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Intolerances identified!
So I have been trying for over a year to lose weight. I have tried eating 500 calories less, 600 calories, 700 calories less than recommended - ranging from 1200 to 1800 calories. I exercise 3-4 times a week, hour long sessions, one with a trainer. She and I were baffled as to why I am not seeing much movement on scales…
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When do you stop feeling tired?
That's it... when do you stop feeling tired? I have had 6 days exercise and am sleeping 8 hours. But am so tired when I wake up... Is this body adjusting? Or do you just get used to it when you exercise to feel so sleepy?
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Food prep advice - newbie!
Ok, I am thinking that food prep could be the key for me. Where do I begin? I have the time to prep, but don't now what I need to do. Whats the starting point? I know its a silly question, but I want to get it right. Any help is appreciated :-)
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Chia seeds
Hear people talking about them so going to get some.... what do I do with them lol. Any suggestions (obv eat them, but what with!) Thanks :-)
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Not losing - so decrease calories?
I'm not losing. for 85 days I have lost 7lbs. Something is off. I am much more accurate with my logging now so I am thinking of lowering my Calorie allowance. Its set at 1550 for 1lb a week. So lowering it will be tough, but what else can I do :-(
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Cardio effect on weight loss question
Ok, I know to lose weight all you need is to eat less than you need etc.... But do any of you find cardio has helped speed up the weight loss? I have got into weigh training lately, and do it 3 times a week, but very limited cardio. And while I feel stronger and fitter, I'm not thinner or lighter. and I would like to be.…
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Ideas?
I don't do a lot of meal planning, and am starting to think it would be beneficial. Problem is I don't enjoy cooking, and don't have a huge range of things I can cook. Is there somewhere you go to to get ideas for meals?
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How much water to drink to stop migraines/ EIH?
Hi everyone So I am started to get into the gym. I worked out with my PT yesterday and it was a toughy. I was shaking during the session that my PT noticed and asked if I wanted my water. I swig from my water bottle throughtout our sessions. I had drunk water before and after. But I still got a migraine after the workout.…
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Thirsty - water not helping?
Hey Does anyone else find sometimes they feel really thirsty but water just isn't doing it. I must have drunk 1 1/2 litres of water so far today (6 hours into my day) and it just isn't quenching my thirst. Any ideas or suggestions? Thanks
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what class?
Hi I don't currently do any classes in the gym. My cardio is restricted to walking, bike riding - out of the gym and then the cardio machines in gym (treadmill/rower/ bike/ elliptical etc). They have quite a range of classes and I don't know whether to take the leap. Do any of you do a regular class? Which do you do? :-)
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No weight loss - not hitting net calories?
Hi I have been losing about 1/2 lb a week. Considering I have cut my calories, weigh my food, and am more active, I thought I would have lost more than I have ( according to my scales 4lbs, my gyms, 2lbs over 45 days). I have looked at my reports on here and it shows more often than not I am below my net calories. I…
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lacking protein
I struggle to get protein in my diet. I don't eat red meat. Eggs give me migraines. My diet seems to be around 18% protein a day. Would protein shake be beneficial? I shy away from them due to calories but maybe I should factor them in? Confused
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All singing and dancing scales v bog standard weighing scales
I need to get a new scales, and am trying to decide which one. Do I spend the extra to get one which also does BMI, memorises what I weighed before? Or just get one that says this is what you weigh? What do you have? Do you find the extra information helpful? Or do you ignore it?
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30 minutes in the gym - what do you do?
You have 30 minutes in the gym. Your aim is to lose weight. what do you focus on - cardio or focus on weight training?
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under net calories
Hi everyone Just been looking at the reports on here. I have looked at my net calories over the last 30 days, and I more often that not am under my net calories. Should I be hitting my net calories, or is being under what I should be aiming for?
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Exercise calories - how many to eat back
Hi Just a bit of general advice wanted really I understand the site overestimates calories burned. When you exercise and log it, do you eat back a percentage of what you burned? Or do you have a standard, i.e. 1200 calories non exercise day, 1500 calories exercise day - irrelevant how much exercise you do? Thanks in advance
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empty stomach feeling
Ok, so I have been out for a work lunch, and have today eaten around 800 calories... But I have a feeling in my stomach like it is about to rumble. It feels empty. I have drunk about 1 1/5 litres of water so don't think it is dehydration. anyone experienced this? Is it just hunger lol. what can I do? I have 2 1/2 hours…
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Logging - Map my walk v MFP
Have just started to walk to work, 2.5 miles each way.... Logged it on Map My Walk, which has all the same details as MFP. The calories burned on Map My Walk has it as 333 calories, whereas MFP has them as 241. Why the difference? And which do I use? Thanks
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work lunch - what to eat - arghhh!
Hi Off for a work lunch today, and the menu is pretty limited. Add to that my inherent fussiness. And calorie counting I am scared! My options seem to be pasta or pizza.... Pea frittata with caponata Tagliatelle with white broccoli, buffalo mozzarella, roast garlic and breadcrumbs Pizza wih Rocket, garlic oil, Campanian…
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whats your goal?
having a chat today with my mum made me think more about my weight goal. When I started this weight loss I was around 210lbs, and only 5'6. But a healthy weight would be more like 10stone but that just seems so ridiculous to me I can't have it as my goal! My "dream" weight would be 12 stone. My current goal is 13 stone…
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PT session - calories burned?
Hi Recently started working out with a PT. how do I log the calories burned? It's mainly strength training with some cardio . Search for exercises separately or is there an average? Thanks
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Daily calorie allowance
Hi Do you use the MFP calculation for your daily calorie allowance, or another figure? When I calculate on another site it says I should eat around 1500 calories to lose weight, but on here it is 1200. I am afraid to increase it in case that is wrong. Any advice/ information much appreciated :-)
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Sugar addict ?
Hi I had my food diary analysed a few weeks ago and was told I eat too much sugar. I have cereal for breakfast (Branflakes, weetabix or porridge - no added sugar) When I have tea I have half a spoon of sugar. And my snacks tend to be fruit - apple, pear, kiwi, blueberrries etc. It has been suggested I have a different…
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Breast size - are they much smaller after weight loss?
Hello For those of you who have dropped more than a dress size, have your boobs got smaller? My boobs are very big and I want to get them made smaller. I am wondering whether to do it now, as they are so big it is uncomfortable to exercise.... or to diet and lose as much weight as I can and just do low impact exercise, and…
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9-5-ers gym/meal question
Hey everyone So I have recently gone back to work and i am trying to figure the best times to work out and eat. Can you share with me: 1, The times you eat meals, 2. The time you go to the gym/workout 3. How long you spend in the gym/workout Hopefully knowing how others manage it will help me . Thanks in advance
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what am i doing wrong?
Ok so I have put on 2 lbs. I know its only 2 lbs but i've been really trying this week This is my basics: Thursday: 1144 calories in, 2993 burned Fridayu 1353 calories in, 2793 burned Saturday 1338 in 3051 out Sunday 1350 in 2674 out Monday 1287 in 2980 out I thought I had to make a 100 calorie deficit - 500 cal burned…
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Exercise leading to shakiness and headaches
I am feeling so frustrated at the moment. I have a LOT of things going on that are stressing me out. One thing that I have found in the past is if I exercise enough to get a sweat on, I get bad headaches at best, at worst migraines. Because I have these stresses I am trying to keep exercising by going for works - fresh air…
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Apps
What Apps do you find useful to keep you focussed on exercise and eating right?
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whats for dinner tonight?
Whats everyone eating tonight? Do you plan in advance? I need to learn to cook more dishes! Inspire me!
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Too much for workout?
Hi Ok this is my plan for the next month. Currently I exercise very little, a mile or two walked a day. But I used to be fit enough to jog (I refuse to say run) and would run 5k. I have joined a gym and this is my plan to get fit again: Tuesday - Couch to 5k - approx. 20 mins. Plus other cardio (cross trainer/bike/rower)…
