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Workout NSV
All my life, I have never been able to do a push-up. Not once. I mean, I would get into position, and go down, but wouldn't make it up again! Today while at the gym, I was working on arms, and was like what the heck, let me see my progress (I was going to do modified ones to increase my strength on top of my weight…
Possible?
Hey everyone!! I started my journey on February 7th, 2013... It's my 4-month anniversary! Since then, I have lost a total of 49 pounds!! I am so proud and excited and just so happy! Anyway, with school almost being over, I'll have about 10-12 weeks before classes resume. I was wondering if you guys thought it would be…
I have trouble eating 1200 calories sometimes?
So I have created a meal plan that if I follow through results in 1200-1500 calories a day. My goal is 1970 for 1 1/2 weight loss each week. Last week I lost 6 pounds! However, some said that it was because I was eating too low and I was "starving myself." Not once last week did I feel "starving." In fact, I felt satisfied…
I lost 6 pounds in one week!?
Hi everyone! I lost 6 pounds this week, and am curious to know if that is good or bad. I know it is good because well 6 pounds woohoo! But I was reading some websites and they said anything over 2 pounds loss is just water and lean mass that is being lost. But I am really overweight so to me it makes sense. How much do you…
Weekly Meal Plan
I recently posted a topic asking for advice on weekly meal plan, so I figured I would share with you what I have created. I hope this helps! NOTE: Some of these don't necessarily make sense because I didn't include the recipes, just the names, so if you'd like, just write in the post for the specific recipe!
How should I plan my week nutritionally?
Hi! I am in high school right now, and I have used MyFitnessPal for the past two years. I had my ups, and my downs, and my ups some more, but now I am getting back on track and starting to eat healthier (with the exception of this past week) That is why I am asking for your help! I figured what would be perfect for me is…
Is anyone else participating in Shaytember?
Shaycarl is having Slim-down Shaytember and everyday he is posting video's on his channel. Is anyone else participating in it (Like watching the videos)? I am really looking forward to "Shaytember" because his story is very motivational. Also, the video everyday will keep me on track! So, if you haven't, join Shaycarl and…
I'm back -- public note to self.
Note to myself p.s. it's towards me I am not calling you people fat! You know this feeling. The feeling of FAT. You are fat. I am fat. I have let my weight get out of control. This feeling sucks. I feel tired all the time, drained. What happened? 5/10/11 you started MyFitnessPal. You were 230 pounds. I was 230 pounds -…
Anyone have experience with the Unsweetened Green Tea method
Hello all, So I have been doing MFP since May 2011 and have lost about 15 pounds or so. Over the summer I really planned on stepping it up but that fell short so I am about the same place I was in June. That is okay though, because being back in school makes it so I am having pretty much the same breakfast and lunch daily.…
I am so upset!
Ugh! I do not know what happened to me. On June 22, 2011, I weighed in at 213.3 pounds... Ahh, about a month down and I lost 16 and a half pounds. Then, summer started. Great, right? I planned for July to be the slim down month and August to be the month were I gain muscle. Well, I went on the scale today, and it was 214…
Why did this happen to me?
I lost about 17-18 pounds, with more coming off each week. The only problem is that since I started, I lost a lot of weight in my face. I was so happy! Now, it seems that I have hit a plateau which I have been at for about a month, and my face looks chubbier than ever, which is really discouraging.... I have been going a…
Will I gain by going over?
On Saturday, I was under by 500 calories and then yesterday I was over by 400. Do they even out??? Also, today I went over only by around 50 but I don't count fruit. Will I gain a little bit because of yesterday. The rest of this month and July will be full of parties, brunches, etc. If I am over and under one day do they…
NSV!! So excited and happy!!!
The scale hasn't been to good to me lately :P. Haven't lost that much (5 pounds in 21 days) but I definitely getting thinner. See, when I started I felt very tight in my 36 jeans. Today, I can proudly say I fit nice in 35 jeans and a little snug in 34 jeans!!!! Since I have been working out, I only wear jean shorts once or…
Help! Had a rough weekend --- need motivation.
I lost 13 pounds and I know that it doesn't seem like much but to me it is. This past week I have had a lot of things going on in school especially since I am graduating. I have not hit the gym all week and then from Friday through Today I have had a major event and have not been counting calories as well as I should be.…
I only notice it one place?
So far, I have only noticed my weight loss in my face, but I want it to be my whole body.... Am I doing something wrong?
First Small NSV!
So I have really just started (about 2 1/2 weeks... Weigh in tomorrow) and already lost a few pounds. Today in class as my profesor was walking around at the end to collect papers, she mumbled to me if I was losing weight. This has never happened before because I never really lost weight. So anyway, that gave me a huge…
Im confused!! What should I do?
Okay, I am working really hard to reach my weight loss goal. Only 8 days in to it, and already lost 3.5 pounds! I am 5'7" and 226.5lb now. My friends are telling me that I should stay big and bulk up with weights, but I want to get lean, slender, and strong. My goal is 180lb. I don't want to gain muscle weight because I…
HELP! How do I stay motivated!
I already have a feeling that I am going to go off course, especially with only going to the gym for 2-4 times a week. How can I stay motivated. I am one of those persons who will just give up if I don't see any results. I know that is going to happen, so how can I just stay on track. Any success stories would be good, and…