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Fitbit workouts vs. steps: To log or not to log??
Ok, I know this has GOT to be a common question, but I can't find the answer anywhere. I take group boxing classes about 3x per week, which greatly increases my step count for the day (lots of bouncing). My Fitbit is telling me I'm burning 500+ calories a session. After I sync, no workout appears on MFP, but my higher step…
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Share your boxing experiences with me!
Hi all, I've recently joined a boxing gym and am loving it so far. I'm wondering if any of you can tell me how quickly you started seeing results, as well as any other tips for someone just starting out. The workout is a 6-minute warmup, followed by nine (9) 3-minute rounds of punching combinations and a short period of…
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Protein powders for women - Questions!
Hi all, I've been up and down the health & weight loss road now for a couple of years but am still completely in the dark about protein powders. I would really like to incorporate it into my diet but there are just SO MANY and most of them come in giant containers. I'm kind of picky about flavor and I'm afraid to buy one…
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Riddle me this: an exercise logging query
Hi all, So I'm sure many of you have read about HIIT (high-intensity interval training). It's like packing an hour of cardio into 20 minutes, yadda yadda yadda. I think I believe it for the most part. Sprinting burns a butt-ton of calories, and I'm sure making your heart rate yo-yo does too. So here's my question: I did 20…
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Nauseated when hungry
Hi all, It's hard to go from eating whatever you want to having a restricted diet. Smaller portions and less calories usually means occasional hunger pangs. I feel that this is a normal, and probably sometimes necessary feeling to have when you're losing weight. The way I usually cope with these hunger pangs is to tell…
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Which HRM should I buy??
I don't need a sleep tracker, pedometer, etc. I really just want a comfortable (I have sensitive skin) heart-rate monitor so I can more accurately track calories burned during weight training. But there are so many out there!! I'd like one that's under $100. Does anyone have one like this that they love? Thanks! ~Sarah
