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Hungrier Since Increasing Calories and Constant Headaches
Hello all! I just recently developed a problem and need some advice. Some background information: I'm 22, about 124 pounds, and approximately 5' 5" to 5' 6". For a long time I ate at a low amount of calories and saw my hair thinning. So I decided I would plug in a normal day, and my calories came out to about 1,400 or…
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Eating Back Exercise Calories Question
Now that I'm in a comfortable place, I would like to increase calories to stop losing inches/weight so I don't get too thin. I've been using MFP's maintenance calories of 1690 and ate back all my exercise calories but found out that they weren't my real maintenance calories, and I am still losing. So I've decided I would…
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Panda Express Nutrition Info
Hello everyone! I went to Panda Express last night with a friend for dinner and got the teriyaki chicken with mixed veggies for dinner, since that was what fit into my calories for the day. I had only been there once before, but that was a long time ago, so I was unaware that what I ordered was actually a 2 plate entrée…
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What to Say to a Flaky Friend?
Hello peeps! I need advice on what to say to a friend who blew me off. I go to a community college and made a new friend over the college's FB page. I asked if anyone else went to the Planet Fitness near me and another girl said she was planning to join soon and so we got to talking. We've texted over the past few months…
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Need Help With Contracting My Abs
Hello everyone! As somewhat of a beginner at weightlifting, I'm still trying to get a hang of contracting my abs on each exercise. I usually let my abs relax on cardio, though. I'm also trying to work on my posture. But anyway, I've been working on contracting my abs when lifting, and it seems like a lot of times my back…
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Yogurt with Ricotta Cheese?
Hey everyone :smile: I'm reading The New Rules of Lifting for Women right now, and there are a lot of recipes that sound delicious. There's a breakfast recipe that I'd like to try out, but I'm not too sure about it. Here's the recipe: - 6 oz. (3/4 cup) plain low-fat yogurt, or no-sugar-added low-fat yogurt - 1/3 cup…
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I'm Really Frustrated With How to Eat to Lose Fat
Hey everyone! Despite it still being Christmas, I'm really feeling frustrated with my goals and how to eat healthy. Right now, my goal is to lose fat and build lean muscle. I understand I have to be at a calorie deficit to lose fat, but the problem is, I really don't know how to eat to be at that calorie deficit. So to…
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Anyone Ever Worked With a Dietitian?
Hey, so I'm thinking about meeting with a dietitian at my local Hy-Vee. I'm currently trying to burn some fat and tone up. Right now, I'm kind of just lost when it comes to healthy eating in general and eating to burn fat and maintain muscle. I was wondering if any of you have worked with a dietitian and care to share your…
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Diet Dilemma
Hey! Just joined the site! I have a dilemma that I was hoping I could get advice on. First, some background: I'm 21, go to a community college, and live at home with my mom. My goals right now are to build muscle and tone up. I just started lifting weights about 2 times a week and doing some cardio about 3 days a week for…
