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A bit of a question about losing fat versus building muscle.
Ok, so everyone always say you can't build muscle and lose fat at the same time because losing fat requires a calorie deficit and putting on muscle requires a calorie increase. But 9 times out of 10, when someone says something about a plateau or stalling, many of the answers are "You are probably just gaining muscle.…
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Does this sound about right?
So we've been having dance parties with our kids in order to up the fun factor of getting some extra activity in. I had been logging it as dancing- modern/twist which was giving me somewhere around 200 calories burned for a 20 minute session on most calorie calculators. Well my husband recently got me a HRM and it has good…
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Greek Yogurt Pizza
I've been a bit obsessed with Greek yogurt and its versatility lately.We used pita bread as our crust. Then I mixed 1/4 cup low fat mozzarella shredded with 1/4 cup Fage fat free Greek yogurt, 2 tsp of parm, 2 tbsp feta. I spread sauce(homemade) on our crusts and then we put our toppings on and then the cheese mixture. It…
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A guaranteed way to light a fire in you ladies...
So I am big into pinup culture- love the hair and makeup and clothes. Anyway, because of my weight, I have never booked a photo shoot with our local pinup photographer. I'm just not comfortable having my picture taken or with showing off any amount of skin because I don't like the skin I am in. Anyway, one of my friends…
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At what point should I re-evaluate my rate of weight loss goals?
Ok, I know I am a bit ahead of myself because I have a long ways to go but I am just trying to get some general knowledge. About two years ago I started my weight loss journey and over the next year and a half (including a very healthy pregnancy) I managed to lose 43 pounds (I maintained during pregnancy so about 15 came…
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Greek yogurt recipes
I have lately been on a Greek yogurt kick. I have subbed it in recipes that asked for mayo and yesterday I made a skinnier version of alfredo by subbing it in place of cream and adding some broth and pasta water to it to thin it down. I am always on the lookout for new ways to use it. Or what to mix into it for yumminess!…
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Super Tired...
Yesterday we started back on a much more clean eating life style than we had been on during our overly long hiatus. I cut out sugary beverages because I had been drinking way too much of it before. I am still drinking a cup of coffee in the morning but man, sometime around 2pm both yesterday and today a huge wave of utter…
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Can my husband find my recipes?
Sorry if this is totally in the wrong place... but if I input a recipe into the calorie calculator, is there a way my husband can find it from his account? He tried searching the exact name I gave it and cannot find it. Is there something I need to do on my end to make it public?
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Just found out I'm pregnant again
And we are excited! But I am wondering how this will effect my weight loss and fitness goals? I will be going to see my doctor later in the week but wanted to see what experiences others have had with pregnancy and weight loss? I know most doctors don't advocate weight loss during pregnancy. Is there a healthy way for me…
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Just took my at home test today- positive
Hi all, I just took my at home pregnancy test today and it was positive. I am excited even though we didn't want to have another baby just yet. I was also a little disappointed when I thought about not being able to continue to lose weight. But I know I can stay active and would love to meet some moms to be on here that…
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Need some advice
Let me start by saying this is not one of those I'm eating 1200 calories and stalled threads that so many of you seem to hate lol. I actually have been doing 1200 calories but eating back exercise calories so I am eating somewhere around 1500-1700 calories a day with the exception of my one rest day where I typically top…
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Running and Lifting
I want to run! It makes me feel good and accomplished and I have never really been able to do it before. And I want to lift heavy! It makes me feel strong and I know I am building sexy muscles underneath my fatty layers so as they shed, it won't be too unsightly. But I want to give my body the amount of rest it needs to…
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Best BFP calculator online?
What is the most accurate BFP calculator you have found online? I am trying to find out my body fat percentage (I suspect it is really high right now) and have used several calculators that are giving me many varying percentages.
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Don't know where to start...
Let me start by saying, I have lost a lot of muscle mass over the years from inactivity. I used to be on the swim team and softball team in high school. I did kick boxing and I danced a lot for recreation. But I was strong so none of it phased me hugely. Now, 7 years after I started gaining weight, I realize how lazy I…
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Cravings
Do you think your cravings say something about your nutritional needs? I've heard theories on the subject before. I have been craving eggs like crazy for the past couple days since I increased my cardio and strength training somewhat. I wonder if it is my body's way of saying it wants/needs more protein. I ate some for…
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Why I am so hungry today?
I started out here a little over a week ago (starting weight 226) and put in my information and chose that I wanted to lose 2 lbs a week. MFP gave me a number of calories that I could have per day as I am sure you all know as well. My calorie allowance is 1200. I have been fitting more activity in my life like walking and…
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What do you do to help you stay motivated?
I saw an idea on pinterest where you add a dollar every day that you work out to a jar or piggy bank. And then when you hit your goal or a goal for weight loss or fitness, you get to use the money for something special. I'm doing that so that I can buy myself a really cute dress I have had my eye on for some time. Every…
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Newbie here
Hi all, My name is Candace and I am a newbie. I have been doing the dance with weight gain ever since I can remember. I was a chunky kid who hit a growth spurt over the summer before high school. I stayed fairly lean until I was about 21 and ever since then have dropped and gained non-stop. I know my biggest problem now is…
