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Fit bit users...
How does your Tdee compare to what your fitbit says? I have a polar watch that I wear when exercising. I am just curious if it is worth they buy.
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Look at my profile pic...
I have lost 56lbs. I know I am slimming down. As for the picture--I obviously have weight around my mid section . I know I can't target where I lose weight, but what do I need to do to make the flab turn to fab!?!? I love doing cardio (so I can eat more). I can't afford a person Al trainer but I do belong to the YMCA. Can…
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Burning sensation while running
Last night when I was running my right breast had this absolutely awful burning sensation. I have had this burning for about 1-2 weeks. Contacted the doctor--the doctor said it is normal. How is something normal that I have never ever experienced before? Has anyone else had this happen?????? I have a big chest and so I…
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Another "Eat below BMR" Question
Hey everyone! I have been at this weightloss since the end of July. I am down 56lbs. At first (like most people) I was losing weight at a rapid pace at about 8-10lbs a month. Since Christmas I am only down about 8-10lbs. I have looked up my bmr and it is 1508. Currently I have my calorie goal set at 1550. I would say don't…
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Re-group, Re-think, Re-act
I have been on My fitness pal since August. I have lost 56lbs--which is super fantastic. Problem is I just don't have the drive, attention to details, and habits built to continue. No, maybe I should rephrase that. I have not went back to my old ways of eating. I still log everything and stay under calories. I just haven't…
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Another "Plateau thread"
I am starting to feel frustrated. I have been dancing around the same weight since Christmas. My eating has changed a but I did that because I wanted to shock my body. I feel eating more or eating less gives me the same results. I am going to the grocery store tomorrow and plan to shock my body again by cutting carbs and…
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OCD/Ticks/Compulsive Disorders
I really hope that I don't regret posting this, but I'm wondering if anyone on here has any strange or weird compulsive disorders. I ask because I do. I have never ever met someone with what I have, but I'm told there are millions of us out there. Here it goes--I suffer from Trichotillomania. For the people that don't know…
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For anyone that started January 1st (or around then)
One day back in late July or early August I started my path to a healthier life. I had several friends (not on MFP) join me. After a week of "healthier" eating/exercising they didn't lose the "x" amount of pounds they needed so they gave up. Here I am--pushing myself every day to be better and healthier. Now those same…
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Protein/Carbs help
I love to eat food. I have issues. I like to eat things in bulk. It is probably why I eat a lot of carbs, because I feel I get more food per calories. I need to tweak that. Just staying under my calories is no longer working as smoothly for me. I go over carbs every day (by a lot) and stay under on Protein/Fats by a lot. I…
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Carbonated Drinks
I was watching My 600lb Life yesterday and one of the woman that underwent the gastric bypass surgery she was scolded because she had one diet coke soda. The doctor said the carbonation could stretch her stomach. I understand the bariatric patients have to watch things more so than people cutting calories, but can anyone…
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Macros---help!!!!!
I b inged this weekend. Why? Probably because I only lost 3lbs in January. I need to shake up my food intake and (gulp) choose foods that fit into my macros. I need help. I need to know how to figure my macros. Here are my stats: 37yr old 5'6 182lbs 3-5 days a week running 5 miles BMR is 1520 So far I have lost 49lbs just…
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Stress
I have seen the commercials that stress can make your body hold on to fat and you lose weight slower, but if you buy this fancy bottle of pills you will have sunshine and fat loss and be a size zero in a month. Now--I'm not on here to ask if those pills work. I realize there is no magic pill to lose weight. I'm just…
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Calorie Deficit
I don't consider myself a newbie anymore since I have been at this for 6 months. I have read so many conflicting opinions about calories in/out. I have been sticking to about 1400 cal daily. Do our bodies figure out our routines and adjust accordingly? If so, how often should I have more/less calories? Or just stick to the…
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Dating to Marriage
I am up early drinking coffee with my two cats. I am watching a HALLMARK Movie about weddings. Just curious..what is the normal length of time people are together before getting engaged? If someone waits 3years--is something wrong?
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Weightloss Possible?
So, I love seeing everyone's transformations from 200 or 300lbs down to 130 or 140. It is truly remarkable. Obviously none of you on here know me or my body, but do you think it is possible for everyone to slim down that much? The reason I ask is when I was in the Army at 18yrs old I was 148lbs a size 8 and by Army…
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Muscle
For the last two months I have been walking/running 5 miles a day. I've read on here that you can't build muscle while eating at a deficit. I looked/felt my legs today and while there is still fat on them--they are leaner and tighter. Does this mean that this was my muscle all along UNDER my fat and I can now tell? Or am I…
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"Junk" Calories
I haven't lost weight in almost 3 weeks now. I weigh everything. I use a Hrm for exercise. I don't eat back all of my calories. My weekly average of calories is right on track. So, why am I not losing weight? I have been stuck at 184/185 since Christmas. I've analyzed my diary (which is open to the public) and I realize…
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Omaha, Nebraska
Haha...anyone on these forums from/near/around Omaha, Nebraska? (I'm sure I will here crickets) :flowerforyou:
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30 Day Shred
I'm going to post this here and on my wall. What kind of results did you get from 30 Day Shred? Obviously I'm interested in losing weight--but I plan to continue my running. Did you lose a lot of inches? Tone your muscles? Strengthen your legs?
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<-----Depressed "Runner"
For the last two months I have spent 5 days a week on the treadmill. I walk and run for 60 min. I started out only going about 4.1 miles. Now Im going about 5.2miles. Sure--it is an improvement; however, I feel like I should be further along. I walk the first 5 min at 4.2mph. Then I alternate running at 6mph for a minute…
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Females only---T.O.M. question :)
Period! Tampons! Maxi-pads! Douche! etc etc. Hopefully that scared some men away. lol Serious question--and you don't have to answer it on here, you can message me, but I'm just wondering when it is your time of the month does having an orgasm (by masturbating/sex/whatever) ease any of your PMS symptoms? I feel like when I…
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Another TDEE/BMR Question...ugh
So, I'm really confused on my TDEE/BMR. Here are the facts: 37yrs old Female 5'6 185lbs Calorie limit set by me: 1400 Sedentary job (sit at a desk) Workout 5x a week for 65minutes (treadmill--typically burn about 600 calories according to my HRM) The last three days I have been unable to make it to the gym. I am going…
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Working out for Fitness and NOT weightloss?
I am not new on here, but I still haven't figured out what people mean when they say working out is for fitness and not weightloss. Honestly, if I wasn't trying to lose weight I probably wouldn't be busting my butt at the gym 5x a week. The only reason I push myself at the gym is so I can eat more calories and have a…
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Dannon Light&Fit Greek Yogurt
Someone awhile back posted about the Toasted Coconut Vanilla Yogurt and how it tastes like frosting/icing. So, I bought some--and it does! It was so delicious. I started buying other flavors--and they are all so good. I've never tried Greek Yogurt or even a version of Greek Yogurt before, and I love it. I like the…
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Girls--Hair question
I don't know where to post this, but I figure this board is my best shot. I workout 5x a week for about 60-65 minutes. I obviously get nice and sweaty. I have long treated hair (hi-lites and low-lites). I use salon products on my hair, but I really want to only wash my hair every other day. My hair gets entirely too dry if…
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What causes failure?
I wasn't sure where to post this question, so I figure I would ask those that are trying to maintain. Lately I have seen several people posting things like "Back to MFP again". I've seen a lot of people on here talking about how they lost weight and then gained some or all of it back so they are back on MFP. Why do people…
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Running Shoes
Hey all! I am not runner, but I am trying to be. I bought a pair of Nike Flex back in September. I believe I have gone over 300 miles in them so it is time for new shoes. Last time I just went to Khols. This time I would like to get help picking the right shoe. Where do you guys suggest I go? I live in a fairly good size…
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Non-Runner looking to be a runner
I am just curious if there is anyone out there that HATED running, but now runs frequently? I was in the Army. In basic training we started out on 1 mile runs and by the end of A.I.T. we were doing over 6 mile runs. Span of time was about 10weeks. At first 1 mile killed me as I HATE, HATE, HATE running. However, I was able…
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NSV--End of Year
I started my new healthy life in late July (I believe 7/27 or 7/28). Anyway, I really didn't know how far I would take it. I've never ever tried to lose weight before, but I knew I wanted to be healthy. The first goal I set for myself was 30lbs. I weighed 230.8 lbs when I started. It was probably the first time I stepped…
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Chocolate
My entire life I really haven't liked chocolate. If I ate a candy bar it was rare. I dont like chocolate in or on icecream, pie, cake, etc.Now that I'm on a healthy life path--I crave chocolate. I can't figure out why I would crave something I never liked. Is it possible it is mental? Or is there something in chocolate…