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Overnight Oats
For those of you who eat overnight oats - what are you adding? I have been doing strawberries, blueberries, honey, sugar-free chocolate chips and someone said I had too many carbs. I don't count carbs but wondered what others add.
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Friends
I am sure people see this all the time but I am looking to find others to be friends. I have logged in for over 100+ days now and I am just looking for support. Me: *44 years young *Married with a dog (our daughter) *PCOS/Diabetic *Work at a university (hybrid - 2 days home, 3 days at the college) Back story: *I had WLS…
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Exercise Minutes per Week
Good morning, I get about 500 exercise minutes a week. Mostly from walking but I also do strength training 2x a week. Does this seem ok? I am 6 months post weight loss surgery and just trying to live my best life! Note: I only count the minutes my Apple watch deems as exercise minutes (elevated heart rate). I do not count…
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Friends?
I had RNY in December 2022. I am looking for others who share their diaries so we can see what others are eating. No judgment just accountability. I like to see how others are doing compared to myself but don't believe in Yes and No foods.
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Surgery is 12/20/22!
Hello, Would love to make new friends on MFP. I am having RNY surgery 12/20/22. Michelle
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Starting over with a new plan!
Hi. My name is Michelle and I am starting over after a little hiatus. I realized I need structure and want to succeed in dropping about 75 lbs. I am on a high protein, low fat/carb diet. I am also working out by walking and doing a fitness planned designed by a trainer I follow on Facebook (Jeremy Reid). Would love new…
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Not new but need support
I started my journey on Jan. 1st of this year and so far I have lost about 25 lbs. I can do better than this but I seem to be having a roller coaster of a ride with weight loss. I added a bunch of friends and thought it was too much and deleted them. Now, I realize how much I needed the support. So if anyone is like me and…
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Hiking in the Seattle area?
We are taking a trip to Seattle this fall and I wondered where would be the best places to hike. I have been doing some research and I found a very cute cabin in Sequim, WA and wondered if there are any other places I should be considering. I am not a huge fan of hiking so no craziness needed. LOL
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Am I sabotaging myself?
I stay under my calorie goal almost everyday (bad weekend last week). I normally do this by exercising to get extra calories. MFP gives me 1620 calories a day but I like to burn from 400-600 on a workout day and 1000 on a day that I see the personal trainer. I tend to eat back these calories almost everyday. Is this going…
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Polar FT4 users...
Have you used your HRM in the pool? I want to use it to see how much I burn but am afraid of ruining it. I guess I just need confirmation that it will work.
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From walking to running
How did you transition from walking to running? I am not sure if I even want to run but I want to try and see if I can do it. I still need to lose about 80 lbs. so I don't want to hurt myself. Did you just one day try to run? Or do you build up to it?
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New Goal - 4/1 - 6/15 - 20 lbs.
I am starting my next goal on 4/1 and just looking for motivated individuals who might want to become friends and help each other out. I am VERY motivated. *I work out 5-6 days a week (at least 30 minutes each time). *I see my trainer once a week for 60 minutes. *I do wear a heart monitor to track my calories burnt. *I eat…
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March Biking Challenge
8.6 last night .:wink:
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Short and lifting machines?
Hello, My trainer and I have been working out with free weights during my sessions but we always avoid the machines in the weight room. She said that because of my height (5'3) that I may be too short to use the machines. I know she is not going to incorporate them into our sessions but should I go in and try them during…
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5k
Ok so I am in no way ready for a 5k (or even a 1k lol) but at what moment do you find yourself realizing it is possible? It is a time thing (like I can do 3.1 miles in --minutes) or is it more "I want to try and do it". Just curious since I know a lot of people who do them and always wondered where the starting point is?
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Road map vs. MFP numbers UGH so confused
I keep going back and forth on which to follow. I know I cannot be helping my body by jumping all over the place. If I go by the BMR (1932) and TDEE - 20% (2144) I should eat something in between that, BUT MFP says I should eat 1620. Both ways must work because people use both and are successful. I am just so confused…
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Question on TDEE - 20% and BMR
Ok. My BMR is 1944 and my TDEE (3007) - 20% is 2406. Does this mean I should try to eat between 1944 and 2406 every day?? Also do I am assuming I do not eat back the exercise calories?
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Signed up for a personal trainer
I signed up for a few sessions with a personal trainer at my gym. I work for a hospital so I know my trainer is pretty qualified. I am meeting her Friday for my health assessment. What do you expect from your trainer? I really have no expectations other than learning how to use all the machines in the gym, maybe lose a…
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Embarassed myself at the gym today... but its OKAY
So today was my first day going to the gym. It was also me going alone. Anyone who knows me knows I have social anxiety and I hate the idea that others could be looking at me, BUT I went by myself. So I had already emailed the gym and asked the best times to come (when they were not busy). After he emailed me back I…
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40 days - I am in
Hi, My name is Michelle and I am looking forward to the next 40 days. I just joined a gym, gave up bread products for Lent, and am watching my sodium closer. I am hoping for a good number come Easter morning. Thanks for letting me join!
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Frustrated - BUT not giving up
For the last 3 weeks, I have been working my tail off and eating on point BUT I can't lose weight to save me. Last week I gained and then this week I lost 0.3. I didn't even make up for the gain. I did work out 7 days last week and 5 days this week but I doubt I gained muscle that fast. I guess I just need someone to say…
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What am I doing wrong?
I am in week 6 of my "lifestyle change". My weight loss has been as follows: Week 1: -0.7 Week 2: -4.6 Week 3: -2.1 Week 4: -1 Week 5: +0.6 Week 6: so far I am +1 but I do not weigh in until Monday morning I am a big girl with a lot to lose so I can not figure out what I am doing wrong. I have been within my calorie count.…
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Stationary Bike
Hi, I have a stationary bike that I have been trying to use regularly. Today I went for 32 minutes at about 15-19 mph. The bike says I burnt 500 calories and MFP says 460 if I choose moderate biking. Would you consider 15-19 mph vigorous or moderate? I am a big gal so I have to work to do it this long. The bike doesn't…
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Metformin/Birth Control pills
Hello, I was wondering if anyone thought weight came off faster while on Birth Control pills? or Metformin? I am suppose to take both to help "up" my fertility chances. The birth control pills will stop in three months (they were just being used to thin my uterine lining). I have not been taking either this last week but…
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Sleep
Hello, I have had issues sleeping for probably almost 2 years now. I know my issue - anxiety when my husband has to work over nights (which are about 1x per week). I am going to see a specialist 3/1 but I was wondering if anyone had any good sleep helpers? I go to bed usually around 10:30 pm and wake up around 7:00 am.…
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Wedding rings getting loose
I am sure others have had this issue, but my wedding band and engagement ring are getting pretty loose. When do you get them resized? I am thinking of waiting until I am 1/2 way to my goal (46 lbs. from now). Any ideas?
