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Help with training program...?
So I have started lifting to lose weight and to get more fit/lean/muscular and stronger. Some days I am super sore that night or next day and other days it's very very mild or not at all. But I rep to failure...so am I doing something wrong? My current program is below and I plan on increasing weight each week. I'd…
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Polar loop,polar FT7, or different fitness device?
Hi all! I want a fitness band that I can wear that will track calories from all activities (including lifting) and heart rate. Additional features are a bonus- like sleep tracking, etc. I have read reviews on the two Polars above and seem good. Anyone try them? Do you use something else you like a lot?
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Wrong number of calories?!
So I followed Scooby and heybales spreadsheet and all had me at TDEE 1700 eating (with 15% cut...showed my burn closer to 2000 with activity level). Yet I got the Fitbit Charge HR and it shows my daily burn at only 1800. Which means I've been eatin too much!! So kinda losing faith in the EM2WL bc all calculations I've been…
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Protein Powder?
Hi all. I need help getting more protein in my diet and want to do protein powder. Looking for a high quality one that has little to no sugar. Suggestions?
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Upgrade to new MFP?
anyone bite the bullet and pay to upgrade? If so is it worth it- do you like it?
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Correct- here are measurements of 30 day progress
Ok so I have moved...up. That's depressing. Here are my numbers on March 31 and today: Waist: 29 then.... 29.75 now Belly: 36 then...35.25 now Hips: 37.5 then...38.5 now Butt: 39 then...39 now Arms: 11 then...11.5 now Thighs: 22 then...20.5 now Weight: 143.3 then...144.2 now So outside of very minimal slimming of belly…
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Neither scale or inches budging??
Ok so been a month and haven't lost any inches and haven't moved the scale. I'm eating at -15% or above. What gives?
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Protein Powder?
Hi all. I need help getting more protein in my diet and want to do protein powder. Looking for a high quality one that has little to no sugar. Suggestions?
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Calories burned discrepancy
So MFP puts my 30 min strength training at 98 calories and my 20 min cardio at 90 calories. But my Polar FT7 which uses heart rate monitoring has me at 321 calories total for the two. That's a large difference. I would think Polar is right bc configured to my age, height, weight and constant HR monitoring during exercise…
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MEGA cramps- workout or no?
title says it all. Aunt Flo with a VENGENCE! Workout or don't work out? I don't want to hinder progress But Oy pain!
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Polar loop, polar FT7, or a different fitness device?
Hi all! I want a fitness band that I can wear that will track calories from all activities (including lifting) and heart rate. Additional features are a bonus- like sleep tracking, etc. I have read reviews on the two Polars above and seem good. Anyone try them? Do you use something else you like a lot?
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Best Protein Powder?
Hi all. I need help getting more protein in my diet and want to do protein powder. Looking for a high quality one that has little to no sugar. Suggestions?
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Polar loop, polar FT7, or different fitness tracker?
Hi all! I want a fitness band that I can wear that will track calories from all activities (including lifting) and heart rate. Additional features are a bonus- like sleep tracking, etc. I have read reviews on the two Polars above and seem good. Anyone try them? Do you use something else you like a lot? Why do you like what…
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Refeed- maintenance or more?
Going to do a cheat day/refeed today as I have stalled and am also sick and just feel like it lol. My TDEE is 1792-1932 (I swear I have gone to Scooby 3 different times and enter the same info and it changes numbers every week). Should I just eat at TDEE we will say of 1825 or do more or less?
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BF%, fat/nonfat dairy, and lifting questions
Hi all- I got a three in one here for ease of not doing multiple posts 1- my weight has gone down but my BF % has gone up 1.5 points from 28% to 29.5%...wth?? 2- I eat non fat Greek yogurt for breakfast. Some say so full fat, others say non fat. With opinion and actual real backing/research- which should it be? 3- Inches…
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BF% question, Fat/Nonfat dairy, and lifting question
Hi all- I got a three in one here for ease of not doing multiple posts 1- my weight has gone down but my BF % has gone up 1.5 points from 28% to 29.5%...wth?? 2- I eat non fat Greek yogurt for breakfast. Some say so full fat, others say non fat. With opinion and actual real backing/research- which should it be? 3- Inches…
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Need help for losing fast weight
So I'm feeling frustrated. I know change is a process and will take time and I am okay with that for the most part when talking about long term health and fitness. I know I'm getting stronger but I really need to loose all this fat around my belly and the back rolls for this beach wedding in 5 weeks. Should I start doing…
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Should I work out if sore?
So I did SL 5x5 for the first time Friday. Have had two days off but am still suuuuuper sore. Should I do the next workout tomo?
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Should I work out if sore?
So I did SL 5x5 for the first time Friday. Have had two days off but am still suuuuuper sore. Should I do the next workout tomo?
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Need to lose...suggestions? kinda long
So I'm feeling frustrated. I know change is a process and will take time and I am okay with that for the most part when talking about long term health and fitness. I know I'm getting stronger but I really need to loose all this fat around my belly and the back rolls for this beach wedding in 5 weeks. Should I start doing…
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Hi- new here- few questions
Hi. My name is Lauren. 5'4", 142 lbs, 28% BF. Just stared 5x5 yesterday after doing other lifting for a month. I need to lose 15 lbs and would love to see 20-22% BF. My question: #1 I'm not really sore at all from yesterday. Should I up my weight? #2 I eat my TDEE - 15%...what is recommended for 5c5? #3 is this a good…
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Why am I SO HUNGRY?!
I used to eat 1200 calories and not be hungry and yes I did some work outs. Now I eat 1400-1500 (TDEE -15% is 1380) and work out 3x week weight lifting but I am STARVING. Even at 1500 I am SUPER hungry and stomach growls all night and can wake me up. What gives??
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Workout 3 days, 5 days, everyday???
so I was working out 3 days a week weights and 3 days a week light cardio (bike ride, walk, etc). But since general advice is to do intense compound workouts I wonder if it's best to do compound 3x week and then isolation on all other days? IE instead of lunges with bicep curl or squat with overhead press...just do lunges…
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How often to workout??
so I was working out 3 days a week weights and 3 days a week light cardio (bike ride, walk, etc). But since general advice is to do intense compound workouts I wonder if it's best to do compound 3x week and then isolation on all other days? IE instead of lunges with bicep curl or squat with overhead press...just do lunges…
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Eat BMR or TDEE on a day of nothing?
So on a lazy day where outside of walking around the house to get food, use the restroom, etc I am just watching TV or reading and not doing anything active- should I eat BMR or TDEE or the TDEE minus 15% (which I do on workout days)??
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Help with lifting program please?
So I have started lifting to lose weight and to get more fit/lean/muscular and stronger. Also, thanks to @heybales I upped my calories to 1375. Some days I am super sore that night or next day and other days it's very very mild or not at all. But I rep to failure...so am I doing something wrong? My current program is below…
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New- need calories and lifting advise
Hi all! I am hoping to get some advice from those that are where I want to be in term of eating and lifting. I am 5'4" 144 lbs, 25% BMI and 28% BF. I have 7 weeks before a wedding and want to get to (and permanently maintain) 128 lbs and 20% BF. I currently eat between 1200-1450 calories each day. Mainly all clean, with…
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New- help with calories and lifting please
Hi all! I am hoping to get some advice from those that are where I want to be in term of eating and lifting. I am 5'4" 144 lbs, 25% BMI and 28% BF. I have 7 weeks before a wedding and want to get to (and permanently maintain) 128 lbs and 20% BF. I currently eat between 1200-1450 calories each day. Mainly all clean, with…
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New- need lifting and calories help please
Hi all! I am hoping to get some advice from those that are where I want to be in term of eating and lifting. I am 5'4" 144 lbs, 25% BMI and 28% BF. I have 7 weeks before a wedding and want to get to (and permanently maintain) 128 lbs and 20% BF. I currently eat between 1200-1450 calories each day. Mainly all clean, with…
