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Squats (5x5)
I started doing Stronglifts (5x5) I find it so hard to keep my balance when squatting, so therefore I have a hard time increasing the weight even though I KNOW I can lift heavier. It's just I'm kind of wobbling, and Ending up putting my weight on the front of my feet. (I think you're supposed to push with your heels?) I'm…
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More Calories burned from cardio
I'm not sure if I should be posting this here or in weightloss, but I'm finding it a little tough to stay within cals now that I'm doing more strength training than cardio. I'm glad to say I kind of like doing it now, (used to HATE it) and I love that I'm getting stronger. But I miss the fact that I used to be able to burn…
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Do you peek/open Christmas gifts early?
Hey! Hubby was just Oh so mysteriously trying to hide my Christmas gift, and I was like: "You already know me well enough that I would never ruin my surprise by peeking." Even the gifts that my parents send in the mail, and would never know if I opened them, I just don't. I don't even shake them or try to figure out what…
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PEOPLE ARE M-E-A-N!!!!!
Ughh Wait..................It's not Friday...............Carry on. Nothing to see here.
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question about 5x5
I looked up some past threads here before posting, but not sure my question was really answered. So, I am still about 80 lbs overweight, just started some strength training stuff my little bro (who's a fitness buff) sent me. Monday: Chest, Shoulders, Triceps (Push) Flat bench press: 4 sets of 12 reps Incline bench press: 4…
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Got called Fatty :(
So, Just came back from a 4.26 Mile walk, fairly brisk pace, think I'm doing pretty well, I've lost over 40 lbs, and while walking a car drove past & someone yelled out the window "WALK FASTER FATTY" Made me feel a little like all my hard work is nothing. Not sure if this makes me feel unmotivated, or more motivated to…
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Question! Legs!
I have been walking and/or doing the elliptical for approx. 5 months out of this 6 month journey. Started out barely able to moazie for 20 minutes, & now I can and have done up to 4.5 miles per hour for half an hour and 3.5 to 4.0 for an hour-2hours stretches. I throw in a little jogging when the ground is level. (My area…
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Tracking calories forever!
I still have 98 Lbs. to lose so I don't know why I'm worried about this yet, but the thought that even after I reach my goal weight I will probably have to weigh food/ track my intake for the rest of my life kind of depresses me. It's like those of us who have been overweight can never really be normal again. Whereas…
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Dumb question maybe actually 2
So, I've heard/read that lifting continues to burn calories after you've finished. So with the calculators (I know never 100% accurate) Do they calculate the total? There's no way to calculate what you burn after you stop right? Dumb question #2: You can't spot reduce. Got that. So if I was a person who while eating at a…
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batwings
Hi, I started around mid to late February and have lost 28 Lbs. (Still 93 to go) I do only cardio right now, and know I should've started lifting from the beginning but didn't. I now have wings that continue to wave goodbye even after I've stopped. Every search I do on the internet seems to be focused on people who are…
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Looking for size 16 tall dress pants or 2x tops
Hi, I am looking for size 16 tall pants, skirts or anything, also need dressy tops, blazers, anything really. I live in Canada, so would be more than willing to pay the extra shipping!
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Carbs making me sleepy
I have discovered that starchy carbs make me sleepy. I just had pizza and I'm working here at my desk and could so easily fall off to sleep. Like seriously can barely keep my eyes open. I know, go to the doc. But I am just finding it to definitely be carbs so was wondering if anyone else experiences this, if it's…
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30 Day shred
I am getting the 30 Day Shred videos this weekend. Does anyone know the best way to log it as excercise? It's not fully arerobics. I don't have a HRM or Fitbit.
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need help with excercise goals!
Hi, this may seem like a dumb question to most, but as you can see from my profile I'm quite alot overweight and pretty out of shape. I have a desk job and am slowly working my fitness up. I have gone from being able to walk a moderate paced 20 mins to a brisk (at least I think it's brisk) 55 mins. I live in a hilly area…
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Question about Calorie goal
Can someone who's lost weight on here tell me if after losing significant amounts, does MFP automatically lower your calorie goal (to say continue losing about 2 Lbs. per week) Or do I have to go in and change it some how myself?
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Eating Late
So, I know it's not supposed to be great for weight loss to eat late etc. But I find it so much easier to eat less during the day and save probably half my calories for later in the evening. If I finish all my calories by say 5:30 pm I am starving and so tempted to eat something "naughty" I know all about snacks etc but a…
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Banana's fattening?
I keep reading things about banana's being fattening, 0ne of the foods to avoid to get rid of belly fat etc. Does anyone know anything about this? Like is it really that important? I eat probably like 4-5 a week.
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Flabby skin
Hi everyone, I'm new here and have about 119 Lbs. to lose. I am concerned about the resulting flabby skin that will be left causing me to still look big. Has anyone that has lost a lot of weight got any tips besides surgery?
