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Is -73lbs in 5 months even possible?
I have prostate removal operation planned, I asked if It was sensible and ok to put the op off until September, the doc actually said it would be better because it would give me time to get down to a good BMI (weight loss before surgery is essential) Having the op in September he gave me a weight loss number of -73lbs…
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Mobility after weight gain
I want to know if my lack of mobility/pain is due to my weight gain. Last July diagnosed with cancer, treatment= tablets and monitor, I became depressed and put on 40lbs in 2 months, then pretty much became stagnant, used to cycle 4 days a week and tennis 3 days, since September haven't ridden, put more weight on, then in…
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I need zero alcohol
I've searched for a group or thread and can't find anything, I've struggled for 26 months to cut the alcohol, I need help Borderline alcoholic
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Fasting
Doctor Fung fasting I lowered my carbs and sugars for two weeks, removed all alcohol, Day 1 minimal carbs followed by 15 hour fast, next day, worked in the garden, below 1000 calories, only 2 black coffees and minimal carbs followed by 17 hour fast, during this fast I did a 2:30 bike ride and the keto sticks say nothing,…
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Fasting
I've never been into fasting because I need my food, recently my exercise level has dropped and now might be the right time to fast. I have questions 1. I take a supplement within a weigh protein 250 Cal's 13g carbs at 7am before exercise "does this break the fast"? 2. Assuming the above doesn't break the fast how long…
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Toning up
I'm old and weak (accident 7 years ago) I cycle 1000 miles a month, I stretch every morning, I do a small workout every other day. Pre accident I was a triathlete (can't run now) also very little strength in my right arm/shoulder I can do 3 sets of 12 on my knees push ups Can only manage 3 full push ups Bicep curls 3x12…
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Self sabotage
What have I done? Back on alcohol (think I'm addicted) Huge weight gain, 46lb I think 7 months of eating crap. For 3 weeks I've been trying to stop the bad food and drink, I just can't stop and I don't understand why. Ive travelled a lot this 7 months, I have 30 days of travel left.
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My wife sabotages my progress
I don't think she does it on purpose, we work in two different countries and do not see each other frequently. I am going to see her for 2 weeks, normally she over feeds me (I never leave food) my morning exercise routine normally fails within 2 or 3 days and when I want to run she says I'll come for a walk with you, so my…
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My wife is a feeder
I work away Whilst I'm away I lose weight When I'm at home the weight piles on (1kg+ per week) I'm going home for Christmas for 3 weeks then we have 2 weeks of vacation She informs me she's bought 4 litres of Bailey's 14000 calories More alcohol and more chocolate than I can list. Many times I have said please don't buy…
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How much benefit?
I don't lift, purely body weight exercises, run, swim and cycle. Changing things up a bit More walking My question How much benefit will doing, high knees whilst walking around apartment, or lunges when walking to the car, squats when going to the bathroom ????
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2-3k deficit daily randomly gained 2kg
I have a 2000-3000 cal deficit 6 days a week, I cycle 1500-2000 kms a month, swim and hike. I have randomly gained 2kgs Very little has changed I've had similar deficit for 2 years + I don't eat any foods that I have intolerance too, I monitor my blood pressure, glucose, oxygen and hydration daily. I take electrolytes…
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Big step
I had an accident in 2016 I use 1kg and 3kg weights now and struggle I have built myself up to 10 knee pushups Today I did 1 full push up I cycle 500kms a week which most people couldn't even dream of yet my one push up has been more difficult to achieve than almost anything else. Point of my post Every person's struggle…
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Back again
I've been on mfp 8 years, if I log I lose, if I don't use mfp I put weight on. I really don't know why I abuse my body and put weight on. Well I'm back again to lose the weight. I want to lose 30kg I have put on 12kg in the past 10 weeks
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Maintaining muscle for over 50's
Does anyone actually know how much an over 50 has to do to maintain muscle rather than lose it ? I cycle most days so my legs have plenty of muscle, my upper body has little muscle. I have started doing 10 of each Press up, sit up, bicep curl 5kg, Tri cep and lat Also the plank for 2 minutes I do this 3 times a week, is it…
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How many calories a week do you burn from exercise
I've only recently started logging my cycling because now I wear a HR monitor I believe it to be accurate. I don't log any walking I don't log my three mini strength building sets Nor do I log my stretch/Pilates sessions. I burn an average of 13,800 per week
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Not hitting weight loss target
I lost some weight then plateaud for a month, two weeks ago, changed things up and have had good results, so I set a new 9 week plan (an event), however I'm not hitting my targets and I'm cursing myself. What do you do in these circumstances
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Advice please
So I'm 52 been overweight 25 years Bmi 30-40 currently 36 Always done jogging and cycling I can't run anymore due to arthritis. Over the years I've varied from 180-245lbs Currently 241 Jan 2019 189 I know loads about nutrition, how the body works, how food works yet for some reason I abuse myself and I'm fat. I have done…
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Facial equipment
Question There is a 2nd hand caci machine for sale for £2200 Or a new puregenex purelift at £2500 If we can afford it should we buy one or not ?They would just be for home use.
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Exercising off additional carbs
If I over consume my carbs today can I just go for a walk before bed and undo the over consumption? Logic being 30g over = 120 calories, that's 1-1.2 miles
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Toxic partners
The wife and I are splitting up (her idea/Def not mine), any way, she said "you should put weight on, to fill in your wrinkles, you'd look better then", I didn't say anything, I'm already 6 stone overweight, why are people so toxic?
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My wife has left me
I'm 52 and my wife announced she has fallen out of love with me, she has moved out, she is going to move 200 miles away and start a new life on her own. I'm devastated, 20 years gone. I'm hurting, so upset, feel helpless. I don't work, I live in the countryside and I have anxiety about going out, I rarely see anyone. Any…
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Motivation
I have none, nil, nada, zilch. I can't even bring myself to do 1 push up, it's been 2 months now "nothing" Anyone got any suggestions?
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Huge deficit
So, hypothetical. Imagine someone went on one of these 800 calorie a day diets, they walked there 10,000 steps (500 cal) plus they went jogging or cycling for a further 1300 calories. That would be a deficit of 3500 calories a day a 1lb in weight. I wonder what impact this would have on the person. Consider the 800…
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Alcohol addiction
I’ve been on mfp for years, given up trying to lose weight. I need to kick the alcohol any suggestions?
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Fitness tracker thinks I'm taking it easy
Haha, So normally mfp over estimates workouts, but for my cycling it seems to think I'm taking it easy. Riding up mount Teide highest mountain in Spain riding the masca Hills, im absolutely flat out, usually can't walk or talk for hours afterwards. Any suggestions how to alter it.
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Ultra training & soreness
With 9 weeks to go to an extremely hilly ultra marathon and we tried the first 15 of the route yesterday. The downhill killed my quads and a twinge/soreness in my it band. condition of my legs would have stopped me on race day. How on earth do I train to prevent this going forward ?
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Open diary
Hi I’d like to view other people’s food logs, so as to help me get closer to my macros. Veggie + fish only Thanks in advance, I hope.
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Calories burnt
I reckon a lot of people over estimate. Example my bike ride according to mfp 2469 cals My garmin with hrm 1784 cals - cake 450, - 2 gels 397 ( we were out for 5 hours) if at home I would have been doing something so average 145 cals per hour = 725 so -725 = 212 calories My net calorie burn for 5 hours out on the bike was…
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My plateau is physiological
I'm the fat bloke who is suprisingly good at triathlon I'm currently just under my race weight for my last ironman event :-) (lowest I've been for 4 years) My last 10 weigh ins, 203,202,203,203,202,204,203,202,202,202 My god if I can't get off 202 what on earth is it going to be like at 199 :-) It's physiological, I'm…
