go to maintenance for a while. I think I've been restricting too much since I've been on a binge-restrict cycle recently that's been so difficult to break. During the week I'll eat at a deficit of about 1700 calories a day, and then on…
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Weighing Meat?
Hey Fit Fam! :) do you weigh your meat raw or cooked? So when I cook a pound of ground turkey, I always divide it by four servings so it's 4oz raw each serving. Just curious because I don't really want to handle raw meat very much and wondering if a serving size should be 4oz raw or 4oz cooked! Thanks for the help!!!
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Weight Loss Question for My Ladies!
So this may be a bit TMI but I have a weight loss question for my ladies out there. I've lost roughly 25 pounds in 4 months which was about 14% of my body weight. I'm still working towards the last 15 pounds! However I'm now late for my period by over four weeks! It is most certainly 100% NOT pregnancy. I am always pretty…
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Can someone help me determine my activity level?
Hello everyone! I'm struggling finding out my activity level, would anyone have any advice? I'm 26, 5'10", woman, currently 166 looking to lose about 25 pounds. I have a desk-ish type job (I work in property management so I'm constantly up helping residents and walking the property) I can usually hit my 10,000 steps…
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Thank you MFP- best advice ever
Hello all! I just want to thank all the mfp members who consistently recommend weighing food and accurate logging.... two months down and I've lost 17 pounds! My goal is set at 2 lbs a week and though not every week is good, the trend over the past two months is on target! Buying a digital food scale has been my best…
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Feeling Suddenly Overwhelmed
Hi all! Does anyone have any advice for when you suddenly feel overwhelmed? Sometimes it's hard to stay motivated despite the overwhelming feeling of impatience or frustration while working towards my goal. I know it's about a lifestyle change but sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough, could cut more calories, could…
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October Goals!
Hey everyone! I wanted to be accountable and write down my October goals. I'm also thinking of posting back weekly weigh ins (I do mine first thing Sunday morning). Anyone else in?! Here's my goals: 1) Hit all my exercise goals (at least 5x at the gym) which is two cardio and three weight lifting days 2) Log and weigh my…
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For BBG Girls!
Hey! I just got Kayla Itsines's BBG and I'm starting tomorrow! I've been "out of commission" for a while so I'm starting the 4-week pre-training on the guides. I'd love to be friends with any girls out there who are doing the guides! Doesn't matter what week you're on - I'd love the motivation and support. ❤️ Thanks!
