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1420 cals/day and aiming to lose 1lb. per week. I'm a 5'3" female.

But too large of a calorie deficit can minimize muscle growth.

I use a "calories burned while lifting weights" calculator from Google, find out how many calories I burn in an hour, create my own "new" exercise in the MFP app, and then use that. It might not be 100% accurate, but it's a great estimation. Another general estimation: you burn approximately half the calories per minute…

Thanks for the feedback, guys! It's just frustrating in general that there's no way to calculate burned calories with 100% accuracy without using a kinesiology lab. When it comes to MFP, I have to eat back my exercise calories or else my energy and progress tanks. I wish there was something more reliable out there!

Oskaloosa! Just beginning a journey of losing 40 pounds... down 3 so far.

Cheap, healthy foods that are always on my grocery list (I'm a recent college grad with a ton of debt). I am a marathon runner and don't necessarily steer clear of carbs, so if you're looking to be low-carb healthy, then you might have to filter out a few of these: -eggs -canned chicken -oatmeal -greek yogurt -cheese…

BeachBody is a cult, and posting fitness selfies and statuses on social media for the purpose of making money is hypocritical to fitness motivation.

I thought this post was a sarcastic parody of some posts that get put on this community...

Are there any major benefits to eating farro vs. other grains?

Right, but something almost the same that isn't veggies?

The idea behind diet soda is that artificial sweeteners confuse your body and make you crave real sugar. I highly recommend you watch "Fed Up," a documentary on Netflix that revolves around childhood obesity, but has excellent research and information regarding diet sodas.

I tried AudioBooks while training for my marathon (2-3 hour runs... ugh!). I found them interesting, but I personally comprehend more when I physically read a book with my own eyes. If you're a learner who learns well by listening, then definitely try them! I am a visual learner; that's why I didn't exactly love them. If…

I totally get that. With the age bit, though, I am only 23...

I have gone back and forth from logging. Mostly due to my busy schedule and sometimes just forgetting. I've been using MFP for so long that I know how many calories are in everything I eat and approximately how much I can eat in a day.

Just because it's "synced" doesn't mean it's "connected." Mine takes a long time to load. Be patient. Check back in an hour or two. Close the app (swipe it away) and then re-open it. It can take a while to convert all of that data into calories burned.

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To all who have asked--I have very weak, sensitive teeth, so drinking soda isn't an option for me. I already drink a LOT of green tea; it just isn't enough caffeine. I love hot drinks, so that's why I'm asking for coffee recommendations.

Looks great in navy!

I discovered a sneaky trick last time I got a cold sore (yes, I know you don't want info about cold sores, but hear me out). I purchased a bottle of the liquid bandage stuff. Comes in a nail polish-looking bottle. Spread a layer over your hurting lip, and it will seal out water, sweat, etc. for a few hours. It's the…

Sync the two. That's what I do. Then they communicate together and work with the same number of calories, etc. You enter information into one app, and it shows up on the other one. Not a difficult process. Get the fitbit. Worth every penny. Highly recommend the Charge HR. Don't bother with a flex. One with a HR monitor…

I was about to recommend almost the same product as ^^^. Wireless headphones are a must-have for runners. Headphone cords are obnoxious. Jaybirds are a great brand with helpful customer service. Jaybird wireless earbuds are perfect. I've run multiple races, including a marathon (in the pouring rain), and I love these. They…

I am exactly your weight. My fitbit HR tracked my 1-hour walk as approximately 400 calories. However, I was walking at a 4 mph pace (definitely not a "stroll"), so I walked nearly 4 miles (1 mile/15 minutes). Assume that you (we) burn about 100 calories per mile, so look at your distance and then go from there.

I don't necessarily want to "bulk," just build some more muscle. I don't have any specific numbers for that. When I train for long-distance races, I tend to neglect lifting out of lack of time and energy, so I suppose I'm looking to rebuild muscle/gain muscle endurance for future races when, most likely, I'll repeat this…

I created my own recipe of a naked wing and sauce. Basically, each wing is ~100 calories. Go from there. I've also heard of some people ordering naked wings and asking for the sauce on the side.

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Aggressive, but so incredibly true.

5' 2.5"! Hit me with a friend request!

I posed this very same question a couple weeks ago on this discussion board. Not many replies. I'm with DLDzioba! Someone help us out!

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If you are a long distance runner, it is very common for you to lose some control of your bladder muscles. When I'm training for marathons, I lose control of my bladder completely and, yes, pee myself. I can't do anything to stop it. It's part of running long distances. Some people can handle their bladders, others can't.…