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This is my first ever photo post.... so here.we.go!
I just want to say.... for years I have been concerned about what the scale said... YOU ARE FAT! And many times I would get on here and get super motivated to only gain some weight starting a workout routine... (which we know happens at first). However, that number on the scale always was my kryptonite... regardless of how…
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Just put on lexapro for anxiety... fearful of how it will affect weight loss and progress
Anyone have experience with this? I've read reviews online that say some have gained 20-30 pounds on this drug.. but unfortunately, I need it.
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Random question that has been on mind... total weight lost says 0.0
I have looked around and couldn't find the answer, but I'm sure you all are more competent than I. Even though I have lost some weight, it still says 0.0 lost in app. Where can I find the start weight that is listed? Would love To see that number add up instead of stay at 0.
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Workout program for the overthinker...
As mentioned in a post on the weight loss board, I just got put on lexapro for anxiety... I have some health issues creeping up on me that scare me quite frankly. I'm a 38 year old male. I am the type that if I have something set out in front of me that is tested, tried and true, I don't stress it. This holds true to…
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Need friends... 38yo male with over 50 to lose
Some nice little health issues have started popping up and I have to get this weight off before it's too late. Please feel free to add me and get more info on me. Thanks all!
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Anyone seen a drop in BP with weight loss and exercise?
I have my blood pressure taken today and it was 154/82. That top number scared me to death. I don't want to get on any medications until I absolutely have to. I've gained about 20 pounds in three months. I've had a lack of Desire and lack of motivation. I think today and my blood pressure number has scared me into being…
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Ever get into a rut? If so, how did you kick it?
I took a semi promotion at work to help my company out. I now truly have 4 jobs and or duties going on. I am a bit overwhelmed but it is great otj experience and worth a good interview in the next few weeks, i have a chance at a full time promotion. These 4 roles will expire in the middle of may. So, either way, get the…
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Guys, what fitness tracker do you use?
I have my old faithful polar ft7 that i have had for several years. The wife has a fit bit. I was wondering if there is anything out there that can give me accurate data like my polar gives me without having to wear a chest strap all day. I know there are under armour, polars, fitbits, etc. Just curious. Thanks
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I just can't cheat
When i do, it derails everything... my wife and I were talking. Nearly two months ago we were being very successful in our weight loss Journey as we both had lost quite a bit of weight. However comma after about seven weeks of eating very clean we decided to eat some pizza on the night of the national championship football…
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Anyone tried the transformed workout plan?
Seems pretty well put together and planned out. This is something that i need... a structured plan that offers tracking in an app. I think I'm going to give it a whirl.
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Got a promotion at work... more time unfortunately...
I have to work almost 2 more hours a day and I'm also coaching baseball for my school. My time to spend on myself is nearly nonexistent due to being with wife and little girl. The problem is, i have now gained 12 pounds since my last spartan race which was in early December. I have to be at work by 6:45 and will not get…
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How is it that weight goes up well within a deficit?
Cico isnt the issue... im running 20 miles a week... weight was down to 259.3 on Saturday morning... this morning I'm over 261. I know i havent eaten 7k calories more than i need to, I'm eating my 2300 which has me at a 1k deficit a day. Could this be water retention? I'm not lifting or anything, so this is new to me. I'm…
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Its kinda crazy how after a week or so, things get so much easier....
I guess its like any thing else.... I started back a touch over a week ago in tracking everything and logging exercises, etc. My wife is on board with me this time which makes a huge difference. However, its amazing how after a week of clean eating and drinking a ton of water, things get so much more manageable and feel as…
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I have a polar ft7 HRM and chest strap.... questions to follow
Long story short, I have a polar ft7 watch and strap... I have had it several years... I use it rather religiously during my runs, lifts, insanity, etc. I am a 38 year old male and weigh 260. I know theoretically my Max HR is 182... During my runs (most of which are at least 3.5 to 4 miles each), and during insanity, my…
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Do you feel suppliments, protein are necessities in weight-loss?
Do most that have over 50 pounds to lose use suppliments to aid the process? Such as bcaa, protein, creatine, etc?
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Thoughts on drinking diet cokes, etc
I have a rather odd question...i used to drink them alot during my initial weight loss journey. In fact, i drank about 4 20 oz diet pepsi's a day. While at the beach, i read an article about their link to cancer and other dreadful diseases and i quit cold turkey for well over a year. I changed to unsweatened tea with no…
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When it comes to your bmr and what counts as "activity"...
I am a teacher... there are 3-4 days a week that i will run 3 miles and walk another half... on another note, at least 1 day, sometimes 2, i will do a 2 mile run... granted i am a big guy (260). Does this put me very active? I didn't knpw if there was a set time frame that had to be met for a workout to be considered a…
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How long for initial weight training temp weight to fall off?
My wife has now added weight training to her weight loss journey... i have been asked by her why her weight hasn't come off in the last 2 weeks and why she in fact has gained 2-3 pounds... we weigh and track everything and she hasn't changed anything in 3 months aside from calorie adjustments for weight loss. I remember…
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Not a newbie.. but have a newbie type question
I need a good program... i know... the best program is the one you actually do... i get that... but here is what i have done... stronglifts 5x5, a body split, Arnold's deal, etc. I am still hovering at 255 or so. I think i can handle not seeing scale move tremendously as long as i see my physique slimming and toning. This…
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How do you fight through? How do you lock in?
I used to weigh 330 pounds... found out my mom had cancer... started exercising and eating healthier and lost aboutt 100 pounds... went through a gambit of losing my mom, my dad, and having major stresses in my marriage due to me not dealing with their deaths. Needless to say, i have gained back up to 255... the sad part…
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Quickest way to improve mile time?
Run more, ie slow sustained cardio on elliptical or on trails? Or shorter time frames of hiit?
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What do you all eat? Especially when that 3rd wave of grilled chicken won't cut it
I'm not a big meat eater... i will eat an occasional burger, but not often... i eat chicken mainly. I have a hard time with fish due to the taste... ive tried most to get away from the fishy taste amd smell, but havemt found one that i can sustain. What do you all eat on a given day? How do you fought off that urge to…
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Thoughts on elliptical machines?
I am tweaking my training for the next several months to continue to train for more spartan races and specifically to lose the remaining 30 pounds I'm carrying. We have a gym style elliptical upstairs thatbis readily available at any time for me. I am hitting the gym and want to lose those extra 30 pounds by march or early…
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Do you get up early to exercise? Or after work etc?
I'm a teacher as is my wife. We have a wonderful nearly 5 year old daughter. We both struggle with the excuse of not having time. As a working adult with family, what do you do? Is it mornings every weekday? Some morning some evening? What seems to work for you and why do you think it's been successful? Also, if morning,…
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Anyone had major success later in life?
I feel like a gain and lose the same 10 pounds over and over. I'm almost 40(male). I know metabolism slows as we age but i wonder if it is a nearly impossible feat. Im a big guy as it is 250... and i would love to weigh 205-210... i used to weigh 325... im just not sure if I'm setting unrealistic goals for myself. I…
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Does anyone else struggle with macros?
I have a tough time hitting the goal. Im also still looking for best mix for me... im wanting to lose weight but i obviously want to hang on to as much muscle as possible. Thoughts on a quality number for each? I weigh 252... Thanks all
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Random question... left inside heel of running shoes wear down really bad
I have just picked up trail running after my first spartan race. I purchased reebok super OR trail shoes... they are definitely a minimus shoe as they are very light and i think close to barefoot. However, i have ran a sprint, 4 miles and likely 50-60 training miles in them and the left inside heel is collapsed and has…
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Supplements and what benefit they may have.... questions to follow
I am starting to investigate adding supplements to my daily life. I am an overweight athletic guy... i am ranging about 250 right now... i want to be about 220 or 225. I workout about 5 days a week, give or take a workout. I have just started taking nitraflex as a pre workout and i have to say that i enjoy it. A couple of…
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Trail and offroad running vs track and road running
I gotta say that since i ran my first spartan race, i have been running almost exclusively on trails, offroads, etc. It is unreal how much of a difference it is for me as far as what i am gaining from it. Obviously the soreness is a change from the level running, but the cardio benefits and caloric burn i am getting is a…
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At what distance of a run or workout do you refuel during the workout
I am training for a spartan beast in october and i am trying to figure out what type of fueling i am going to have to do. I have the goo and mustard packets ready, but didnt know what i should expect as far as the race goes.... I am assuming that if i wait until im hurting or out of energy its too late... thus is there a…
