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Gained some weight back....
I've successfully lost a lot of weight (more than a stone) previously and during my final year at University, completely fell apart and stopped my healthy eating and exercise habit and have gained a stone... I've taken the first step a few times (signing on here, tracking foods, don't snack for a day, maybe a little…
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Really struggling...
Hey all, I've really been struggling with my mindset (mainly) and I'm self-destructive to my efforts. I have previously lost weight in the past successfully for long periods of time but when I came home, I've managed to sabotage my efforts. I see each day as a new chance but if I do one thing that I know isn't good…
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How did you restart after stumbling?
Hey all, I'm in a situation where I really want to get back on track but have fallen back into old habits. I don't mind exercise but am currently overindulging. I've been in this predicament before and managed to get back to it but would like success stories of how people have risen to become fit and back to good habits.…
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Losing 5lbs - 1lb or 0.5lb per week?
I was 140 before, am now 147 and want to lose 5lbs as a milestone, I'm confused whether to go for a 1lb loss (1500 calories) or 0.5lb loss (1760 cals). My goal weight is 135-137lbs and I am sticking to the exercise and calorie deficit as a habit I'm not sure exactly which is the right way to start out again, any help is…
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Getting back to it
I've been out of my fitness/health regime for 1.5 months and am starting to get back into it. I got out of it when I was under a lot of stress and ended up comfort eating a lot and lack of exercise. Anyway, I've gained about 5-7lbs and want to lose. I've been even higher a year ago where I gained 15lbs or so and bounced…
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Gained weight back
Hey all, I was under a lot of exam stress in April and ended up gaining about 5-7lbs in 1.5 months as I stopped exercising - literally spent most of my time under extreme stress and studying all day. Anyway, my body has recovered from the stressors as I've made myself do two workout sessions which helped but I am eating a…
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Extreme Stress
In Easter I was under a lot of stress (and I do mean tonnes) for exams and everything going on. My stressors are now removed but I feel a bit of anxiety remaining. I've started to exercise yesterday and today to get back into training but still crave sugar a lot. I also feel lethargic from 5pm but stop myself from going to…
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Reducing Sugar Intake - Effect on Bloating?
I've always had the issue if I have quite a bit of sugar for a few days (going over my limit) my face tends to bloat up a bit then goes down after a few days. The excessive sugary foods come from a combination of chocolate (mainly), sweets, sodas and juices which I usually take in moderation. I wanted to try to see what…
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Frustrated with everything
Hey, bit of a rant and also need advice on how to handle things. I lost 21lbs and am now 140 (5'5", 21 y/o female), while I have worked hard to get where I am at, my family have always chimed their opinions in my progress, it's becoming extremely frustrating as I'm being pressured to lose the last 5lbs which for me is…
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30 Day Shred Maximum Results
I have done level 1 about 4 times now and it's a good workout I usually add the standing abs from fitnessblender as I can't do the abs parts in Jillians video properly. I fell off the wagon a bit which motivates me to start again, I have bought protein foods and am trying to reduce processed foods. What else can I do I'm…
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How did it feel when you lost your troublesome areas?
Hey all, Looking for a little inspiration/motivation. Sometimes losing the trouble areas can cause a lot of disappointment and frustration. How long did it take you to lose yours? How did it feel? Any advice for everyone else?
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Really confused - Foods
I eat relatively healthy 5-6 days a week: Breakfast: Cereal Lunch: Chicken/Fish with roast potatoes and vegetables Dinner: Peanut butter toast/sandwich Snacks: Fruit, Crackers, Peanuts, sometimes chocolate (not the best thing) I am looking to lose my belly fat which means I'm still trying to lose weight and that is…
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How long did it take you to lose belly fat?
While there are tonnes of threads of how to lose it but I'm generally interested in the timing it takes for people who've lost a lot of belly fat... I know it'll be different for every single person, this question is out of interest.
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Last 5lbs & Plateau
I've been in a plateau this month and whatever I seem to eat doesn't cause a gain or loss. I was expecting a bit of gain after eating ~1650 calories yesterday but it stayed the same. Even if I have a foot long Subway with all the trimmings = same. I do have a plan and need to experiment this month but my overall plan is…
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Increasing Calorie Intake Ideas
I've been stuck at the same number for the month and things don't seem to be moving. I'm increasing my calorie intake to 1500-1600 calories/day and exercising: cardio w/ strength training 3 times per week and light cardio x2 on my off days. I have a few ideas to increase my calories: 1) Fruit 2) Peanut Butter 3) Yoghurt 4)…
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Ate more and my face went down...
I took advice from a lot of threads who've been in the same position. I noticed my face was bloated from eating a lot of chocolate one week and it didn't go down till today. What I did was eat 1800 calories on Thursday then 1600-1700 on yesterday and my scale is showing up only 0.5lbs over the past two days, but that's not…
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First time losing motivation
I've been on this journey since fen 2013 when I was 161 (possibly more) and am 142lbs now. I invested in my eating habits and learned to love exercise.., However Over. Xmas I was fine and maintained but had university exams so was stressed, I gave in and are A LOT of chocolate so naturally gained weight - it's showing in…
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Scale reading is very odd
I got a scale over Xmas and started using in January. Each day was roughly the same, then TOM from early January so didn't bother weighing myself, I finish and weighed: 140.8, gradually 140.4 now today 139.8. It's very small changes so I don't know whether to state I am actually in 'maintenance' because during my TOM week…
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Cardio & Toning Question - Belly Fat
Right now, I've got these things into place: 1) Keeping a food diary and am in a calorie deficit 2) Do high-intensity cardio atleast 4 times per week 3) Have started performing 'strength training/toning' workouts with light dumbbells 4) Eat clean I've read a lot that lifting and strength training exercises are important…
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Toning Up...
I've posted a thread but didn't get replies specific to my question. So I've started a new thread Goal: Lose belly fat and tone up the body Strategy: 1) Maintain a calorie deficit & keep junk/snack in moderation 2) Add in Strength Training (30 minutes x4 per week) 3) When shall I do cardio or shall I combine it with…
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Is my belly massive?
I've taken a picture of my stomach as I'm going to start a continuous routine of cardio & strength training and then see the differences in a month. Now: http://i39.tinypic.com/mb4q9s.jpg Weight Now: 142lbs Age: 21 Height: 5'5" Gender: Female Goal Weight: 135lbs
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Belly fat time
How long did it take to see a dramatic reduction in belly fat? I'm eating at a deficit most days except the last 3 but am going to my routine today. I've started incorporating strength training recently which has made my body ache.. The belly fat is the only part I really hate and would like to get rid of it
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Weight gain in face
Whenever I put on a few pounds I gain it in my face which is from genetics as my mother is the same. I'm at 142lbs, my thighs and butt is thin and tones but I have quite a bit of belly fat and my face is still big. I was on low calories a month ago and the lack of fat made my hair fall out which has grown back to normal…
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30 Day Shred Appropriate?
I'm down to 142lbs my goal is 135lbs (if that). I'm not too concerned with the weight exactly but want to lose the belly fat. I'm at a calorie deficit and am losing slowly. However I've been reading up on the 30 Day Shred and I consider myself quite 'fit' I've been doing cardio since February and started strength training…
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Weight Loss plateau (slightly)
I was 142.6lbs on Friday and now am 142.8lbs so not really a plateau yet but I feel it's incredibly hard to see the numbers on the scale move down from this. I started my first session of strength training and toning yesterday - will do another one after Xmas. Any tips I can apply for getting over a weight loss plateau…
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Losing weight at 0.5lbs/week
I've measured I'm 142.6lbs this morning, my weight goal is 135lbs. My thighs, arms and the rest of my body have lost fat in them and toned up as I do cardio minimum 3 times per week. I think my stomach has gone in a little but seems like it's the last place to go. So I have 7lbs roughly to lose (I'm not a slave to the…
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Last 5lbs or so
I deactivated an account on here before but I lost 5-7lbs over the last three months. I'm down to 140lbs and only have the belly fat to go as the fat has gone in arms, legs and thighs - they look pretty good. Any advice on what to do now? I want to lose it steadily so set my goal at 0.5lb per week. It says I have to…
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Being called fat by family members
I'm at University in my last year so am doing tonnes of work this year to graduate with the best degree I can. During the summer before this academic year, I did gain about 7lbs and haven't managed to get it off, I exercise here and there but I'm so focused on my work. Anyway, I talked to my family back home over video…
