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Favorite leggings?
What are your favorite squat proof leggings?? I'm tempted to get a pair of gymshark leggings as of right now I have a few 90° brand.
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Keto/Atkins with Healthy Fats ?
Hello, I am interested in starting the Keto diet, or at least Atkins, but I have high cholesterol and I need to eat foods low in saturated fat, so no heavy cream, red meats, etc. Is that doable while also following the diet plan(s)?
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Looking for friends with similar goals!!
Hello!! I am looking to add people working on building the booty!!! I need motivation and support please!!! Specifically women in your 20s, but really anyone would be helpful. My diary is public and I welcome constructive advice on my habits. But anyone needing support may feel free to add me, I log daily.
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Favorite glute exercises
Comment (in your opinion) the best glute isolating exercises that don't target the thighs so much like squats do.
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Skin problems? Help!
Hello, I am getting back into shape again and as my body starts to tone up, I know that there will still be a topic of insecurity: my skin! I have acne, stretch marks, dark spots (under arms and between legs), and cellulite. I want to be proud of my body when I reach my goals and I know that part of that includes improving…
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How to Lower Body Fat%, Increase Muscle%
Hi! I have heard mixed things lately and would like to have some input. I know that to lose weight it's a simple calories in<calories out. SO when I calculated my TDEE, it suggested 1300 calories a day. MFP suggested, since I work a seated office job, to eat 1200 if I want to lose anything. I work out about five days a…
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Hard staying consistent!!
Hi all! I need help with consistency. I get tempted SO easily, especially if I'm out with friends or at someone's house and they're eating poorly. I will eat really well all day and it seems to fall apart by evening. Has anyone else had this problem? How did you overcome it?
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Dropped Calorie Goal *finally* Need Support!
Hey all! I just started up again after MONTHS of eating whatever. I started out last week at 1650 calories as that is my TDEE maintenance amount (according to http://iifym.com/iifym-calculator/ ) so I'm going to start at 1442 calories for weight loss. My %s are 40% carbs, 20%fat, and 40% protein (I have naturally really…
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Need help with routine
I need advice on how much to eat, what percentage I should eat what, and what sort of workouts I need to do. I'm in the 127-130lb range and would like to lose fat, tone up - specifically in my legs/butt area. I was wondering if anyone had a routine that really helped them and wouldn't mind sharing. Thank you!
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Diet + Exercise Plan for Bigger Butt?
I am looking to accentuate my hind-end through diet and exercise and was wondering what sort of programs you all followed that helped achieve this the best? I have heard a lot of different things and was wondering what you all recommended. :)
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No Scale November!
I am not going to look at the scale for the whole month of November! Why am I doing this? To turn my focus onto FEELING and LOOKING good rather than stressing over the number on the scale. I will stick to my exercise and diet plan and at the end of the month, I'll finally weigh in. So, who would like to join me?
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5 pounds by Halloween!
Anyone wanna join me in -trying- to lose weight for halloween? Add me! I'm online every day and try to stay pretty active and motivated. My calorie intake is 1300-1500 and I will be doing Insanity for the next two months!! Current Weight: 135lbs Goal Weight (by Halloween): 130lbs Ultimate Goal Weight: 120lbs Height: 5'3"…
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Halfway there!
Starting to get definition!!! Starting weight 09/01/13: 150lbs Current weight 10/08/14: 133.6lbs Goal weight: 125lbs
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What Bad Habit Should I Drop Next Month?
I have a few bad habits that I am trying to stop and I guess the best way to do it is to put it to a vote. So the top four highest voted bad habits will be chosen and I'll go without one respectively each week of the month. Keep in mind, if I listed a specific food (cookies) its because I can NEVER have just one - I eat…
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Should I change my goals?
Hey there! I've been using MFP on and off since january and I love the motivation and support I receive on here! I can't afford a personal trainer, nutrition specialist, AND therapist so this has been a best of all worlds for me in terms of motivation. So I'd like to take this moment to thank everyone in this community!…
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Tummy is Bigger Since Exercising
So I'm doing HIIT cardio 5-6 times a day, eating a high protein, low fat diet, and it seems that since I've started this regime, my stomach looks bigger than when I started. It feels like I'm gaining muscle but not losing fat. BUT my workout plan is built to burn fat. What am I doing wrong??
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Best Butt Enhancing Workouts?
I feel like no matter how hard or often I workout, my butt pretty much looks the same. Anyone care to share some of their favorite butt exercises? Maybe add in how long they took to work for you as well :)
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A Year In Weight
So I started MFP around January/february but I've been working on losing weight since August/September of last year. I recently took a break from MFP due to mental health problems mainly focused around obsessing about my body image and self worth. I think the break was good for me because now I feel better than ever and…
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Gacinia Cambogia?
I know this is literally everywhere, but I'm very much in the tumblr community and all the people I see posting about it sound like paid supporters. I eat healthy and wouldn't want to change my clean eating habits, but am wondering if it actually works as a supplement? Has anyone tried it? Opinions? Not necessarily looking…
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What are the Best Fat Burning Exercises?`
Since working out, I seem to be getting in better shape and have gained a good deal of muscle and tone. BUT I don't seem to be losing any fat! (particularly belly fat) What are good exercises that may help burn the most fat?
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Not Losing ANY Weight :(
I have been eating clean since January, exercising consistently (at least 5x a week) for over a month and been a member on here for 23 days now. Only since those 23 days have started counting calories and logging exercise. I try to do at least 5x a week of cardio and weights 6x a week. I work hard during my workouts and I…
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Good, Filling + Energy Giving Food
Today was wednesday, my longest day as far as school. I ALWAYS seem to go over my calorie and carb counts on Wednesdays because I just get so hungry! (PB+Js seem to get the best of me on this day) And Wednesdays are usually my rest days so no working out! What are good suggestions for food on days like these?
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Will Fasting Hurt Metabolism?
Would intermittent fasting hurt one's metabolism? Like fasting for one day a week or something similar. Or is one day a week too often? Maybe twice a month? Thoughts?
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Best Fat Burning Exercises?
I go to the gym about 6x a week but I'm not sure the stuff I do is necessarily burning fat. What are some of the best fat burning exercises one can do? I want to burn the fat in my tummy, but I am aware I can't target fat burning, so I just want an intense fat burning exercise. :) I have access to a pool, free weights,…
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47 Days left!!
:sad: I need help! I have 47 days until my beach trip and I still weigh the same! I keep flip flopping my weight, one day I'll be 138 the next 133 with the same time of day, same diet and exercise. I wanted to lose 5lbs before then but I'm not sure if that'll happen :( I am a 20 year old female, 5'3" and 135-137 (I…
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What's a Healthy Active BPM?
When I am jogging on the treadmill, my BPM goes from 160-178 and when I'm walking from 150-165 is this bad? I'm not even sure.
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How to keep running?
I have trouble running continuously for a half hour. I try to do intervals of 5min walking then 5min running but Its so hard and after a few times, the 5min of running turns into faster walking. I feel like running is my hardest obstacle so far. How do you force yourself to keep running? how do you maintain a speed without…
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Best Tummy Exercises
I am looking to really lean up my mid section and build up my butt haha I think I'm on track for my lower body but what are some good tummy tightening exercises??
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Butt toning exercises!
I am on a mission to get the best booty for summer! hehe I have been doing squats with 15lb kettle bells, 3 different bridge variations, and stairs with the 15lb kettle bell. I also bike hills. I haven't done lunges yet but may incorporate them. I just joined a gym and did the leg press at 185lbs (I'm 135lbs) and that…
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Biking vs. Running
I have a huge block when it comes to running so I'm trying to work up to it by biking first. I've read that you need to bike 2x the amount you would running to get the same workout. SO monday I biked 8.4 miles which would then be equivalent to 4.2 miles, correct? Do you get about the same cardio as running with biking? I…
