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weights at the gym...Im scurred :(
How did you ladies overcome the intimidation that comes from lifting at the gym? There are women who lift at my gym...they are the fitness model very buff kind. Ive never had a good experience using free weights at a gym. At our previous gym someone actually laughed when I grabbed some lighter weights and made a rude…
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What am I doing wrong??
I have 8 more lbs to go. My body is shrinking. Im working out regularly. The thing is...while Im smaller, my skin just looks dimply and fat. I work out 5-6 days a week (last week was an exception, I am having a bout of awful acid reflux. Im trying to keep with it but its really painful). I do different kinds of work outs…
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keeping on track with acid reflux?
Anyone here have acid reflux and have to manage it with diet? What works for me during episodes is a bland and starchy nightmare of a diet...saltines...rice...Chicken soup...sweet taters and yams...very small amounts of protein. I have to stay away from fibrous veggies and most fruit. Obviously this makes things very…
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ever log sitting hours?
I used to use a Bodybug. It had me burning far more calories than anything on MFP does. I was burning 540-675 calories while at work. I dont count that here...but should I add it to my acticvity? I would not aim to eat this back...I figured it may give me a better sense of what Im burning overall every day....
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Do you "save" calories?
Do any of you "save" calories for a special splurge meal? Like...say you know you will be going to a great restaurant with friends and you want to live a little...will you eat under your calories a few days so that when you do go out to dinner, you have wiggle room and can enjoy yourself without destroying your deficite…
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Hello! Wanting buddies here for motivation and support! :)
Hi! I am new here and am looking for others who are begining their quest! I will admit...I do not have a ton of weight to lose...Id be happy with 13-17 pounds. My biggest struggle is FOOD. Our friends and family gather over huge meals....I work in an enviroment where the giant Costco box of cookies is a constant in the…
