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Newbie needing guidance
So, I was hoping someone on here could explain to me actually WHAT happens when you lose weight? Where does it go? I've looked it up on the internet and there are a lot of big scientific terms that I just don't follow. (I'm an accountant--never did so good in Science). I used to just assume that it was flushed out of your…
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How do you know the difference between hunger and cravings?
I get so bored in the day at my day job as an accountant. I feel like I just snack and snack and snack. I typically have oatmeal in the morning, a peice of fruit for mid-morning snack, a lean cuisine for lunch, afternoon followed with another peice of fruit. I'm ALWAYS hungry during the day--or so I think I'm hungry. It is…
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Losing my patience
This Thursday will mark the 3rd month of my new lifestyle. I started at 230lbs and as of last Thursday was only down to 204--a loss of 26lbs. Along with counting calories, I typically have 7 workout sessions a week. I use a HRM to give me the best estimate on calories burned. I also have avoided any alcohol. I'm on Birth…
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Sugar
I'm very new to this site and losing weight. I've lost 26lbs in almost 3 months. I track EVERYTHING I eat. My concern is Sugar. I go over my Sugar content every day. By lunch--I'm already in the red. Even with working out in the morning and "earning" more calories--I still go over. Trust me--I'm not eating…
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Antidepressants and Weight Loss
I have been using MFP for a little under 3 months, and today is the first day I noticed there is a Message Board Forum. Whoo-hoo. Here is my question. August 1st I weighed 230lbs. I'm 37yrs old and 5'6. I eat about 1200 calories a day. I eat more if I exercise. I have purchased a Polar Watch which tracks my calories during…
