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Cardio/Lifting Weights - where to start
For someone who hasn’t worked out in months and just getting back into it what would you recommend? Every time I start doing weights I’m so sore I stop.
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MFP calorie adjustment is really starting to piss me off!!
Is there any way to turn off this calorie adjustment? Today I had a over 2600 calorie adjustment and had to erase it again. Last week I went through the entire month and erased thousands of "MFP added calories STOP PLEASE STOP your screwing up my diet!! I'm active average 20000 to 32000 steps a day easily and eat over 2000…
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Dumbbell rows - “bulky” vs “bigger” back?
Hi. I’ve come to understand that strength training for women can’t make women “bulky” but can it make body parts bigger or tighter? Not sure how much this is semantics but I ask as the “test” T-shirt I’ve been using to measure progress is tighter - this is about 4-5 months of consistent training. A very simple routine of…
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Workout routines for shin splints?
I have shin splints and experience a lot of pain when there’s force applied in regards to my lower legs, and unfortunately is also very painfully present even during light exercise such as walking. Are there any recommended general work out routines that could be applied while being able to avoid putting pressure on my…
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Beginners swimming etiquette
On a related topic to my other post (Achilles tendinitis) any tips for beginning to swim for fitness? Can swim but not for years and I know I’m very unfit. I’m not even sure I could do more than one lap at once! I’m also scared of getting in the way of the experienced lane swimmers…
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Is this too much?
Am doing three days of full body, mon,wed,fri. Workouts each of these days are: Goblet squats 3 sets 14 reps 15kg db Seated DB shoulder press 3 sets 14 reps 7.5kg db’s Deadlift 3 sets 14 reps Bench press 3 sets 14 reps Bent over db rows 3 sets 14 reps Hammer curls super set with db skull crushers 3 sets 14 reps each. (Had…
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Spinning
What apps to people use for calorie burning in spinning?
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Stick with what you like
Its important to do the exercises you know you like and eat the foods that bring you joy. These will increase your motivation to stick with it! I have found that the more joy i have in my diet and fitness routines, the easier it is to stay consistent. Dont force the things you dont like to get to your goals faster.…
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Night hiking in Paradise
A good friend and I went down to Rainier yesterday. We arrived at Paradise in a white out in mid afternoon; the forecast predicted fog in the morning burning off before lunch leaving bring sunshine the rest of the day. Instead, we got proverbial pea soup. We hiked a few miles up the unrelentingly steep moraines until the…
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Hello
My fitness goal is to get fit! welcome any to join and be friends.
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Don't give up
I have thyroid issues take medication for it so very hard to lose weight also have migraines decided to limit sugar to stop the migraines then went down the rabbit hole and found the keto diet, did nothing for my migraines but I'm 8 pounds from my ideal weight of 120 pounds at 5' 2" when I told my Dr. About trying to stop…
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Does anyone own the YogaBody Branded Yoga Trapeze and Stand
I’m considering getting a yoga trapeze and stand for my own personal use. I’m wondering anyone has the YogaBody one and what your thoughts are on the set up, the stand in particular. Thanks!
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Calling all rowers!
It's August which means that it's Concept 2's "Dog Days of Summer" challenge. Row 10K metres (not necessarily all at once) this week, 20K next week, 30K the week after and 40K the last week for a total of 100K metres. I've already done 10K this week with 4 more rows planned, the last week may hurt a little....…
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Cannot diagnose this in back
Nagging persistent grind and click when push shoulder blade back It’s not painful but when try scalpula snapping relief exercises it’s not changing it Tried videos to stop shoulder clicking you tube and posture changes which just aggravate especially wall angels and neck chin tucks Sitting in a passenger seat in a car…
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OMAD and bodybuilding
Anyone on a OMAD diet also doing bodybuilding, can you tell me your experience? How do you maintain the muscle mass?
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Help with loose skin on lower stomach
I've lost 98 pounds since the end of February. I'm starting to notice loose skin beginning to develop on my lower stomach. Is there anything I can do about this?
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60 mile September walking challenge. FB-Group
I am thinking about creating a private Facebook group Text for accountability and would for others to join me. Let me know if you are interested! I believe the more support the better we will do 😁
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Shin splints
Hello I am a 65 year old woman who is trying to stay fit and lose weight while I recover from shin splints any ideas? I got this condition by being overweight and by being on my feet all-day. Would love some ideas
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Water weight or fat? New to working out
I started working out every other day from 10 days ago, cardio and light weights and spinning. Since I started working out I have been eating the same amount as I have eaten for the last 6 months (2000 calories a day) and have definitely not eaten over this amount. I have gained 3-4lbs since I started working out 10 days…
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Deciding to STOP Looking at Weight until AFTER the Half Marathon
Got back on the Wagon in January after another diabetes scare. Lowered A1c from 14 to 5.2 by IF (20:4) and adding running and then weights. Dropped 40 lbs. Decided to run a Half Marathon in November and started using the Nike Run Club app to prepare. A few weeks into the 14 week plan, I've discovered that my IF is making…
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Old Fitness App/Apps that connect similar fitness goals.
Hello, Does anyone remember an app around 2013-14 that allowed you to join different fitness tribes. I thought it was called MyTribe, but I cannot seem to find that app anymore. Does anyone know of a fitness app that can connect you to other people with similar fitness goals or motivation? Thank you! T Dooley
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Intermittent fasting
First post in this community for me ☺️ I would like to hear from members if anyone had tried the intermittent fasting on their diet journey and how it turned out. Thank you!!!!
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Creatine: when to take it?
Was suggested by a few to take this creatine as it was reviewed well and such. Question is, before, there used to be a loading phase and whatever phase. Now I hear that some just take it anytime during the day and just do your workout. What is the right method for taking creatine? Anytime during the day of your workout,…
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First Time Running!
Hello Everyone, I have been hating running since forever! But tried to venture on walk/run combination and today, I tried to run my very first 20 minutes run. It was tough and hard but able to conquer the 20 minutes! Advice and motivational tips are welcome! Be safe everyone!
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How Would I Log Leg Lifts on MFP?
Ok guys I have a question to ask, and I need help how would I log leg lifts on MFP using the exercise thing? I am wondering. Please help me if you can!! Thanks!!
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Interpreting Fit3D scans
Recently my gym got a Fit3D scanner as part of the free health assessments for members. This scanner involves standing on a rotating platform while the machine takes measurements which I think are cross-referenced against a databank of Dexa scan results to come up with body fat percentages etc. I've just had another scan…
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Samsung Health
Hope someone can help. I connected my Samsung Health but MFP is not registering my steps/activity. What can I do to troubleshoot?
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Tips on picking a home weights machine?
In Sept I'm hoping to buy a home gym. Things to look for? Things to avoid? Anything you wish you knew before buying?
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Halfway Body Revolution results
Is Jillian Michaels too 00's? I'm really not in touch with the fitness' world trends (who is popular right now? Caroline Girvan? Is Kayla Itsines still a thing?) so when my nutritionist told me to do some workout I remembered Jillian because I did some workout years ago and I plunged in, I started with 30 day shred then I…
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Help with weekly workout plan?
I’ve done research and think I am getting confused by semantics. I like “exercising” every day with a goal of losing some fat and gaining some muscle - I’m about 10 pounds from a goal weight of 120 and I’m 57. I am trying to find the best way to do this re: exercise, as I have my nutrition strategy set. Currently, my menu…