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Does your period affect your weight loss?
Do you find that it's harder to lose weight during your period? I feel so bloated and I think I probably retain water, too. If you do notice a stall in loss, how long does it take for the weight to start dropping again?
Are calories REALLY all that matter?
I'm not asking because I don't know, but I want to hear your opinions/thoughts on this. A combination of reduced calories and reasonable amounts of carbs, fats, sodium, etc. are all factors. Do you focus most on calories and staying under your goal, or do you try to make sure you meet the requirements in every category?…
New here, looking for weight loss buddies! :)
Hello all! I'm Jessica, mother of 5...yes, 5 children. (2 of them are step-daughters, but I've been the only mom they've had all along) I'm 26 and married to a wonderful man. I've always been a slender person with no trouble losing weight until having my son in August 2009. I gained 70 lbs. with that pregnancy and haven't…
Fruit Ninja for Kinect
I just recently got an Xbox with Kinect, which came with Kinect Adventures. It's really fun and makes me work up a sweat at the same time, so I like it. Yesterday we got Fruit Ninja and my arms are SO SORE. I have played it three times so far and I'm pouring sweat each time, along with my heart rate being up. I KNOW it has…
Give me a list of low-carb foods
I posted something earlier asking my friends to take a look at my diary for the past week or so, and let me know if they thought it needed tweaking. I was told (and I agree), that I should cut carbs down. Soooo....Here I am....Looking for a list of low-carb foods. Yes, I can Google it. No, I don't want to. I'd rather hear…
Low carb, high protein food ideas?
It's been brought to my attention by several different people that I eat too many carbs. (I totally agree with them.) So.....I'm looking for low-carb foods and also high protein foods. I already eat lots of tuna and chicken, but at the end of the day, I'm feeling hungry! (Yes, even after drinking a tall glass of water.)
If you're this size, I want to see pics!
I'm 5'3" and 190. Looking for people who started out around this same weight and dropped a decent amount of lbs. If so, can I see pics? I need motivation!
Zumba and Your Shape Evolved for Kinect?
Anyone use either or both of these games for their exercise? I have both, but haven't tried either. =)
Carb question
Do you use MFP's guidelines for carbs or do you adjust them? If you do, what do you set them to?
Anyone lost weight with Zumba?
Have you lost weight with Zumba? How long did it take for you to notice a physical change in your appearance? I just did my first Zumba workout via Youtube and I loved it!
Losing weight from diet alone
How much of your weight loss is a result of the food choices you make? Do you lose weight by eating healthy alone, or do you need to exercise, too? It seems obvious that exercise would only speed the results of weight loss, but are there people who lose without doing a smidge of working out? Just curious. :smile:
What do you have your macros set to?
I have absolutely NO idea what to set the macros to for my food diary and it's driving me up the wall. I just looked and realized I have a projected weight loss of 1.6 lbs./week. I had it set to 2.0 lbs./week, so I have no idea how to change it back. Help!!!
How often do you eat fast food?
I went from eating fast food a few times/week (sometimes twice a day!), to eating it maybe twice a month, at the very most. I'm feeling a little down on myself because I'm having Taco Bell for dinner tonight. I know it's not wholesome, healthy, or the best way to get my calories in. I haven't had it in a long time and I…
Does running burn more calories than walking?
I've heard different views on this. It seems to me that you'd burn more running because your heart rate is up more....right?
Do you use coconut oil?
If so, what for? I'm reading up on all the health benefits and want to start using it for more than cooking. I saw that you can use it for a skin moisturizer, make-up remover, weight loss aid, treating dry/split ends on your hair, etc.
Do you lose more when you eat back exercise cals?
Pretty self-explanatory. I'm wondering if I should eat back my exercise calories or keep my net at a certain amount. Is there a certain number your net calories should never fall below?
Someone look at my diary and...
Let me know what my options are for upping my calorie intake for today without eating a crazy high amount of carbs. Thanks!!!
Coconut water
Do you drink it? I just picked some up yesterday from the store and tried it for the first time today. It's....interesting. Opinions?
When you measure inches...
Do you measure with clothes on or off?
Does water intake affect weight loss?
May sound like a silly question, but I'm genuinely curious. I drink between 50-80 oz./day, sometimes more. I lost 1.4 lbs. last week and only .4 this week, but I'm wondering if that has anything to do with the fact that I wasn't as diligent as I should've been recently with drinking water. The first week, I drank and drank…
What am I doing wrong?
Really feeling bummed right now. I busted my butt with exercise this week and only lost 1/2 a lb! Can someone take a look at my diary and let me know what changes they would make? I want honesty, but not rudeness. Thanks!
Do I need any equipment for 30 Day Shred?
I'm thinking of doing the 30 Day Shred, but before I go out and get it I wanted to know if I need to get any weights, resistance bands, mats, etc.
This is what I had for dinner!
I decided to find a recipe for turkey chili and fix it up with some homemade french bread straight out of my breadmaker. YUM! It was VERY easy to make and inexpensive, too. Here is the recipe if you're interested in a healthy, filling version of chili. GROUND TURKEY CHILI 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/2 c. yellow onions, chopped…
Hurry up and wait
Why can't the pounds just fall off over night? I am the most impatient person I know, which always leads to my demise with weight loss. I have tried everything to keep myself from weighing everyday, sometimes several times a day, but I can't seem to get away from the scale. I'm thinking of putting it in my basement and…