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Would you work out right now?
UGH had a stressful bad eating day! I am at the very least over 500 cals for the day. It is 9:20 pm - I haven't worked out today. Should I force myself to go do a 45 minute kickbox video to try to save the day? Or should I just begin tomorrow? How do you all handle situations like this??
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Weight loss has really slowed - should I be scared?
My weight loss per month since Feb 1 has gone like this: Feb: 12.5 lbs Mar: 10.5 lbs Apr: 10.5 lbs May: 8.0 lbs June: 4.0 lbs July: so far, 3 lbs I have been eating 1500 - 1800 cals per day, occasionally I go as low as 1200 or as high as 2000. Should I crank it up and go to 1200 or 1000 a day to create a bigger deficit?…
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Switching from cardio to mostly resistance training
Due to injuries (left glute, right foot) I am thinking of giving up steady state cardio (running, kickboxing) in exchange for low impact resistance training of some sort. Any advice on whether this will be effective in managing calories and losing fat and changing the shape of my body? For what its worth, I am female and…
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Injury and weights and calories - confused, discouraged
I am dealing with two injuries right now (left glute, right foot) and have decided I need to take time off from my usual cardio addiction of running and kickboxing. It sucks, but I think if I continue to do this high impact cardio anyways, I will only prolong my healing. So, I am thinking of doing strictly resistance…
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Anyone know this song?? Rock-ish
I heard this rock type song on the radio the other night - something about wanting to drink or wanting another drink and something also about wanting to get back to California, or LA, or the west coast.... male voice - medium tempo? I am going crazy trying to figure it out. I don't know if its old or new? Does anyone have…
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Is anyone losing weight without exercising?
I am just curious about that approach. Anyone who is losing weight without exercising - intentionally, that is - because they cannot or do not want to exercise, I would love to hear how it is working. How many calories are you eating? How fast is it coming off? Do you feel flabby, or that loose skin is more obvious? Are…
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Psyllium addiction? Fiber food suggestions needed.
I have been doing 2 doses of Metamucil per day and for once in my life, I finally know what its like to be regular, and I am really enjoying it (sorry if that is TMI) but I just was feeling so backed up all the time, and now I feel free! So, its been a couple weeks, and I am just wondering - do I have to do this for the…
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Do guys think weight loss is hot?
I am just curious - the guys in your life that see you on a regular basis, do they see the gradual loss of weight and unveiling of the hottie within as a hot thing, or as a wierd, uncomfortable thing? I'm not talking about husbands or significant others - I am talking about guys you may see semi regularly like coworkers or…
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pulled hamstring - can't run, now what?
Hi all. Pulled my hamstring this weekend (playing hackeysack if you can believe that) and 3 days later, I am still feeling pain in certain positions. I am slowly coming to the realization that I probably won't be running for at least 2 weeks while this thing heals up. What other things could I do in the meantime? Would…
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Halfway to goal, feeling complacent all the sudden.
ACK - so I am halfway to goal - have lost between 36 and 43 lbs. I keep catching myself feeling like this is "good enough". I mean, I'm wearing clothes I haven't worn in years, having a good time, and feeling more energetic than I have in years. I am in limbo here - I should be feeling fired up to tackle the next half of…
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Anxious about summer and having kids home from school
I am having a hard time with anxiety over this upcoming summer and having the kids (12, 9 and 5) home with me all day. I stay at home, so I don't get away much and I am not sure what we will all do to keep entertained and to stop boredom and laziness from setting in. Since I have lost 1/2 of my goal, I have more energy and…
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Is this a pulled hamstring? I'm paniking.
I was playing hackeysack over the weekend - threw my left leg back to kick the sack from the back, heard/felt a thump/pop in area just under my buttcheek, and felt the most excruciating pain. It smarted for a litle while - I quit playing. Within an hour or so I was walking around and didn't feel all that bad. This morning,…
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Sun exposure - do you believe it is as bad as they say?
Now that I have lost some weight, I would love to have a tiny tan to show off my new legs/face/body and with bathing suit weather finally here, I feel like I am glowing white when I put summer clothes on! Anyways - would it really be that bad to just get a small amount of sun per day? Maybe 15 minutes on each side? With…
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Has anyone tried playing their own music to exerciseDVDs?
Specifically, Turbofire? I love all the kickboxing moves, but I am soooo sick of the music. (Don't get me wrong - when I started Turbofire, I loved the music, but you can only hear it so many times before you just can't get excited anymore)
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Feeling sexy again is scary sometimes
Anyone else feel this way?
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How much alcohol do you allow yourself
And, what type of alcohol, how many per sitting, and how many per month? I am forever evaluating where (if) it fits into my new way of life. :/
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Potato salad and macaroni salad is EVIL! I never knew`
The potato and mac salad we bought for our weekend parties is 280 cals per 1/2 cup and 480 cals per 3/4 cup respectively - YIKES. I will be paying for that on the scale this week. :/ I should have looked before I lept. :(
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Help me re-assess my dietery/workout needs after 4 months
So, what do you do when you lose consistently for 3 months, then in month 4, you lose nothing? I am glad that I maintained my 36 lb loss this month, however, I do have 50+ lbs to go - so I'd like to get back into weight loss mode! Any thoughts on that? Is this common, to suddenly stop losing for a month?
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Am I too overweight for Insanity?`
Hey guys. I have 50+ lbs to lose before goal (just lost 36) and I am looking for something "new" to switch up my routine. I've acheived a very good level of cardiovascular fitness with TurboFire and have also added 2/3 days of running. I was thinking of trying Insanity. Would I be wasting my time with so much weight to…
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Sharp back pain, upper left side of spine?
I woke up yesterday with a horrid pain in my upper left back. It seems to be in the area where my neck connects with my shoulder. The pain is worse today. I have had this pain before - it usually happens if I sleep in a bad position. UGH. I will not be able to exercise today. Is there any stretch or anything I can do to…
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What should I do with 7 cooked pork chops?
I just roasted 8 pork chops that were going to expire tomorrow. What can I do with them now? (there are 7 left after me eating one) Should I freeze them whole and take them out as needed for a side of protein? Or, will I be able to eat them up 2 per day throughout the week? IF so, what can I make with them? Stir Fry? What…
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Logging with pen/paper instead of MFP?
I have been logging my calories and exercise in a tablet on my kitchen counter. I just find MFP too time consuming, and the redundancies in the food calorie amounts too frustrating. I have a calorie counter, a kitchen scale, a calculator and my pen and paper right on my counter and it just works well for me. Am I missing…
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Someone please reassure me
I need someone to reassure me that you cannot undo 3.5 months of hard work in only 3 days. We have had a death in the family, and I have been "off" my new way of living for 3 days. No exercise... too much alcohol... wrong food choices, too much of those foods, and dessert indulgences I normally would be able to say "no"…
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Why does weekend drinking (beer) have to hurt so much?
For the past few weekends, we have enjoyed at least one night out with friends during the weekend which included drinking may beers (6-12 beers, if I were to give a range) My scale is barely moving again, and I am suspecting that its my weekend beer binges. The thing that makes me mad is that my food intake is always right…
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I am so burned out on my menu. Protein and veg!
I am completely burned out on my menu. I feel like all I do is eat salads and eggs, chicken breast and canned fish (tuna or sardines) every day! What do you guys all eat for quick/easy sources of protein and vegetables? I have been supplementing with protein powder, but its giving me stomach cramps, so I am looking for…
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Runing uphill/downhill?
I mapped out a nice 3 mile route in my neighborhood, and in it, there is a big hill going up on the way out, then of course, on the way back it is downhill. It is only a small portion of the run that is uphill/downhill. The rest is flat. How will this affect my workout? Is it good to incorporate hills in your running…
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Should I reduce my cardio?
Lately, I am finding that I have to go all-out in order to get my heart rate up to a place where I am burning enough calories (per my Polar FT7) I do TurboFire (intense cardio) 5-6 days per week. I have trained my heart to be so efficient that I have to really push hard for those calorie burns - I am thinking of dropping…
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Are chicken wings really that bad for ya? (yes, the bar kin
And yes, I"m talking about the bar-food variety. I mean, if you have a nice big serving of celery with them, not too much dressing, and only 4 or 5 wings? Its hard to find nutritional info on wings - I see everything from 50 cals per wing to 110 per wing.
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Overwhelmed with the need for new clothes.
UGH.... I am so overwhelmed with my wardrobe. I have NOTHING to wear. Well, I have some things - but mostly exercise clothes and plain-jane things (basic white and black tees, basic jeans shorts) Our social life has been picking up (side effect of losing 36 lbs) and I never have anything to wear. Usually, we go out to a…
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Beer or liquor - which gives less hangover?
Specifically speaking, lets say, 4 light beers vs 4 bacardi and diet coke?
