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Pounds just don't want to come off.... Uggghhhh, Need to ven
I swear no matter what I do or what I eat the pounds just don't want to come off anymore....... I can see my tummy shrinking but the scale doesn't seem to want to move. Don't understand how we can lose inches and not see numbers on the scale go down. So frustrating, just needed to vent.
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Anyone 5'7 and Weighing in the 200ish pound area, If so ?? a
Hi there, I'm just curious of those that are 5'7 height and if you weigh around the 200-240 pound range what your goals are set too? I'm wanting to see what others have there goals set to such as Protein,Carbs,Sugar,Calories etc and how many pounds you are set to lose per week. Interested in seeing whats working good for…
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What is the Best Green Tea to Drink?
Hi there, I take a Green Tea pill and I also drink Hot Tea and other kinds of Hot Tea's made my Yogi. I was wondering what Green Tea is the best to drink? I prefer it Hot unless its the Lipton Diet green Tea then I can drink it cold. So whats your favorite or the Best brand?? Thanks
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Recipe Question with inputting Ingredients on MFP
Hi there, I wasjust curious, I have added recipes to MFP before but just for small things. I am making a pot of Chili today and I just wanted to make sure I am inputting the Ingredients the right way so that I get the correct calories when I eat some. For example I use 1 Large can of Tomatoe Juice so am I suppose to add…
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Gas (Air) Bloat and Puffy Belly.... HELP!!
Hey there, The last few days I have been having horrid Gas (Air),Bloating and a Puffy Belly for no apparent reason and its horrible. I try to eat the same things everyday except on the weekends its ususally different. I have been eating Beano's like crazy and nothing is helping. My Belly looks and feels so big today…
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Fallen Off the Wagon & on a Plateau
Hey there, I have been at a Plateau for over 1 month now and ever since going on vacation I haven't been as strict as before and I really need to get back on track. 1 of my biggest issues is Sodium and learning how to keep it low. I have been back from vacation since July 18th and i really have got to get back on this. I…
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Jillian Michaels 6 Week Six-Pack Dvd, Anyone doing it,If so
Hi there, I just got my Jillian Michaels 6 week Six-Pack and haven't tried it yet but getting ready to. Im wondering if anyone has tried this dvd and if so what do we log it under? Strength Training or Cardio? And I am guessing that since this is for the Abs that this would be something that would help build muscle rather…
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What is Considered Strength Training??
Hi there, I don't do alot of Strength training so what kind of Strength Training can a person do at home with little or no equipment? I try to go to the gym 2x a week but haven't been able lately, The only thing I have at home that I can use is 5 pound weights, other then my Step Box,Gazelle Rider and Treadmill and lots of…
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Opinion on Nutritional Goals
I was doing some reading on the net today and came across a site were they had an article on losing 100 pounds in a year. Anyway, as I was reading it stated that a person should be consuming 50% Carbs, 30% Protein and 20% Fat within your daily calorie intake. I was just curious if this sounds correct or what other people…
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Step Aerobic Dvd's...Need Some Recomendations Please?
Hey there, My step-son bought me a Golds Gym 2-in-1 Aerobic Stepper for mothers day, the one that also rocks and I have never used one before and would like to get started with some dvd's. Can someon recommend some beginner Aerobic Step dvd's or some that are not too hard that a beginner can do?? Names would be helpful.…
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Carb ??? How many to Eat according to MFP
Ok according to MFP it says I should be eating 226 Carbs a day and of course that changes with exercise points etc, Is that correct or should I be eating less Carbs? Maybe this is why the scale is not moving every week for me, Im only losing a pound or so once or twice a month. My diary is open, just curious about carbs.…
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Seem to be stuck in Plateuville, Need Help & Idea's Please..
Well I seem to be stuck in Plateuville and the scale is not going down. In fact this morning the scale showed I had gained 2 pounds. Not sure what is going on but I am not happy!! I don't know why the scale is not budging. Need idea's and tips to get the scale to start moving again. I am exercising everyday and drinking…
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To Use Protein or Not use Protein,Thats the ????
Hi there, I have read several posts on here about people using Protein Powder while on a Healthy Diet. I have been debating whether or not to start using Protein Powder and I was advised by a Medical Professional to NOT use Protein Powder. I was told that using Protein Powder would actually cause me to gain weight rather…
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Whey Protein, Do we need it or not?
Hi there, I was just curious if it is beneficial to take Whey Protein Powder while on a Diet?? What exactly is the benefit of using it and does it help promote weight loss? Just wanted some info to see if I should buy any of it or not. If so what are some good brands or does it matter? Thanks
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Can anyone Recommend some Tae Bo for Beginners please?
I just rented the Tae Bo Fat Blaster because I wanted to try it and I only lasted through the 1st 15mins lmao. I guess i need to stick to my Jillian Michaels and Leslie Sansone dvd's. :angry: Can anyone recommend some TaeBo dvd's that beginners can start out doing? If you know some other dvd's that are good workouts thats…
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Can you please Critque my Diary??
I have been watching what I eat for over a month now and have only lost 5 pounds so i am not complaining but I would like some suggestions or advice. If you would please look at my Diary I would appreciate it. Thanks
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Heart Rate Monitors, How Accurate are they??
Hi there, I bought a Heart Rate Monitor by Sportsline and it is a 7-Function HRM. I bought this because I wanted to track my Hearr Rate and calories that I burn during exercise. I am trying to figure out how accurate they are. Most of the time when I am on my Treadmill it matches up to what my Treadmill says but when I am…
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BMR & Settings Question??
Ok when I select my BMR and Settings, At 1st I checked the one that said Sedentary because i work from home and i sit on my butt all day long but I do exercise every day. With that being said, with those settings I was to eat 1400 calories a day. I read on a post that even if i sit on my butt all day and I exercise that I…
