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Remaining totals
Is it possible to show totals so far instead of just totals remaining?
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Spinning My Wheels
Hello! I'd like some input about my training. Currently I'm following the Non-Runners Marathon Trainer running plan. I'm just finishing week 5. I have about 28% body fat, 5'8", 177 lbs, female. I'm struggling to determine what I should set my calories to. Here is my weekly training outline: Short run (5k, soon to be 6.5k)…
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Female question re: long runs
Just curious what most women use for protection on long runs during their cycle? Tonight will be my first long run on my cycle (almost 18km), and I don't know if I'd be better off using a pad or a diva cup. Any input would be much appreciated!
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Deficit after a long run
Does anyone else have a hard time maintaining a deficit after a long run? I ran 12 kms yesterday and found it really hard to get moving today. I was exhausted and super hungry. Ended up napping on the couch. I'd like to not be so hungry after! Stats: 5'8" female, 177 lbs, hoping to get to 145-165 lbs. Strength train, so…
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Mileage
Today I ran 6 miles (9.66km) on the treadmill, but my Garmin said that I ran 11ish km. Which one is more likely to be accurate? Thanks!
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Weak MCL
So if I have a weak MCL, and am doing exercises to strengthen it, will I not be able to gain muscle because I'm in a deficit? How does this work? Should I be eating at maintenence instead?
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Niagara Ragnar, May 2017
I would like to put together a team of people from Ontario, Canada to run in next years Ragnar. Is anyone interested? I'm not a runner by any means, so I'm looking for people who are positive and want a challenge, but not ultra-competitive about finishing times. Is anyone interested? Here's a link to the event:…
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Eggs
How should I log my scrambled eggs? Should I weigh them raw, or weigh them cooked? Up until now I have been logging them as scrambled, but there is a large calorie and fat difference when compared to the data entry for raw eggs. I'm assuming that some of the water content is evaporated and maybe that explains the…
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Body fat estimate?
Hey. Just wondering if there's someone on here who is good at estimating body fat percentages? I think I'm between 30-35% (according to my hubby and pics we've looked at online for comparison), but looking for an outsiders unbiased opinion please. Thanks!
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I feel like I'm almost there!
Well I guess I'm only about 5 lbs until I reach a healthy BMI. I feel like I'm on the last lap, although I know that I'm not (still like 29 lbs away from my 'final' goal weight). For those of you who have changed your focus, when did you do so? I just changed my calorie goal from losing 2 lbs/week to losing 1 lb a week…
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Sick a lot more!
Has anyone noticed that their immune system has gone to crap since restricting calories? I seem to be sick all the time now, often only having like 3 days of 'well' before I come down with another cold. Makes it really hard to work out too :( I'm losing weight, and still being active but man I wish I could just feel well…
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Sleeping since weight loss
Before when I slept I would hug a pillow to keep my shoulders from collapsing (without it I just felt like I couldn't breathe properly). And My fat kind of kept my balance when sleeping on my side. I'm down 22 lbs (190 to 173), 5'8", and since I got to the weight I'm at now, I've been waking up with sore neck and shoulder…
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Loose fat
So I've lost 16 lbs, and just maintaining for now. I've noticed when I sit down that the fat on my thighs really spreads out, a lot more than it used to when I was 16 lbs heavier. Has anyone else experienced this? I also notice when I run that my fat bounces like I'm wearing heavy, loose, baggy clothing. Will this go away…
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Body weight workouts
So I did really well for a while with the logging calories, eating better, and moving more, and have lost 15 lbs. I've stalled though, mainly with my diet and logging. I know where I need to make diet changes, but I have just been so tired lately. Like fall-asleep-in-my-kids-bed-at-7pm tired. I don't have a 'life' routine,…
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Struggling? Lost Motivation?
Me too! So I'm proposing that we help each other by doing these two things, no negativity please! 1. Write some words of encouragement 2. Offer up a mini-challenge So my words of encouragement to you are: Keep Trying!! And my mini-challenge is: do 25 jumping jacks!
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FitBit Friends
Hey! I'm looking to add some friends for my FitBit, just for some healthy competition :) I just got it this week, and seem to be averaging 10,000 steps already (this week has been a no-activity-trying-to-rest kind of week while I get over my cold). So if there's anyone out there who hits at least 10,000 steps a day and is…
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Weight loss and relaxed ligaments?
I don't really know how to describe this. But sometimes when I walk I feel like my ligaments are loose. It's comparable to that feeling you get when you're pregnant and your body produces more relaxin. I'm definitely not pregnant, but it makes me a little nervous because I don't want to get injured doing something like…
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Open Diary, IIFYM, 1200-1500 cal
Can I see what you eat to give me ideas of what I should eat?
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Socks
Not sure if this should go here or not, but I'm wondering what socks do you wear that actually last? I need to wear super thin breathable ones, and currently wear the $2 ones from Walmart. They last about 3-4 weeks before they get holes and I need to go buy more. I'd rather spend more money on better quality socks! Or is…
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Can't taste food
I've been sick for the last couple weeks, but this week it seems to have moved into my sinuses, and since then I haven't been able to taste food at all. Can't even taste mint listerine! This is so frustrating, and I find that I'm mentally hungry for more food just so that I can experience some sort of flavour, but it never…
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Losing ~30 lbs, 5'8", female, SAHM
Hey! I'm a Canadian looking to lose about 30 lbs. Currently I am 184 lbs, trying to get to 154 lbs, at which point I will re-evaluate. I am lightly active chasing after my two kids as a stay at home mom. I love gardening, being as health conscious as I can be, and feeding my family nutritious whole foods on a budget. In…
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Weird symptoms, weird solutions?
Not sure if this makes me weird or not, but sometimes at night my feet get really itchy. If I drink water, then go to the bathroom (even if I don't feel like I have to pee), then the itchy stops. What's that all about?!? Does anyone else have weird symptoms with weird solutions?
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Potassium and Calcium
When looking through my reports, I've noticed that I am significantly under the set goals for potassium and calcium. Are these just guidelines, or should I be actively trying to reach the recommendations? And if so, what are some food choices that I could make? I eat a lot of greens (calcium) and potatoes (potassium).…
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Fiber
What are some good whole foood sources of fiber? I eat a lot of vegetables, but apparently not enough. Staying under 1240 calories a day, so hoping for low calorie options! Thanks!
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Jiggly Thighs?
I've noticed that my thighs jiggle when I walk a lot more now that I've lost weight. Has this happened to anyone else???
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Not logging exercise?
I've seen a few comments about people not logging exercise. I have my settings as 'lightly active', and I log any exercise that I do. I'm wondering if I change my setting to 'moderately active' could I just then not log my exercise? I've been really tired lately, but the scale isn't going down as much so I'm afraid to eat…
