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I quit artificial sweeteners!!!!
Ok so I quit consuming artificial sweeteners 6 days ago. I had some pretty bad headaches but they seem to have passed now. Today I have felt different! I am eating my normal food but feeling so full and for so long today even being about to cut out normal snacks today. Is this from stopping artificial sweetners or just a…
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Back after weight watchers trail
So I’m back. I’m not going to dis weight watchers bc I did lose weight on the program but I am happy to be back. I was getting annoyed with almost half my point being taken from me eating a 300 calorie lunch. Well back to calorie counting and that 300 calorie lunch is just a small part taken from me and guess what I’m back…
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Office thanksgiving party
Ugh it’s so hard to keep track when you have a office party when everyone brings food. I tried my best today and logged food over what I think the calories are... hopefully. Fingers crossed I didn’t ruin today. Trying hard to stay in my calories.
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Finally!
Finally my fitness pal is working for me again after having a baby a year ago with no luck of losing baby weight. Now the scale is moving and I’m on my way back down to pre baby weight! Keep trucking people.
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Ugh office party cake
When the office party cake makes your dinner calories look horrible
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At it again after baby
So let’s give this another good try. Baby is now 1 year old and no change in weight from 6 weeks post partum. Baby weight has been no joke but I’m tired of being over weight and feeling so unhealthy. Gained 55 lbs while pregnant and having a hard time finding motherhood/work/workout life balance. I have a long commute and…
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Low carb people
So after having a baby 1 year ago I have been having trouble losing the weight. Counting calories always worked for me and it just hasn’t this time around. Iv has my thyroid checked and everything has come back normal. I’m now trying low carb in hopes my body might react to it better. If you ever lost weight on low carb…
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Post baby weight
Question... what are some medical things that could be preventing losing baby weight 8 months after having baby. I have given 3 good attempts at getting scale to move. Strict calorie counting that has always worked for me is not working. Yes my counting is accurate with a scale. Just curious if anyone has had a medical…
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Staying motivated
What keeps you motivated?
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Ab question for moms
Just curious... I had my first baby 6 months ago. I am now trying to get back in shape. My question is has any other moms tried to work their abs and not had any soreness or anything while working them hard? Pre baby I could definitely feel a good burn while working them but now I cant feel a good burn no matter how hard I…
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Pulling in knee sensation
Quick question... has anyone had a weird pulling in the knee type sensation when walking? It doesn't hurt just pulling. I haven't had an injury and I haven't been exercising recently. I want to start again but I'm worried about this pulling in the knee. Anyone have this and know what it is?
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Pulling in knee sensation
Quick question... has anyone had a weird pulling in the knee type sensation when walking? It doesn't hurt just pulling. I haven't had an injury and I haven't been exercising recently. I want to start again but I'm worried about this pulling in the knee. Anyone have this and know what it is?
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Reason no weight loss?
Reasons I wouldn't have weightloss this week if I came in or under every day with calories and weighed my food to make sure and exercised on elliptical 20-30 mins a day
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Special K flatbread bacon, egg, and cheese
Anyone else notice that some boxes of Special K flatbread bacon, egg and cheese says it's 180 calories and some boxes of the exact same thing says it's 200 calories? They are yummy but it's weird to say 2 different calorie counts for the same thing.... just something I noticed
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I knew I liked it... but didn't know I loved it
I love my new elliptical.... that is all :)
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I might be wrong but...
A year ago I would log my firehouse hook and latter with no cheese, mayo, or mustard for around 400 calories. I used their nutrient calculated numerous times and got the 400 calorie amount. I stopped eating there bc I got pregnant and avoided lunch meat. But now I'm back and ate the hook and latter and went to make sure I…
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2 beers instead of...
Yeah so today I wanted a beer. So I skipped my 200 calorie protein shake and had 2 Miller lites. Yeah I'll miss the protein but it was good
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Diastasis recti any moms?
Just wondering if any moms have dealt with diastasis recti after having baby. Dr stated I have a slight separation and I'm looking for advice to help it.
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6weeks postpartum dusting off total gym
Hey y'all. Time to get the total gym back out after having a baby 6 weeks ago. Anyone have suggestions on a program to do?
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Protein shakes
Hi all. I wanting to get advice on the most tasty lean protein shakes. I ordered Idealfit the other day and they make me want to vomit. So gross. I just want something yummy enough to be able to drink. Any suggestions?
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Postpartum mommies
Hey y'all. I'm 5.5 weeks postpartum. So ready to hit the gym. I'll get cleared Thursday. Finding this task to be daunting. I know pre baby I was able to lose the weight and maintained for years. But post baby I'm getting worried. My belly is so loose and giggly feeling. I have 30 lbs to lose and body just doesn't seem to…
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Weight loss after baby
Hi moms. New mom here and wanting alittle experience advice. I have a 5 week old and a first time mom. My body is not reacting to food as it usually does. Im not new to losing weight and keeping it off. But for some reason after baby my body won't respond they way it normally does. I can't run or lift yet only walk but my…
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Back at it after baby need meal prep help
Ok peeps. I'm back at getting fit after having a baby 1 month ago. I gained 55 lbs and had my fun but now it's time to get this off. I'm looking for meal prep help. I want to focus more on nutrition this time instead of just counting the calories. I ordered Idealfit protein shakes and I'm trying to start meal prepping. I…
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Was binging on peanut butter, but not anymore.
Late at night I got in the habit of binging eating peanut butter. I couldn't get enough. I tried PB2 but it just wasn't the same so I wanted to fix this this bc it was getting in the way of results. I decided to actually eat peanut butter every day. Every morning on 1 slice of 40 calories bread I ate 1 tablespoon of peanut…
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Question about lifting and eating
Ok so I have read and read about lifting and gaining muscle. Everyone says you cannot gain muscle unless you are eating at a surplus. Ok sounds reasonable BUT if you don't gain muscle unless you eat at a surplus then how am I getting stronger and going up in weights eating at a deficit? I have never been able to do a pull…
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Feeling bloated from upping my protein
Hey everyone I just wanted to know if anyone else has had a very bloated feeling from upping their protein? Is this normal and will it go away when my body is used to it. Nothing else has changed but my protein intake so I am think most likely from that. I am eating at a slight deficit. 5'3 31 year old female 121 pounds ,…
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Eating a deficit and hitting my protein macro
Quick question..... I am eating at a small deficit but hitting my protein macro every day. The weight that I am losing can only be fat correct? Is it possible to lose muscle too if I am hitting my protein macro everyday? I just wanted to ask to see if I can be confident in the weight I am losing being only fat. Thanks.
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Hitting my protien macro
I was having a very hard time hitting my protein bc I don't like protein drinks and I could not drink enough of it bc it was gross. What I found was a large can of chicken in a can and 1 cup of low fat greek plain yogurt was 390 calories and 77 grams of protein. Yay! so easy to hit my protein now and stay within calories.…
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Macros
Can anyone help me set my macros? Where do I start? I am a few months into lifting now need help. what should they be set at and also does it matter what I eat as long as I hit my macros?
