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MFP grossly overestimates EVERYTHING! I often wear my heart rate monitor and I find that the only thing that's right is the stationary bike (probably because weight has less to do with it). I suggest cutting everything in HALF (I do this when I enter it and then don't worry about having to eat less.) Also, interval…
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I like your condiment trick! No added dishes
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I've done it while injured. If there's a low impact activity you can do (like pool walking or just walking in general), try to add it in. There are major heart benefits from just taking walks (in fact, it's believed to be better to walk for 30 minutes a couple of days a week then do the same amount of running less times a…
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I've found 2 things that really help me log correctly, especially while BUSY! 1) A kitchen scale and a piece of paper. Jot everything's weight down really quick and if there aren't bar codes or if you don't have time to record it, you'll know how much it was later. 2) Make a big recipe of something and freeze it for…
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You might need to start a little higher and then drop down once your stomach adjusts to smaller portions, but I highly suggest you start at the lower end and only eat back 1/2 your calories from fitness (add a 30 minute walk into each day to get a little bonus). When you get your fitness program going you'll get even more…
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I am getting over a couple of major knee injuries and am in the same boat. I've found the biggest results using the TRX at my gym. I'm able to target muscle groups better and I have noticed that's the best for me. Sounds like people here have had great advice.
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I do a longer HITT style class that's 60 minutes and often I'll run or bike for a bit before the class. I do it long enough to get my muscles loose, not get too tired, and sort of wake up as well. It might compliment your feeling that 25 minutes isn't enough. When deciding what to do, just remember to keep things diverse…
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You have to figure out what works for you. What's your motivation? Are you a black/white rules kind of girl or can you follow moderate guidelines? I'm a little more black and white. I'm also 5'2 and used to weighed 170 at my heaviest 10yrs ago. I lost over 40lbs the first time I lost weight was while in sports in middle…
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This is half the battle of calorie counting and adjusting your diet to fit your life afterward. Start weighing things you eat often (cheese, fruits,etc) and you'll soon be able to eye-ball a guesstimate. I usually underestimate most things without a scale. Use the "deck of cards" rule for meat. Once you're good, you'll…
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Are you sure you're counting correctly? I'm in agreement with the above post that it sounds like a lot more. I found a great kitchen scale at Home Goods for $20. It does all my conversions and makes measuring fruits and meat so easy. Everything you mentioned could easily have some added fat (quiche is better with cream and…
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Also, see if they have an elliptical without the movable arms. They work off an incline where your heels are down and it completely eliminates the toe issue (which definitely is linked to the shoes you're wearing, make sure they are cross training shoes). The one without movable arms lets you really tone your whole leg and…
