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Weight Loss with Heavy Lifting Success stories? Pics?
Any success stories out there of people that's lost a significant amount of weight doing heavy lifting? I'd like to see some pics for motivation. I'll be starting on Sunday lifting weights at home. So far I've got a 20 lb Kettle bell and will be getting a weight bench and free weights tomorrow. I've got 100 lbs to lose and…
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Treadmill C25k?
Who's doing C25k? I got the iPhone app and I'm on week 3 day 1. Three minute jogs this week. Still hard but getting better at it. Anyone complete the 8 weeks? Does the program work? Were you able to jog consistently for 30 minutes at the end of the 8 weeks? Do share your experience.
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Any Bakers or Food Service Professionals?
Any bakers or food service professionals out there? I'm a baker myself and sampling the goods is probably the hardest thing not to do! What's your plan of attack? Any success stories? Do share. Thanks!
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Completely lost my Way!!!
I am not a newbie to MFP and have successfully lost 40 lbs previously on the site. Unfortunately the scale stopped moving and I got frustrated, lost my motivation and completely lost my way. So within the last year I have gained back every pound that I had previously lost, plus an additional 6 lbs or so. I'm disappointed…
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Ummm I seriously hate cardio
So I went out jogging with my husband this evening and I must say that after becoming used to my heavy lifting routine, I like hate cardio. It sucks! Really sucks! Headed home to pick up some heavy stuff. Humph!
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What am I doing wrong? Heavy lifting not working. Ugghh
I am trying so hard not to be frustrated! Trying to be patient but my darn weight is going up rather than down. Eating less didn't work, now eating more doesn't seem to be working either. Killing myself with cardio didn't work, now this heavy lifting isn't giving me any results on the scale or in my clothes. I'm eating at…
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What am doing wrong? This isn't working :(
I've been lifting heavy and eating at tdee -20% for almost three weeks now and my weight has not budged! What am I doing wrong? I have 100 lbs to lose and nothing seems to be working for me. This is a constant battle? I've set my macros to 40/30/30 and try to come very close to my calories allowance daily. Sigh. I really…
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Lifters, how heavy are you lifting?
I'm still a beginner, been at it for three weeks but here's how I'm doing. Bench Press 60 lbs ???? I know I'm weak ! Squats 80 lbs Dead Lifts 100 lbs Over head Press 40 lbs ????Weak upper body but I'll get there.
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Lifters! How do you manage muscle soreness.
I'm starting today with some heavy lifting, 20 lb kettle bell and some barbell work. I know I'm going to be hurting afterward. What do I need to know in advance as far as muscle soreness? I get sore after regular cardio workouts so I know this is going to hurt. Any tips to manage the soreness?
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How do you heavy lifters get your protein?
I set my Diary to 40% Protein, 40% Carbs and 20% fat, I'm already over on fats for the day due to nuts and eggs. But how do you get in all the protein? It seems like I'll be under on protein and carbs. Should I change the macros? What do you recommend? Or types of food should I add to my diet? I still have fruit and…
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How do I cut sugar from my diet?
So I've decided to cut back drastically on simple sugars and processed foods from my diet. I've been doing so for the past two days. Or at least I've tried. I'm going to the grocery store on Friday so what do I need to buy? I know fresh fruit and veggies and lean meats but what other staples do I need? I usually get honey…
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Am I sabotaging myself? What should I do?
My weight isn't budging! I'm trying to get as much advice as possible. I've gotten advice on the workouts and Resistance, heavy lifting was recommended. I'm doing 30 Day Shred, kettlebells, Zumba Wii, les Mills Pump etc. But I'm just confused about the food part. Am I eating too much? Too less? Should I do the tdee? Does…
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How do I drop weight with resistance training?
How do I get the scale to move downward with resistance training? I still have a whole lot of weight to lose. I've been doing 30 day shred for the last 2 1/2 weeks and I've been throwing in other resistance training such as Jillian's shred it with weights and Les Mills Pump. My whole body hurts. Yikes so I know I'm working…
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How much weight did you lose before seeing the results?
For those of you that lost close to 100 lbs or more, when did you really start to see results in the mirror, on the scale or in your clothing? How much weight did you lose? What kept you going and what worked for you? Also, did resistance training make a big difference with fat loss or did more cardio? I'm restarted this…
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Should I do heavy lifting? Where do I start? Help!
So I've lost weight but it seems as though I'm just looking flabby. I really don't see a difference when I look in the mirror, just fat. And now the scale is not budging much. I still have about 100 lbs to lose, is heavy lifting recommended at this time? Where should I start? Is there a specific program that can be one at…
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When did you start to see real results???
For those of you that lost close to 100 lbs or more, when did you really start to see results in the mirror, on the scale or in your clothing? How much weight did you lose? What kept you going and what worked for you? Also, did resistance training make a big difference with fat loss or did more cardio? I'm restarted this…
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Sports Bra Help!!
What kind or brand of Sports Bra or support bra do you ladies wear during your workouts? I'm doing 30 Day Shred and the "girls" just won't behave. I wear a 40 DD. Any suggestions? It's hard with all of Jillian's jumping. I am only on level 1 but I can only imagine level 2 of the Shred including even more jumping moves.…
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How do I get my motivation back??!!!
I need help!! How do I get my motivation to lose weight back? I was doing so well with MFP. Managed to lose 40 lbs but I have so much more to lose. I have a hectic schedule that includes work, school and three toddlers. Stress, stress and more stress! I'm alway so tired and keep putting off my workouts. I'll do it…
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How did you do it?? Inquiring minds want to know!
How did some of you guys manage to lose close to 100 lbs or more? I know everyone is different and everything doesn't work for everyone but any tips you'd like to share? How did you stay motivated? Pics? Workouts?
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Beach Body Les Mills Pump? At home version
I ordered the Les Mills Pump workout today from Beach Body. I have a lot of weight to lose and thought this would be a great resistance training workout that will aid in fat loss. Anyone have any experience with this at home version?
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What did you do to lose the weight?
I love all of these success stories and the Before and After pics are inspiring but what would help me out is knowing what you did to reach your goal. I know different thing work for different people but any advice would help.
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Protein shake Powder! Any suggestions?
Any suggestions on a good tasting protein shake with less sugar? Looking for something for before or after my workouts.
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Am I at a Plateau at two months in? Or am I being impatient?
I've been doing MFP for two months now and managed to lose 16 lbs, but for the past two weeks I've been stuck where I am. I still have over 100 pounds to lose so I'm wondering if it's too early for me to plateau. For the past two and a half weeks I've tried eating less, eating more, zig zagging calories, added resistance…
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100 plus lb weightloss..Loose skin?
For those of you that lost a lot of weight, did you have to worry about excess skin after your weightloss? What about the mid-section? I still have about 100 lbs to lose and I started Les Mills Pump in hopes that resistance training will help tone as I lose. What worked for you? Tips and tricks???
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How much weight to lose to drop a pant/dress size?
So I was wondering, how much weight did you lose before you dropped a pant size? What was your starting pant/dress size and what size are you now? Starting weight and current weight?
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Cardio DVDs? Biggest Loser Cardio Max? Billy's Bootcamp?
So I purchased a HRM and got quite a reality check! Wasn't burning as many calories as I thought I was. MFP really overstates the calorie burn. Most of my workouts are circuit training based (Tae Bo Amped, Shred it With Weights, Jackie Warner's Power Circuit Training) I know resistance training helps burn calories…
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Over 100 lbs to lose and ready!
I have over 100 lbs to lose and I need all the motivation and help I can get. I'm a wife and mother of three, ages 4, 2 and 2 months. I'm ready to finally take control of my life and get healthy for myself and my family. I've been overweight all my life and quite frankly am ready to stop being the "big girl." I've tried…
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My food diary is Public/Need Feedback
Need Feedback!! So I'm managing to stay under my calories daily but I think I still need help with my food choices. What should I eat to add more protein? Any suggestions on lower carb snacks? Are there any snacks with more protein? I'm also over on my sugar alot. What's your take on dairy products? Please Help!! I'm also…
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Les Mills Beach Body Pump?
I'm interested in ordering the Les Mills Beach Body Pump workout kit despite the high price? Anyone have any opinions or success with it? The live Body Pump classes in my area just doesn't fit into my schedule.
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Gold's Gym?
I'm thinking about joining Gold's Gym because they have a lot of group exercise classes and a daycare facility. Anyone have any experience at Gold's Gym. Do they have Contract Free memberships or do they negotiate on the price of membership dues?
