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Dumb question time! TOO much muscle? Body fat? What's the deal!?
I have had an incredibly hard time coming up with how to phrase this question. Like, stupid hard. I was 427lbs. At the moment I'm 317. I've been around 317 for the past seven months because I stopped keeping track of my calories, but I still worked out hard 3 days a week, so it was just a wash. For the past few months I've…
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Should I keep my activity level as sedentary on mfp?
I've always listed my activity level as sedentary and use that caloric intake number as my goal. I drive a truck 4 days a week so I'm sitting about 10 hours a day. However, I also work out 4 days a week for roughly 2 hours at a time, strength and cardio, and sometimes play racquetball on the weekend for an hour or two. I'm…
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100lbs down as of today!
This is a post I’ve been wanting to make for… well, 6 years? I am officially down 100lbs! (My first MAJOR MAJOR goal is to hit 250... so still 75lbs to go, but that's nothing! =D) The first time I weighed myself in forever was in March of 2011. I had to use the scale at the post office where I worked because the one at…
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87lbs down - 90 to go! (Started at 427- 35 years old, male. A few pics)
Greetings! I've been losing weight, then gaining some back, since 2011. I think I've finally gave myself the kick in the *kitten* I needed though, as I've been going stronger than ever since January of this year. Heaviest - 427 January 2016 - 394 July 2016 - 340.2 Picture in the red jacket with my wife is at my heaviest, I…
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Some pounds down! (120 to go) and NSV
Sup peeps! First, I'm down to 369, the lightest I've been in years! I think I have my wife's cooking to thank for it, since we've been eating almost exclusively at home. Second, I found an awesome personal trainer who put together a routine for me to do weekly, which I was having trouble with since I drive a truck 4 days a…
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I'm finally in the 350's!
I know, I know, it's still really big, but I don't remember the last time I was in the 350's! *kitten* YEAH! Sadly, my wife had to experience my joy with a full on post-workout-sweat laden kiss =D BUT I DON'T CARE!
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What to eat after workout if I'm 'added sugar free'?
Hi! So, last month I cut out about 95% of added sugar from my foods, and this week I started weight training with my home gym. Now, the last time I used weights--about 4 years ago-- I would go home and drink a glass of delicious chocolate milk for recovery. However, that's no longer feasible with the amount of sugar that's…
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Question! (In regards to driving while wearing fitbit)
Hello all! I drive a truck as a profession, and have stayed away from activity trackers in the past because they all seem to count steps while I'm driving. Like, I have a Pebble (smartwatch) and thought I'd try the pedometer on that yesterday. Within about 20 seconds of sitting there driving I logged about 100 steps, lol.…
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Weight lifting question.
So, I started doing weight training last week. I've only done two days so far, along with cardio, but I'm following a program and definitely felt it afterwards. The soreness and such that I expected. My question/concern is that I weighed myself today, and it seems as though I've not gained or lost anything this week. For…
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Weight Lifting Help (Sorry, another one, I know.)
So I've been debating on making this topic for a few days now, but figured I'd go ahead and take the plunge. I've been working out at the gym for a few weeks now, but only doing cardio. I came across a topic here the other day with someone asking when a good time to start lifting would be, and the resounding answer was,…
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Hey big guys, or former big guys :D
I currently weigh around 392, and when I started REALLY using MFP last month I also started doing 30DS, (barefoot at first), and then C25K. After 5 days of C25K my right foot, above my heel and behind my ankle, was hurting to the point that I finally figured something was wrong and looked into it. I think I have Achilles…
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NSV: I turned down a red velvet cupcake.
It wasn't easy, as this is my favorite cake batter. But I did! Even on my 'cheat' day!
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Just started 30DS yesterday, headache?
So after my workout yesterday I had an intense headache, and then again tonight after doing it. I haven't gotten one throughout the rest of my diet, so I'm wondering if it's just because my body isn't used to such an intense half hour? I put a cold can of diet pepsi up against my forehead and that helped, if that info is…
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30DS 2 day victory! NSV
I started 30DS yesterday, did about ten minutes before shutting it off and switching to wii boxing to at least keep my heart pumping. After about an hour I went back and finished it, but still... Tonight though, I did the entire 27 minutes without turning it off! Granted I may have missed 5-8 seconds here and there, but…
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HRMs: (For a big guy with a chest full of love)
How do you go about buying a HRM online if your a bigger guy, like myself? I'm just afraid the chest strap won't fit. Through doing some research, on here, I've seen that Polar is the brand most people swear by, so that's where I'm looking.
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Soooooo! Recommendations on workout video things?
I have a bike that I ride sometimes, but not enough. I'd like to do something in my living room, and I have a kinect to help with that, but I'd also like some workout video options. I saw someone talking about 30 Day Shred, so I got that, but I'm wondering if there's something better that someone could recommend. Thanks!
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New here, sorta.
Hello everyone! My name is Ray. I'm usually pretty good at these introduction threads, but there's not many ways to say, 'Hi, I'm tired of being fat! Let's be friends!' I started losing weight last year, lost about 50lbs just by cutting my calories, but little by little they've crept back until I've almost gained it all…
