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What decides the amount of calories earned from exercise?
Hey, I was wondering how the amount of 'extra calories earned from exercise' is decided. Is it a certain percentage or everything? Does it vary from activity to activity? And is everything calculated when you complete the diary?
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How to build a consistent fitness routine
I'm trying to build more of a consistent fitness routine but I'm finding it difficult as I have lots of different activities that I like doing. I enjoy: - free weights/machines - pilates - spinning - yoga - horse riding - swimming - boxing I struggle to fit in everything I enjoy in a week while also allowing time for rest…
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I have lost 84 pounds in 6 months!
Hey guys, my name is Machu and I was 397 pounds at my heaviest. Today I am 313 pounds and I don't plan on stopping until I have a 6 pack! Let's better ourselves, together! [edited by MFP staff]
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Fourteen Down, Guess This is Happening!
Good morning! I have been putting off really introducing myself until I saw that I was progressing and not just having another false start. I may have introduced myself once before in a rather half-hearted way, I can’t recall. I’m here now, so here goes: HI!!! I am a single mom of four who will be hitting the half-century…
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I am worried about missing my workouts on vaca. Advice?
I was planning on working out 5 days in a row to get it in before I leave, but I don't think I will as I'm on day 2 and tired af lol. I had a deload week like 3 weeks ago so I'm worried about strength loss missing a couple workouts this week. I plan on a stretching and doing core workouts in my hotel room lol. Advice?
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The last few kgs are the hardest to shed?
Hi, I’m 38 female 170cm height . For the last 3 month or so I’ve been following a healthy lifestyle (dieting, working out, plus the occasional treats), and I managed to lose around 3kgs. I’ve noticed that the closer I get to my ideal weight (68kg) the more difficult it is to lose the last few kgs of fat. My muscle mass has…
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Fat2Fit Challenge and Support Group - MAY 2023 Registration
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for APRIL and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…
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Step tracking
I have a step tracker that isn’t on the list of options to connect to. It would be nice if there was a Bluetooth option to connect. Or if you could manually enter your steps.
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New to MFP - Feeling Motivated!
I need to lose 16 pounds. It’s not as easy as it was when I was younger. Trying to stay focused and increase my activity level. I have a very sedentary job. Could use some friends on the app to keep me accountable.
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Motivational Friends
It always helps to have motivational friends who are on the same or simular journey to share encouragement, accountability and achievements. Feel free to add me as a friend!
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February 2023 Plank Challenge
Hello This is the place for your planking and isometric challenges. If you are new to posting on this thread, or if you are new to planking and isometric exercises, we welcome you! If you are returning from a previous thread, we welcome you, too. There are no set challenges - this is a mixed-ability / mixed-experience /…
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New here and wanted to say Hi.
Hi there I've been on MyFitnessPal for a few weeks and steadily working towards my goals. How is your progress going? Michelle
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What has been the most challenging aspect of your weight loss journey so far?
"For me, the most challenging aspect of my weight loss journey so far has been overcoming my own negative self-talk and insecurities. I've struggled with my weight for years, and in that time, I've developed a lot of negative self-talk and limiting beliefs about what I'm capable of achieving. At times, it feels like I'm my…
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Do you enjoy certain excercises more than others?
For example, I love OVH press and curls but dread bench press lol. Or deadlifts over sqauts! I also look forward to specific days. I can't tell if it's motivation or the exercise itself.🤣
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Get out of the 200-210#s bodyweight range. Lose it lb. by lb.
HI THERE , MFP COMMUNITY ! Again, you know what to do : follow your favourite MFP food and nutrition programme, record everything in the diary, write your food and exercise notes, weigh yourself regularly, share and communicate with your MFP friends. Here’s the added new thing here : How to get out of the current…
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50:50
Hi everyone. I’m in care and have let things go over last 3 years. Working to get it all back. Stats: age 50, obese and need to loose 50kg. Started 1 Jan and So far am down 9kg on a healthy diet and exercise routine. Last week lost some mental strength and would really be good to have some positive friends to bounce off…
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New Journey
I am 3 days into MyFitnessPal and excited about this new health journey I am embarking on. I am seeking accountability partners to develop the necessary discipline to reach my weight goals. Seeking any advice and tips from individuals who have used this app post knee & tibia surgery.
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Before & After - 4 Months | -60 Lbs... How are others doing?!
About 4 months ago to the day I decided enough was enough. Logged back into MFP and started setting realistic, and progressive goals for myself and paying attention to my diet. I really enjoy running and got myself a Tonal exercise machine for strength/resistance training (which has been amazing, but that's another story).…
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Ladies, how do you handle PMS hunger/binge eating?
I am ravenous the week before!! And right now I ate like an extra thousand calories of trail mix... I drink tons of water/tea, excercise, eat my fiber/veggies/fruit, and more than my weight in protein...YET I AM STILL STARVING! Ugh please help. :(
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50 year old lady needs to lose 50lbs!!
I’ve tried on my own. I just can’t find the motivation or discipline. I’m not willing to do anything crazy for a diet, like keto, but I’m in search of a community of women that have found it harder to lose weight as the age. Ugh!! Frustrating!!!
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New Here!☺️
Just wanted to stop in and say hi! Looking forward to sharing my journey with everyone!
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Scarily High HR?
Does anyone else have the issue where their heart rate is way to high for their age when exercising? To preface, I've lost a lot of weight and I am only 7lbs away from an 'ideal' BMI for my height. I don't like cardio because my heart rate is always too high, I only warm up with 5 minutes of cardio before proceeding onto…
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Not new to the app, but definitely I’ve had set backs & doing my hardest to overcome them.
Hello everyone back on the app again this year and definitely to stay and accomplish my goal weight this time around, I have never tried premium but could someone that has please let me know if it completely worth it to go premium, please and thank you!
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Running for charity
So I've decided to challenge myself and do 30 miles in the whole of April, the plan is to run 3 times a week and do 2.5miles each run, and at the same time do it as a fundraiser for a sight loss charity to spead awareness of a rare eye condition that my little one has. I'm not comfortable with outdoor running yet so this…
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REACH ONE GOAL - 15 mins daily - 100 days. Start April 15.
100 days is enough time to see a real difference. Set ONE goal, spend 15 mins daily. Examples: - Buns of Steel. - Master the L-Sit. - Master the splits. - Abs or 6-pack. - Do your first chin-up. Or first 10 consecutive chin-ups. This doesn’t mean you’re not doing the rest of your fitness programme. It just means that…
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I'm new here and pretty lonely on my fitness/ weightless journey
Hello! My stats be atm 5ft 7 and 74kg looking to get to about 60kg :) I'm doing well with tracking my calories and starting to be more active. I have an active job so it's hard to motivate my self during the week but I'm trying my best. My main problem is I'm pretty lonely on this journey I live my partner and he doesn't…
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How many exercises per session?
I've been doing this 4 day upper/lower split (see images), but some say you just need to go hard for 4 excercises? What do y'all think? If it's not broke don't fix it?
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FAT 2 FIT Support Group - APRIL 2023 Registration
Need a team for support and commitment? Some help getting inspired? We hope you'll consider FAT 2 FIT, a weight loss challenge and support group. A community. A wonderful group of warm, fun, and strong people to help make your journey possible. Come for APRIL and stay on for the long haul. This group is here to support you…