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You are absolutely right. I don't have that monthly problem (being male) but my weight fluctuates also. The way I handle that is to always record my lowest weight although I notice my weight every day. Common sense tells me that as long as I consume less than my target calories I am making progress. Therefore I can claim…
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I bought a sportline hrm at walmart. It works well. The instructions are a little difficult. I called their customer service. They were friendly, helpful,:happy: and led me through the use of it and I really like it. It does have a chest strap which gives continuous monitoring.
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I don't see the conflict. I too am tracking my weight. I am really interested in general health, but there is no way to track that unless you explain exactly what you mean. I believe that if I lose weight my body size will decrease and my general health will improve. Although losing weight is important to me, overall…
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Your best way to tell how many calories you burn in a mile is to get a pedometer. It is a very helpful exercise tool which will cost about $20--more or less. Mine measures the number of steps taken and multiplies it by my stride to get miles walked. Calories consumed is a function of your weight, not your speed. I enter my…
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I think the people at MFP have studied the "eat back" situation pretty well. if you create too much of a deficit you will send your body into starvation mode. This will slow down your metabolism and make it harder for you to expend the calories you already have. Quick diets are dangerous and a waste of time. if you are not…
