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Joints popping while working out?
My left knee and shoulder pop every time when I do certain exercises like jumping jacks (my knee) and light weight lifting makes my shoulder pop. It doesn't hurt but I've only been working out daily and vigorously for about a week now. Should I avoid exercises that cause my joints to pop or just not worry about it since it…
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HR monitor accuracy???
So I have a rhythm+ hr monitor. You have to pair it with an app to get a hr and calorie read out. Im concerned about the accuracy of the calorie burn. It seems WAY too high. I was using the underarmor app because its free and connects with mfp. It said I burned 350 calories on a super easy 20 min walk. The max I should…
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very active vs counting exercise??
If I choose very active in my profile, should I log my exercise (so I can eat more) or not? Or should I choose lightly active and log my exercise? To make matters more confusing, I bike for exercise and the calories burned in the mfp calculator is not very accurate. I was thinking about logging the exercise then only…
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best biking/cycling calorie tracker?
I need help figuring out the easiest way to tell how many calories I burn while biking. I m currently on tour and bike for several hours every day on varying terrain and speed. I'm hoping to use something like a fitbit that has a good battery life because my phone does not. Would a heart rate monitor work or do I need…
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To everyone struggling to lose weight
This documentary explains why we have such a hard time losing weight and why we are hungry all the time. Its a must watch for anyone struggling with weight loss. A really eye opening video! One of the best I've seen. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=moQZd1-BC0Y
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low calorie camping meals?
Hi! Today is my first day counting calories since I went off track a few months ago. I live in a small school bus with a propane stove and currently no fridge/cooler. I would love to hear suggestions for meals or snacks that would be easy to make with limited kitchen supplies. I'm getting a fridge soon but won't have a…
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Eating more for metabolism?
I've heard if you eat a larger meal once in a while (weekly/monthly) it can help keep your metabolism from going too low because you are reassuring your body that you are not starving. I know that exercise is always the best way to keep your metabolism up. What are your opinions on eating more once in a while to rev…
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Add me! Clean Eating Open Diary
Hello everyone! I have been on MFP for slightly over a month now. So far so good but I would love more clean eating pals with open diaries I can peep for meal and snack ideas. I have an open diary and mostly eat clean so if you want inspiration, ideas or just a friend then add me. I love giving advice to people who are…
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4O lbs to lose.
Hello new friends! I started my weight loss journey on January 29th. Mostly clean eating, counting calories and walking and hula hooping for exercise. I would love for you to add me. I don't have any friends on here yet. Peace and love <3 :)
