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Just keep losing until you get to the fat composition you are after. Then worry about getting bigger if you want. In my profile picture there I am about 175-180 lbs and I'm 6' tall, which put me at about 8-10%bf. So unless you carry a lot more muscle than I do, I'm guessing that you just haven't hit that fat percentage…
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I use an app called Jefit. It is free and gives you access to TONS of workout routines based on your goals and available equipment. In addition, each routine is customizable so you can tailor it to your preferences. You can also use the exercise database to create your own routines. So there - I just gave you thousands to…
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You can get a pretty good cardio workout with weights, so no, if you don't want to walk, you don't have to. However, if your goal is to get a cardio workout or burn calories from weight lifting, then you need to be doing moderately high reps (12-15) at a higher set count with a shortened rest period. You will still need to…
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have you recalculated your BMR/TDEE on both MFP and the iphone health app? If you only updated one, it would account for the difference you are seeing. Really, though, you are only talking about a 30 calorie difference - that could be anything.
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If all you want to do is lose weight, then no, you can skip it. I don't recommend it, but that's the answer. If you ever plan to do strength training or do much of anything physical, you probably won't want to. From a health standpoint, if there is only time to work one area, the core would be a fairly excellent choice…
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44 as of just now.
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Having daily weight data is super helpful since body weight measurement is a noisy measurement. HOWEVER, if you are "obsessed" with the number on the scale, I would think you are setting yourself up for failure. I'd probably suggest once a month, if that, since you are worried about it. On a side note, why do you care…
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Neither a physical therapist nor a personal trainer are going to be able to help you without seeing a doctor first. Certainly no one on the internet is going to be able to offer much help. If you felt something "click" and now have pain shooting down your neck and arm, something is not normal. Go see a doctor who might…
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Anything Polar is pretty well respected, but you need to understand HRM limitations in general. Activity monitors also do a decent job for walking/running exercises. Really, the best way to estimate calorie burn is to stick to a routine for a month or so, log your food religiously, and compare results to expected at the…
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Based on that statement alone, it is a nutrition issue - and maybe even a warmup issue. FWIW, I absolutely HATE working out in the morning. My muscles aren't awake yet and my body needs food. I've done fasted cardio in the morning before and it is absolutely horrible. Once I've been up for 10-12 hours, had a couple of…
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Yeah, that is the way I do it. Set your TDEE somewhere between BMR and sedentary and just log your exercise.
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2 - Not really, the scale is mechanical. The accuracy is what it is for both units of measurement. If you look at the specs it will say something like ounces +- 0.05 oz or grams +- 1 gram. Use whichever measurement makes most sense to you. Besides, if you are really worried about the calories of a fraction of a gram, you…
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While it sounds good, I don't think this is necessarily true. If so, that implies if I want to get better at running marathons, I need to train by running more than 26 miles. In a sport that is based on building stamina, I don't think that advice is ever given.
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Do you think it is a food source issue? If you are on low carb or a low calorie diet, you can crash during an intense workout pretty easy.
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Please do go see a nutritionist, though if you are going that route. Preferably one that is into fitness. At least in the US, general practitioners tend to give pretty horrific dietary advice.
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yea, I guess I should clarify - I'm not suggesting that you make it more challenging. You NEED to start out ridiculously light! You can, however, do more than 5 sets or increase reps as you like to help nail down the technique if you are getting through the workout without breaking a sweat. Just remember that while you are…
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I'm joking, don't be sad! There we go! I feel much better!
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with 40 lbs to go, a 500 calorie deficit is still pretty conservative - I definitely would not decrease it to slow down yet. The only thing I would pay attention to is recalculating your BMR as you continue to lose. Good job, btw!
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There is no best exercise that "targets weight loss". Weight loss is a function of diet. Here is the deal - all exercise burns calories and builds muscle. Period. How much you burn and build is determined by the intensity and duration of the exercise. It doesn't matter if you walk, do HIIT, strength, a mix, whatever else…
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you time warp much? I hear it is a side effect of ellipticals!
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You start off ridiculously light, so, don't worry, it will get harder. Right now, your main focus is building technique. Actually research online for the proper form for those exercises and take some time to work on perfecting while the weight is low. You don't want to figure out you have bad technique once you are trying…
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As for the other people's opinions, I wouldn't worry about them. All cardio machines have a bad stigma with many of the guys that think they are bodybuilders and some of the lift heavy females. Ellipticals just happen to be the poster child. They are not making fun of the machines as much as the people that come into the…
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If you have been logging your food for a while and tracking weight, then you can back-calculate your TDEE based on the results you have achieved. That is what I was meaning by using the results you are seeing. For example, if you logged an average of 2000 calories for a month and during that month you lost 2 lbs, then your…
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I eat most of my calories at night. It makes no difference as long as you aren't overeating by doing it.
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Just a couple more thoughts - Can you do a standing desk? My company actually pays for standing desks like the Varidesk that sits on top of a standard desk. I actually built a standing desk by putting a bookshelf on top of my desk (I don't like the Varidesk - too flimsy). That helps my back more than anything to be…
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pedometer style are known to be more accurate than the bracelet style. It's a trade-off. Neither are perfect though. There was a study published not long ago estimating that activity trackers can be off by 20% or so... that's significant considering most people's deficit is 20% or less of the TDEE. Think about this - if…
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I've had lower back surgery to repair discs and have some nerve damage from the issue. I do squats, deadlifts, overhead presses - whatever I want. If you can keep all those muscles, tendons, and ligaments tight and strong that support your bones and joints, it is likely that you won't have any issues. I can tell you that…
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I think it really depends on your goals and experience level as to what is best. 5x5 is a good basic routine that is popular and pretty easy to stick to. The good is it is easy to remember, hits about all the muscle groups, and builds strength. What I don't like is there isn't much volume, you can get hurt if you aren't…
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yeah, given the context, what @middlehaitch said is correct. I have never heard of an 8, 10, 1 program specifically, though. It seems a little odd. The only way it kind of makes sense would be to do warmup sets, then do a set of 8 at about 75% 1RM, a set of 10 at about 75% 1RM, then the last set of 1 at 100% 1RM. However,…
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in a word... yup. take 2 days and drink a ton of water and limit your salt intake. Try to drink enough water that your urine is totally clear for the last couple of hours of the day before bed. Your weight will probably drop significantly following.
