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HRM question
I have a Polar F4 (I think) with the chest strap. I have had is since May and it has worked perfectly. Anyway the last few times I used it, it was acting crazy. A few days ago I was jogging and walking and it said my heart rate was staying very low (even though I could feel it pounding.) This morning I tried running on the…
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What do you do to get over a plateau?
I haven't lost much weight in the last three weeks. If I do lose, it goes right back to where it last was again. I know I need to step it up a bit. I'm going back to working out at least six days a week (that's a little over three hours a week as opposed to the two hours I'm currently doing), and I'm adding a diet…
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insanity ?
so i just finished my fit test and now i feel like i have to throw up is this normal omg what the hell did i just get my self in to and also i dont have a heart rate monitor is how do i log my cals burnerd help please!!
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Apatite Control?
One of my biggest issues is apatite. I'm always hungry! Safe ways to control this??
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Does hard Exercise...?
Cause extra water retention? I have had a busy busy weekend, we have been rebuilding our deck, so on top of doing my daily jillian and jogging in place through at least one tv show a day, I spent 4-6 hours each day since Friday lifting heavy boards and using muscles I didnt even know I had. On last week's episode of…
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Ugh My PROBLEM!
I am sooo annoyed with myself. I worked my butt off all week and lost 2 pounds.. But then went out Friday and Saturday night drinking, which leads to eating, and I gained 3 back. This seems to be a trend. Every other weekend I don't have my son, and on those weekends I tend to go out, and I gain every thing I lost back and…
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I'm so frustrated!!
Today I am frustrated, I weighed myself even though tomorrow is my official weigh-in because I was so excited to see a change, especially since I'd been good all week. It changed alright, the scale said I gained 5 punds. I couldn't beleive it, I weighed myself a second time just to be sure!! I worked out 5 times last week…
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Clueless
I have Scoliosis, a Hip Injury, a possible rotator cuff injury, and Plantar fasciatis however that's spelled. Tried on my own to lose weight in the past, got hurt, and can't afford weight loss programs. Such restricted income can't buy weight loss products etc. I'm just clueless how to lose weight. I don't know where to…
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WHAT ! an Idiot :-(
I have been such an IDIOT telling people DONT no why my weight does not shift!!! I watch what i eat (em) go to the gym :-) BUT you know what!! Since joining this SITE what 4 days ago................... I have been over my limit EVERY blinking DAY! WHAT a shock :-( SHOCK SHOCK lets hope this has now given me a KICK up the…
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Help! Outing with my colleagues!
Hi, Our work place has planned this outing which includes Bowling followed by a lunch at Papa John's. Now how they chose Papa John's for team lunch is something I don't understand(We generally go for proper restaurants, where making food choices is relatively easier). I checked out the menu and the only healthy thing I…
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Weighing
When weighing, should i take off the weight of my clothes? If so, how much? I can't weigh naked anymore, my scales broke and i'm not intending on buying anymore. I go round to the local pharmacy and i think i'd get arrested if i stripped off there! LOL
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3 pound gain in 4 days :(
i weigh myself daily... and i know you shouldnt because of water fluctuations etc, but i do! every day i either weigh the same as i did the day before, a little bit less or sometimes a tiny bit more. Since wednesday i have gained 3 pounds, every day i have been about 0.7 to 1.5 pounds heavier! my diet hasnt been fantastic…
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Enough is Enough
I'm 22. I just got married in May. I am very over weight. I'm sick of it. I'm wasting my life. I'm tired. I'm unhealthy. I'm in pain. It's not worth it anymore. I'm sick of trying and failing. Of letting the food control me. I am sick of being huge, of not fitting into clothes, of shopping at different stores than my…
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HCG
Has anyone done or doing the HCG diet?
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No Weight Loss????
I have been on a strict diet for one week so far. I did my weigh in and for crying out loud only lost .5 of a pound?? I have been watching my calories, always under my daily intake and have been working out more then I have in the past 10 years. It has always been a cardio workout so really muscle mass gain should not be a…
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high protein diet
hi! I just began, yet another attempt, to loose weight. I have started a high protein low carb plan. 2 scoops eas whey protein, skim milk, fruit smoothie for breakfast, a protein and vegtable for lunch, protein and veg for dinner, and then 1 scoop eas whey protein, skim milk and either fruit or pumpkin smoothie for snack.…
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South Beach diet help
Hello I am thinking about doing the South Beach diet. I know there are already a few topics on here and i have read them all but I am still uncertain. It seems there are very mixed opinions. I was considering it as I want to lower my carbs. I find it very difficult and could do with some help on that. Also I want to…
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Suddenly, I'm hungry a LOT....
Almost 6 months in to this (5.5 actually), lately, I've been hungrier than EVER. There haven't been any dramatic changes of late. I'm working out about the same, doing the same amount during the day, eating about the same amounts and types of foods. I'm at 1200 calories (before exercise) with the doctor's okay. (She even…
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HELP! I have to go out to eat @ Outback Steakhouse!
Tomorrow (Sunday) I am being taken to Outback steakhouse by a family at our church, their treat as a "thank you" so I can't really decline. I need suggestions about what I could order there. I try to do low cal high fiber high protein kosher food only..... any suggestions??????????
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Gaining...fast.HELP! Advice 4 a college student!
So this summer I was so active and fit I loved it! now...since school is back I have gained 5 pounds in a few weeks..... This is my situation: 1) I am always on the go. Get up early, go to classes, study on campus, go home & dress for the gym, work out, then go back home and study then bed by around midnight. I work too on…
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Nike+ Sensor
i'm thinking about getting the Nike+ Sensor for my ipod touch to help with work outs. I would love some feed back first if anyone has used one! I hope you guys can help me out with the pros and cons. thanks so much!
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Does anyone know?
A lot of you have been on the Boards for awhile. Does anyone know all the countries that MFP goes to? When was it started -- year? Does anyone know how many members worldwide use MFP? I have told so many people about this wonderful site and I just want to give good information when I tell people to check it out! :smooched:
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How many calories burned while standing at a job?
I work at a grocery store part time and my job is to count down the money in all of the registers at night. This consists of standing still and also walking back and forth across the store numerous times. I work 7 hour shifts and am on my feet the entire time. Any idea how many calories I'm burning during those 7 hours?
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Following calorie guidelines, exercising, no loss
OK - so here's my story and question - mid-50's, 25 + lbs overweight, about 10 lbs higher than my lowest weight reached in the last 5 years. Exercise 5 of 7 days a week - elliptical, fast pace (3.5+, 4-10 grade) on treadmill, 1x1 boxing 30 minutes a week, strength/core training 2 x a week. Love this program. Log…
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Trouble Sleeping?
I have been having trouble sleeping at night for the last few weeks. I believe there are possibly two (or more) culprits. 1.) My tummy is growling 2.) I have to get up to use the bathroom. I eat pretty close (+/-) to my recommended calories and I drink 8 glasses of water per day. My exercise is a pretty routine 3-4 times a…
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Am I more active than I thought?
I checked sedentary when I started this site, because I figured I didn't engage in a lot of exercise. When I do exercise, I log it in. I have lost weight so far... But it has been a struggle. One pound loss, 2 pound gain... Up and down. I started running a couple months ago because i hadn't been losing weight... and gained…
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Confused About Weight Loss
OMG! I really, really think I'm not eating enough. But it feels like I'm eating too much! I have had more junk this week than ever. I ate 2 cookies and some ice cream (measured and under my cals). Now every day since I've been wanting junk! I've managed to stay away from it overall, but still could've made some better…
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I count calories, but I don't keep a journal
Hi, I started a diet on Sept 1., my weight was 344 lbs. I read many posts and take what I need from each. I know I will never write down everything I eat or even calculate all the exercise (in calories) that I do. I give myself 1500 calories a day whether I exercise or not. I figure it will all balance out in the end. I…
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late night vs early food
i mean overall is a calorie still a calorie no matter when its eaten?? or is it worse for you at night due to the slowed metabolism? whats the official word ?
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mileage ticker?
I would like to know how to add a mileage ticker to my profile? I just bought a pedometer and would like to challenge myself to completing 40 miles plus the rest of the month of October. Thanks for any help that you can give me and would like any support that is out there. Thanks.:smile: