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Calling all calorie/macro experts!
I am interested in trying IIFYM to assist with optimal health and body composition with losing weight. According to my Fit Bit I burn on average 2000 calories per day (this does include exercise ie. strength training and cardio and on rest days housework, getting outside, being social etc) so I have set my calories to 1600…
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Tummy issues while eating whole foods
Around a month ago i switched from a lowish carb ie. Around 60-70g, high protein diet full of heavily processed foods to majority whole foods such as brown rice, oats, meat, fruits and veg. I enjoy the food i eat now and am less hungry with more carbs ie. 150g but im now experiencing terrible bloating and constipation and…
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New routine advice?
Im starting a new exercise program. This consists of 3 x 30 minute full body strength training per week, 3 x 20 pilates per week and 30 minutes per day on a stationary bike (15 in the morning and 15 at night). Is this enough tp lose some body fat while building or at least maintaining some muscle? Anything i should add or…
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First time recomping. Help!
I am beginning a recomp to increase muscle mass and reduce body fat. My current stats are 5 foot 6 inches and 131 pounds. My body fat percentage is 32% (DEXA scanner). The ratio of fat to muscle in my body is way off - I have really low muscle mass, particularly in my legs and high body fat which I blame years of the…
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Pilates
Has anyone successfully built muscle using Pilates instead of traditional strength training exercises? I know weight training is more effective but I don't enjoy it and therefore cant stick to it.
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Change in diet questions
Recently i have switched my diet from no sugar high protein ie no sugar protein powder, quest bars, lots of processed foods and no fruit to a whole foods clean eating diet ie. Brown rice, fruit, oats veges and good fats. I feel like eating whole foods is going to be healthier and more sustainable for me in the long run as…
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Lucy Wyndham-Read
She is a personal trainer i discovered on You Tube. She does alot of short HIIT workouts ive done a few and quite enjoyed them. Has anyone tried her workouts and seen any results?
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Cravings/bloating DURING period
I know its common to experience cravings, bloating and weight gain before period but is it also common for this last during as well. Im around 4 or 5 days in and still bloated and hungry. Just trying to work out if i have actually gained weight or i should just relax and wait for my period to finish?
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Birth control pills and cellulite
Have any ladies out there noticed a connection?
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30 Day Shred - Disheartened
I am halfway through the 30 day shred (Level 2 Day 5). Im starting to feel defeated as I see all the success stories online of inches and fat loss and how most people noticed their bodies changing by now... I have noticed slight firming in my tummy but nothing else - I have put on around 1.5kg and my tops are actually…
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30 Day Shred - Upper Body
I have started the 30 day shred level 2. During it, Jillian mentions working the upper body to make it appear larger which will make the waist look smaller. I have a goal to fit into a dress a month from now which is tight in the bust and back area and now im worried im going to get even bigger and not fit into my dress at…
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Net Calorie Question
Is it bad to only net 1066 calories after food and exercise at the end of the day? Calories are set to 1200 but I ate 1453 and exercised 387 calories. My BMR is 1240. (sorry if this is a dumb question but I am new to this).
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30 Day Shred - How many calories did you eat?
I am starting the ‘30 Day Shred’ and am a little worried about the calories My Fitness Pal has given me. I’m currently on 1200 (and struggle to stay within this) but don’t know that this will be enough now that I will be doing such a rigorous program (im a newbie to exercise, so it’s rigorous to me). I am 5 foot 6 inches…
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Calorie amount and just generally need help!
Hi all, I’m a newbie to the forum and am looking for some advice relating to calorie amounts and what I need to do in my particular case – I’m really lost! I don’t really have an issue with my scale weight but I am really skinny fat ie. 32.5% body fat, covered in cellulite and really flabby skin. So instead of severely…
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burning more calories that eating
Hi all. I have a new fit bit and have synced with mfp. My calories per day to eat are 1450. Now that ive synced with fit bit it says i have burned 900 calories and i havent even exercised yet. What happens if i exercise more than the 1450 i have to eat? Is this good? Or should i eat lots more? Sorry if this is a dumb…
