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Waiting tables...exercise?
Is waiting tables considered exercise? In a busy restaurant, you are on your feet for hours, carrying things, and sweating! Is that exercise? If so, how would you log it?
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ditching the app?
So I am on week 8, and I think I've decided to run without the app. It seems like a lot less pressure without it... I know that probably makes no sense. I ran without the app on Saturday (just running to do it, not part of the program that day), and I was able to just "unplug" without thinking about how far I'd gone or…
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TDEE QUESTION
So I've been reading a lot about TDEE in the forums. I decided to calculate mine, and it's 2341 cals. I read that you should subtract 20% from that, and that should be your calorie goal. That puts me at 1867. I am really scared to eat that many cals!!! Can this be right?
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Week 4
I started week 4 yesterday, and this is where it really gets hard for me. That second 5 min run? Killer! I did complete it, but I'm getting more and more nervous about the coming weeks. I also really haven't lost any weight, and that's getting discouraging :(
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Weight Loss
Did any of you notice an increase in weight loss while doing C25 K? If so, when did you start seeing a difference?
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Vegetarian/Fish recipes
My husband has decided he no longer wants to eat meat, but will still eat fish. What are some good seafood/vegetarian recipes?
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Raw Foods
Do any of you stick to a raw food diet? I am thinking of doing it for a short time, as a "cleanse" of sorts, but I don't know much about it. What do your meals look like? Can you eat foods like nuts and seeds? Just looking for a litte guidance!
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No Exercise?
I'm just curious to see how many people are doing this without exercise? Is it working for you? I find the more I exercise, the more I *don't* lose weight. I think for me it's because I tend to eat more when I exercise, and maybe I don't have the deficit I think I do. I find that walking and simple calisthenics, combined…
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Yoga
I've just started practicing yoga... wow! It's a great workout, and makes me sore like nothing else. Just wondering what sort of results people who practice yoga regularly have seen, what type of yoga you are doing.
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BEST cardio exercise?
Just wondering what you all think is the best, most effective cardio exercise for weight loss? I run, spin and box. Anyone else have something else they think is best? Just curious!
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Zig Zagging
Anyone done the "calorie zig-zagging" plan? If so, did it work for you? I've been at a plateau for about a month now, and I'm going to try zig-zagging for a couple weeks and see what happens.
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Denise Austin Daily Dozen
Anyone tried this dvd? If so, what were the results? I just bought it, and I've done it for a couple days. Since the workouts are only 12 minutes, I've been doing 3 a day because I like a longer workout. Just curious if anyone else has done it!
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Should I up my calories?
Right now I'm at 1200, and I do eat *some* exercise calories back, but usually I'm at a deficit of 400-500 cals per day. I work out A LOT. I box 3 times a week, spin 4 times a week, and also do an arms class (weights) and an abs class each week. My weight loss has completely stalled. I know I'm building some muscle, but I…
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Acceptable Overage
I was wondering if anyone has an "acceptable overage" that they allow themselves on calories. We all have days we can't make it to the gym, and go over our calories, but do you have a number that you allow and don't feel bad about? For instance, "if I go over by 100 cals or less, that's okay". Tell me your thoughts!
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1lb
Ok, my birthday is Friday, and I want to be 1lb lighter by then! Give me some suggestions on how to get there! I'm already working out intensely (spin, kickboxing, weight training) with 7 gym classes a week. So, I'm thinking the trick is going to be in the diet, but that's pretty on point too. Anyone know any tips to help…
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Salmon recipes?
Hi MFPs! Just wondering what some of your favorite salmon recipes are? I've already cooked it every way I know, and I need something new!
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Sabotage
Do any of you have people in your life who seemingly are trying to sabotage your efforts? Encouraging you to indulge in a treat because "you deserve it!", or telling you to skip the gym because "you really need to give your body a rest!". I find this kind of annoying. Why do I deserve to eat crap that will undo what I'm…
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Deleting friends
Do any of you ever delete friends on here? I'm considering deleting a few who hardly ever log in, aren't actively losing weight, and just generally are not supportive. What do you think? Is this mean?
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That little "You would weigh Xlbs in 5 weeks" when you compl
Has anyone actually weighed that amount at the end of 5 weeks? It sure hasn't happened to me! I get that each day would have to be the same, and mine generally tells me the same weight, within a couple of lbs each day. But I'm still like 8lb away from that! I'm just wondering if that has been accurate for anyone?
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Losing during TOM
Any tips? As all we ladies know, it's double the effort during TOM, but it seems no matter how hard I try, NOTHING comes off during this time, and usually a few lbs creep on. Anyone have any tricks for continuing to lose during TOM?
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Lost all my friends
Hello! Well here is my story- I had to take a break from MFP for a couple months because I was getting a little carried with it and the scale was running my life. Long story short, I came back, and pretty much everyone had defriended me! Personally, I think that's rude! Is this a common thing? To lose your friends if you…
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Ramped up exercise, GAINING WEIGHT
Ok, riddle me this MFPs. In the last two weeks I have started going to group classes at the gym. I do spin, core, and kickboxing, for a total of about 4 classes a week. In addition to that, I walk/run with my dog every day. My diet HAS NOT CHANGED. Since starting these classes, my weight has gone up 4lb. I'm at a loss! And…
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Logging Group Exercise
Hey guys, any suggestions on logging exercise classes? Tonight I'm going to a "power core" class, which uses resistance bands, floor exercises, and and some cardio. I have no clue how to log it!
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Logging food
Tonight I'm going to a tasting for my rehearsal dinner. I'm assuming I'll just be having a bite or two of a couple different foods, but I don't know how to log it. Thoughts?
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Steak
So I'm really sick of chicken, and becoming increasingly tired of fish too. Lately I've been having these really great salads with lean steak on top. It's delicious and very satisfying. I'm just wondering what the rule of thumb is for red meat? Is eating it a few times a week too much?
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When is it "just water weight"?
How do you know if an increase is "just water weight" or normal fluctuation vs. a true weight gain?
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Plateu
Good morning everyone! For the last 4 weeks, I've been consistently losing, but in the past week or so the scale has stalled. I know I need to change something, but what? Any suggestions?
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Vanity Pounds?
Anyone ever have the problem of people saying "Why are YOU on here?? You don't need to lose weight!" I've had people say this very thing to me, and tell me that all I'm doing is trying to lose "vanity pounds". Well the truth is, my BMI is high, and my body fat percentage is high also. Plus, I carry all my weight in my…
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Weighing on Two Different Scales
Alright peeps, riddle me this. I have an old school, non-digital scale at home. I'm doing a weight loss challege at work, and we use a digital Weight Watchers brand scale there. For the purposes of the challenge, I record my weight per the digital scale at work. Here's the mystery. I've lost over 6lb, but when I weigh on…
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Smoked salmon
I'm having a little dinner thing tonight and I want to do smoked salmon as an appetizer. The thing is I'm trying to do low carb after lunch. Any suggestions of what to serve with smoked salmon, other than crackers or bread?
