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how long until you're used to less calories?
I've been at this for a couple weeks and I always feel like I'm starving.... Why? Will my body eventually get used to this? I'm eating 1800-2100 calories every day. Drinking only water. (Used to drink caffeine pop so is this why I'm also more tired?) I am TRYING, but I am always feeling so hungry and its killing me. Also,…
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16 months -100 lbs! 5'8 27 yr old female
I'm down 80 lbs from the avg. weight of my 20's (i'm 27 now) I have technically lost 100 lbs from my heaviest weight (288 lbs while pregnant but i don't really count my pregnancy weight into my losses) I now weigh 188 lbs. I am 5'8. Went from size 22/24 pants to a size 14/16. I feel incredible :) I would love to be 160-170…
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365 days and 75 lbs later...
I'm a new person and I love it! One year ago I decided I was tired of being big and heavy. Now I'm thinner and happy! Highest weight ever 288 (when I gave birth to my daughter)_ Average weight of my 20's was 250 (so sad I spent so much of my 20's so unhealthy) Current weight 192 (Hello onederland!!!!) Goal weight 170…
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11 months -60 lbs with pics
Lost 60 lbs. First 30 lbs took me 7 months, just calorie counting but not trying my "hardest" to eat the correct foods (i.e. healthy, natural, clean. less carbs and starches, more protein and fiber, you get the idea). Also walked and did exercise dvd's at home. Although the first 30 lbs took a long time to come off it was…
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8 months. Lost 57 lbs w/ pics.
I'll keep this simple and sweet. Lost 30 lbs over spring/summer going on walks, doing biggest loser workouts, and counting calories. Hit a plateau in October. Dec. 2nd started a low calorie, no carb, no sugar type diet. Very strict, clean eating. Took tons of sacrifice but I lost 30 more lbs this way. Still have another 50…
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Lost 50 lbs w/ pics
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I need a support group or a challenge HELP
I need help. More support. Something. I've reached the point where even this website and the thought of people seeing my bad choices is not enough motivation. I don't hold myself accountable anymore. I lost 29 pounds. Now I've gained 4 of it back. I just need help. I need something. i just don't know what it is. My own…
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Didn't want to believe it, but I've hit a plateau, need advi
I eat roughly 1800-2000 calories give or take, usually on the higher end, which is fine for me my maintenance levels are 2500 and to lose weight its 2050. I have my goals set to 1500 to help keep me as low as I can be, however I don't force myself to stay at my MFP set 1500. I have been eating better and exercising since…
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food ideas please!
I've been at this a while, and I have my "safe" foods that I know will get me through the day. They are getting a little old though, and that is saying a lot because I am not picky and I can eat the same stuff all the time. However 100 days into this, and I'm feeling TIRED of these foods. I need any, and all, food ideas…
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Down 20 lbs so far! with Pics
It's only been 70 days of counting calories and I've only been able to exercise on average 1-2 times a week. I'm a busy mom of two little kids, and I was still able to lose some weight. I have a long way to go, another 60+ pounds. BUT, I think I've made some progress and wanted to share. BEFORE 260: AFTER 240:
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breast feeding while counting calories?
Anyone else try to cut back on calories while breast feeding? My baby is 4 months old and I breast feed although not exclusively. The Dr told me I would burn about 500 calories a day to make the breast milk. Should I continue eating 2000 a day or should I eat more or less? I find myself hungry a lot. I think its because…
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My first real NSV!
Today I put on a pair of pants size 18 (an old pair from my senior year of high school which was 7 years ago). They FIT. Not enough to wear every day, but I got those suckers buttoned! They are still too tight on my belly (damn 2 kids and a c section, my stomach will never be the same!) That being said though, I still…
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? about my calorie goals
Technically I'm supposed to eat 1960 daily calories for extreme weight loss due to my weight, age and height. However some days I only eat like 1400 or 1600, it doesn't give me the "starvation mode" warning when I finish my diary so I assume I'm still OK? What do you guys think?
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house work as exercise?
Do any of you log house work as exercise and only when you are really scrubbing and cleaning or when you do any type of work? Would you log doing light laundry, dishes and cooking dinner?
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serving sizes in my recipes
hey guys, Does anyone know how big a serving size is when you make your own recipe on here? For example: I made rigatoni. Entered it into the recipe maker. it serves 4 people (approximately). It is 700 calories a serving. I ate 1 1/2 cups of it. How do I know how many "servings" I ate?
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10 lbs down, noticed in my face (pics)
So I haven't lost much at all, but it has come off steadily and consistently and I am pleased. I haven't noticed much of a difference other than my jeans feel bigger. Well last weekend I took pictures and my friend pointed out how thin my face was getting. I compared it to older pics and YES my face is thinner. Now to keep…
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how to track zumba
im doing zumba on the xbox kinect for a work out and when i search zumba under cardio nothing comes up. how can i track this?
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How does your BMI change?
My BMI is 36.5. Ugh. Target BMI for my height is 25 or lower. I wonder how long it will take me to reach that? I've lost 11 pounds so far. Nice and slow, but nice and steady. I figure it will take me about a year to lose 50+ pounds at this rate? Will my BMI continue to lower like my weight has?
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Need protein ideas
I need lots of ideas for protein foods. I'm still not used to eating less so I'm left feeling hungry a couple hours after a meal. Which leads me to eat a large snack. I'm doing good overall with staying under my calories but I'd love to have the "full" feeling from protein.
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stupid question about taking measurements
ok, so how do i take my measurements? naked? with underwear on? with clothes on? chest is around breasts right? and waist, is that right under chest or around belly button? i know, it should be common sense but i just want to make sure im doing it right
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cheat days
What do you guys think about cheat days? Is it good? Bad? Does it mean you are dieting and not living a healthy lifestyle. Do you think its important to have one day where you don't count calories or work out? Does it cause you to revert back to your old habits? Will it really hurt you to take one day off? Is it more of a…
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need detailed help here people
Ok, so, I am trying hard to do this new eating right and exercising thing the "right" way... or as close as I can. I need advice on how you guys would track your exercise if you were me. I am allowed 1960 calories a day right now with a projected weight loss of 1 lb per week although I'm losing it much faster (8 lbs in 3.5…
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food questions
What kinds of foods will give me more protein and less carbs? I'm eating healthy but still getting same carbs as protein. Dont I need more protein than carbs? Also how do you guys track your food when you go out to eat at local "mom and pop" restaurants that you cant find in the food menu on here?
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how do i custom my food diary?
How do you customize your food dairy? that only thing i want to change is i want it to show or track my daily fiber as well as my protein and stuff... how can i add this?
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how many lbs = smaller pants?
I'm just curious, since I've never lost more than 15 pounds, how many pounds (give or take) did you shed when you dropped 1-2 pants sizes? I know that you can lose pounds and not inches, and vice versa... but I'm just curious when I'll be able to give up my current pants size, that is my mini goal for right now I can't…
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"I eat what I want"
Why is it, that some people can eat anything they want and consume over 3000 calories on average, and never gain weight? My husband is this way, so is my sister. They eat fast food, ice cream, drink tons of pop, eat candy...etc. They can eat anything and they stay the same weight. Maybe they aren't "healthy" but they sure…
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High self esteem makes this harder!
I have really high self esteem. I know I'm over weight, but I like myself. I'm not conceded or stuck up... I'm just down to earth and I keep it real. I know I need to lose weight that's why I'm here and I'm excited to do it. Here's the thing, I think I'm pretty... I'm no 10 or anything, but I like the way I look. I feel…
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need HELP logging exercise
So, I do Xbox Kinect Sports for my exercise, at this time. It works for me, under my own personal needs right now. Anyway, does anyone know how I should log this? I usually play soccer kicks and volleyball. It gets me moving, it gets me sweating and my heart rate definitely gets up. However it isn't AS strenuous as say,…
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STRESS
So, since I've started watching what foods I eat... I've been feeling more easily stressed. Could this be a direct result from hunger? My body getting used to dealing with less calories and fats? It kind of feels like the easy aggravation or stress you feel when you don't get enough sleep. Do you know what I mean? But I am…
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filling meals?
Anyone know some low calorie foods that will actually fill you up? I'm looking for a larger portion of food with still low calorie intake. I can stay within my calorie goals, but my meals always seem so small. What kinds of foods can I eat that will make me feel more full?
