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54lbs down!
I am so excited to finally be at a place where I feel like I can (almost) be considered a success. I still have more weight to lose, but wanted to share my accomplishments so far in hopes of inspiring someone, like so many of you have inspired me. I was never overweight as a child or teenager. I got pregnant when I was 18…
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Exercises to do on the Smith Machine
I recently started using the Smith Machine at my gym to bench press,overhead shoulder press, and upright row. Anyone have any other suggestions to add in? Or dumbbell exercises? Right now I am doing alternated bicep curls, hammer curls, and triceps kickback. I am trying to get more into the free weights instead of only…
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Healthy meals on a budget for a family?
I feel like I am asking for the holy grail here. I am sick of making two different meals at night or just eating small portions of what I make for my son and boyfriend. Anyone have healthy budget friendly meal ideas for a family?
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Accurate body fat calculator?
I have been using online calculators to track my body fat. I was using active.com, but switched when it said I was entering "fitness," because I know that isn't accurate. I switched to a different one last week that said I was 45.1% body fat, now looking at all of the other ones they are saying 27%. What the hell? Anyone…
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Calories
I have been trying to stay in the 1200-1500 calorie range. I am usually closer to 1200. I feel full on that, but allow myself up to 1500 if not. Also, I do not have a food scale yet (going to try and get one this weekend) so it is possible I am just eating more than I think I am.I keep reading that 1200 is too low. My BMR…
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Lifting?
I have been working out in a gym for a little over a month now. I basically have been relying on cardio (and diet) for weight loss, but have been also lifting to improve strength. I go to the gym 5 days a week. I always start with cardio, lift, and end with cardio. I have been losing 2-3 lbs a week (I think my worst week…
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Wondering if I am doing this right.
Hello, This is my first time really trying to diet and exercise. Today is my 33rd day of eating healthier, and logging my foods, and will be the start of my third week in the gym. In the last 33 days I have lost 14.6 pounds, and have about 60 to go . I basically am wondering if they way I am doing this is healthy. I feel…
