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Ladies who Lift
So here a few facts about me: Dont have money for a gym membership, Does have a bowflex, Does have fibromyalgia That being said, I would like some advice and perhaps an individual I can go to for questions when it comes to starting to lift. First question, I would like a starting point on reps and sets for my blowflex and…
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Here I go again...
Its seems over the past two years I have tried sooo hard, I mean, obsessively hard to lose the weight i regained after a shoulder injury. Ive counted cals and exercised for months. Since January alone I have worked out (low impact due to fibro) 5 days a week, and do a 16/8 fast daily with random calorie counts just to make…
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Nsv's this past week!
Noticed arm muscle flex when using normal movements, improved posture, back muscles and dimples starting to show, ankles getting smaller, workout pants getting loose, mom said i had a nice butt day this weekend and this morning a co-worker saw me working out in the gym after 1.5 months and said, "Now thats dedication!"…
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Is it possible?
Is it possible that as you gain muscle in your back, it atcually begins to correct your posture so to speak? Generally I dont have the best posture, especially when sitting, but lately any slouching causes pain and pushes my spine into the chair, wall that I am sitting against. Anyone know of any legit info to help explain…
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Same weight, Different body!
So since a month ago Ive lost 6 lbs, but 10.5 inches, mainly with 3.5 off my hips and 2.5 off my waist. I would love to see pics of transformations from those of you who have lost less than 10 lbs but reshaped your body. I would like to get some inspiration to remember fit>skinny!
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Scales...
So, I am just curious if anyone has a good recommendation for a scale that IS NOT sensitive to the floor beneath. I cant leave the scale I own out because my hefty cat will ruin it, and I have a spot that I use regularly, but if moved even a quarter of a centimeter, it reads different. So to ease my frustration I was…
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Eat more to weigh less
This statement at first boggled my mind. I already knew that i wanted to eat at least my bmr (1700) but i thought to myself, how much would i need to increase my cals for me to stop gaining weight (happened after exercising) and finally losing it (lost 7.5 inches all over my body but my brain was focused on the scale)...…
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a little nsv for me :)
So, I decided to up my cals and gained the initial water weight. Feeling discouraged, I decided to take some measurements to see if a months worth of effort had been worth it (though I know it was due to getting more active but the scales play mind tricks you see). Even though Im only down 1.2 lbs, it seems i have lost 6.5…
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Birth control and weight loss
So, Ive been on birth control for almost 11 years, since i was 14. Since then my weight has yo-yo'ed easily up and down. I plan to come off it shortly, and was curious if anyone has noticed easier weight loss once they came off the birth control after extended use...
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Coconut oil?
Interested in trying it (for many other reasons than just diet) but am looking for the best brand. Any suggestions?
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Positive Message
So I just wanted to say to everyone on here, that you are all amazing! I feel like everyone needs to hear this now and again, and I am here to say it! You guys rock! :drinker:
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a question mostly for guys and totally not mfp related
So i dont usually post on the forums but i needed to know if what i was told, was true. I figure, get a unbaised opinion here. Backstory: Every time i go to the bar and enjoy a night out with the girls over the past 3 yrs, it never fails that the girls i am with get hit on, talked to and bought drinks and ive only been…
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The biggest NSV for me!
Today my hubby and i decided to go to the beach. We live in a tourist town and therefore during summer the beaches are SWAMPED! For the first time ever, I walked with my husband, on the beach in my short swim shorts and tank top, and DIDNT feel judged. For me, this is huge! I always feel like people are judging the way I…
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NOT a weight loss question...
Ok, so i just had all four wisdom teeth removed at the same time, i have been afraid to touch the upper holes after the first couple days with my tongue but i just did, and it feels like there is only a tiny hole left to heal before they are completely healed and its literally been 3 1/2 days since the procedure... is this…
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Diet breaks?!
What are your thoughts? I googled it and many many articles came up on the subject suggesting that a diet break after roughly 3 months and lasting 2 weeks at least is beneficial to the mind and body... I think there is something to this and since i have been going at it for about 4 months but have been hanging around the…
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Charlie horse and working out...
Just curious what everyone thinks about working out after a charlie horse. I got a pretty bad one this morning and my muscle still aches, in a way that feels like another one is preparing to rear its ugly head. i just got back into working out after a week off... should i work out anyway, or should i give it a day?
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Birth control and weight loss question...
So far in my journey i have lost 19 lbs in 3 and a half months. my problem is, that i have only been losing 2 sometimes 3 weeks out of the month. I have heard that menstrual cycles can play a part in the phenomenon however im unsure as to whether or not my nuva ring counteracts that theory. if anyone using hormone based…
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Just not feeling it...
Its not like im not motivated, i am! my body is just not down for it, exercising that is... heres the deal, its been getting warmer out, ive been getting less sleep then normal this week due to attending occasions, i work in a hotel laundry room pushing around hundreds of pounds and constantly moving for 6-7 hours a day 6…
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bathing suit question...
I am 5'7" and a half, 155 lbs, and 19% body fat. However when i get compliments from the hubs, friends and family sometimes i feel like i believe them when they say i look great and sometimes i dont, depending on how i feel about myself that day. This will not be helpful in picking a bathing suit. So i had an idea, when i…
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BIRTHDAY NSV!!!
so i started my journey in a size 11, right now i fit snuggly into a size 5 (30 inches) arizona jean. which means i could fit into a size 7 comfortably. also, 3 months ago i tried on a pair of size 11 skinny jeans from hollister (hip 40 inches) and they fit perfect, today i have a 35 in hip, which means according to…
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Heres to motivating and supportive friends!!!
:drinker: Cheers to all you motivating and supportive friends out there! I try my best to motivate and support all my friends on MFP and would love to have others do the same! Sadly, so far that is hardly the case... i have few friends who return the favor SOOOOOO, if your looking to motivate and support and receive that…
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BIG TIME nsv :)
Now, i gotta say im pretty proud of myself for this one. A friend of mine and her husband have been giving me a hard time about my recent changes in the way i eat and what not. They make jokes about what i wont eat and she referred to it as me eating weird and crazy. Well today my mfp friends, her husband asked ME to send…
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NSV???
So let me start by explaining that at my job I wear workout pants due to the physical aspect of it. Well for the past week Ive noticed myself having to pull my pants up due to my underwear falling down. Its been becoming kind of a pain and I was confused as to why this kept happening since my behind didnt appear to have…
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you know what i love?
this site and the support! if i tried putting anything about my health, weight, or goals on any other social network i'd get scoffed at as if i dont need it... as if being healthy is a crime... THANK GOD for this site and you people! thank you for all the support! makes me happy to be able to chart my progress with others…
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Hello there!!!
Hello everyone!!! I am new to MFP and would like to acquire new friends so hopefully this post will help :) I am 23 yrs old and have been up and down in my weight since middle school. Before I started MFP I had made many positive changes. I quit smoking in January, and then March 16 I made the choice to quit drinking soda…
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Questions about exercise...
Hello, i am new to this site and am still confused what i should be logging as far as exercise goes. My activity level at my job is active so the site has accounted for that but i also work out among other daily chores. So should I log my every move, or just the ones that last half an hour or longer?
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Zig Zag Calorie Question...
When following the zig zag calorie plan should i still be watching my fat, protein, and carb intake? Or should I be concerned if im over? If i am over, will the zig zag calorie plan still work?
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High calorie healthy food suggestions?
I am currently on the zig zag calorie plan to boost the metabolism and was hoping to get some suggestions to help me fill my calorie needs. Any suggestions for any high calorie healthy foods?
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newcomer question
Hey everyone! I am new to this site (currently using another site as well) and while trying this out for a day I already have questions about my "daily summary". First off, it started at calories remaining and stated it was at 1220, after i logged my meals and exercise for the day it stated i had 3134 calories remaining…
