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AFTER ALL THESE DIETS.. WHAT REALLY IS MY IDEAL WEIGHT?
So after 5 years of strict dieting, yo yo dieting, weight gain, weight loss, restricting, over exercising, under exercising, stupid fad diets and developing an eating disorder (binge eating - due to all this dieting) What really should be my ideal weight? Can't I listen to my body, eat when i'm hungry and stop when i'm…
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METABOLIC DAMAGE & CALORIE COUNTING
Hi everyone! I feel that this is something that needs to be raised! For the past 4 years (I'm 20) I have been on low calorie diets(800-1000) a day - I dropped 'weight' super fast, I was lethargic, but then gained some back when eating normally, and therefore always staying on a low calorie number to maintain so It felt…
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" CHEAT/TREAT/SPIKEYOURMETABOLISM DAY "
Hey All! ^^ Just have a query. I got back from a holiday to America on March 5th. I gained almost a stone in a month out there. AWFUL I know. I gained unhealthy eating routines there. I have been on a diet since the day I landed. My sister has been given me a healthy low cal eating plan to lose the weight. And I can…
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..[-EASTER SUNDAY TREATS-]..
I can NOT wait for Easter!! It is my official "cheat" day hehe. What healthy chocolate Easter treats do you all have in store? Any awesome recipes?? Please share!! x
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EASTER SUNDAY! :-)
I can NOT wait for Easter!! It is my official "cheat" day hehe. Who else is 'letting go' on Easter? What healthy chocolate Easter treats do you all have in store? Any awesome recipes?? Please share!! x
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NEED HELP WITH WORKING OUT HOW MANY CALORIES I NEED..
HI all, I'm slightly confused with all the numbers etc I worked out my BMR (1450) . And i have come to the conclusion that i must eat 1600 cals a day and burn off 500 through exercise to lose weight.. Am i right? Thanks x
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Need some friends on here & diaries for inspiration!
Hey guys! Looking to make some friends on here and to view diaries for inspiration on what to eat etc.. Feel free to add :-)!!
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I FAIL AT WEEKENDS...ADVICE?
Hi guys. I do sooo well during the week with my diet and i log everything on MFP, then the weekend comes along and I forget all about MFP and eat crap until Monday! Any tips for this? Its starting to annoy me - feels like my diet during the week is going to waste! Feel free to check out my diary.
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NEED SOME TIPS AND ADVICE! :)
Hi! I'm 5 ft 7, 127 pounds - female, 18 yrs old and my goal weight is 119 pounds. I have 8 weeks.. I've been eating 1200 calories a day and trying to burn off 700 cals at the gym 4-5 times a week. Scales haven't changed for just over a week now. Arrgh.?
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PORTION SIZES WHEN EATING OUT?
I'm just curious how you're supposed to measure portion sizes/weight when youre out for a meal. I had chilli con carne with rice today it was a medium-large plate and I really dont know how big the portion was in terms of cups etc.
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The Master Cleanse
Anyone tried it?
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Help... Speeding up my metabolism after wrecking it!
Hi guys, I have been on and off crash dieting for about 2-3 years now since i was 16.. I lost 1 stone 4 pounds at the beginning of the diet by living on 800 cals a day. And when I need to lose weight i'll do it again. This time I want to do it properly, exercise, 1300 cals a day.. eating healthily. But the weight wont…
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HEART RATE MONITORS (HRM) RECCOMENDATIONS? (UK)
Hi, I need to invest in a HRM as i'm going by calories burned on the treadmill/MFP. I'd like one thats around £50 not too expensive. Thanks :)
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WHAT EXERCISES SHOULD I BE DOING AT THE GYM?
Allright guys, I'm confused, I LOVE running..and I wont give it up, however that is all i'm doing at the gym atm. I am changing speed/mileage daily however I want to incorporate other exericses e.g bike, stepper, weights. I want to lose 10 pounds and be more toned... take a look at my pics and diary and let me know what I…
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SUGAR!!!!
Hi everyone. I'm having trouble keeping the sugar limit low on MFP. I mean, the other day i had tbspoon of honey and it took me over! any suggestions?
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EATING BACK EXERCISE CALORIES......(if you burn a lot)
Hi! I know you guys get this question a lot, but if you exercise and burn off around 800 calories in one workout - can you eat those calories back? Because it just feels like I'm wasting my gym workout.. and i feel full and not hungry. When you're dieting arent you suppose to feel hungry :)
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OK I'VE BEEN LOGGING IN FOR A FEW MONTHS NOW..NO WEIGHT LOSS
I've logged in for a few months; i have recently started running again and i havent lost ANY Weight. In fact I think i've gained a few pounds. It started this time last year, i'd eat junk food (but not a lot of it a day) and run 10k a couple days a week.. then id stop exercising, try and diet ( and i mean by eating junk…
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NEEDING THE 'TOILET' WHILST DOING A LONG RUN (TREADMILL)
Hi! I seem to get cramp/dodgy stomach whilst doing long distance runs and it really puts me off, allthough I run through them (god knows how!) I eat breakfast around 6am, lunch around 1pm and then have a pre-workout snack like a banana and peanut butter about 20 minutes before my run, then following my run i have dinner.…
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AM I ON MY WAY TO SUCCESS IF I KEEP THIS UP..
Please check out my diary. I do 20 minutes of the '30 Day Shred' each day (only done it 3 times so far) and i'm aiming on doing 20 minutes of zumba too. I'll be taking a protein shake each day aswell.. Could you tell me what to improve on please :-)
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MAXITONE DEFINITY SHAKE..
I bought it yesterday to take whilst completing my 30 Day Shred, and other workouts. Is it good? Will it aid my muscle recovery which is very sore at the moment!
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DIET OR EXERCISE?...OR BOTH
Right, I previously lost 14 pounds by eating only 900 calories a day. Bad i know - but it worked and i mainted it. I then put a few pounds on and went running to try and lose it, i ran like 10k for 5 days a week. My weight stayed exactly the same ( i was eating well ) and it felt really pointless as the scales werent…
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OPEN DIARIES!
Hey guys! Woud love to see some of your diaries to get ideas and recipes for food! Mines open :-)
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5 ft 7, 128 pounds - Buckinghamshire! *UK friends & Open dia
Feel free to add!! I love having a good nose at peoples diaries to get inspirations on what to cook and healthier options!! Malin x
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MY BAZAAR 'WEIGH' of losing weight.. (excuse the pun)
Right, tell me if this is weird! Because it actually works... I am obssessed with scales - everytime I eat or drink something, i'll weigh myself, obviously to find myself heavier by anything up to 4 pounds depending on how much ive eaten and how heavy the food weighs! So everynight I make sure I try and get the scales down…
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FITBIT ULTRA! WORTH IT?
Hi! I was just wondering if the 'FitBit Ultra' is worth investing in? For those that don't know google it! It's on MFP too! £70/$99. Anyone have one? Please share experiences!
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What are you losing weight for?
We may or may not have a goal to aim towards but for those that don't think of something and it may motivate you :-) Mine is for a pageant in August!
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BEST TIPS FOR 2012!!! *Lets share what works for us!*
I figured the general rule for losing weight is obviously exercise and a great diet! But I also figured, each and everyone of us has a routine/way of dieting and exercise that fits our life and helps us lose weight in our individual way! So lets share our tips as it may work for someone else too! :-) Heres a tip from me:…
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Can you take a look at my food diary and tell me what i'm do
So i've been using MFP for about 2-3 weeks - and haven't lost a single pound. Please have a look at my food diary and tell me what i'm doing wrong/right!! My goal is to lose 7 pounds before May 16th. :-)
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FATIGUE AND TIREDNESS WHEN RUNNING?
I am on a 1200 - 1500 calorie a day plan, I also aim to run 10km 4-5 days a week... I feel so tired on my runs though - but too scared to 'up' the calories! Any tips on what food to eat that can give me energy?
