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Another recomp question
Sorry to ask this, I know this has been discussed into the ground. I am currently 134 pounds with just about 26% BF. I would ideally like to be around 23-24% BF - so the higher end of fitness level. I have been in a calorie deficit for almost 3 years, and the entire time I have been lifting weights and working with a…
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Weight loss and depression
I've been thinking about this for a while now, I wonder if anyone has had the same experience. I was a heavy kid, my weight started to creep up around maybe age 12-13 and went up from there. Heavy teenager, heavy young adult. Around the same time, I developed clinical depression. I got myself treated for it in my very…
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How did you decide on your maintenance weight?
I'm sure this has been covered before but I've been nowhere close to my goal so have not paid attention. Can someone tell me how you decided on your maintenance weight? I mean, besides "I look good at this weight," I know that... but it seems like somewhere I remember reading that some people like to go 2-3 pounds below…
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Are we doomed?
What does everyone think of this article? Sounds pretty depressing to me. http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/02/health/biggest-loser-weight-loss.html?_r=1
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"track your measurements."
I have a question on this because I've heard this often and don't quite understand. This is a recommendation on the page where you track your weight. So say someone is in the process of leaning out and eat at a deficit, but also lifts weights on a regular basis to maintain as much muscle as possible. And say they're not…
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Why worry about heart rate??
I need to understand something, maybe one of the trainers or physical therapists can help me out here. Sorry, I know this might sound dumb but I really don't know the answer to this. I need to know why getting my heart rate up is important. I'm not saying it isn't - I just need to know why this will affect my weight loss.…
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Engage your core
**I posted this in another forum and got like 2 responses. Would like to hear something more if possible.** I hear this often - to engage my core. And I used to think it meant to hold in the abdominal muscle. But I've now heard that's incorrect, and that you're actually supposed to, like, push it out. And I briefly checked…
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Engage your core
I hear this often - to engage my core. And I used to think it meant to hold in the abdominal muscle. But I've now heard that's incorrect, and that you're actually supposed to, like, push it out. And I briefly checked out a couple of exercise web sites but I'm getting conflicting answers. So does anyone know how to…
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Food scale recommendations
Hi all, I need some food scale recommendations. I know there are a lot of them out there so need to know what some of you old-timers like to use that isn't going to break my bank. Up until now, I've been using an Acculab V-1200, which is a scientific lab scale, but now need to replace it, and after pricing it, there's no…
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Telling people to "smile."
I'm taking a poll and I'm genuinely curious as to what people have to say. First a question for the guys only: Let's say you walk into a shop, and there are several other men sitting around chatting with each other. One of them is the owner of the shop and he greets you. Then he says to you, "Smile! It can't be that bad!"…
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NSV brag post
Just wanted to post a little brag. This made my day! I went to the shop to try on jeans, which usually sucks. I tried on like 20 pair and none were quite right. I settled on one that fit throughout and were straight leg. (I just can't wear skinny jeans - I look out of proportion. I lost weight but didn't lose what's up…
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Anyone seen this article on obesity?
http://www.latimes.com/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-eat-less-more-obesity-20150212-story.html Basically suggests that if you're obese, you're doomed to failure forever and ever because your body will do anything to gain back that fat that it's lost. I'm somewhat skeptical but would like to hear what anyone else has to say.
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Need ideas for snacks
Hi everyone, I am trying very hard to cut down on my carb intake. I love carbs, probably a little bit too much. I'm looking for ideas for a snack when I'm at work - about mid morning when I get the munchies. My cut down is for no other reason than I would like some higher protein options that will stick with me for longer…
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Running from glutes or quads
Hi all, Sort of newish here. I apologize if this question has been covered - I looked through the forum and I don't see it so here is it: I overheard some folks talking at the gym. They were talking about running and how regular runners, who might run several miles a week, run using primarily their glutes, whereas your…
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For the ladies...
Sorry guys if this is TMI. I apologize up front, but I need some feedback. Ladies, I am usually very good about watching what I eat and logging everything. That is until about 10 days before that time of month. I have Premenstrual Dysmorphic Disorder, which, if you're not familiar, is a severe form of PMS. Some months its…
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New clothes rant
Warning: Sorry, I just need to blow off steam and feel sorry for myself. I've been on MFP for I don't really know how long. Before I came here, I was a member of Weight Watchers for something like 3 years. I came to MFP for two reasons: 1. It's free; and 2. I'm not much of a joiner and don't like attending meetings. At WW,…
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Cheating on your diet in your sleep
Morning all (well, it's morning where I am, anyway), This is sort of a silly topic, I know, but I was wondering if there was anyone else out there who ever had *dreams* of cheating enormously on their diet. Not getting up and actually consuming anything in their sleep, like some sleepwalkers do. I mean simply dreaming…
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Getting your calories in
Hey all, So I have a question for those of you who have been doing this a long time. Here's my question: What do you do when you're under your calories for the day, but you're just NOT HUNGRY. I ended my day about 400+ calories under, after all was said and done. I didn't want to end with that many calories left over so I…
