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BMR???
OK, so if my BMR is 1504 calories a day....for doing nothing. Why does my profile thingy say I should only eat 1200 calories a day for being lightly active?
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What can I eat
Im panning my meals for tomorrow. These are my totals so far. Im racking my brain tryin to figure out how to eat the rest of these calories and fat grams. Totals 1,114 206 13 62 2,373 78 Your Daily Goal 1,500 206 50 56 2,500 100 Remaining 386 0 37 -6 127 22 Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sodium Calcium
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Calorie/Heart Monitor Armband
Hello all! In the past few weeks I made the decision it was time to finally get healthy! I was browsing online for a calorie diary/log and found MFP. I love this site, it is so motivational and helpful! For once, I am loosing weight instead of gaining it! Anyway, I am looking into buying a calorie monitor/heart rate…
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When you take your measurements...
Do you do it in inches? I've recently bought a tape measure and suddenly felt a little confused of what side to take the measurements from.
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Chest Strap Sizing
I want to get the Polar F7 HRM but am not sure what size strap to get with it. It said to measure just under the breasts. My size is 33 inches. The xsmall to small size ranges from 20 to 30 inches and the medium to xlarge strap ranges from 30 to 45 inches. I'm in the lower range of the medium so wasn't sure whether to get…
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How much water?
I read somewhere on another thread that we are suppose to drink 1/2 our body weight in ozs. of water. Is this correct? Because if I weigh 225 that would mean I should drink 112 ozs of water every day? Seems like a lot to me! Thanks
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Mild Starvation - Solution?
So yesterday when I check in, MFP tells me that if I keep on eating the way i did i would reach 165 in 5 weeks (im at 190). Thats crazy, so today im trying to increase my calorie intake but it seems like i have to be eating every other hour. I feel stuffed! is this what im supposed to be doing?? i dont want my body to go…
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Protein Bars..Are they worth it?
I'm trying to decide whether or not I should include a protein bar into my diet. Any thoughts or suggestions on what type if I go this route? TIA
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Gym: What do you do there?
I am asking because all I have been doing is running almost 5 miles, then I tan and leave, I feel like I should be doing upper body , lower body and or abs, on Alternating days, but I never do, So do you do all or just some, and do you still lose weight with what you are doing.. Ive been at a stand still weight wise, and I…
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To Log a Loss...Or to Not...that is my question!
Ok, so I havent lost anything in over 2 weeks (I weigh in on Friday's). I was recently doing the Shred and prior to that, the Wii Fit Plus. As soon as I started working out I stopped losing...but I am still losing inches. I hurt my shoulder and now have a pinched nerve in my neck so, needless to say, I've not worked out at…
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Question about itchiness
Something new is happening. It has been bothering me for about a week now. My belly is itchy !!!! There is no rash - no redness - that is no redness before I start scratching it LOL. My question is....is it possible I am feeling the itchiness because of my shrinking belly? My weight loss has been about 5 to 8 pounds a…
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Help Afternoon Slump
Just wondering if anyone else has this problem? I find I'm exhausted in the afternoons, Mornings I'm fine after I've had my coffee for the day. Around like 3:00 I just want to sleep:yawn: . I take a multi-vitamin everyday, drink water usually 8 cups sometimes more. I eat breakfast, snacks don't eat junk food. Just don't…
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FAILING MISERABLY
So i started this journey almost a month ago and I'm only really down a solid 3 pounds...the last 3 have just been fluctuating so on a good morning im down 6 but not always, well not majority of the time. I'm getting frustrated because when I do it the unhealthy way, like working out too much and eating practically…
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All Star Ideas?
Since I'm new to all this, I was wondering if any of you have and diet or exercise tips that worked really well for you. I exercise about twice a day and eat pretty well. I'm currently vegetarian (gave up meat and poultry for Lent), and I'm really against making and dramatic "fix it" changes to my diet. So no cutting out…
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WEIGHT WATCHERS
I WAS WONDERING IF ANYONE IS DOING THIS PROGRAM,AND WHAT YOU THOUGHT ABOUT IT. I'M THINKING OF DOING THE ONLINE PROGRAM.
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Question about eating the same thing....
I've read that your body eventually gets used to or "catches on" to your new eating habits and that this can cause you to hit a plateau. What I want to know is long can a person eat the same food before their body catches on? I tend to have different things for lunch and dinner but for Breakfast I like to have a bowl of…
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10-weight-loss-tips-that-work-in-one-minute-or-less
http://health.yahoo.com/featured/83/10-weight-loss-tips-that-work-in-one-minute-or-less/
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always sleepy (from eating?) - thoughts?
I've always felt like I had more energy and stamina when I ate less and eating made me lethargic, sleepy and well.. frankly - lazy. So, I've been here for a couple of weeks, totally improved my diet, have fallen anywhere from 800 cals to 1800 on a given day (I'm looking for the right "spot") and folks have even convinced…
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This is horrible!!
I just started college back in January, and I have NO time for the gym anymore. I was looking SO good until I started college. I am working at home doing daycare for one child, then going to school every evening as well. I've been super busy on the weekends lately, and I have neglected to go to the gym. I've probably…
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Oh sugar
I always hear people say that the sugar recommendation on this site is low. Mine is 23 grams a day! that seems really low for me, and I always go over! But how much over is too much? Oh and by the way, i get most of my sugar from fruits
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Lipvite injections?
Has anyone tried Lipovite injections? I was thinking of going to a local weight lose cllinic, I just can't seem to get off this last 25-30 lbs and I am getting extremely frustrated!! Any help would be greatly appreciated :)
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HELP
HOW DO YOU ADD SODIUM TO YOUR FOOD DIARY? I WENT UNDER SETTING AND ADDED SODIUM BUT THERE WAS NO WHERE TO CLICK ON "SAVE CHANGES" . WHAT AM I DOING WRONG???????:embarassed:
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Anyone Tried Finding their Metabolic Profile
whats up guys, ive been reading up on some tips and came acros this Metablic Profiling and read some pretty good stuff just wondering if you guys have heard of this and if its true that it helps.... I came across this free website that helps u determine your type, its probably not acurate at all but wanted some feedback:…
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Free iPod Workouts from Prevention
Here's a link to download workouts for FREE from Prevention Magazine. Lots of workouts to help you vary your exercise program. http://www.prevention.com/download/index.shtml Good luck with your goals!
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Do I have a glitch in my food lists?
I am trying to trim down my lists to my most commenly consumed foods in each category (breakfast, am snack, lunch, pm snack, dinner) But some of them will not stay deleted. I don't want olives and salad in my breakast or morning snack categories, and they won't stay gone ... what to do?
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Chocolate Muffins on the side bar ad...
They look very good and have me craving them now... who's with me????
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Metabolism Article
I thought this was a great article done online by Prevention. Check it out for some great tips. http://online.prevention.com/boostmetabolism/index.shtml Good luck!
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1200 cal diet...anyone else not hungry?
Am I the only one feeling stuffed??? I've been strictly adhering to my 1200 cal/day diet, and I don't feel hungry like I thought I would. I have been trying out Ellie Krieger's recipes to see how those changes to the way I cook make a difference on my diet and overall sense of wellbeing, and while most of the foods I have…
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Green Tea
I am just wondering if Lipton Green Tea is good for weight loss..and what is the real pupose of the green tea anyway? I like the green tea but I am just curious of what the benifits are from drinking it..Thanks for any info.. ( I drink the Lipton Green tea with berry flavor)
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hmmmm....calories?
Ok, So I have only tracked my food for the last couple of days here online - but I have been keeping a food journal for about 6 weeks. The way I have eaten in the last few days doesnt differ from the last six weeks. But if I am tracking my food correctly - and I think that I am - Then I am not meeting my daily calorie…