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Experiences with ''Diet Breaks''? Anyone?
Just curious to read people's experiences with taking a so called ''Diet Break''. Many people have claimed that this is effective for maybe breaking a plateau (Speeding up the metabolism) by eating more. In my opinion a Diet Break is for 2 weeks-3 weeks you eat at maintenance, Splurge a little and hardly workout. I know it…
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DREADED PLATEAU! How do you overcome?
I have since Jan lost 66 Pounds- Started at 242 Pounds am Now 176 Pounds. 6ft, 19 Year old Female. Done this by eating 1200 Calories (Yes I know) + eating my exercise calories which were about 500 Calories + 1200 Calories. I have been hovering over 177 and 176 for the past Month despite eating right + exercise 5 days per…
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How Much Weight to Notice a Big Change?
For me it's around 10 Kilos ( 22 Pounds ) to notice a big difference because I'm 6 ft (Tall girl Problems).
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Does HIIT Sprints Increase Leg Muscle Size Heaps?
Excuse me If I sound silly or uneducated on the facts. I am a female and as many females are worried about bulking even though it takes a lot of work and dedication. I am not looking to get musclier I am looking to ''Thin'' Out. I have heard that HIIt Sprints increase make your legs bigger?
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Have I Hit the Dreaded Plateau? Arrgh!
Hello Everyone, 6ft Female, Since my WJ begin on January 21 of this year I have lost 44 Pounds exactly (20kg). I did lose weight last year about 22 Pounds but stopped due to family issues. Thank God I didn't gain it all back so in total I have lost 66 Pounds. I have exactly 66 pounds before I get to my goal weight. Now I…
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How to thin Thighs without gaining much Muscle?
I know this may get asked plenty and it may seem like a stupid question to some. I know also you can't spot reduce but of course a certain exercise that overworks the muscle will make the muscles bigger hence having more bigger legs. I am 5'11-6ft ish, 18 year old female with about 67 Pounds more to lose. Since January I…
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How Much Strength Training should I do? Please help?
Hello, I am on a journey to lose 50 Kilos. I have since January lost 11Kilos so have about 39 Kilos to lose. I had only been doing Cardio (Walking, Running, Elliptical, Rowing Machine and Stationary Bike). I do 45 to 1 hour and a half of cardio per day. I do 40 Minutes of Yoga/Pilates Blend every second day. I know you…
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Is Everyone Predetermined to hit a Plateau?
Just Curious, I have lost 25 Pounds since Jan 26 of this year and need to lose a further 88 Pounds. I'm praying I don't hit a wall. I'm curious to know does EVERYONE hit a harsh plateau within there weight loss journey. Have you? have you not?
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Is 1200 Calories That Bad? I feel Satisfied?
Hello, I know there is a lot of talk around 1200 calories, Is it enough? So on I am 5'11 1/2, 18 year old female, with 100pounds to lose. This is my old profile so the stats aren't updated. I started my WLJ on Jan 26 this year and have since lost 10 kgs about 20 pounds. I have done this by eating 1200 calories on most…
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Weighing a heck of a lot more than you weigh!!! Anyone??
Hello. I 18 years old, 5'11-6ft ish, and weigh a hefty hefty 233 pounds (106 kilograms). Now that is obese. My doctor has instructed me to lose about 35 kilo grams for my own safety. I will lose the weight but I can't imagine myself 30 kilograms lighter. Friends and family automatically assume I'm about 70-80( 154-180…
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What Activity Level am I? So Confused?
At first I put Active because i though that working out 1 hour to 2 hours a day is classified as active. But then i realised am I sedentary? I do 45 Minutes of Zumba (Cardio Party) In the morning then 2 hour workout at the gym in the evening. Between I am at home, mostly sitting.
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Taller Ladies (5'8 and up) How Many Calories do you eat??
5'11-6ft, (182cm)19 Years old, My Ultimate goal is to lose 45 Kilograms (100 Pounds)(1 and 1/2 year)-Taking it 1 kg at a week. Just wondering if any of you lovely ladies have a similar calorie goal as me or near and still lose 2 pounds (1kg) per week. I am at 1800 Goal- Exercise 5-6 Times a week. 2 Hour Cardio each time…
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Debating whether to have a ''CHEAT MEAL'' or not!!!
Just finishing my first week on MFP and have already lost 1kg and a bit. I usually have 1800 calories or fewer and burn on a typical weekday 300-500 calories-I only eat back maybe 100 of them. Anyway My point is what are your guys opinions on ''One Week Cheat meals''? Like I want a subway or something or some chocolate. My…
