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Weight loss and toning: Am I doing it right?
I used to try to lose weight by only doing cardio, but that wasn't working and I soon found out from MFP member that the best way to go is a mix of cardio and strength. I've now started to do strength training as well but I'm wondering if what I'm doing is too little or not right? I workout 3-5x a week usually, and start…
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Confused on what to do at the gym? N00b lyfe
Ok so I've been on myfitnesspal for a while now, but its been on and off. I'm finally committed to doing this RIGHT - losing weight AND getting fit and healthy. I have always been doing mainly just cardio. Its always elliptical or treadmill, maybe a little stationary bike or rowing machine. If I exercise outside its…
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Looking for friends... again! Add me!
Hello! I am just newly committed to losing weight and have my week 3 weigh in this Wednesday. I am 18 and just starting university in Canada, and a pescatarian! I am trying to exercise more often but I know I don't do it often enough. 5'3", SW 150, GW 120, CW 145 I am friendly and accepting and love commenting and chatting…
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Does kayaking really burnt that much??
I went kayaking on the ocean for about 45 minutes, maybe a little more, today. I went at a moderate pace, and I am an average kayaker as I have only been about 5 times. I am 18, female, and weigh 148 lbs. MFP says that I burned 252 calories in 45 minutes?? While it was difficult, tiring, and a good shoulder/upper arm…
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Looking for friends, vegetarian 18 year old!
Hello! I am a vegetarian 18 year old (ovo-lacto pescatarian, actually) that is looking for some more friends to help motivate and support me through this! I posted a similar post to this a few days ago but am still greedy for more friends. You do not necessarily have to be vegetarian or around my age, but kind and…
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Healthiest options at sushi restaurants?
Hello! I'm 18 and my friends and I often go out to sushi restaurants. I am a vegetarian, but I eat seafood (pescatarian). I am curious as to what the healthiest options are at sushi restaurants? Something that will be filling enough to be a meal. I usually tend to get an avocado roll, 2 pieces of ebi nigiri, and a miso…
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18 year old vegetarian, looking for similar friends!
I'm looking for friends on MFP to make weight loss on the site a little more interesting! When using MFP in the past I had the most success when I had pals on here :) I'm newly 18, and looking to fix my lifestyle before my unhealthy habits get the best of me. I'm pescatarian but slowly trying to become fully vegetarian…
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EASY healthy vegetarian main dishes?
I am the worst cook...ever. However, I need to eat. I am a vegetarian and am looking for ideas or recipes for main dishes? I seem to always find myself hungry/unsatisfied after dinner. I will generally do one of the following: - a rice and veggie stirfry - a rice and tofu/veggie stirfry - canned soup - quinoa salad Any…
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Feeling hungry - what am I doing wrong?
Hello! This is not my first time on MFP - I had a separate account since 2011. I succeeded tremendously a few times and then fell of the wagon a few times plus one. So now I am back with a new account in hopes of starting fresh. It is only day 2 of eating healthier and paying attention to calories and exercise, so those…
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Starting university in the fall...
In less than 3 weeks I will be going into my first year of university. I have JUST recently decided to get back on the band wagon and finally become healthy. However, the majority of university students that I know had gained the "freshman 15"... essentially 15 lbs in their first year or 2 of uni, or some number around…
