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Ok to work same muscle groups consecutively
It works out that the classes I am able to do sometimes mean that I am working the same muscles on consecutive days. I've read articles saying it's fine (even good) and articles saying you should not do that. What are your experiences? Nothing crazy heavy, just 12-15lb dumbbells.
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Dietary concerns.
Hello everyone! I'll get straight to the point with this one because I am a little lost on what I can do to substitute my carbs. My issue is that I can't eat rice or potatoes or bread or anything starchy like these items. Why you may ask is because for some reason when I eat these particular foods or anything close to them…
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does a short term rapid weight loss plan help with motivation?
Hi, I am feeling really demoralised about my weight. A friend sent me a photo of the two of us together and I was literally twice her size. I looked like a walrus that might eat her. I am 'only' 15lb over a healthy BMI weight and 30lb in total over my healthy weight which I maintained for years without dieting. But a very…
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accurate scale reading?
heya friends, i'm a 5'10 female, and well, entirely unsure about my weight. at the start of last week, i weighed in at 141 lbs, on thursday i ate a bit more then usual (2,500 cal) and weighed in at 146, and yesterday i was 139.6, and today i'm at 138.2? and i do weigh myself after i wake up, before i eat or drink anything,…
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Should I log my exercise?
So I have a problem when I log my exercise, a huge amount of calories are burned so now I need to re-consume the calories burnt. As much as I want to eat I feel like I shouldn't be eating more than what was burned or for the most part just consume the needed calories and be fine with not logging my exercise as I don't want…
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Scale creeping up?
Back in June I started taking fitness seriously. I kickbox/muay thai usually twice a week, and have added HIIT for 4-6 days working out a week depending on my work schedule. At first I lost 15-20lbs, but I didnt think to take measurements. Before and after pictures have shown progress but even with working out and hitting…
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Eating out tonight
OK so- going out for dinner tonight. Do I: A) eat what I really want to off the menu, which puts me about 200 calories over for the day (but still under maintenance) B ) order what I really want to but aim to eat about 2/3 of it to roughly stay in budget C) order something within budget (and still good) but not what I…
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Quick question
I'm gonna start by saying I am overweight and usually I ride my bike and never have a problem with pain. I plan on doing a little bit of running and then some cycling for each day with the weekends off to recover. Today I went on my first run, 10 minutes of running (more like jogging) and 15 of walking, and plan on doing…
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Sore after working out, every time
Hi, I know that it is normal to be sore after the first time working out or after trying a new program etc but lately I have been sore the day after every single session. (I have been working out several times a week for years so definately not a newbie..) I am doing circuit training and it is different every day so maybe…
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Strong by Zumba, Zumba Toning, Grit agility
Hi all! Just wondering how people log these classes as I can’t find them under exercise (cardio) in MFP. Do you put Zumba toning and Strong by Zumba as Zumba? Or HIIT for Strong? For Grit agility do you just log it as Grit? But Grit strength seems more strength training than cardio like the agility class... just curious.…
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Nurses! Have you difficulties to do heathy meals?!
Hello friends! I'm a practitioner nurse and I have difficulties to maintain healthy routine! Working at 12h shifts and 36h of rest, maintain the routine is difficult a lot! Loose weight is more difficult! Do you have this problems too?! And... I forget to drink water... Someone else?! Am I alone?!
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Interesting article on genetics-based dieting
https://getpocket.com/explore/item/let-s-all-stop-holding-out-for-science-to-find-the-perfect-diet Doesn't sound like it's going to be the be-all, end-all and I can't say I'm shocked.
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Scale Discussion
I am very happy with my scale and thought I would share. I know it’s not for everyone so I thought others could give their recommendations as well. I have been using the Etekcity VeSyncFit ($40 Amazon). It’s digital and has an app to sync to. That app syncs directly to MFP. So easy! Pros: automatic syncing; has body fat,…
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Stress eating (like serious stress eating)
So my husband and I have been under large amounts of stress over the last 5-6 years. 75% of my weight gain can be pin pointed to the stressful times in our lives. Anyway I do not deal well with stress. I'm lousy at it frankly. And it results in me eating my emotions... ALOT. Are there any other stress eaters here? What did…
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Stuck at certain weight
Hi all I've been counting my calories for 6 weeks now, on my first weigh in I lost 7lbs but I haven't lost anything since. I exercise every day burning at least 1000 calories every day. My calorie intake is 1200 a day. I'm 49 years old, 5ft 1 and 14st 7lbs. What am I doing wrong? I'm beginning to lose hope!!
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Need help on Workout plan
Hello! I need some help for a workout plan. First, little background on me. I'm a 24 year old student, and I began my weight loss journey over three years ago at 205lbs for 5'9". I simply followed a balanced diet and did some beachbody programs. I managed to keep the weight off for over two years. But lately, some personal…
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Please advise me! Wat do you think of this meal plan?
Hey everyone I’m new here. I have been working out consistently for one year now but I never paid attention to nutrition. Now I really wanna focus on that. Recently my trainer gave me a meal plan to follow. The thing is I don’t know if I should follow or or not. You see I’m only 18, female, 5.2ft and weigh 62kg. My goal is…
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Weight Loss
I am new to my fitness pal has anyone lost weight using my fitness pal?
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TDEE
I’ve used the calculator and my maintenance calories are 1798. So if I want to lose weight I just eat under this amount?
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What to do when eating out
I'm interested in hearing how you all use the app when eating out. Specifically at a place that does not post nutritional values and stats on their website.
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If you have scale anxiety, how would you feel about a scale with no display?
I read about these now and then. For people with anxiety when they step on the scale, there is no display. They connect with your phone using WiFi or Bluetooth. You can find out your weight or just a general "your weight is stable", "you're slowly gaining" etc. Or you can ignore it and it won't tell you anything. Cost…
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Keto vegan/vegetarian
Hi I saw these two books and wondered if anyone had done this or a variant? I’m using them to model my own type of diet including fish some Mediterranean ideas and carb cycling. Just curious bc I can do the keto veg on my low carb days Mediterranean on my high carb days ( it’s not really high carb more like moderate to low…
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General thoughts on Pho
I’m curious what people’s general thoughts on the healthiness of pho (Vietnamese soup) is. Obviously, the sodium content is high. I probably eat a small bowl twice a week. I TRY to overestimate the calories at around 550. Am I Way off here? I love the stuff and it’s comforting on cold days. ETA: I only use half the noodles
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Can someone explain remaining calories
From what I've read I need to consume the remaining calories to achieve my goal. Is that right? or can I just leave my remaining calories alone? Is it bad for me if I don't consume the remaining calories? will it have a negative impact if I continually have a few remaining calories like 200-500 or occasionally 1000+/-?
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Are all office workers sedentary?
Are you sedentary if you work in an office 5 days a week? Walk during all lunch breaks. Lift weights 2 to 3 times a week. Do cardio sessions 1 to 2 times a week. (Skiing, skating, elipitical) for 30min sessions. Does that mean I'm lightly active?
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How do you record exercise activity
Hi. I'm starting again - putting all my trust fully into just MFP and my Fitbit. I've set my activity to moderate because even though I sit all day at work, I do move a lot during the day and try to get 10k steps in. So I think that would be moderate? I want to track my occasional running and biking though but I'm scared…
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I won’t track calories anymore
I’v been counting calories for a few years now, and I’v barely lost weight. However when I was not tracking calories and did not have a goal I was not watching what I was eating. So this time I will not count calories but I will watch what I eat and I have a goal. I have been religiously tracking, and tracking sugars on…
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Vegan and gluten free
Anyone going vegan and gluten free? How are you doing?
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Choosing Activity Level
I am a stay-at-home and I homeschool. I do spend a lot of time sitting outside of doing chores etc. I made it a goal recently to get 10k a day, so I try to make sure I get 1000 steps an hour during the day, and then I take a 20 minute walk in the evening. I'm not sure if I should choose sedentary or lightly active for my…
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Adjustment to calories
Hi quick question on calorie counting, if i lose weight do i now have to adjust my calories further into a deficit or stay on my current calories that MyFitnessPal has worked out for me for my future weight goal? Thanks