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Scale number will move only when good & ready
Got a huge shock this morning when I weighed myself. I'm into the 50's range, weighing 59.2 kgs now. I cant believe it. The lastest kilo that I lost took 6 months to lose. In the past 6 months I've lost a lot in centimetres and have had to keep buying smaller clothes sizes. People can see how thin I have been getting and…
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I can't find that petites in maintenance group - Please help
I can't find that petites in maintenance group Can someone please help me find it I'd like to join. Or could someone invite me or post the link to the group here. Thanks :smile:
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Trying to find that diet doco topic
Hi I'm trying to find that topic posted in general discussion about the diet doco. I watched it here in Autralia the other night and found interesting. One group are emotional eaters, another are grazers whist the 3rd group eat way too fast Hope someone can help Ta :)
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I lost weight over Christmas new year - You don't have to starve yourself to lose!
A bit of background about me. I'm female 5'2 and 42 years old. Currently weigh 59.8 kg (132 lbs) Ive lost 6.2 kg (14 lbs) since September 7 2015. So the 6 kg I've lost has taken 4 months which I'm happy with. I want to get back to 57 kg. I run intensely (short and middle distance training) 3 days per week, lift heavy 1-2…
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id choose running in 39 degree (102 farenheight) heat over cleaning any day!
Im cleaning my house...having a 10 min rest break. Mums come over to give me a hand as I'm just too lazy and it doesn't get done often enough. Id take running in this heat over cleaning any day!!! I find cleaning is just so mentally exhausting and physically I guess too Haha I don't seem to have a problem with my middle…
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Get your Metabolic Rate tested !! My Metabolic reset story
Hi From October through to January I decreased my calories by a couple of hundred and at the same time upped my exercise. I am 5 foot 2. I have been at scale goal weight since last August. Since then I have been recomposing, ie losing fat and centimeters. I retain muscle mass easily as I have the genetics for it. I thought…
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My manager has implemented a weight loss challenge
My manager has implemented a workplace weight loss challenge starting this Monday so as to lessen the sickness of the upcoming flu season in June. We are competing in teams :neutral_face: Somehow I don't think she will have much success in changing people! You have to be ready to lose weight/to make the lifestyle changes.…
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How many Gross calories are you eating to lose? and Are you upping your calories as you lose?
Hi I havent seen one of these topics for a while so I thought i'd create a new one. I've noticed as I've lost the weight since last August, that I've been increasing my Gross calories. How about you? So i'm curious to see what everyone else is doing. So if you copy and paste the below. Age - 42 Height - 5 foot 2 Starting…
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34 second running PB tonight ! - Im seriously thinking of switching to maintenance now
Hi Over the last couple of weeks I've been eating just a very slight defecit below my TDEE, around less than 100 calorie or approx 5 - 10 % defecit but I'm not sure. Before this my defecit was around 10 - 15% below TDEE since August 2014. Since August I have lost 6 kg. My goal is to decrease my waist measurement to 72 cm.…
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My latest cut - August 2014 - November 2014 - 13 weeks
April 2010 - 91 kg January 2013 - 57 kg & 22.5 % bf August 1 2014 - 66 kg November 7 2014 - 62 kg GBF% (Goal Body Fat % 15 - 20 %) 5 foot 2 1850 Gross calorie weekly average
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hi help please - Where is that body fat estimation thread ?
that thread where a couple of people estimate what body fat % you are based on your photo. i was reading it last night but cant see it today and I want to add my photo thanks :)
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As a side effect you will lose it over time - Coach calorie article
Hi I found this interesting article & comments section http://www.coachcalorie.com/not-eating-enough-calories-to-lose-weight/ Some quotes from the comments section that I agree with. "Eat right and exercise and the weight will take care of itself over time" "You have to be patient, weight loss is not a day to day thing…
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My RMR - Low at 875. Working to increase it !
I had my RMR tested and was surprised to learn it was just 875. A bit of background on me 5 foot 2, 58-59 kg in weight I lost my 32 kg over the course of 2 & 1/2 years. I lift heavy and exercise intensely. I am nicely toned athletic looking now. When i needed a bit of a breather during my marathon weight loss I ate at a…
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Are you training for a weight or a look? Article
Here is a helpful article :) Are you training for a weight or a look? http://www.facebook.com/#!/notes/lean-bodies-consulting/are-you-training-for-a-weight-or-a-look/10150117070827602 So one of the changes I've made in how clients submit biweekly progress reports is to have them fill in all the commentary BEFORE taking any…
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Certificate 3 fitness - Recommendations - Perth ?
Not sure where to post this so i'll post it here too Hi I want to do the Cert 3 in fitness here in Perth, Australia. Any recommendatinos on where to do it part time? I hear TAFE is good but its only offered online if you do it part time and I want face to face. I like the interaction. I want to help turn other peoples…
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Certificate 3 Fitness - Perth - Recommendations ?
Hi I want to do the Cert 3 in fitness here in Perth, Australia. Any recommendatinos on where to do it part time? I hear TAFE is good but its only offered online if you do it part time and I want face to face. I like the interaction. I want to help turn other peoples lives around, motivate and inspire overweight people to…
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Obese 5 year olds - 1500 calories to lose weight
Just watched an interesting show on foxtel called tubby toddlers. The obesity expert told the family their 5 year old needs to eat 1500 calories to lose weight when active, and when not active they need to eat 1200 calories.
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Struggling to cut again after reset
Hi After being in deficit for nearly 3 years and losing 32 kgs I did a metabolic reset for 11 weeks. My rmr was about 850 before the reset and then after 5 weeks eating at a slight surplus I had it retested and it was 1500 which was great! During the reset i put on around 3 kg or so. My average gross calories for the 2…
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Upper body exercise ? hammy injury
Hi Thought I'd see if I could get some tips here. I did my hammy and am not to run/cycle use my hammy until early December. Any tips on upper body exercise is appreciated. So far I'm thinking 1. Swimming/water walking 2. Upper body weights 3. I would use the arm cycling machine but find its quite difficult. Next time I see…
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I'm struggling to maintain my weight! Tips ?
Hi I've been struggling to maintain my weight since I started maintaining in Feb. I have put on 5 kg now. A bit of background. I had lost 33 kg in 2 & 3/4 years. Anyone have any good tips to help? If you put on 2kg in 1 month eating approx 2400 gross calories what is the Maths behind this. How many extra calories did I eat…
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Anyone turn their passion for fitness into a career ?
Hi Anyone turn their interest in fitness into a career? I'm keen now to become a personal trainer. I wasnt sure where to study as there are so many organisations offering fitness courses so I asked a few people and I've been recommended to do the cert 3 and 4 with AIF here in Perth. I dont think i want to work full time…
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32 kg lost since April 2010
Hi I started on April 8 2010 and lost 32 kg. It will be my 3rd year anniversary soon. I am currently 5 foot 2 and 60 kg. I lifted heavy and vigorously exercised sometimes eating at a small defecit and at some stages during my journey eating at a moderate defecit. I took my time to lose the weight as I wanted to retain my…
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My photos - 32 kgs lost - From 2010 - 2013
Hi I started on April 8 2010 and lost 32 kg. It will be my 3rd year anniversary soon. I am currently 5 foot 2 and 60 kg. I lifted heavy and vigorously exercised sometimes eating at a small defecit and at some stages during my journey eating at a moderate defecit. I took my time to lose the weight as I wanted to retain my…
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Leaner after my metabolic reset ? - Eating in Surplus
Check out this photo. The left pic was taken in January 2013 and on the right was taken yesterday March 30 2013 I think i'm looking leaner?! What do you think? Am I just imagining it. Wow ! I've been eating in slight surplus for the past 8 weeks. Or could it be that I look leaner because I'm standing a bit further away and…
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2 - 5 rep range ? I don't want hypertrophy !
Hi I'm currently eating at tdee or slightly above tdee. Unfortunately I have been bulking when I didn't intend to and put 2 cm on my chest and 1 cm on each arm. At least my waist and hips went down though! I don't want to get any bigger ! I want to continue lifting heavy as I enjoy it If I lift heavy in the 2 - 5 Rep range…
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Anyone debulked ? I'm not liking my size!
Hi Has anyone here lost some muscle mass on purpose? I have been lifting heavy for the past couple of years and around 9 months ago I started to see some real definition in my arms which was so very exciting!! It has also been exciting and I have been thrilled watching my shape change. I love the hard firm muscle too! :)…
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Getting too big - I have to lay off the heavy weights
I'm not liking the way i'm looking. Getting too big!! and yes females can put on muscle ;) Anyway just had a session with a pt, he recommends i take 2 - 3 weeks off from weights concentrate on cardio and then when i come back that I should do lower weights higher reps. I am really going to miss lifting heavy. I just get…
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Thermage treatment
Hi Has anyone had thermage treatment? I'm thinking about it. They say it helps to remove some of your wrinkles and tightens up loose skin. My tummy ended up wrinkly/a little loose after losing 32 kg. There is only so much good nutrition and weight training can do for this area. I was hoping that with time it will look…
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RMR Increased 875 to 1500 after 5 wk Metabolic reset
Here is the first thread I made http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/886127-my-rmr-low-at-875-working-to-increase-it And here is my update: Hi From October through to January I decreased my calories by a couple of hundred and at the same time upped my exercise. I am 5 foot 2. I have been at scale goal weight since last…
