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Help! I want to keep my muscles
First off I want to say that i have been doing this off and on for a while. I have a problem where I lose weight and then hit a plateau and no matter how much I try, I cant get the scale to change. At one point I was in a plateau for 9 months. I gave up after a while. Now that I am back I want to make sure I am doing this…
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Advice about my boyfriend and bmi
So my local fred meyers put in a blood pressure machine that also measure body fat and weight. According to it my blood pressure is 123/64 and I had been walking really fast right before that. On top of that, it said me weight was exactly 30 pounds lower than my scale and my body fat was were I expected it to be (38.2%). I…
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Shin splints
I have the start of shin splints. I have been doing interval training (running and walking) a mile a day and doing strength training. Right now my shins are causing me to me in agonizing pain. I don't even know if I can do my strength training today. I know a need new shoes but other than shoes what are other ways to…
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How do I logg this?
So tomorrow I will be planting some different types of salad in pots for my windows to get sprouts going. I will also be tackling the backyard which is currently completely covered in blackberry bushes and rhododendron. We will be cutting down the blackberries and trying to get it all into the yard waste bins. How do I log…
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Rewarding yourself for weightloss.
So how do you reward yourself for your weight loss. I have heard it really helps to have mini goals where you earn something for reaching a goal weight. What have your giving yourself and how do you space them out? I am thinking every 10 pounds I will give myself a rewards but I dont know what to give myself for most of…
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Morning exercise and breakfast
Should I exercise before or after I eat breakfast. This morning I had my coffee and then went for a walk. When I got back I ate breakfast. Which way would be more beneficial or does it matter?
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Cold is coming, should I exercise?
Should I exercise with a sore throat if I know a cold is coming or bust through the cold. This is the exercise program I plan on starting today with my boyfriend. I am hoping to do it 5-6 days a week and taking Sunday off as our rest day. With boyfriend: Run 1 mile 15 X3 sets front dumbbell Lunges 15 X3 sets Side lunge…
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Pesto shrimp tortellini
shrimp tortellini with pesto tomatos, roasted red peppers, and spinach Baby Spinach Leaves - Raw, 3 cup Generic - Medium Raw Shrimp - Peeled & Deveined With Tail Off, 8 oz Raw Mancini - Roasted Red Peppers, 1 oz Trader Joe's - Organic Cherry Tomatoes, 40 tomatoes Buitoni - Reduced Fat Pesto With Basil 62 g (0.25cup)…
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Cardio and weight loss question
How has jogging/walking helped you lose weight? Today was the first day I have gone jogging in a long time. I am hoping that if I can keep exercising I will have less on an issue with plateauing. I have had a hard time dropping weight but have lost inches in the last 85 days. I really want my weight and inches to drop.…
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Jogging and exercise
How has jogging/walking helped you lose weight? Today was the first day I have gone jogging in a long time. I am hoping that if I can keep exercising I will have less on an issue with plateauing. I have had a hard time dropping weight but have lost inches in the last 85 days. I really want my weight and inches to drop.…
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NSV bodyfat percentage.
I have been back on MFP for 75 days. I have logged in every day and logged everything I eat. I have also been doing 30DS for the last 4 weeks. I do it 5 times a week and try to rest during the weekend because I cant exercise during that time. I started MFP at 40% body fat and as of today I have a 36.65& body fat. My goal…
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NSV bodyfat percentage.
I have been back on MFP for 75 days. I have logged in every day and logged everything I eat. I have also been doing 30DS for the last 4 weeks. I do it 5 times a week and try to rest during the weekend because I cant exercise during that time. I started MFP at 40% body fat and as of today I have a 36.65& body fat. My goal…
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30DS halfway through, Can you see a difference?
I am on day 19 of 30 day shed. I have only actually done 15 days of it and I have 7 more days of level 2. Then on to 12 days of level 3. I am hoping to see more results. I have lost 2.4 pounds and 8.65 inches. I am hoping to lose more weight from doing this. These are my old measurements from last week. I don't officially…
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Whats your goal?
I am currently 272 pounds and looking to get close to 180 pounds. I am 5'7". Vanessa Marino is my inspiration for weight loss. I have seen pictures of her posted on MFP saying that she is overweight but she is gorgeous. I don't want to end up having my ribs stick out too much. What do you guys think? My goal:
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For those who get mad when they only lose a pound
I know I have been guilty of this before. Eat healthy and move your butt and see the change in your body.
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NSV?
I had to tighten my bra band today in order to do my exercises. Jumping before hand hurt really bad. Tightening my bra, seemed to help a little.
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Slim down for the Holidays with Jillian starting 10/1
Who wants to slim down for the holidays, I know I do. I made a workout plan because I usually get bored just doing the same video every day. When I get bored, I give up. If you have both of these videos, great, If not, then just use one of her other videos. If this first cycle of videos works, I will be creating a new one…
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Its possible to see a difference in 40 days.
I started back on MFP on 8/17. I have done my best to do cardio every day, even if it is something as simple as cleaning house or walking around the block for 30 minutes. For the last 16 days I have worked at the local fair, helping to run the rides. I was standing 8-15 hours a day and eating between 1300-2300 calories a…
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Holiday slimdown starting 10/1
Who wants to join me in slimming down for the holidays. I have ADD and get bored with just one video every day so I hope this helps. Usually if I get bored I give up within a two weeks. If this first cycle of videos works, I will be creating a new one after it. Here are the rules: 1 Do your exercises every day 2. Weigh in…
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NSV?
I don't know if its an NSV but my partner was washing my back today and he told be I must be losing weight because my rolls aren't as big and don't jiggle as much. At the time I didn't know if he was complementing me or making fun of me.
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For those who have lost a lot of weight
For those who have lost a lot of weight and had joint pain before hand, did your joint pain hurt less after you lost the weight? I just started a temp job and I am standing 8 hours a day with no breaks. My knees and ankles are constantly sore and swollen since I started this. I am hoping that once I lose weight, my joints…
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Healthy Breakfasts on the go
Yes it does take a little while to make them but once they are ready, You can just grab one from the fridge and go. Mini quiche with fresh veggies 20 servings 400 Degrees F 15-25 minutes 2 TBS per cupcake Eggs - White only, raw, 9 large Egg - Whole Egg, 2 piece (large - 50g) Generic - Potatoes, Red, Flesh and Skin, Raw, 3…
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Ground beef fat question
How would you log ground beef if it was originally 27% fat but you drained all of the fat out after browning it?
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Body Type
Bust: 51inches Waist (smallest part): 42 inches Waist (right above belly button): 50 inches Hips: 54 inches According to several body calculators say I am a spoon or hourglass shape. As a Spoon Body type (sometimes called figure 8), your hips are larger than your bust and you have a defined waist. Your hips have a “shelf”…
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HELP! I need to figure out a Shopping list
I have to Figure out a meal plan for work. I may be getting a job working for a fair. I could be working anywhere from 6-16 hours a day. I could be working anywhere from 1-7 days a week. I dont know If I will have time time or the energy to cook so I need easy meals to pack that can keep me and my partner going all day. He…
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What books do you use?
I just went to the library and checked out some books to help me do a meal plan and shopping list. Here are the books I got: Flat Belly Diet 400 Calorie Fix cookbook Clean start inspiring you to eat clean and live well Double Delicious good, simple food for busy complicated lives.
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Shopping list essentails I am new
So I am new to shopping on my own. I recently moved out of my parents house since I am taking a break from college. I want eat healthy. I am eating 1600 calories at 45% carbohydrates, 25% protein, 30% fat. I need to figure out what I need to get. Do you have any ideas? I plan on getting: Greek yogurt, chicken breasts,…
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Parcours Trails
So I am curious what you all ever experiences or enjoyed a Parcours trail. I found one near my house that I can walk to. I plan on going until it gets too cold to go there or it closes. How do you log this in your diary? I want to start out walking it and then slowly add jogging. Eventually I want to be able to run this…
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Food question
So far today I have eaten 2001 calories. I have eaten 112/115 of allotted protein, 73/102 of my fat, and 12/24 of my fiber. I have burned 1482 calories today hiking at the beach. This puts my net calories at 519. Would it be bad if I ate high fiber dark chocolate cookies. I make them myself and freeze the dough in serving…
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Hello ^_^
I have been here for a while off and on. I recently decided to start back up again and I need supportive friends and possibly a group to join. I have 100-120 pounds to lose. My food isn't always perfect but I try and I have been trying to exercise at least once a day. I am currently a size 18/20 and would like to be down…
