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Starting paleo tips??
I've recently had problems with my digestion after losing 105 lbs. and considering starting a paleo lifestyle. I already don't eat processed, pre-packaged foods, bad carbs or sweets. I'm not sure if I can stop eating dairy. Looking for tips.
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What am I doing wrong? Keep gaining!!!
So 3 weeks in a row I've gained weight since starting Jillian Michaels Shred and adding more cardio. I've gained a total of 3.4 lbs. so far!! What am I doing wrong because I'm very frustrated? I eat very strict and within my macros, I weigh and log everything! Help!!
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Keep gaining, open to positive recommendations!
My diet is pretty strict 40/30/30 but I usually go lower on carbs and higher on protein. I am at 25-30% TDEE. I eat well for 6 days straight and then take a break day and don't log to have a couple treats I wouldn't normally have. I've been on a new work out regime for 3 weeks adding more activity and use my fitbit to…
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Anyone have G.E.R.D??
I've been having some major issues with my stomach since I've lost weight. It started about a year ago. I would wake up at night with a burning sensation that radiated into my back, when I'd get up I would be nauseous and dizzy. The symptoms continued through the day and no matter what I'd eat I would be sick. I fill up…
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Husband and I have lost 150 lbs. combined
OUR WEIGHT LOSS SAVED OUR MARRIAGE!!! My husband and I started this journey together because he was diagnosed with Diverticulitis and I was told to be pre-diabetic. He had surgery to remove 2 feet of his intestines that was diseased. We made this change for our children who are now 18 months and 4 years old. The journey…
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Recipes for Ground Turkey??
Looking for some new recipes to use up some ground turkey :tongue: Thanks in advance everyone :love:
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Looking for tips on lowering carbs percentage.
I've come to a point in my weight loss that I'm losing at a rate of about .5 every month on average. I'm looking to change up my percentages to boost my weight loss again. I was losing .5-1 lb. a week and would like to get back to that point. My ratio right now is Carbs 50%, Fat 20%, Protein 30%. I have about 50 more lbs.…
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Intestinal issues and hair loss from weight loss
I've been on this weight loss journey for a little over a year and I find I have more health issues than before I lost the weight. I have had testing for everything and been to specialists, they can find nothing wrong. I am not malnourished and eat very well, drink lots of water and active regularly. Had allergy testing…
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88 lbs. down--9 month progress pics
88 lbs. down...these pics are 9 months apart....still a little ways to go to get to my goal body fat percentage but I'm feeling pretty great....kinda feel like....... a) my head looks too big for my body b) I came out of a fat suit Ahhhh the wonderful body issues you have to deal with,,,it's been the hardest part of this…
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Gastric Bypass vs. Healthy Lifestyle Change
Let me start by saying I don't want to offend anyone and everyone's weight loss journey is a journey. I have a close friend that got gastric bypass surgery last month and has lost 4 inches and 40 lbs. in a month and I'm really happy for her but part of me is kinda pissed that I work so hard and it's taken me a year to lose…
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Onederland!! With pics
I started my journey on Dec. 6th 2012, the day after my son was born by emergency c-section because of my weight. I started at 282 lbs. My goal was to hit Onederland by New Years Day 2014 and I've hit my first major goal a month early :) Very proud that I've done this with no quick fixes or gimmicks...just converted to a…
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Why dopeople react to hubby's weight loss and not mine!
So it's been 9 months since my husband and I started losing weight by changing our lifestyles. I did the research and cook the healthy meals each day,,make his lunch and snacks to bring with him for the day willingly and enjoy doing that for him. Don't mean to sound selfish here but...I feel like I'm doing all the work for…
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We're a new couple now...before and afters
In December 2012 my husband and I agreed to change our lifestyles and adapt a new healthy diet and exercise routine. In April we kicked it into high gear and did a complete overhaul. He is basically at his goal in body fat % and has lost 50lbs. I have a long road ahead but have lost 65lbs. so far. I started at 282 lbs. and…
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Why am I getting error-h code on my digital scale?
Really frustrated because it used to work before but now when I'm trying to measure body fat etc...an error-h pops up after my weight is measured so I can't get any other readings? Anyone else have this happen? Anything I can do or do I need to bring it back and get another one?
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3 months progress and half way to my goal photo's
I started my journey back in December 2012 at 282 lbs. I was too ashamed to take before pictures back then but got up the guts to take one 3 months ago. My before picture is 250 lbs. and my progress picture taken yesterday is 223lbs. I still have a long way to go but I am finally starting to notice the changes in my body.…
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Anyone else lost a lot of weight &have annoying excess skin?
I had my baby 7 months ago by c-section and since then I've lost almost 60lbs. My stomach has come down quite a few inches and the skin is just getting looser and looser as the weeks go on. My c-section scar under this hanging heavy skin gets very irritated, red and swollen. I clean the area after work outs and put baby…
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Want to start EMTWL..newbie tips?
I can't imagine eating more than I already am but EMTWL makes total sense to me, just haven't figured out a way to work it into a new routine. I started out at 1200 calories and my net would be very low most of the time because of my workouts...sometimes negative. After doing research I upped my calorie intake to…
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TMI question for the ladies only
Has anyone else lost a substantial amount of weight and had major changes in your menstruation? 52 lbs. ago I hardly had any cramping at all and sometimes even skipped a month. I know this was because my body was so high in fat percentage. Now I am finding as I'm losing weight I am in so much more pain. Coincidence or is…
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Sabotauge or just clueless???
I'm seriously starting to think that my mother in law is sabotaging this weight loss for my husband and I. A couple weeks ago she picks up my 3 year old daughter for a breakfast date and sends her home with chocolate and a big tub of gummy candies. Gummy candies was something I was very much addicted to before and it took…
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Wii Just Dance 3 anyone know how long the workouts are?
Kinda frustrating...finished all the rewards on the Just Dance 4 and figured I'd buy the Just Dance 3 but it doesn't say how long the workouts are before you start them....I literally have to schedule an allotted time to workout and make sure I have enough time so a little leary on even starting it and not knowing how long…
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My husband thinks I'm crazy that I can't see a difference
Well I was brave enough to take a picture after going from 282 to 250 so I'm using that picture as my before picture. Took another progress picture today and I can't see a difference even though I'm 231 now. My husband says he can see a difference but I think he's just trying to make me feel better and help me gain some…
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Anyone else considered morbidly obese and feel discouraged?
I hate hate hate the classification morbidly obese and it's even more depressing that in order for me to be out of this classification I need to lose 70 more lbs. I'm so much more active now and have worked my fat *kitten* off to lose 50lbs. but to know that in order to be considered "healthy" I need to lose so much more…
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How do I fix the inside while I lose weight?
It's been a few months since my husband and I made the decision to change our lifestyle. He's already at his goal and is now toning up. I am so far from my goal and my self esteem just seems to be getting lower and lower as I lose weight. I am very hard on myself and put myself down a lot. It makes him mad that I am always…
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Can't find Baked Tostitos Scoops anywhere???
Really want to try the Baked Tostitos Scoops but can't seem to find them at any grocery store in my city..Sudbury Ontario?? Anyone know where to buy them?
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Sugar vs. Sugar Alcohol????
I've recently drastically cut my sugar intake and read every label before buying. Most of the foods that are made with no sugar added or sweetened with Splenda like my ice pops say there are grams of sugar alcohol. Does anyone know what the significance of these are and should I count it against my intake for the day?
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HELP!! why am I not losing weight faster?
Hi everyone, I had a baby 5 months ago and recently decided to get into better shape. My old diet didn't include breakfast...snacking most of the day on high fat, sugar snacks...big supper including potatoes or rice usually after 8pm. Lots of snacking after supper on high fat salty snacks like potato chips..usually…
