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I live 3 blocks away from Trader Joe's, so I also go there for >50% of my groceries. I used to hate the idea of lots of pre-made/processed stuff (to be fair, I love cooking from scratch), but now I realize how snobby that was and appreciate all of the opportunities TJ's provides for creativity! Plus my job has become more…
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I have always lived in northern latitudes where the days are short, dark, and cold this time of year. People tend to hunker down and hibernate where I'm from. So, I totally get this! I recommend working on your mental game when your body isn't feeling as nimble and energetic as it might in other seasons -- this could mean…
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[/quote] Oh - you can select whatever entry you want, pick the real average speed you went - and can replace the calorie burn with your own better value. [/quote] @heybales holy smokes! I have been using MFP for **QUITE some time** and never knew you could/should do that. Thank you! This is a fascinating discussion and…
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I can really relate to this question, since my calorie burn on exercise days is soooo much higher than on my rest days -- my primary form of exercise is cycling (road and mountain, but mostly on a stationary trainer this time of year). I don't wear a fitbit, but I do have a chest strap heart rate monitor that I wear only…
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Love mountain biking! I was a full-fledged roadie for awhile, raced road and CX, then got a full-suspension mountain bike (Specialized Safire Comp) a couple years ago and fell in love. I am still not where I'd like to be skills- and fitness-wise to take advantage of all the beautiful trails here in Eastern Washington and…
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Hi all -- it's great seeing everyone's progress on here! I'm sending out universal positive vibes and encouragement!! I had a fairly successful week, but didn't feel as "on fire" with my goals as I have been lately and found myself just going through the motions about half the time. I had a little bit of a tough day…
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Not sure if this is helpful, OP, but I use "Aerobics, low impact" as my entry for Zumba (which I love too, although I am NOT good at it!) and the calorie burn (380 for one hour, but I am 37F, 180 lb, and kinda short!) seems to square at least somewhat with reality. I tend to eat back about 25-50% of my exercise calories…
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Hi @zaknjakesmum The "if everyday was like this..." feature bugs me too! The only solution I have ever heard to take it out of the equation is just to not hit the "complete this entry" button. Apparently, that really has no function other than to enable the whole annoying prediction business. That being said, I am not an…
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Hi all. I finished my cycling challenge on Saturday and am really proud of myself! I opened up a bag of chocolate-covered almonds I'd been saving for a special occasion (questionable idea!) and got a gigantic container of barberries (better idea!) as a reward for finishing the challenge. I am going to do rest/recovery and…
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Hi all. I had a great week and crushed my goals! Started my cycling challenge yesterday and saw a slight uptick on the scale today, as expected (I weigh pretty much daily). I will be curious to see what happens afterward when my muscles recover by 2/24 or so. I have gotten in 5 yoga sessions since 2/9 and haven't had any…
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While I echo the advice above to look for a therapist or a specialist to help you out with these difficulties, I know it's hard to make that happen overnight. I have another suggestion that may be useful in the meantime. I am not sure if this will be helpful in your situation (or suit your specific needs), but a friend of…
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Yay! I'm getting pumped and feeling motivated! I've been killing it on my goals (MFP and otherwise) the last couple months, and especially the last few weeks, so I just want to keep up the momentum right now. Mini goals: 1.) Complete virtual cycling tour from 2/14-2/20 -- focus on rest, hydration, and proper fueling! 2.)…
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Hi all. I'm 37F, 5'3", SW 203, CW 184, GW 148 by fall 2021 I've been lurking around the forums for a long time, and this will be my first challenge! I'm not new to tracking or fitness, but I haven't been prioritizing my health and I'm starting to see some potential consequences. I'm currently navigating a big change in…
