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Is 1200 calories a day enough??
I just joined MFP and set up my goals. I weigh 165 lbs and want to loose 2lbs a week with my final goal weight set at 145 lbs. I plan on working out 4 times a week for an hour. MFP suggested I eat 1200 calories a day. This seems really low, is 1200 calories a day enough??? PS - Low calorie meal ideas would be really…
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Help!! Do I weat this bikini or not????
After losing a few pounds and now heading off on a girls trip to Vegas, I am REALLY struggling with whether to wear my tankini or make the venture into bikini land. I don't know if I am still too big to wear one and I know when I look at my body, I am looking at it through very harsh lens. I don't want to be “that girl",…
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How did u break through your plateau??
I am totally stuck!! I can't get past 160lbs and one of my biggest goals has been to get into the 150's (my goal weight is 145-150lbs). This is the point where I have always gotten stuck, I'll gain a few pounds ... loose a few pounds ... but NEVER seem to be able to break the 160lbs mark. I am 5'8'', I usually eat…
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Have u increased cals to loose more? I need proof!
My weight loss has stalled and I am having a major dilemma. I am 5'8'' (160lbs) and have been eating 1300-1400 calories a day (I take one day off a week). I lost 10lbs and the weight loss has now stalled. After some reading and doing some calculations, it appears I should be eating 1600 calories a day (TDEE - 20%). I need…
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Help, I can't get into the 150's ...Again!!
Two years ago I lost 30lbs (whoo hoo!) going from 190lbs-160lbs (I am 5'8"). My goal weight was 150lbs, which I never reached as, I stalled at 160lbs and the scale would not move. I just accepted 160lbs and maintained this weight (162-165lbs) for two years, trying a few times to lose that extra 10 pounds with no luck. From…
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Clean Eating Ranch Dressing (8 cals)
Like many people, I love Veggies and dip, and ranch dressing on my chicken salad, but even the calories of light ranch dressing can add up quickly! Here is a clean eating ranch dressing recipe I came across that’s actually pretty darn tasty and only 8 calories a tablespoon! (This recipe fills a regular salad dressing…
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All u successful people: What are your top 3 tips for weight
My weight loss has been very slow and inconsistent; with many gains, loses and weeks with neither. This last week has been particulary rough and I feel like I don't even know where to go from here or what the right choices are anymore. As a result, I found myself asking, "What are the people losing weight doing that I am…
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Wonton wrapper recipes???
I am just discovering how versatile wonton wrappers are! What are your favourite wonton wrapper recipes?
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BMR/TDEE - Do I still eat my exercise calories?
I am 5'8'', 33 years old and weight 166lbs. I calculated my BMR (1500 calories) and my TDEE with 3-5 45-60 minute workouts a week (putting me at about 2200 calories a day). I am planning to create an 800 calorie a day deficit so I have set me calorie intake on MFP at 1600. Since my TDEE takes into account my workouts, I am…
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Discouraged - I don't know what I am doing wrong! :(
I am feeling really discouraged and frustrated. Since the end of December I have lost only 5 lbs and am really disappointed at my slow weight loss!! Last week I hit the gym 5 days, worked hard, ate between 1400 – 1700 calories (netting between 900 and 1200 cal, so I ate back very few of my exercise calories ), ended up…
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Any one out there from Edmonton, Alberta????
I have been back on MFP for a couple of weeks (down 4lbs) and am hoping to add some local friends to my list. I am a married mom of two young kids (age 3 and 5), I am a part time teacher and am looking to drop about 30lbs!! :smile:
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Confused about all the sugar alternatives out there!
Aspartame, Splenda, Stevia, Agave, honey or should I just stick with plain old sugar?? There are quite a few options out there and I am not sure which ones to use and which ones to avoid. I am not a big sugar junkie, but I like honey in my tea, sugar in my coffee and have now collected a few low cal dessert recipies that…
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Asian inspired recipes??
I love Asian food and am looking for some low calorie recipes and sauces ... please help!
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Share your favourite apps and websites to staying healthy!
I am looking to start running and just downloaded the 5k runner app. Has anyone tried this app? I have always found running to be pretty tough, so I hope this app will help me train at a reasonable pace. What are some of your favourite apps or sites (besides MFP) that help you with fittness or healthy eating??
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salad dressing recipes??
I don't like store bought salad dressing, does anyone have any light dressing recipes??
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Need some yummy soup recipes!
Hi! I love soup and am looking for new healthy soup recipies ... does anyone out there have some yummy and low calorie recipes that they can share??
