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Watch this https://youtube.com/watch?v=XpHykP6e_Uk

Fitbit records it and any other step-based activity as part of the sync. If you log the run as well as letting the Fitbit sync, you are double-logging your run. Check out this thread if you haven't already. It should help you get everything set up properly and answer any questions you have like this one:…

The deadlift videos mentioned above really helped me work out some issues with my deadlifts so I second this recommendation :)

I'm 5'7 and started StrongLifts at about 155lbs. I was more focused on building/maintaining my muscle as much as possible while shedding some body fat at the same time, and having lifted weights in the past I knew I didn't really care about the number on the scale as much as the look/feel of my body composition. I set MFP…

Agree with malibu927. To be at a plateau, it has to be longer than 3 weeks and it looks like you've only been at it just over a month so stick with it. Other things to keep in mind are your monthly cycle (most women tend to "gain" a few lbs during this time only to loose them quickly shortly afterwards) and the time of day…

I'm in NS too and am the same way RE: my privacy. Feel free to add me though :)

Also still here!

Love it! Congrats on the progress and WTG on sticking with it for a whole year!

I prefer protein & fats for breakfast, or else I don't feel full until lunch. I usually do egg cups with some form of meat and whatever leftover veggies need to be used in my fridge. I don't like doing fruit in the morning as I find I then spend all day craving sweets. I don't fret about fitting in servings of veggies at…

I walk on my rest days. If the weather isn't cooperating, I don't stress about it and just take a full rest day. If I can get to a pool, I'll swim. I used to try to do HIIT or circuits for 30 mins on my rest days, but I found it got in the way of my next strength work out. I either couldn't put more weight on the bar or…

Were you eating at a calorie deficit? I don't think you could be putting on that much muscle if you're eating at a deficit. Everything I've read suggests that you need to eat a calorie surplus in order to actually build muscle, otherwise you are simply maintaining what you already have. That's not to say you aren't getting…

Salad Dressings. Veggie dips. Theclothesmakesthegirl has a lot of good ones (linked at the bottom of this post are some examples - we love the Creamy Italian dressing) http://theclothesmakethegirl.com/2010/06/03/the-secret-to-homemade-mayo-patience/ Tuna/Salmon/Chicken salad on top of greens. Flavour your mayo with garlic…

Excellent advice right here. I read this in another thread you posted it on a few months ago and I just have to chime in that after focusing on the above tips, I finally felt like I was properly doing rows. Thinking about a rope pulling my elbows back was a huge help.

You look great! I love the Supernatural and Ms. Marvel cosplays the best <3 Congrats on a job very well done!

Dietary fat (as in the fat that you take in through food) is not the same as body fat and eating less fat does not mean you will become less fat. Getting enough healthy fats in your diet is very important to your overall health, and will help tremendously (along with upping your protein) in terms of your energy levels.…

You can still do that, just keep in mind that those exercise calories from machines or MFP are estimates and won't be 100% accurate. To make up for any inaccuracies, I agree with other posters on eating back 50-75% of those calories, most of the time (eating them all back every once in awhile is good for sanity sometimes…

Projected Weight Loss 1.7 lbs/week With only 20 lbs you are looking to lose, I think you have your projected weight loss goal per week set too high. When you're that close to your goal weight, the 0.5/lb a week setting is recommended. Read through the information on this page:…

What's your name or email? Can't add you without it. You can add me - Ducky Worth.

It's an activity tracking wristband, similar to a Fitbit or a Jawbone. It counts steps, distances, calories burned and tracks sleep. The syncing is pretty good from what I can tell so far (both with my iPad and MFP). One feature I am disappointed that it doesn't have is any vibrating alarm, but it was about half the price…

I just got one to try out. Not sure if I'll keep it yet but maybe having some friends would motivate me. Add me - name is Ducky Worth :)

This is a very good point ^^ If you've read through the "Guide to Sexypants" link above then you already read this in Point 4 of that thread, but measurements, pictures and the way your clothes fit are great ways to track your progress and get out of the mind set that the number on the scale is the only measurement of…

Try to get the calories in to the amount that MFP tells you, but don't stress over it if you can't manage it every single day. I think you'll find that the longer you are working with a trainer and doing dedicated strength training, the more of an appetite you will develop. I took a look through the past week or so in your…

1) Logging under the strength training section doesn't record calories burned because it is nearly impossible for the number to be accurate. Too many variables (number of sets, reps, weights, effort, rest periods, etc). If you are looking for the calorie counts you can log Strength Training under the Cardio section and it…

I make this all the time without the cheese. I saute the veggies (whatever I have in the fridge) and tuna before adding the egg. Very yummy. Add hot sauce if desired :)

Check out the Stronglifts 5x5 Group for women: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/group/4601-stronglifts-5x5-for-women There is a sticky thread in there that gives an overview on starting Stronglifts that is tweaked to work better for women starting out. It's a well rounded program. I agree with the posters above that…

Sounds like you're pretty set to go then! The Whole 30 is a lot easier for someone who has already cut out most processed food, is making their own meals and batch cooking already. I was paleo for 6 mths when I tried my first one and didn't find it much more of an adjustment to what I was already doing, besides cutting out…

Agreed^^ I have been here 2 years and have no issues with the database. I don't search for things that can vary due to preparation or region (scrambled egg, chicken wrap, cheeseburger, etc). Search for the individual ingredients to what you are eating and you will be much more successful and it will be much more accurate.…

Haha that's a great NSV, congrats!

You don't need the book, although I definitely recommend picking it up at some point. In the meantime, most everything you need is available in the whole9life website. The program itself: http://whole9life.com/2012/08/the-whole30-program/ What to expect: http://whole9life.com/2013/01/whole30-timeline/ My advice is to make…

Congrats! Looking good :D