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Starting Strength Training
Hi guys, So I had been reading about how a combination of cardio and strength training are ideal when trying to lose weight and begin to tone. Ive started to actually enjoy running to fulfill the cardio end of it, but Im kind of lost as where to start with weights. I don't really have anyone to go through free weights…
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How to Avoid Getting Discouraged.
So, I understand that fitness is a journey and weight loss is a challenging thing. But how do people keep from feeling upset or even embarrassed by their lack of progress or how bad things have gotten? Ive been to the gym almost every day for the last 3-4 weeks. I usually stick to cardio and weight machines, but today a…
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Accuracy of Calorie Counters
I know most people say that a heart rate monitor is the best way of figuring out calories burned by exercise, but I wanted to know how accurate do most people feel the calorie counter is on cardio machines? For example, I jogged/walked at a max incline 3.4 miles today and it took me about 45 minutes (5.6mph for jogging,…
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Dealing with Negative People
Hi everyone! I just wanted to check in and see how everyone goes about dealing with people that are negative about them losing weight or getting healthy? I have a friend that I go to the gym with (he is in fantastic shape, runs marathons and goes to the gym like 3 times a day because he loves working out). He is helpful…
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My Scale Might be Drunk
Thats the only excuse I can give it...for the past week (except Friday) I had been under my calorie goals, gone to the gym for at least an hour a day, cut out as much added sugar as I could, upped my protein levels....and I lost 1lb. In the past similar approaches have led to bigger weight loss, especially if it was the…
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Pedometer and Calories
Hello all! I recently got a Garmin Vivofit (similar to a Fitbit) pedometer, and I had a question about tracking it. Should I be adding the walking to my exercise on here? I only use it for my daily walking around the office. For example, today I walked 6,238 steps for an estimated distance of 3 miles. Should I add that I…
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Hello there! ...again
Hello all! Im back to using (or at least trying to) use MFP to accomplish my weight loss goals. I had been on here previously and managed to get my weight down to about 170lbs and was starting to be happy with my body. Cut to a year and a half later and im back over 200lbs and ready to make a lasting change. Add me on here…
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Fruit Sugars - Help!
I have been trying to cut out processed foods and eat more natural things, and increasing the amount of fruits and other items has been a good way for me to do that. The problem comes from the high amount of sugars in fruit and dairy products. I usually eat a Chobani 100 Greek yogurt with some kind of fruit on the bottom…
