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Success: 23.2 lbs gone in 10 weeks!
I just wanted to share my excitement with you guys, and also hopefully provide some motivation to others who are seeing slow progress on the scale or are just starting out and not knowing if this WOE is going to work for them. I started this journey 10 weeks ago in late April. At that time I weighed 198.6 lbs. Bigger than…
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Want to lose 18-20 lbs in 8-10 weeks
That's averaging losing 2-2.25 lbs a week. I am obese right now according to my BMI (34.0), so I know the first few weeks I will have a higher weight loss and then it'll slow down. But do you think this is a feasible goal provided I stick with my calorie goal and exercise more? I know it's going to be a challenge but I'm…
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Not tracking, still losing
I've cut back significantly on my food tracking now that I sort of have the "hang" of LC/keto eating and pretty much know what I can and cannot eat. I will still often look up the carbs in different foods, but wont necessarily track them. And I'm still losing! Until I stall out (hopefully that wont happen though) I am…
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Challenge: You can only bike/walk to get groceries!
Anyone want to join me for this challenge? I can only bike or walk to get groceries! No driving. This forces me to: - get exercise anytime I want food - shop more often and therefore exercise more often because I wont be able to carry as much or fit as much on my bike so I'll have to make more trips - will also keep my…
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How many cals? And what about exercise calories?
I've been doing this WOE/lifestyle for 19 days now and feeling great. But I'm hearing conflicting things about how many calories I should be getting, and also about exercise calories. I am a woman, 5'4, and currently 189.2 lbs (SW was 199.6). I have been averaging 1200-1500 calories per day, sticking to around 100-120g of…
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What do you all recommend for getting enough fiber?
I feel like I haven't been getting enough.
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Down 9 lbs this week!
I had success years ago on MFP, but then stopped logging for a few years, my lifestyle changed (became more sedentary, stopped working out) and ballooned up to 199 lbs (technically obese on my 5'4 frame). However this week I got back into tracking cals and changed up my diet completely (cut carbs out except for carbs from…
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How do you take your coffee?
Curious how others here take their coffee to fit into their Low Carb lifestyle.
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Going to Disney World next week... Snack ideas to bring?
So I'll be going to Disney World from next Thursday-Sunday and I plan on eating HFLC as much as possible there, however I am going to treat myself a little bit! What are some easy snacks I can pick up at the grocery store just to have with me so I don't resort to eating an ice cream cone just because I need a snack? :D I…
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Cutting out milk and wheat/most grains. Anyone else?
I am starting over on my weight loss journey and I need some rules in place to give myself a good jump start on this, so I am cutting out milk and most dairy (having occasional cheese and ghee butter), all wheat and most grains. Also cutting out the processed foods as much as possible. This is not just for weight loss but…
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Starting... This is day 4 for me
Hi all! Just found out about this group and so happy it's here as a resource. I am starting my Lower Carb lifestyle. I'm starting this journey off as what I'd call 'Low Carb, Higher Fat and Moderate Protein' because I'm not sticking to 20g or under of Carbs because I'm still incorporating fruit into my diet. This is only…
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Ways to avoid saggy/loose skin as I lose
I've never been as big as I am currently (199 lbs) and 5'4. In my quest to drop back down to the approximately 130-140 lbs that I previously was, I'm quite paranoid about getting saggy/loose skin as I lose weight. Besides strength training and drinking plenty of water, what other tips do you have to avoid this?
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Cutting out social media (Facebook, Instagram) as a tool to lose weight
Is anyone else doing this? Today I decided to cut out social media for awhile (Facebook and Instagram) as a tool for losing weight. I spend far too much time checking up on things on there that I could be using to work out, or actually speaking to my friends and planning things with them. I think it'll be a good challenge…
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Looking for friends with similar stats - 5'4 and approx 195 lbs
Hi there! I'm looking for some new friends with similar stats to mine. I'm 5'4 and current weight is 196 lbs. Looking to be around 125-145 lbs. Would be great to have some new motivational buddies! Please comment below and send me a friend request if you're a similar size to me with similar goals.
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A re-introduction
As you can see by my post count, I'm not exactly "new" here. I joined MFP years ago (around June 2011) and was an active user from then until sometime in 2014. I managed to lose quite a bit of weight thanks to MFP back then! Went from 170 lbs down to around 128 and gained myself a whole new lifestyle. I started working for…
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How to keep 1 lb a week weightloss rate going?
I have successfully lost 8 lbs in about 8.5 weeks! I've worked out a couple of days a week the last few weeks, but this was mostly achieved through logging calories. I'm currently at 190.4 after starting at 198.6 lbs. I'm hoping to keep the momentum going, so I'd like to continue losing at this rate for awhile longer. What…
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Where to workout in Los Feliz/Silver Lake area?
I'm moving to LA this year, hopefully within the next 3-4 months. I have been thinking of moving to the Los Feliz/Silver Lake area. Are these areas good for outdoor exercise: walking, jogging, biking? What gyms should I look into in the area? Classes are more important to me than equipment. Thanks!
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This is my only dinner option right now. Is this okay?
Right now I'm really limited on money, so I'm trying to eat only what I have on hand for the next week. Do you think this is an okay dinner? - Cinnamon oatmeal packet. Things I have on hand to add in are: protein powder, a cashew/almond/dried cranberry trail mix, sunflower seed butter, soy milk, and dried apricots. I plan…
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Ladies 5'-5'5 who want to get to 115-130 lbs
Looking for other ladies on here who want to make some new supportive friends to lose weight with! It doesn't matter what you weigh now, just that your ultimate goal is to fall between 115-130 lbs. Let's make some new friends and help motivate each other!
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Movies that inspire you to workout?
I wanted to compile a list of movies that are inspirational for working out (to you at least). Here are mine: - Hanna - Run Lola Run - Blue Crush
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Top 5 songs on "Midnight Memories"?
Hey MFP Directioners! What are your top favorite 5 songs on "Midnight Memories"? I know it's so hard to choose... I feel differently every day, but here are my top 5 right now! 1. Happily 2. Story of My Life 3. You & I 4. Don't Forget Where You Belong 5. Better Than Words
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Who else is excited for the OLYMPICS?
I am so excited for the Olympics to start in Sochi this week! Who else? :drinker: What are your favorite events, and what are you most looking forward to? The Olympics are always my favorite thing every 2 years. I love both the summer and winter games. My favorite sports are snowboarding (all the events), figure skating,…
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Beer and cheese every day
Lately I've been having 1-2 beers at night and some cheddar cheese every day as an afternoon snack. I'm fitting it into my daily calories, however I am concerned about still losing weight, or even worse gaining because of this habit... What are your thoughts?
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So impressed with Target's food section!
It's been a long time since I shopped at Target, especially for food. I was under the impression that it was mostly highly processed foods and not the kinds of things I would want to buy. On my recent shopping trip I decided to check out the food section, and was pleasantly surprised. They have their own brand of organic…
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Favorite low carb/high protein options that are vegetarian?
Anyone have any suggestions on low carb, high protein foods that are vegetarian? Looking for some new menu options. Thanks so much!
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Down 6.2 lbs in 13 days
Wow guys... I'm down 6.2 pounds in 13 days! My goals were set to lose .5 lbs a week, so obviously I'm pleasantly surprised. I am happy with the weight loss, but also don't love that so much came off at once... But I'll take what I can get! The thing that is so surprising to me is that I thought only obese or very…
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In love with a guy who is engaged!
Looking for a little advice. I met a guy while at work, and we really hit it off. We are very close friends, and seem to have everything in common. We get along better than anyone I've ever met in my life, and quickly became good friends. We talk a lot outside of work, and even text each other on the weekends and nights…
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Re-starting my weight loss journey!
I've been a member of MFP for years and successfully went from 168 lbs to 135 lbs over the course of a little over a year of dedicated work on my part, both with my diet and exercise! I was so proud of myself, and actually kept that weight off for over a year as well. I had finally felt like I had hit a comfortable stride,…
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Coffee & weight loss?
As long as you're drinking plenty of water, does coffee interfere at all with weight loss? Asking because I recently reintroduced coffee (1-2 cups a day at most). I know what you add to it might cause weight gain, but what about just coffee itself?
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People from LA - need your advice!
I'm moving to LA this year, hopefully within the next 3-4 months. I have been thinking of moving to the Los Feliz/Silver Lake area. Are these areas good for outdoor exercise: walking, jogging, biking? What gyms should I look into in the area? Classes are more important to me than equipment. Thanks!
