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Need help recording weight training/strength training
I am a new gym member, using Cybex machines with weights and counting reps...not minutes on each one. How do I record this on MFP? I really don't care that I am given a calorie burn so that I can eat back my calories, but wanted to aim to increase over time and want to feel that this exercise is also beneficial for my…
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How do you record strength training?
I have just started going to a gym and worked out today using Cybex weight machines. How can I record that with MFP? I am fine with the cardio that I do. I just can't seem to record this workout. It asked me for minutes rather than reps. The problem is I probably only used each machine for a couple of minutes each. Do you…
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4 months out and losing control
I had my VSG in May and have lost 82 lbs since starting on MFP and beginning the weight loss jourey. I am down 35 before the surgery to qualify and the rest since then. So, I see success. I know that I have lost inches too since my clothes are now too baggy to put up with. I am now wearing clothes for the last time and…
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Bruising weeks after surgery
I don't know if my bruising issue has ANYTHING to do with the surgery or if my weight loss since then along with my blood thinner is creating the problem. Did any of you find that you bruised easily following surgery and if so, is this time limited or do I need to ask one of my doctors about it. Most of the bruising is on…
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Sugar Free Popsicles and small amounts of food
How do you count the popsicles towards liquid (measurable liquid)? I am heading to surgery tomorrow and I began to wonder how you measure them towards the goal for 64 oz per day. Also, when you go to eating only small bites of food, how is this counted, calori wise using MFP? I never had considered that. Since I may be…
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waiting on insurance approval
I was approved for surgery today by the bariatric team the paperwork will be filed today and I will be waiting for approval from the insurance company. Has anyone been through the process with United Health Care? They are new company for the family and I don't know how long they will keep me waiting. My case manager said…
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preop and trying to lose weight, but have high calorie daily goals...now what?
Okay...I am still preop and wanting to lose my required weight before doc will schedule surgery. I am at my mid point in the 6 month "diet" phase. I will see the surgeon this week and wanted to have the 35 lbs he said I need to lose. MFP has me set at 1800 calories per day and that is with a goal to lose 2 lbs per week. I…
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preop for VSG but have some questions...
I am hoping to meet my doctor's 10% weight loss requirement when I see him for my mid 6month period next week. I have to see the dietician for 6 monthly visits before he will schedule the surgery. I hope to have it in April. Question 1: I have heard about people giving up on needing medications for diabetes and perhaps…
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Not eating enough calories
I am new to calorie counting and am not getting in the calories that MFP (and my dietician) says that I should be eating. I am wanting to lose about 150 pounds, so naturally my daily calorie count is high. I am about 345 lbs and they are telling me to eat 1800 calories each day to lose 2 lbs per week. I have lost about 20…
