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I have looked at the calorie burned issue. Endomondo seems to use the heart rate calculator for calories burned, while MapMyFitness seems to use the MET formula. I have started exclusively using the MMF and the MET because it is a lower number, which won't overinflate my estimation of calories burned. You have a very good…
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Lyra89 ... get your facts straight, Dr. Atkins had a heart attack at age 71 from cardiomyopathy, a infection of muscle tissue not blockage caused by the diet he promoted. He was also not obese. He died from his head injuries after suffering a fall. The original post was just information. Everyone can choose for themselves.…
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Hey ... I just found this on Livestrong. http://www.livestrong.com/article/530046-what-does-your-heart-rate-need-to-be-to-burn-fat-during-exercise/ It suggests that lower intensity workouts can burn more fat. Something like 50-80% maximum heart rate. I can't remember if you have a HRM, but I use a Zephyr HXM with Endomondo…
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This is just something to look at, but not an accusation or a definitive. My sister lost A LOT of weight and her period stopped, her doctor told her to gain weight, her hair starting falling out, etc. But to look at her you'd never guess that she was dangerously low on weight. She was around 145 pounds and 5'7". But…
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Don't get discouraged. Every other time I have tried to lose weight, I have stayed the same or gained the first four to six weeks. Stick it out. Don't quit. Don't quit. Don't quit. Also, I have downloaded the Endomondo Pro app on my Droid. If you track your exercise it will tell you how much water you need to drink to…
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Starting weight (July 16): 171.8 1st week weight (July 23): 169.8 (-2) 2nd week weight (July 30): 3rd week weight (August 6): 4th week weight (August 13): 5th week weight (August 20): 6th week weight (August 27):
