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how do i stay motivated??
Im following the dukan diet which is working really well for me, but for some reason every time i start any exercise plan i always fall off track. and im wondering if anyone has any tips to keep me motivated? I find the dieting side easier, but actually making myself get up to do some exercise much harder!! any tips?
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exercise calories (i kno its been done b4!!)
Just a question- lots of people have posted about this and i wanted opinions and didnt want to hijack someone elses thread! however..... i wish to lose 2 lbs per week, but mfp gives me a 1200 calorie goal each day and it says i will only lose 1.2 lbs per week,. Everyone says I should not eat below 1200 calories, so is it…
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Tell me this is possible???
I currently weigh 158.5 lbs, im 5 ft 4, and I want to lose ten pounds in the next five-six weeks. I'm sedentary most of the time but plan on actually using my zumba on the wii, and my cross trainer/bike. I also have Jillian Michaels DVDs, 30 day shred, ripped in 30, banish fat boost metabolism and killer buns and thighs. I…
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Why do I still feel so HUGE???
Just worked out I've lost 36 and 3/4 pounds this yr , most came off since i Joined MFP in June . So y do I still feel so bloody HUGE???? I look at old pics and I look in the mirror and I see the same person. My family say they can see Ive lost weight so y can't I see it? I don't get it. Is this normal?? Will my brain catch…
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Goal Weight vs Clothing size/measurements?
Hi all, just wanted to ask for opinions. My goal weight is 130 lbs and I've never considered this to be a big deal until I spoke to a family member the other day who said that my goal could maybe be certain measurements or a clothing size. My family member weighs 142lbs but she does not look it as she wears a UK 8-10. She…
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Calorie counting for ever??
I find thinking about when I get to my goal weight is a great motivator- how il look, how il feel, how much more energy il have etc.... then it got me thinking.. if calorie counting gets me to my goal weight, will i have to calorie count to keep myself there?? does this mean calorie counting forever? This was one reason I…
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heart rate monitor that shows calrie burn- UK. help pls!!
could anyone tell me where to purchase a HRM that shows calories burned for ladies in the UK? or can you recommend one that you use? obviously the cheaper the better but i am willing to spend money if i have to as i believe it will be a good investment. I am in the UK so please consider this when answering. Thanks in…
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y cant i aim to lose 2lbs a week??
if I eat 1200 cals my calorie deficit will make me lose approx 1.2 lbs per week according to mfp. if i exercise i create a bigger deficict but according to most people i asked on here i then need to eat the exercise calories back. so i will never be able to lose 2lbs a week by having a big enough calorie deficit!! i force…
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should i lower my calorie intake after my op??
Im going to have an operation next tuesday and have been told that I can't so much as lift anything, vacuum, make the bed, pretty much move for at least 10 days afterwards, and even after that I can maybe do some light dusting and walk a tiny bit more until I feel better. Although I've not been an angel when it comes to…
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how much did u lose to drop a dress size?
Im asking this because i am 30lbs down, and only two pairs of my trousers are loose!! i wasnt wearing clothes that were too tight before (size 16) but im still pretty much a size 16!! so annoying. did anyone else have this problem? im 166.5lbs now, want to get to 130. 5 foot 4- is it because im short????
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sore knees after 30 day shred
level 1, day 8 and my knees are sore. has anyone else had this problem? would it be best for me to stop for a few days or purchase some sort of knee support? i dont really want to stop because i know it will be hard for me to get back into it again, but i dont want to injure myself either- level 2 is round the corner!!
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is it cheating to add cleaning to exercise log?
i only ask this because i havent really seen it on anyone elses news feed very often. I dont mean the usual washing up day to day stuff. today i did the whole flat, vacuuming dusting scrubbing, putting things away (alot of things lol), scrubbing kitchen cupboards, floors, for over 4 hrs, though i logged it as 2 hrs. my…
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Anyone tried CAPSIPLEX?
Has anyone tried ths diet pill? I have seen plenty of reviews but can't be sure if they are real or not. If you use them or know someone who does could I hae your honest opinion pls? thanks xx
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Opinions on 30 Day Shred Please
thinking about buying it, only 6 quid on amazon, can i have opinions please? is it any good? im looking to build stamina and tone up. thanks in advance x
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DUKAN DIETERS ONLY PLEASE- have u adjusted your mfp goals?
I just wondered if anyone as changed their goals on here to accomodate your new way of eating? If so do you have any suggestions?
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I looove fish/meat, so how can i reduce my protein intake? h
If I have a jacket potato with tuna mayo, I will have a whole can of tuna (130 grams drained weight). If I have chicken breast, I usually have 200 grams. In fact, any dish I have with meat or fish, I like quite alot. I do this within my calorie intake but my diary always shows that I am over my protein intake by quite alot…
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Any opinions on the Alli pill
So I've started taking Alli in conjunction with my weight loss and exercise and wondered if anyone else is using it and if it works for them?
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Is Aspartame really THAT bad?
I eat sugar free yoghurts. I drink sugar free drinks. In fact, I would choose the sugar free version of any product, even sugar. Needless to say---- all contain aspartame. I've had what could be considered as an irrational 'fear' of sugar due to so many of my relatives (on both mom and dad's side) who have diabetes so I…
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HRM on a budget? (UK only pls)
Hi there, I would like to purchase a Heart Rate Monitor but I have seen that they are really expensive, as a student I am on a budget so would like to find one that calculates calories at a reasonable price. Any suggestions please? (I live in Birmingham, UK)
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Not exercised for AGES-need help with a programme please!!!
So I've been at home in pain for a while, and prior to that I have been diagnosed with depression, piled on four stones and, needless to say, done very little exercise. However, after losing a little weight with MFP I'm ready to up the ante..........Im not really sure where to start. I was wondering if anyone else is in my…
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Is water intake that important? How do I increase it?
This may sound like a silly question- 'is water intake that important', but I dont drink very much atall, (its 17.31 GMT and I havent had a drink yet), however I don't feel thirsty. in fact I rarely feel like a drink. Sometimes my throat is dry and I know I'm dehydrated but other than that I've never drunk very much atall…
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Battling with depression, I comfort eat..Now I feel guilty..
Ive been good so far, lost 8 pounds since joining MFP only 3 and a half wks ago, feeling a little better. However a health issue (won't bore you with the details) has come back to haunt me and left me in agony, so depression has set in and the comfort eating started. Now I feel guilty. And I'm still in pain. I don't want…
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I am more hungry when I exercise- what to do??
I am planning to go back to the gym and actually use my cross trainer at home, however the lower calories are already a struggle sometimes and I always get more hungry when I exercise. Any ideas on what I can do about this or some REALLY REALLY low calorie snacks???
