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I Quit Smoking & I'm STILL gaining weight
I quit smoking on March 27 of this year, so it has been 9 months now. At that time, I weighed 146 lbs. 9 months later, I'm up to 183. I don't understand what is going on. I know that after age 30, you gain weight when you quit smoking, but it's been 9 MONTHS!! How long does this go on??? In the last 60 days alone, I have…
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6 Week Tae Bo Weight Loss Challenge
Hello y'all! I'm seriously lacking in the motivation department, so I decided to start a 6 week Tae Bo challenge. I have successfully lost weight with Tae Bo before, and the workouts are so much fun! You can read more about my challenge here: http://www.familyofseven.com/6-week-tae-bo-challenge-join-me/ So, per the…
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HRM: Polar FT4 or FT7? Advice wanted...
Hi everyone, I think the title says it all...I've been trying to research which HRM I should buy, the Polar FT4 or FT7? I have read tons of reviews, but a lot of it is Greek to me, as I really don't know that much about them. Can anyone who owns either model please offer me some insight? I am looking for something that…
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Fluctuating Weight?
Hi everyone, It's hard for me to determine if I'm losing weight or not because my weight fluctuates...for instance, last week I got so excited because I lost 3 lbs...then, this week those 3 lbs were back. 1/2 way through the week, I had lost 1-1/2 of them again. Who knows what I'm going to be on Friday??? But I always stay…
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PLEASE HELP
Hi y'all, OK, a little background on me: I'm 35, I've had 6 kids, and my normal weight is 110. After my first 4 kids, all my "baby" weight just fell off automatically, I didn't need to do anything. My 5th child, it took a little longer, but I eventually did lose it. My 6th child killed me. I weighed 180 lbs for the longest…
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BMR Question
OK, it has come to my attention that I needed to find out what my BMR is. After researching, I learned what it is, and how to calculate it. My BMR is 1,783; if I'm understanding this correctly, it means that I have to eat that many calories to maintain my weight as it is now, right? OK, so here is my question: I have…
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New from TX
Hi everyone! I'm new to My Fitness Pal. I'm a WAHM of 5 beautiful children...I've never had to work at weight loss before, until my last child, so all of this is new to me. That "baby" will be turning 4 this year, so I've decided it's really time to buckle down and get rid of this fat! :-) I look forward to encouraging…
