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Not seeing much of a difference?
So, I am a female, 5' 4", 20 years old. My SW was 161, and now I have finally lost 10 pounds over the course of a couple months. I am very happy for this, however some of my muffin top is still there. My thighs have shrinked a bit, though. Still, I have a large frame and thought I would be done once I got to 140 (so I…
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Good Grocery List/Meal Plans for Weight Loss
So, I am trying to eat around 1300-1500 calories per day. I have been resorting back to eating out a bit more than I am comfortable with recently and want to change that. Currently, I'm about 153 pounds and am trying to go down about 15 pounds. What are some good, easy-and-fast-to-cook meals that I can prepare at home with…
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What's Wrong With Pilates?
So, I've noticed that there is very little talk on here about Pilates. However, I've heard lots of success stories; just not from the site. Are other exercises (such as Jillian Michaels' DVD's) really that much more effective? I realize cardio factors in, but I'm talking about just toning.
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Daily Problem: Very Hunger or Not Hungry At All
So, I have an issue that I think is causing me to overeat. I am 160 pounds, 5' 4" and a 19 year old female. I'm trying to only eat 1330 calories (as well as exercising, and trying not to eat back those extra calories), and it is tough! I can admit that very often I eat out simply because I am out. Today, I did eat out…
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How to Gradually Reintroduce Foods to Your Diet
So, I want to lose about 20-30 pounds. I have already lost four pounds in about five weeks or so through small eating habits and about two or three days' worth of exercise per week. However, I want to get more serious about my weight loss. My CW is 157 pounds, so my SW was 161 pounds. Oh, and for what it's worth, I'm a 5'…
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JM's 30 Day Shred or Elliptical?
Hi, So, I really don't like exercise DVD"s; I prefer the gym. However, I've heard lots of amazing stories about JM's 30 Day Shred. That said, I love the elliptical because it's easier on my knees and supposedly burns more calories. Here's my question: It looks like I could do the elliptical for longer (100rpm for 30-40…
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Women: Developing Strong Chest/Pectoral Muscles
So, I want firmer, perkier breasts. Okay, now that that's out of the way... I don't have dumbbells, except at the gym. How important are they in doing upper body/chest exercises? I'm only able to go to the gym a few times a week. What other exercises can I do (for example, push ups?) that can really help develop those…
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An Easy-to-Follow, Cheap Diet That Fills You Up Longer?
So, I was trying to follow the Wheat Belly diet for about a week. I tried to eat plenty of veggies, nuts and (limited) fruit. However, while it would fill me up initially, I would end up being hungry in about 30 minutes with just a serving size or two of each! I want to lose weight and follow a diet, I really do... But how…
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An Easy, On-the-Go Diet to Follow
I have been trying desperately to follow the "Wheat Belly" diet, but there's a major issue. I am ALWAYS out of the house. It's pretty difficult for me not to be out of the house nearly all day due to my situation at home. So, does anyone know of either A) Gluten/Wheat free meals to bring with you that are easy to preprae,…
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Out of Tone or Overweight?
Okay. I'm 5' 4" and have a large frame (or so I think; wide shoulders and seem to just have a thicker build). I weigh 160 pounds but have been told by many that I look more around 145 (even in tight shirts). I know I need to tone up, because my abs really hurt the next day if I have not exercised in weeks; not to mention…
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Jogging With Shin Splints/Knee Pain
So, I want to get into jogging. Like, really badly. I know it burns a lot of calories. However, I have shin splints and therefore have a lot of pain in more than my muscles from the knees down. Along with that, I get winded VERY easily (though level 1 on the elliptical isn't too bad for me). Is it hopeless for me to try to…
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Motivation
So, with every goal I have, big or small, I seem to lack the motivation to actually get to it. Or, at least not on a regular basis. I have good days and bad days. Here are some examples that demonstrate what I mean: 1. Exercise - Sure, I'm not going to feel like it every day, but even on days when I want to, I often feel…
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Low-Impact Cardio?
Hi, So, I've been either walking for 45 minutes or, more frequently, using the elliptical for 20 minutes several days a week the past week. However, now the top of my right foot is hurting. I have no idea what that is about. My question is, what can I do for weight loss? It's hard to only have 1200 calories/day, and…
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Giving up?
What I'm about to type is mainly targeted towards weight loss, but honestly everything, every goal in my life, seems to be failing. So this can really apply to anything and everything. Anyway, yesterday I bought $5 worth of these candy packs (the kind that you see in the movie theater, only a hell of a lot cheaper). I ate…
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Too much sugar in grapes?
Hello, I apparently went over my sugar limit just by having two cups of grapes. Or, at least, according to MFP. Does this sound right? I don't want to go over so much. Are grapes actually kind of a "bad" fruit? I'm trying to get back on track for losing weight.
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Insanity
I'm 5' 2" and, as of tonight, weigh 160 pounds. I'm determined to finally change. I actually have been eating significantly healthier the past few days (forcing myself to eat green beans when I'm hungry, without heavy dressing). However, I need to find a good exercise program to help me lose two pounds a week. Is the Shaun…
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Does a personal trainer have to look in absolute top-shape?
Here's what I mean: After watching multiple exercise videos, including Jillian Michaels, I have noticed that the female trainers have so much muscle... Once I get into shape, I still want a perfectly feminine figure. I'm not expecting to make six figures a year by making workout videos. My question is this: Can I a female…
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How much does the average personal trainer make?
So, here we go: I'm thinking about getting into good shape and becoming a certified personal trainer. Does anyone know of a personal trainer that has told them what it's like? For example, how much do they make? Is the job like? If anyone knows anything about the career or pathway of becoming a personal trainer, please…
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Eat to Live diet
Has anyone tried the vegan, "Eat to Live" diet? If so, how much did you lose? Can you still lose a significant amount of weight if you only follow it, say, 50% of the time?
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Tips, anyone?
So I've been mildly overweight most since I was about ten years old or so, and now I'm 19 years old, 5'3" and at 155 lbs. I'm afraid I'll never change. Even if I start eating right or exercising, I can never get myself to last more than a day or two of doing so. What have you guys done? I'm just getting worse and worse in…
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How important is exercise, really?
Compared to dieting, is exercising even 1/3 as important to looking good? I mean, logically, shouldn't it me so much more important to just reduce calorie intake? I don't know. While I'm trying to eat healthier, I guess I'm kinda scared that exercising for 30 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio really does anything... So,…
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Jillian Michaels
What Jillian Michaels DVD/Combination of DVD's would be best? I'm a 19 year old female, 5' 3" and 155 pounds. Would doing the 30 Day Shred and No More Trouble Zones five days a week be a good combination? My goal is to get down to 130 pounds. Has anyone tried ANY Jillian Michaels DVD's? Which ones worked for you?
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I need help...
So, I've been slightly overweight (but not obese) since I was about twelve or so. I'm nineteen now, and want to change that while I'm still young! I'm 5' 2" and weigh 158 pounds. Would it be realistic to lose 3 pounds per week the first two to four weeks, before going to 2 pounds per week? Also, what kind of…
