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Wedding is in 4 days!!
And tonight is my final dress fitting! Any last minute tips? I've been chugging water like crazy. What else can I do to make sure I look my best on my wedding day? :D
How's everyone doing? Share your progress here!
How's the weight loss and wedding planning going for you? :)
Aria Scale Help
I've read that you need to step on the scale a couple times because the calibration might be off the first time. Usually when I do it I have no problems. However, today I weighed myself 6 times in a row and each time my weight was different by 0.6 lbs. Does anyone know what's going on? Thanks.
Aria Scale Users
I've read that you need to step on the scale a couple times because the calibration might be off the first time. Usually when I do it, I have no problems. However, today I weighed myself 6 times in a row, and my weight was different every single time (by a range of 0.6 lbs). :explode: :explode: :explode: Does anyone know…
Extremely unsupportive fiance...
I've been dieting for a while now, and I've managed to lose a little over 25lbs. I'm super happy with my progress, and have a lot more to lose. The only thing that makes it so difficult is my unsupportive fiance. He is also obese like me, and we have a history of very unhealthy eating habits. But we've both agreed to start…
Is losing 1.5lbs in three days really progress?
Or is it most likely water weight? Thanks!
How's Everyone Doing?
I've been stuck on the same weight for last week or so, and it didn't help that I ate over 3,000 calories yesterday. Luckily, I did level one of 30 day shred yesterday (if that makes any difference). But today, I've been doing well so far :) Hope all is well with you guys!!
I've lost over 15lbs, but no one seems to notice...
My highest weight was 222lbs (I'm 5'3"/F), and over the last two months or so, I've been able to lose over 15lbs. I'm currently 205lbs. But no one seems to notice. All my friends, coworkers, etc. all seem to think I weigh the same. They even seem surprised when I tell them that I lost weight - like they don't believe me.…
Open Diary: Need Advice
Hi! I was wondering if you could point me in the right direction. My diary is open. Am I having the right amount of fat, protein, carbs, etc.? I'm lost when it comes to MFP's percentages for each. Any advice? If it helps, I'm 5'3" and 206.5lbs. Thanks!
Do I need to supplement my Power 90 work out?
Hi! Right now, I'm doing the Beach Body Power 90 series. It's about 30 minutes 5-6 times a week - cardio one day and weights the next. Is this enough? Should I be supplementing with additional cardio? I'm not sure if I'm having any success with it. I do sweat a lot, but then again, my apartment is like a freaking sauna.…
Wedding Dress - First Fitting On Saturday!
Sorry, I need to rant a little. My wedding dress is now in, and I am scheduled for my first fitting this Saturday. I'm incredibly nervous. I've gained weight since the time I bought the dress, so I have this fear that it won't fit. The dress is strapless, and I have bad stretch marks under my arms. I was planning on adding…
What's worked for you? What hasn't?
I'm so happy this group is growing! I hope everyone will find it useful and motivating :laugh: So I was wondering, do you guys have any weight-loss tips/advice? What has worked for you? Any particular favorite exercise regimen or diet? What hasn't worked? For me, I found that restricting calories to a very low number is a…
What are your wedding weight loss goals?
My goal is to lose as much as possible (in a healthy way) before the big day! Definitely want to tone up the arms as well. Right now, I'm on a meal plan through My Fit Foods and also doing Power 90. What about you? Feel free to share!
Little Kids Telling You That You Are Fat
My 7-year-old niece grabbed my thighs, and said "These are bigger than my mom's and dad's combined. Your so fat." I've also had kids run up to me and grab my belly, with their parents looking horrified. Seriously, it's humiliating. Just wanted to get that off my chest. Edit: Oh, I forgot to mention when my niece said, "You…
Processed Foods
What's really wrong with them? People have been eating them for decades. I understand that the salt content may be high, but i you drink enough water, shouldn't it be ok? What happens if you have a busy lifestyle, and all you can grab are the processed frozen dinners / snacks? Just confused.
Stairs vs Elliptical
So, I was told that if I wanted to burn fat / calories I should use an elliptical. And for toning my butt and thighs, that's when I use the stair climber. Is this correct? For some reason, I feel like I get a heavier workout on the stairs though (sweating more, but not sure about heart rate). Thanks.
Starving after Exercising
Any tips on how to control this? It seems like no matter how much I eat beforehand, I have to eat twice as much after. Thanks!
BMR / TDEE / WHAT???
I am so confused. I used a calculator online and found that my bmr is 1704 and my tdee is 2045 (for a sedentary lifestyle). I'm 5'3" and 200lbs. What in the world does that mean? I am eating on average about 1200 calories a day. Is that not enough?
"At least you have a cute face"
Growing up and especially now, I have always heard this. I am so sick of it! Just the other night, my grandma saw some pictures of me and was like "You still have a pretty face....FACE. Did you hear what I said?" My response was that I get it. Ugh, it really makes me want to give up. Anyone else have similar scenarios? How…
Need Support
Hi! I recently started my diet. I am looking for friends / support. I am 25 years old, 5'3" and currently 200lbs. Please add me! :)
How to Burn the Most Calories?
Basically, I was wondering what exercise (cardio) burns the most calories in an hour for those time-crunched individuals? Thanks!
Frozen Meals
So I eat frozen meals religiously. I mean one for lunch and one for dinner 5 days / week. I mean I understand they are bad for you when it comes to sodium, but why else? If I watch my sodium intake, will this eating habit be ok? They just have this negative vibe to them and I was wondering if I could get an more detailed…
Please take a look at my diary
Hi. Can you please take a look at my diary? I was wondering if the MFP set standards for sodium, sugar, carbs, etc. are ok or if they are a bit high. I heard that you shouldn't have more than 2300mg of sodium a day, but mine is set to 2500mg. Also, I just started over the week or so, so if you have any tips on my eating,…
Advice
Hi! I need some advice on how to get my weight loss going. I'm 5'3" and 200lbs (female). I just started my diet on Monday, so definitely a new to this. Currently, I am eating 1100-1200 calories and working out 30-45 minutes (mostly elliptical cardio). I know it's been only four days, but I haven't felt a change at all - in…
Strength Training
Hi. I just started working out again, and I have been doing all cardio (mostly elliptical) for 30-45 minutes. I was just wondering what you thought I should add / change to ensure the best weight loss possible? Thanks!
Hi!
Hi. I'm not really new, but I did give up for a long time and now I am back. I am at my highest weight that I have ever been (200lbs) and I am 5'3", so I am very unhealthy. And the worst part is that it's wedding season, and I am going to be in a few weddings - hate being the fattest bridesmaid! Trying my best to work out…
Protein
How much protein are you supposed to have after working out? I'm talking about protein shakes, etc. I hear that it is good for you, but I have no idea where to start when it comes to taking protein supplements. Thanks!