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Need ideas for low impact - begineer workouts?!
So I have tried some workout apps like Sworkit, Nike, 7 Minute Workout, etc and just can't handle them yet. There is so much getting up and getting down on the ground, things I can't do with zero strength holding my body up, high impact exercises that involve jumping that hurt my feet, etc. They all want me doing planks…
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Can dieting cause things like sleep issues and mood problems?
I started my healthy regime shall we call it about 4 years ago now, I've lost 80lbs which is great however it seems to have come at a cost. For the first year or so all was great, but since then my sleep has went to crap and no matter whats been tried nothing has worked, then there is things like anxiety and low mood which…
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Poop
There. I said it. I've been suffering with tummy troubles for the last 2-3 weeks. I just can't go. I've started taking fiber supplements 3 times a day and upped my water intake (2 litres a day, plus my coffees and teas. I don't log no-calorie drinks should you check my food diary). I've even resorted to a laxative tablet 3…
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Not seeing any results?
I know this is probably heard a lot, but I’ve been really focussed on being healthier and fitter since the start of September and all I’ve seen is the scales go up. I eat usually between 5000 and 6000kj a day (so roughly 1400cal), which is under my general goal amount of approximately 6900kj a day (which I’ve never gone…
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The goal is the process
I'm creating this thread at the suggestion of @try2again on another thread. <waves> I learned back in the day that a specific weight on the scale is actually a pretty ineffective goal, because you don't have complete control over it during a short period of time. Typically, the advice for creating effective goals involves…
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Intermittent fasting and low carb
hey all!! So I have been off of working out for a while due to a wound that just won't heal! It's odd because I have no reason why it shouldn't be It could just be a sign that I need to take it slow. So I started intermittent fasting and low carb with one day of cheat dinner or snack. So far I have lost 22 pounds!!!!…
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Tracking a recipe (Chili for example)
Hello All, getting back into MyFitnessPal, transitioning from WW. Does anyone have tips/tricks on easily tracking a recipe. For example, Chili with meat, beans, tomatoes, etc... I think this is where a point system (WW) is easier to follow, but realize it may just be my concern.
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How does my healthy eating look so far?
I am trying to MEAL PREP my weeks because when I have the choice to make something each day or eat out things go badly. I am 300lbs, 6ft, 3" tall - calorie goal set by MFP is 2000 calories. THIS WEEK: Breakfast - Yogurt Parfait (homeade - greek yogurt - frozen fruit) Snack - Fruit (banana or melon) Lunch - Meatloaf +…
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My typical daily cal intake. Is it any good ?
Hi, I’m pretty new to the whole monitoring my macros thing. So some pointers could be really helpful. First, I have questions when it comes to how I’m supposed to split my calories through the day. My daily cal goal is 1830. Breakfast: 57g carbs, 22g fat, 44g protein Lunch: 79g carbs, 7g fat, 41g protein Dinner: 46g carbs,…
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Confused by how MFP calculates calories burned by exercise
Hi! My 45-60min arm day workout allegedly burns 500 calories. I checked online and most 60 minutes workout involving weights only burn 200-300 calories. I don’t even lift that heavy. So my question is: how accurate is MFP when it comes to calories burned by exercise ? I made sure to put in every reps and the weight of my…
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How many calories do you think are in this?
I bought this adorable tiny cherry pie at the Amish market and I am going to have it for dessert. I need to guestimate the calories. I posted three pictures - one of just the pie, one in my hand (I have very small hands) for reference, and one next to a jar of pasta sauce and a tea kettle for reference. The pie itself is…
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Help
I used to be 200lbs. Because of it I developed disordered eating habits such as eating below 800 throughout the week, and on sunday I would eat (or try to) around 2000 in one sitting, resulting in getting sickly full. Then repeat. I lost a significant amount of weight and now I'm 125 lbs (5'3, female). But I feel like If I…
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Dieting never used to be this difficult
Hi All, I gained weight during lockdown and have just started lifting weights again. I'm 4 weeks in to working out 4x per week and have lost 1lb so far. I'm 164lbs and 5'9" as of today. 5 years ago I got down to 157lbs eating 1,800 calories per day for 6 weeks. This time around I'm really struggling and often end up eating…
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How to determine correct Macro and Calorie amounts
I'm becoming discouraged with trying to determine my Macros and Calories. I read so many contradictory articles and had an appointment with a Registered Dietician which was practically useless. She gave me a bunch of links to look at protein smoothie recipes that I could have easily Google'd myself. I am 135lbs and looking…
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bloating
hey does anyone know how to not get so bloated all of the time?
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Intermittent fasting or snacking throughout the day?
So, before anyone comes at me with the speech about finding what works best for me, that's exactly what I'm trying to do, I just need to know what all the options may or may not be. I am slowly trying to transition from keto/low carb to a balanced diet that I know I can stick with long term and make a lifestyle out of.…
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1300 calories and no weight loss in 10 days what am idoing wrong
I know you probably hear these all the time, but I went from eating so much junk and whatever I wanted probably over 3000 every day to 1300 tracking everything and walking frequently. I was so good this weekend and went for an hour hike each day I was so excited to step on the scale this morning and nothing.. I don't get…
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Powerblock dumbbells
I got some powerblock dumbbells yay! I feel like I kinda upped my game. Im looking forward to using my new dumbbells with my new workout program For this month of September. The ppl in the videos for my workout programs use the powerblocks and I always thought eventually I might want some but I never realized how expensive…
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Shedding waist fat
Creating this discussion to share the challenge I face in losing my love handles and belly fat. I have tried everything I know to shed this, but I end up losing muscles everywhere, and I still have this fat around my belly. Hoping to get ideas and other experiences in this regard
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Please help with tips to prevent bloating
I seem to be dealing with lot of bloating issues aftr havin a baby, atleast 4 days a week. Are there any tips that has worked for you in preventing bloating. I wake up feeling great, I feel good until I hv lunch too. Around 4pm I start to feel bloated up and by late evening my tummy feels really heavy and uncomfortable. I…
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Are fitness trackers worth it?
Also what is an affordable, but reasonably accurate fitness tracker? I'm trying to decide if it's worth it. Calculating calories in seems to be much easier for me the than figuring calories out. I really have no idea how much various activities burn. I don't think I'm even close, and I think that throws things off. What…
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The Last 20 Pounds
Hello MFP community! I am looking to discuss losing the last 20 pounds! I am a 31 y/o female, 5'7 weighing 153-155 lbs. When I started I was 200lbs! I took a bit of a break from calorie counting and exercising during Covid so I have been maintaining for sometime.... I now have about 20lbs of fat I would like to lose. I…
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Do you see weight gain?
If you see my previous posts, you’ll see my stats. I’m 5’7, around 180 and have been this weight for the past 2 years. I lost 80 lbs in 2018 and have pretty much maintained the weight. Here are photos from a month ago. They’re labeled present versus from a month ago. Do you see weight gain or is it in my head? Almost all…
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First post on MFP. Trying to lose fat and gain muscle
Hi! I have a few questions when it comes to my diet. I’m a 32yo man, 80kgs (176lbs) and 174cm (5’7). My BMR is 1733 and my TDEE is 2388. I want to lose 1kg (2lbs) a week. Which means I should be at 1388 calories a day. That number seems extremely low. So I settled for a 500cal deficit. So my daily objective is 1888. My…
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Resistance Bands vs Free Weights as you age & back pain
Hi there, Sorry if this has been asked before, but i've been reading a bunch on the benefits of free weights vs resistance bands - but have not found much on if one is preferred as you age, and for dealing with back/joint pain. Most articles I see is the question if you can bulk using bands - which isn't a concern for me.…
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Did MFP limit our choices?
I've been using MFP for around 2 years. A few days ago, my food diary disappeared from my phone and only the main icon (blue w/outline of person). I signed on. But only 3 categories were there = a circle with fat + 2 more. The line enties were difficult as this version didn't access my food diary, so I had to search every…
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Exercise and appetite
Hello, I wanted to see what other folks' experience and advice would be for something I experienced today. For the most part, I have focused on diet, calories, nutrition, to help with weight loss and managing my health, while remaining functionally active. I don't exercise on purpose per se, but I do outdoor work and…
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Adding exercise to diet
kindly help with suggestions..which form of indoor exercise can I add.I have had surgery on my knee and I had a fracture on one of my arm bones so I'm struggling to add exercise that'll work for me and be safe.I easily feel pain when carrying heavy stuff with my arm though the injuries happened 2014 and my knee always…
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Bellabeat Leaf
Hi Everybody, I am very green to this weightloss thing and MFP. I have had to work on my health & weight all my life but since having a baby over a year ago, I have been struggling to lose the last 7kg that just won't budge! I am loving the community support in here but I am desperate to find out more about the BELLABEAT…
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Beating fatigue
Well a little backstory on me if it helps at all: I have crohn's disease and I'm getting part of my intestines removed soon because it's so diseased... I've also been on steroids for almost a year now and will hopefully be off after surgery... So, because of my autoimmune disease, I feel like I don't absorb nutrients very…