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ARE YOU TREATED DIFFERENTLY AFTER YOUR WEIGHT LOSS?
I am seeing all these amazing transformations and just curious if anyone feels like people have treated them differently after their loss? Maybe people that may have been rude before or family and now that you are thinner they treat you better? or if there are people that have lost the weight, if you are treating over…
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SUGAR WITHDRAWLS AND JUMPING BACK ON THE HORSE
Been really screwing up lately. Halloween sugar messed me up and now I crave stupid sugar. Have to withdrawl myself from the candy again. Then skipped some days here and there from the gym and have seemed to not be able to get back to the same routine. Feel a little lost, when before it was not even an issues. Has anyone…
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I AM STUCK
I am at a loss and am part of a challenge to just lose 5 lbs. ( I would like to lose 10) but I can't even get these 5 lbs. off and I have my 20 year class reunion in October. I have been at 1350 calories for about 1-2 months now, I work out (mainly cardio and working on incorporating weights a couple times a week) 5-6 days…
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Do you now feel overweight at your skinnier weight?
I have lost close to 30 lbs. and am just stuck... Now I am starting to feel like I did when I was close to 200 lbs. It stinks. I am happy and feel healthy, but just feel stuck and am beginning to feel uncomfortable in my skin again. Is anyone else having these feelings?
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WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?
I am seeing all these amazing transformations and just curious if anyone feels like people have treated them differently after their loss? Maybe people that may have been rude before or family and now that you are thinner they treat you better? or if there are people that have lost the weight, if you are treating over…
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CALORIE BURN WHEN WEIGHT TRAINING
Is there a way to gauge how many calories you are burning when you are lifting? I have been so used to having in upwards of 700 calories burned when doing my cardio and now that I have switched things up a bit, is there a way to know what you have burned when you lift? I know you burn after weight training days and you…
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STRENGTH TRAINING ROUTINE
Does anyone know of a good site or do you have your own weekly strength training routine? I have been doing cardio and then strength training, but I would like a more regimented system to have in front of me. Instead of just going on a whim to lift weights. If you have some ideas, please share. Thanks so much!!!!
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HELP!!!! Trying to figure out the proper equation
I am trying to find the best breakdown for eating carbs, protein and fat. I am reading about it and am getting that I should have 50% carbs and 25 and 25 for protein and fat. I have heard that you want the higher percentage to be in the protein you are eating. I am eating a 1250 calorie diet and at times eating back…
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Breakdown % for carbs, protein and fat
I am trying to find the best breakdown for eating carbs, protein and fat. I am reading about it and am getting that I should have 50% carbs and 25 and 25 for protein and fat. I have heard that you want the higher percentage to be in the protein you are eating. I am eating a 1250 calorie diet and at times eating back…
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It can be hiding in the measurements
I was a little discouraged recently with the number on the scale and last month I took my measurements and measurement day came this past Saturday. I had lost 12.5 overall inches. 3.5 in my buns, 3.5 in my waist, 1.5 arms, Thighs .5, 3.25 in my chest. For those who haven't measured, I suggest doing it and the results can't…
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Eating over my protein
What is the worst that happens if you go over your protein? Sometimes I go over 10 more then what is allotted. I am under in my calories, carbs and fiber..... At night I only eat protein and my veggies. Help????
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Ready to be more active on this site
I have been on MFP for quite some time now and am really changing my lifestyle and want to join forces with others that are like minded. I want to learn all that I can to really flourish in my changing of the lifestyle. I want to be a source of information for others that are seeking to do the same thing. I want to be able…
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SO PROUD OF ALL OF YOU TAKING THE INITIATIVE
I just have to say I am so happy and proud to see so many people on here loving themselves. Taking the initiative to get on here and make a difference in your lives. We are the only ones who can do this for ourselves. There may be bad days, it is a hard road and the first step is recognizing we need to change and then…
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I am eating under my 1200 goal and not hungry? Should I mak
I have been on a pretty lean protein, vegetable and fruit eating regime for the past three weeks. I have lost about 5 lbs. but now I am at a stand still and I am not sure if it has to do with me eating under my calorie goal of 1200. I typically am under about 200 -300 the mark. I work out 5 days a week doing cardio (45…
