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Small Net Total but Large Overall Total of Calories?
Hey all, I've been trying to get in shape and kind of yo-yo-ing for a few years now. But I recently got engaged and have actually stuck to a fitness plan for the last month without any hiccups (that's huge!). So I'm 5'4" and about 200 lbs. and the bulk (no pun intended) of my fitness plan is strength training. However, I'm…
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1 Week Left - What Can I Do To Look Thinner?
Hey, so I have one week left before I attend an event in which I will be in a bikini all weekend (I'm not exactly an awesome bikini body yet, but I really don't feel like wearing a one-piece . . . so I won't). I'm on a basic eating/fitness regimen already, but I want to know if it's possible to look a little thinner…
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2 Week Countdown
So I'm in a really tricky predicament. I've been training for my first sprint triathlon (Swim 400 meters, Bike 30K, Run 5K), but various injuries have put me back in training. I can do a 5k. The biking portion I've done although it took everything out of me on the course (extreme hills) just for that portion alone. And I…
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Triathlon outfit/gear?
I've posted about my sprint triathlon training before, but the competition is now just a month away. What kind of clothes/swim suits do you wear? I've read a bunch of varying opinions but am still very clear how fairly important things like my sports bra factor into everything lol On that note, what kind of gear should I…
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Get rid of a hangover without the junk?
Obviously, it'd be ideal not to drink too much in the first place. But, that judgment aside, any tips on quickly getting over a hangover without destroying my diet so I can workout?
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Swimming (more like drowning) - SprintTri Training
I'm training for a Sprint Triathlon on April 26. I essentially have 8 weeks and 6 days before the race. I've been training since mid-January and everything has vastly improved except my swimming. I need to be able to swim 400 meters (.25 mile) by that date and I can hardly do one lap to the end and back of the pool (50…
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Endurance Not Increasing Week-to-Week
Does anyone have trouble going from week to week? Sometimes, I feel like when I progress to the next week, my endurance hasn't increased and I just to push that much harder to complete the next week. Advice?
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Week 5 20-minute jump
Anybody past week 5? I noticed tomorrow I go from internals to running for 20 minutes and I'm really worried. Suggestions? Anybody been there or about to?
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Losing 2lbs a week at 185?
Even though MFP allows you to set your calories for weight loss of up to 2lbs per week, I've noticed on a lot of forums where people say 2lbs per week is unrealistic. At 185 lbs, is it safe/possible to consistently lose 2lbs a week. And at what weight does that start becoming a problem?
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Anyone start at 170-180 and lose weight?
Anyone start at 170-180 and lose weight? I started at 183. I'm about 175 right now but want to get down to 135. Any success stories? Include pics if you can.
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Getting in sports shape... FAST
My primary goal up until a few weeks ago was just to lose weight. Well, I've been playing pick-up soccer for a weeks and I finally lost it with myself--irritated that I just wasn't in sports shape. I play every week, but I've decided it's time for me to start trying to get my conditioning (cardio) and my strength in line…
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Big Anniversary Dinner >/< Big Weight loss Goal
So I have my 3-year anniversary dinner tomorrow. Normally, we go out of town and do something nice, but funds are low, so we're going out to eat at a nice restaurant instead (Ruth Chris'). Because of that, I kind of want to enjoy myself at dinner (definitely having a steak) and want to have a cheese plate after (any way of…
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Low-Calorie/High Protein Foods (Can't eat eggs, dairy, ETC.)
Doctors order: I have to give up eggs, dairy, gluten, yeast and casein for 3 months in order to "reset my digestive tract." As a result, I'm struggling to find ways of eating enough protein without going over my calorie limit. Ideas?
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15 pounds by June 28
Hey guys, I'm currently 170 lbs, but I'd like lose 15 pounds (about 2x a week) by my vacation on June 28. Doing the math, however, my 2 pounds a week weight loss puts me at a net calorie total of about 1078, which according to most the people on here is too low. So I'm trying to figure out my eating/working out ratio and…
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Squat and Pushup Challenge!
Hey! I'm thinking about starting a group challenge that sort of combines the 100 pushup daily idea with squats, i.e. alternating between doing 100 pushups a day and 200 squats a day. The schedule would go like this: M: 200 squats T: 100 pushups W: 200 squats R: 100 pushups F: 200 squats S: 100 pushups S: Rest day You could…
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Alternating Pushup and Squats Challenge!
Hey! I'm thinking about starting a group challenge that sort of combines the 100 pushup daily idea with squats, i.e. alternating between doing 100 pushups a day and 200 squats a day. The schedule would go like this: M: 200 squats T: 100 pushups W: 200 squats R: 100 pushups F: 200 squats S: 100 pushups S: Rest day You could…
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Stay under calories or consume more protein for weight loss?
Sometimes at the end of the day, I see that I'm really under my goal protein amount. But drinking a protein shake would make me go over my calories by a little. So, while both are important, when push comes to shove, should I prioritize getting enough protein or consuming less calories in terms of weight loss?
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First hand experiences of benefits of gluten-free diet?
Hey all. I recently got diagnosed with this MTHFR gene mutation issue, and along with it--thryoid, cortisol, and adrenal gland issues--and I found that it was recommended that I give up gluten. I need some motivation to do this because, let's be honest, bread rocks :brokenheart: , so has anyone had any luck with weight…
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Need weight loss buddies who do strength training too
I'm looking for friends who do both cardio and strength training who want to be workout buddies essentially. I love all friends! Because seeing motivational posts on my wall is awesome. But it'd be nice to have someone who is serious about their goals that I can check in with and check to see what workouts the other is…
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Stretch Marks
So I know technically you can't make stress marks disappear entirely, but I'm really glum about mine, and they make it hard to feel good about my body I'm working so hard to tone. Has anyone had any success trying to reduce their appearance? What did you do? Thanks!
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How long to lose 40-50 pounds?
Before I ask this question, I want to be clear that I understand EVERYONE is different. I'm just asking for more of a sample comparative basis to help formulate my goals. I am currently about 180 pounds, and I want to be about 135 pounds by September 1 (45 pound difference) because I have an event to attend with a…
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Motivation from Valentines Day? (directed mostly to females)
Hey, anyone else out their gathering motivation to lose weight from Valentines Day? Anyone have any special last minute slim down/debloating techniques they're doing to be in tip top shape on 2/14?
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What to do after a binge you thought was healthy?
I frequently find myself banging my head against the wall when I go out to eat somewhere like Whole Foods and try something new. Although I'll never actually know the calories, I'll type it in to my mfp later, and WOAH! What do you guys do when you make mistakes like that? Work out more? Adjust dinner calories? Or shrug…
