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Chrs Powell : Carb Cycling
I was told by my doctor to lower my carb intake significantly. I have heard of Chris Powell's carb cycling and thought maybe I should try that. But his website gives very little information about the technique. I was wondering if anyone had tried it and what your success or failure with it was like? Plus any more detail…
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Walking Isn't Enough
I was sleeved on March 25, 2013. So far I have lost 45 pounds. I am very happy with it so far and hope to lose another 55 to reach my ultimate goal. I went to see my surgeon for my three month check up. He was happy with my loss but very disappointed in my exercise. I told him I was going for 60-90 minute walks about 4-5…
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Detox Program
So I have been on vacation for the last two weeks. It was a cruise so as you can imagine I ate everything that wasnt nailed down. I didnt know you could order three entrees at once - but on a ship apparently you can. LOL. I even drank soda. My fiance and I paid extra for spinning classes and boot camp classes but I still…
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Goodbye Lane Brayant !!
I would post before and after pics, but, I took them and cant tell the slightest difference. But the scale says I am down 22 pounds after a little over a year of very hard work. This weekend I had my first real NSV. I went to visit my mom and she had on this beautiful turquise beaded tunic. She had just got it at Macys…
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Syria
I feel so left out. I try to keep up with the news but am so far behind. Can someone please tell me what is going on in Syria right now and any important details. Thanks!
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Alcohol
So MFP is pretty good at telling you the calories in a mixed drink.... But what I am after is the *fat *carbs *fiber *protein Are there any of these nutriants in mixed drinks such as *white wine *flavored (apple, pomogranite) martinis *long island ice tea Just trying to caculate my WW points. Any help would be appreciated.…
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Where did the fat go?
Ok this is two part.... 1. NAV: Just finished week one of Weight Watchers. I didnt exercise much all week, just kind of wanted to see what eating healthy would do all by itself. I ate damn near perfect. And at weigh in (one week later, same time, same clothes) I lost 4.8 pounds. I usually cant even loose that much in a…
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ONE TIP
Let's say you ran into a girl/boy who told you they were getting ready to start dieting and exercising to loose weight and get healtier. And you could only give them ONE TIP. What would you tell them?? What has really made all the difference in your personal journey??
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Thyroid Problem ??
So I have been working out like a mad women and eating healthier for six months now and I am loosing about one pound a month. Today my doctor told me I have hypothyroidism. She said I could work out till I am blue in the face and never loose a pound. That I need to go on medication and be treated and among other things I…
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80% vs 20% ???
I heard someone say today that loosing weight is 80% about diet and 20% exercise. I have been doing the complete opposite. I work out like crazy - close to 10 hours a week, but my eating is far from perfect. Just curious if you have found this statement to be true in your own weight loss journey?? Thanks!!
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I have loads of questions!
So I saw on here I need to drink 8 glasses of water a day. So I have been doing it. But my question is, why? Does it help flush the salt from your body? Does it add water weight to my weigh ins? Would drinking more help me loose weight faster? I am 30 years old and weight 220. I was told my heartrate needs to be at 124 to…
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Help me please!!
I need help. I have fallen off the wagon. I took a week off to study for a big test, then another week off to spend with my fiance.... and now I am back to eating out, eating junk, not loggin my food and not working out. I need help. I was doing so good for so long and now Im back to my old habits. I have gained 3 pounds.…
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Most Embarrassing Moment
What made you decide to make a change? I have had several embarrassing moments that pushed me to the very edge. I am now working very hard to make sure I am never embarrassed in this way again. Went to the Bahamas and wanted to get on a jet ski. Everyone had to put on wetsuits. The guy helping people into them, tried five…
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Protein and weight loss
My trainer said I need to drink a protein shake after I work out. So I do a half hour of weight lifting and then an hour of cardio. Then I drink an Isopure Protein drink that is 50 grams of protein. BUT when I looked on the label today it clearly says "As a meal supplement, not for weight loss." And my goal is obviously…
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Protein or Not ???
My trainer said I need to drink a protein shake after I work out. So I do a half hour of weight lifting and then an hour of cardio. Then I drink an Isopure Protein drink that is 50 grams of protein. BUT when I looked on the label today it clearly says "As a meal supplement, not for weight loss." And my goal is obviously…
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How to loose One Pound...
I read that to loose a pound you need a deficit of 3500 calories. Ok, to be honest with you I am horrible at math. What does this exactly mean? Do I need to burn 3500 calories, Be under 3500 calories a week, ?? Does anybody know how do you calculate this??? I would love to loose one pound a week. Thanks!!
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Starting 30 Day Shred
Starting Jillian's 30 Day Shred tomorrow. Have no idea what I am getting into - just seen a lot of good results on here from it. If your're in it with me, add me as a friend and we can keep each other on track and motivated. Good luck :) Megan
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Why Water???
I dont want to souds stupid, but I am new at this and really dont know why everyone is recommending to each other they increase their water consumption to loose weight? How much should I drink... and why does it help you loose weight? I would love to hear any success stories of someone increasing their water and loosing…
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What am I doing wrong?? PLEASE HELP
I need some advice please. I am working my tail off and not seeing any numbers budge on the scale. I go to the gym 4-5 times a week. I do 30 minutes of strength training - usually focused on abs and arms. Then I do an hour on the elliptical - not too rigorous as I try to do the fat burning program and keep my heart rate…
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Will I need surgury??
Been going at this diet and exercise thing for two months now and may be holding back because I am actually scared of what I will look like once I get to my goal weight. Highest weight: 235 Current weight: 226 Goal Weight: 130 So on tv I see where people have lost extreme amounts of weight and now their skin is very saggy…
