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Sore skin?
This hasn't happened in a few months, but I'm dieting again so I am thinking it is attributed to dieting. The other night I ate quite a bit more for dinner than I usually do. My girlfriends came over and we ordered pizza, drank, and got ice cream. The next morning I woke up with my skin being sore to touch. Just curious if…
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Does anyone just eat a higher calorie protein bar for lunch?
I have trouble with the amount I eat during lunch. I find myself just really hungry. By only eating a 300 calorie builders bar, something mentally clicks that this is all I need right now.. however, when I eat real food I just don't feel full enough to not eat more. I eat the 300 calorie Builder's bars. 30 grams protein.…
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WOMEN LIFTERS
Hey girls, I'm just curious as to what your macros are and how many calories you eat? Stating your weight and height would be helpful as well!
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Just need some motivation.
I used to be big into exercise. Lost twenty pounds, got the six pack and what not. I had to quit exercising due to medical issues and it has been for months. Now I'm almost twenty pounds back up.. I let my healthy habits go, I binge it, I let food control me. I'm restarting today.. Still can't exercise until March but I…
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Just need some motivation.
I used to be big into exercise. Lost twenty pounds, got the six pack and what not. I had to quit exercising due to medical issues and it has been for months. Now I'm almost twenty pounds back up.. I let my healthy habits go, I binge it, I let food control me. I'm restarting today.. Still can't exercise until March but I…
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Eating disorder --> Always hungry
I am recovering from disordered eating. I used to eat about 800 calories a day and I slowly have been able to raise them this past year to 1800-2000 yo-yo-ing. However, it isn't consistent and I end up thinking about food all day. I lost my period over a year ago as well and now am concerned about not being able to have…
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Calling anyone who knows anything about competing!
I am looking to compete in my first ever figure competition next year. I am completely unfamiliar with the process and am looking for help/advice. It is a ways off but i have questions in regards to nutrition. How much should I be eat? I'm currently 114 lbs with 15-17% body fat. I am macro conscious and aim for 80 fat, 135…
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For girls who lift or men who know?
I have been lifting about a year now. I've always lifted to 10 reps. Did 4 sets of DL, squats, and bench. I am now considering upping the weight and doing 3 sets of all of the above but only 5 reps. I was told by a friend that this could possibly make me bulk with the increasing weight? I don't eat a massive amount so I am…
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Do you need to do abs to get abs?
Just curious! Edit: I'm sitting at about 15 percent bf and weigh 110. Female. They're coming, but I really can't drop any more weight to get these abs. Any suggestions?
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So I took the week off
So I took the week off of lifting because I was getting run down and felt a few injuries coming on. I was under the impression I would come back stronger as long as I kept up with my healthy eating and protein requirements. I did exactly so, but I under ate a lot of the week because I wasn't very hungry due to not lifting…
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Stuck between skinny or muscular..
I've been lifting for about six months now. I eat about 1600 calories a day. I am aware I should probably be eating more, but that's an entirely different problem I have. I'm 5'5'' and 110 lbs. I have pretty defined shoulders and stomach, but my legs just seem to be getting bigger. By bigger I don't mean with fat, but…
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Nestea green tea
Is Nestea green tea with citrus "healthy" for you? I used to buy it by the bottles but now I buy the water enhancer. It just squirts into a water bottle. It says it has 0 for everything -calories, sodium, etc.
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secondary amenorrhea
Has anyone been diagnosed with this? I was told I had secondary amenorrhea last october. Since then I have not regained my period. I was told there was a possibility that my body would adjust to the amount of exercise/calories i was eating. My doctor told me that there are no long term affects, but i'm doubtful now. Has…
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Just need someone to talk to.
Here's my story. Just looking for someone to listen and maybe give some advice. Back in Nov. of 2013 I looked in the mirror and realized I wasn't happy. That my first few months of college allowed me to put on the freshman 15. I was currently 5'5'' and 127 pounds. This may not seem like a lot, but back in june I weighed in…
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Should I run still?
I've posted before. Long story short-- I lost my period about 9 months ago due to my unhealthy lifestyle. I wasn't eating and I was exercising 3+ hours a day. I'm 5'5'' and 110 lbs right now. My lowest was 107. I am advised that I need to be eating 2000-2500 calories a day from my doctor. I am aiming for 2000 and this is…
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TOO MUCH protein?
Alright, I've heard two things. 1g per lean body mass and 1g per pound of weight. I've always done 1g per pound of weight. I currently weigh 110 lbs. I'm trying to gain weight and shakes tend to help me with the calories, but can too much protein cause bloating and constipation? I go to the bathroom maybe 1 every 2-3 days…
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Critique my program?
I've been lifting for about two months on a program. After two months I really don't care for that specific program. I am now doing this program and am looking for those who have been lifting to critique it and my eating habits. Stats: 19 110 lbs Female 106p/292c/37f 1928 calories a day Program:…
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Is this possible?
I just got back from vacation and was expecting to have gained a few pounds due to my terrible eating habits. I ate out every day at numerous restaurants and had a massive cone of ice cream and fudge each day. To my surprise I didn't gain a pound. NOT COMPLAINING! :D However, although the scale reads that I didn't, is it…
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For those who made the switch from calorie counting to IIFYM
I'm debating on switching over to the iIfym style. I am lifting now as opposed to just cardio. I do cardio twice a week (Zumba). Other than that I lift four days and want to put on some muscle. For those who made the switch or do the IIFYM, was/is it a positive experience? And do you still strictly just eat healthy foods…
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IIFYM OR MFP
I'm trying to find the correct amount of calories to be eating and i'm a bit confused. To maintain my weight MFP says I should eat 1760. However, IIFYM says to eat 1928. I'm currently counting macros, but I'm confused as to why the numbers are different for maintenance.
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RANT.
Do you have someone on the boards that you just hate to see reply?.. Simply because they're rude or their input is straight wrong? I see this person everywhere. Sorry. Rant over.
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TDEE
My TDEE says 1800. However, I burn about 500 a day, which would leave my maintenance at 1300? Is this correct? I have read not to eat back TDEE, but it doesn't make sense to me. I lift 4x a week for an hour and do Zumba for 1 hr each day. How active would you consider that?
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What maintenance calculators were most accurate for you?
Trying to find out which maintenance calculator was most accurate for most people. I'm 5'5'' and 110 lbs. Trying to maintain now. Lift four days a week for an hour and do zumba 3 days a week for an hour.
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Can someone help me reach my goal?
I lost the weight. yay me. I lost it doing an insane amount of exercise though. A typical day was 7:00am- Insanity 8:00-9:00am Gym 7pm-8pm Zumba It was a lot, but I loved it. However I developed shingles because of how much I exercised. I now still do Zumba but only 3 times a week, and I lift for what is suppose to be four…
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How often do YOU lift?
I'm new to lifting and looking to gain some muscle now that i'm at my goal weight. Right now i'm doing 5 days with Wednesday and Saturday off. I have read a lot about 4 day splits being better in terms of muscle growth and recovery. Help? **I am only about 110 lbs. I may not be able to lift extremely heavy but it's always…
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How often do YOU lift?
I'm new to lifting and looking to gain some muscle now that i'm at my goal weight. Right now i'm doing 5 days with Wednesday and Saturday off. I have read a lot about 4 day splits being better in terms of muscle growth and recovery. Help? **I am only about 110 lbs. I may not be able to lift extremely heavy but it's always…
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Not sure if this is healthy?
Diet Lipton Green tea? It's zero calories with 210mg of sodium.
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I feel like it's not good enough.
I lost the weight. yay me. I lost it doing an insane amount of exercise though. A typical day was 7:00am- Insanity 8:00-9:00am Gym 7pm-8pm Zumba It was a lot, but I loved it. However I developed shingles because of how much I exercised. I now still do Zumba but only 3 times a week, and I lift for what is suppose to be four…
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Eating to reach calories.. sucks.
I eat what I want. The problem is, what I want is low calorie wraps with turkey and veggies. ALL the time. This is my favorite food. I also do a very high protein diet. I went from eating below 1000 calories a day to strictly counting to 1500. At both points I was obsessive and unhealthy. i lost the weight and met my goal.…
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My before pictures are my motivation.
I started off wanting to lose about 15 pounds and have lost about 19! My before pictures are my motivation. I began very unhealthy.. netting below 1000 calories. Eventually I learned the healthy route and have stuck to it ever since! I did two rounds of insanity and now am lifting with a few Zumba classes thrown in there!…
