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Officially Size 8
After a rough 6 months, I am officially down to size 8 from size 12. This came as a sweet surprise indeed, as I was putting on some size 10 pants that I bought last month and they were hanging loose. I went to the store and I got myself one pair of size 8 pants and they fit beautifully. Could not believe it at first, but…
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Heart Rate Vs Fat Burning Zone? Is Lower the Better?
Today I was reading an article about heart rates. I know the formula 220-Age and I have pretty much been exercising trying to keep my heart rate as close to my max heart rate as possible , because I do high interval training on the treadmill atleast 2-3 times a week. But the article said, at such high heart rates, one will…
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Should I eat even if I am not hungry?
Hello All I have been targeting to net at 1200 calories every day. My food calories are targeted at 1500-1600 cals and exercise at 300-400 cals, so they tally up to 1200. But on some days especially when I eat high protein even in small amounts, I feel very full and I end up netting at less than 1200 cals. For example…
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Anyone in their last 20 lbs? Help!!!
I have been trying to lose my last 20 lbs for over an year now. Although I started on a fitness program seriously only December 2010. So in 3 months, I seem to have lost 4-5 lbs 2% body fat and one or two inches off my hips waist, chest and arms But I still think it is a struggle. Like in the last 2 weeks. there were some…
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12 minute mile NSV - Funny thing
Ok. So I have been doing a HIIT on treadmill for the last month, slowly working my way up by tracking how fast I can run during interval training. Never really paid attention to the miles. Today I set myself a new random goal. Try and see if I can run a 12 minute mile. I am no runner by the way. So I step on the treadmill…
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Month 1 at MFP
I must say I wonder why I have not been doing this the whole time. When it comes to food Less is More. I am pretty much eating half the calories I used to eat and I feel full. I got the energy I need during the day and I am not totally exhausted by end of the day. I joined MFP exactly a month ago Feb 6th 2011 and have been…
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Looking for Motivation From Moms
Hello Moms out there I am a mom of a 3 year old, desperately trying to lose those last brutal 20 lbs. My only motivation right now is to get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, before we start trying for our second My question for you all moms out there is have any of you had success with losing the weight, then go through…
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Calories Burned - Six Pack Abs Jillian
Hello All I am not really looking for a Six Pack Abs, but I thought I will add Jillian Michaels into the mix of fitness routine, to get my heart rate up and build some core strength. I tried Level 1 today and I did fairly well. That is to say, I did not faint after. I just do not know how many calories are burned (approx)…
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Visualizing the Weight Loss
Hi Everyone Does anyone know of any tools out there that gives you an approximate idea of how much you would look after losing those extra pounds? Hopefully we upload a photo, or provide some measurements and the tool gives a before and after comparison picture. I am not good at imagining and looking back at my pictures…
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Scale or Body Fat Analyzer - A better investment?
Hi All For those who are trying to lose the last few pounds (Aww How tought that is!) and trying to keep it off , what is the best investment between having a reliable bathroom scale or a body fat analyzer (the kind Omron makes), I understand weight fluctuates 2-3 pounds during the month for ladies especially, so is having…
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Ladies - Time of the Month question
Hi Ladies This question has been on my mind since I have started in a fitness program the last couple of months. I am working with a personal trainer 2 days a week and work out on my own the remaining 4-5 days. Now here is my question.How do you ladies manage to stick to your daily calorie limit (food cravings, keeping…
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A reliable bathroom scale?
Hi I own a Health O Meter scale, but it seems to be way off and inconsistent with my weight. It shows I am off by 4-6 pounds even during the same weigh in. Any inputs on a reliable bathroom scale for 50$ or less? Thanks Savitha
