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Heart Rate & Blood Pressure Meds
I am on Tekturna and Benicar for High Blood Pressure. I read somewhere that some blood pressure meds will lower your heart rate which would also require lower exercise heart rate. I have been trying to maintain a HR of 130 while exercising mainly because that is what my Polar HRM tells me to do. Is there any reason to…
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Calorie Question
I hope this is clearer then mud. LOL Believe it or not, counting calories is the only "diet" I've never tried!!!! Per MFP, my nutrtion goal is to eat 1200 calories a day. When I add my exercise into my diary (for example it was 500 calories), my net calories change and tell me that I need to eat more. Do I really need to…
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I Actually Gained Weight.. How!?
Not to blow my own trumpet here but I feel I have been rather good this week considering it was Christmas and I had a lot of parties to go to with family. I ate a small portion of Christmas dinner and ate half of everything on my plate at an expensive meal out yesterday. I have had no alcohol all week and haven't snacked…
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7 Weeks & 10 Lbs Til Christmas!
Today marks 7 weeks until Christmas, and I am going to buckle down and lose my last and final 10 lbs! Anyone serious about reaching their goals want to join me? Check in here to support? Share our tips for success? I've had great success on this program, losing almost 20 lbs in my first three months. Then I got the flu…
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Cramp? Knot? in left calf
Hello all, About a week ago I got, what I think is a cramp or knot or something of the sort in my left calf. I'm pretty sure it started while I was sick and wasn't working out. I had been doing 30 Day Shred 2 prior, but I think I hadn't done it for a couple of days when it started. I then did it on Christmas Eve and I know…
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Can someone please explains calories?!
Hello everyone! I am having somewhat of a difficult time grasping how FitnessPal records net calories in lieu of adding in additional calories “earned” through exercise. Here’s the situation: Upon using a BMR calculator to generate the estimated daily calories I should consume, I was given this breakdown. Keep in mind,…
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Poll on Salt
On MFP I track my calories, fat, protein, fiber, and sodium. I always try to keep my sodium levels low even though it does not really effect my weight gain or loss much (i have found). The thing is I sometimes use regular table salt with my foods, so should I even bother tracking sodium since I'm probably taking in more…
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June Starters - December 21st
Starting the thread this week. No change for me for last week but at least it's not a gain. SW - 300 LW - 266.5 CW - 266.5 I really need to get back on track. Been feeling REALLY unmotivated.
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Moving SUPER slow
Ok. I'll admit it.. I took a break for the holidays. I haven't worked out in 4 days and haven't watched my calories. Honestly, I didn't think I had done THAT badly, no major pig outs. Maybe a few more Christmas cookies than I should have but, overall, not too horrible. Well, I just worked out for 30 minutes, doing my…
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Crapola!!! I gained 5.4 lbs!
So mad at myself! I gained 5.4lbs in about 3 days. Crap! I knew I was bad though and I mean really bad. Today is a new day and trying to put it behind me but is on my be hind now! Dang! 1.5 mo of work down the tube!
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Pregnant.... Please Help!!!!!!!
Hello, I haven't been here in a while. Don't get me wrong, I still watch what I eat and exercise everyday. I really haven't had time to get on here and log everything in. I finally hit the 175 lb mark and recently found out that i'm pregnant. I'm super happy BUT I'm also bummed... I know I can continue eating healthy and…
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Protien Shakes
Anyone have any good suggestions. I am going to make this my afterwork out afternoon snack! Friends of mine recommended EAS Myoplex shake powder. Has anyone tried it? Is it good?
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New Years Eve- Will You Drink?
I am wondering what to do about New Years Eve. Since I started this diet/exercise regime I have not had a single drop of alcohol even on Christmas Day. However, I am going out on NYE, it is my first night 'out' in a club on this day. I know it is a time where everyone drinks, so I am wondering whether I should stay totally…
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Calling all runners, readers, and anyone else interested in
During my break, I was introduced to the book Born to Run. It has given me a new motivation to exercise and to be healthy. The book was fantastic and I encourage EVERYONE on this website to read it, you will not be sorry! Preview: The book studys running, how humans are born to run despite our problems with running…
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Tami's Secret to Skinny!!
A PM from Sassiebritches got me thinking and I had posted something on a recent "eating exercise calories" thread. I just copied and pasted it here to possibly help others who may want to know. Remember, the important thing is to be open-minded to your body. Trial and error can be the way to go sometimes to figure out what…
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Want to give up sugar with me?
Hello My Fitness Pals, I am going to give up sugar until January 15th. Is anyone else interested in giving up sweets with me? I know it sounds crazy with the holidays coming up, but I plan to get down 6 lbs by January 15th (vacation) and I can't afford to binge on holidays sweets. There are so many social engagements and…
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Was anyone bad?
Ok, was anyone bad yesterday? I was, and the day before!!!!!! It was the first time in 3 months I had dessert!!!!!!! I skipped breakfast and dinner those two days. ( I know that was bad. LOL) But I am back on it today and will continue on. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everyone. Good luck on everyones journey to loose…
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sauna vs. steam room??
My gym has access to both the sauna and a steam room. I love them both, but I don't know when I should use which, and if I can use them on the same day. I know there are many benefits to both, and it has already contributed to clearer skin, but will one be more beneficial than the other? Any personal experiences?
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Detox!
Hi I'm new here! I want to do a detox before starting my diet on Jan 1st! Does anyone have any tips on how I should proceed? :) Thanks
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MIL problem - anyone with thoughts? Advice?
Hi MFP - looking for a little advice here (or at least a chance to vent!), I met my goals a few months ago, lost 20 lbs, and now wear a size 6, sometimes an 8. Today, I open a gift from my MIL, and it is a sweater, sized large. About 6 weeks ago she asked what size I wear at this store, and I told her "small". WTH??? To…
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increased my calories
Just wonder if anyone has changed their settings? I have really been having a hard time. I have 10 pounds to loose. I've lost between 3-5 (depending on the day) and I've been at this since June. I just got a trainer because I can't get anything to change. And I'm really not good at lifting weights. Anyway, she told me that…
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Help with HRM
I got a Sportline S12 HRM for Christmas. It didn't come with much more instructions than on how to set it up. So I was wondering how I calculate my calories burned (it said I was in my target zone during my workout). It has calories burned for a built in pedometer. I had the ped turned on during my wii workout, since I do…
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Back for I dunno how many times.....
Hey, it's me again, lol I always start to do this, but then my ADD kicks in :ohwell: , so this is probably about my 5th or 6th time doing this... I have been exercising about 30-60 minutes (walks) at least a couple times a week, I know, that's not that much,... Gah! I feel like I can never do this 'cause everytime I try, I…
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Losing inches not pounds but no exercise - What's going on??
For the past few months (since the beginning of October) I've been dieting. Mostly due to lack of time and somewhat due to medical stuff I haven't been exercising much at all. The little exercise I get is walking up the stair at work, and it's just four flights. I've improved since Oct. in that I can now make it to the top…
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have gotten side tracked a bit
I have been slacking a little when it comes to my calories and my workouts only hitting the gym 1-2 days a week. Well no more of that I have to get it together or as my husband calls it gym junkie mode. I have a goal to meet and a time frame to do it in. I will be at the gym tomorrow thats for sure- Oh by the way I decided…
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Back on the bandwagon!
i fell off the bandwagon there for a while but im back and ready! starting monday! Starting weight - 140lbs Goal weight - 120lbs will i lose the 20lbs or get pregnant first? haha lets find out!
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Merry Christmas ~ June Starters...
Merry Christmas, ladies!! I have really grown to love some of you guys!! YOu have been there with me through some tough times and your encouragement has meant more than you know!!! I wish all of you a blessed holiday and a wonderful new year!!! This next year is going to prove to be our MOST SUCCESSFUL ONE yet!!!! We are…
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Holiday Baking
Is it just me or does baking make you feel like you have already eaten a whole cake. This morning I started my baking. My husband and father in law wanted butterscotch brownies and my mom wanted a rum cake. I swear after baking them I feel stuffed I did not taste either one. I don't even want to eat them now, and now my…
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Chocolate???!!!
At night I always crave chocolate, and I usually have some to quiet down my craving (but then again, who really stops craving chocolate?). Its what I think is just a normal serving (i.e hand-full of m&m's, a cookie, a couple hersey's kisses). I know that I should stay away from junk at night, especially because i tend to…
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Question about alcohol, please help...
Hi All, Can someone please suggest not so "fattening" alcoholic beverage (if there is such a thing)??? I have party to go to on Saturday, NYE next week and I'm going to Vegas in 3 weeks, all my friends drink and it will be hard to be the odd man out and not have a drink. I usually drink vodka with cranberry or red bull...…