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If you own an elliptical...
I am going to buy an elliptical to have at home and I don't want to spend any more than about $300 before tax. If you have one, what kind is it, where did you get it, how much was it and do you like it? Even if yours costs more that's okay, I just need a few reference points. I know I won't be able to get anything as nice…
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5'5"-5'7" around 125-135lbs...measurements?
I realize that this is really specific, but if you are around 5'5"-5'7" and 125-135lbs and wouldn't mind sharing your measurements I'd really appreciate it! I'm 5'6" and my goal is around 125-135 lbs and I'd like to get a range of measurements to compare to where I'm at now just to get an idea of the difference! Thanks in…
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Weight loss success with hypothyroidism?
I have just recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism and I started taking 75mcg of levothyroxine yesterday. I have been having a lot of problems with weight gain recently, as well as feeling like I have absolutely no energy, so I am looking forward to feeling better! My dr. said that it could take 6-8 weeks to start…
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how to convert fat to muscle
nevermind. ignore the title, I know you can't convert fat to muscle. I'm deleting this post but I left behind the general idea of it in the comment below if anyone wants to answer!
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Is 90lbs a reasonable LBM for 5'6" female?
EDIT- Deleted original post--I did a few other online calculators and it gave me a lower estimate, putting my LBM around 99 instead which sounds more reasonable. Thanks for the replies!
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How much did you lose before noticing lose/extra skin?
By the time I get to my goal weight, I'll have lost around 70-75 pounds, which I think is significant enough to cause extra skin for some. I am young, started losing when I was 19 and I'll be 21 in a couple weeks and I've lost the weight relatively slowly (about 18 months so far) which are both things that I think can help…
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Looking for bod pod testing near Orlando, FL
I want to see about getting a bod pod test done and I've been searching google for one in my area and I'm not having any luck finding anything. Anyone know of any locations near Orlando, Fl? :flowerforyou:
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50lbs. lost (with pics)!
I started using this account again in November of 2011, but I didn't really get serious til the end of December of that year. I've logged in for 465 days in a row, so it's taken some time but it's been completely worth it! I think I was a US size 14 at my highest weight and I'm a US 2 now (in the same brand). Oh and I'm…
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Any personal trainers?
I am considering doing the ACE personal trainer certification. I'm still looking into it and trying to learn more before making a decision and I figured there had to be some trainers on here, considering it's a fitness based site. So if you are currently a certified personal trainer, would you mind sharing some of your…
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Almost 40lb. down progress pic!
I'm 5'6" started at 185 and I'm currently 146.8 (I was somewhere around 147-150 in the progress photo). I'm not where I want to be yet but I feel so much better already and I have confidence that I will reach my goals! I have an older progress photo page with more before photos and some older progress photos if anyone is…
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22lb. lost Progress Pics
Started in November at 5'6" 185lbs. Looking back at these pictures I didn't realize how big I had actually gotten. BMI: 29.9 only 0.1 from obese! :ohwell: I'll start with the befores: At a friend's baby shower in October 2011 My sister and me (didn't realize how chubby my face had gotten) And my absolute least favorite…
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weight loss for guys?
I've lost 35lb. so far pretty much just from eating at a deficit. I do cardio pretty regular and weights only occasionally, but it's working fine for me. My fiance wants to lose about 20lbs to get in better shape and I want to help him but I don't know if what works for me will be the best approach for him too so I need…
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Smoothie Help!
I had a smoothie called the Frozen Goat at Planet Smoothie and I'm trying to recreate it. It has about half a banana, some cocoa, some ice, yogurt, milk, vanilla extract, and coffee. I put in about 1/4t vanilla, 50g vanilla greek yogurt, 1.5 oz. fat free milk, 50g banana, >1T unsweetened cocoa, and maybe 2 oz of coffee and…
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HRM Help Please!
I wore my hrm to work today (I am a 2 year old teacher at a daycare) and I burned just over 1000 calories in a little under 4 hours (changing my activity level from sedentary to active only adds 310 calories so that's not really accurate). I'm trying to figure out the best way to log this without counting any calories…
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How do you REALLY know your body frame size?
I've looked up body frame calculators and they often ask for your wrist measurement, which makes sense. However, my wrist size changes depending on my weight so it had me wondering if it's really accurate? Especially for a person who might have a lot of weight to lose. I bought a watch from Target a couple months ago and…
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Chinese takeout portions, help please!
<img>http://mdjensen.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/google-takeout-box.jpg</img> Does anyone have an idea of about how many ounces of chicken would fill one of these boxes? I had one for lunch with two types of chicken in it and I found some info. on mfp about the calories but the serving size was 5oz each and I don't know…
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Fruit smoothie recipes?
I'd like to find a low calorie (less than 200 if possible) smoothie recipe! Something fruity and delicious, preferably without yogurt because I really don't like the taste. If you have something that fits this, please share! Otherwise, tell me your favorite type of smoothie anyways because I'm open to trying something new!…
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Question that I should probably ask my doctor, but...(thyroi
nevermind!
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Help with chicken, please!
Right now I have 2 chicken breasts marinating in Ken's no sodium lemon pepper marinade. I don't do a lot of cooking, so I'm wondering how I should cook it. Should I bake it in the oven with the marinade (it's in a glass dish that I could put in the oven) or should I just cook it in a pan on the stove? I don't have a grill…
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Favorite Songs?
Inspired by another post (top 5 favorite bands), what are your current favorite songs and what are your all time favorite songs? Up to 5 of each! Long time favorites for me are The Taste of Ink & Blue and Yellow from the Used, You Should Have Killed Me When You Had the Chance (original version) by A Day to Remember, Dark…
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Anyone currently doing Insanity?
I'd like to find some workout buddies to help keep me motivated! I only made it into the second week last time, this time I want to finish! I'm only on day 3 right now and I think it would be motivating to have friends on here that are also doing it! please send me an add if you are! :flowerforyou:
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If you could give only piece of advice
to those of us just starting our weight loss/fitness journey, what would it be? Feel free to chime in whether you've already met your goal or just began! Mine would be don't give up on yourself. No matter how many times you fail, keep trying. You deserve this! EDIT- I meant "If you could give only ONE piece of advice."
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What are/were your guilty pleasure eating habits?
By that, I mean what is/was your most embarrassing/unhealthy food/eating habit that you had in the past? I have two really bad ones...well, had anyways. I used to eat an entire box of Betty Crocker Suddenly Pasta Salad in the bacon and ranch flavor. I make it with light miracle whip instead of mayo, but still...that's…
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What to set as my activity level?
I currently have it set on sedentary. However, I workout 6 days a week, before I was using the elliptical at the gym for anywhere from 45-90 minutes a day, and recently I've started doing Insanity. My exercise schedule is not sedentary, but I wear a hrm and enter those calories in, so should I leave it at sedentary? I am a…
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Does the elliptical help tone?
My primary source of exercise right now is using the ellipticals. I have at least 50lbs to lose so I put most of my focus on cardio and calorie burning, and only get to the strength machines at the gym maybe once a week. I do anywhere from 45-90 minutes a day on the ellipticals, and I mix up the programs from toning…
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Is my goal reasonable?
My birthday is in almost 7 months exactly. I'll be turning 20 and I'd really like to lose 50lbs by then. 50 lbs in 7 months seems doable to me if I'm willing to put in the hard work. If I meet my goal, my fiance and I are going to plan a trip to the Keys for my birthday. I've been wanting to go there for a long weekend for…
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Looking for active friends!
If you are active on this site and want a friend for support, add me! I have no friends on here but I'd like to have some because it really helps with motivation and I like seeing other people do well! It's nice accountability too. I'm a 19 year old looking to lose 50-60 lbs at 5'6". Whether our goals are similar or not, I…
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New Start, New Account
I joined myfitnesspal at the end of Dec. 2010 and I was doing really well for a couple months, I lost 10lbs and was exercising regularly, then I just sort of fell back into my old habits. Logging onto my old account just reminded me of how I've kind of given up, so I've decided to give my self a fresh start! I'm looking…
