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I'm getting really frusrated!!
Hi All A bit of background....I hit the gym everyday except weekends (2x running 30mins, GRIT 30 minutes, Bodycombat 2x 30 mins), I eat relatively well in the week, I will either try and stick to my 1200 calories that MFP recommends or I will eat some or all of my exercise calories, I try and limit carbs in the day but up…
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How do I accurately record this...
Hey everyone I have just run 4.10km in 30 minutes going between speed 6-10...How would I record this? Thanks, Kel
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Am I not eating enough?!?
OK so a bit of back ground first, prior to January 2015 I did no exercise and followed weightwatchers where I was losing a steady 1-2lbs per week but then I discovered exercise and myfitnesspal. January I joined the gym weighing 11st 10lb, now although I've dropped a dress size and lost inches, I still only weigh 4lb less…
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Who uses their MFP calorie goal or the iifym TDEE goal?
Hi Everyone Was just curious as to who uses the iifym calorie goal and who uses the MFP calorie goal? Prior to today I was using the MFP calorie goal of 1200 and would add in my exercise but at the weekend I worked out my TDEE goal from the iifym website would be 1525 calories per day including exercise but today feels…
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Finally activated my glutes when walking....
Ever since reading the Strong Curves book I've became obsessed with trying to activate my glutes! I didnt follow the programme but I enjoyed the read...I kept reading and hearing people say "work the glutes,squeeze the glutes" etc but as a newbie exerciser in Jan I could never do it...I was finally able to work the glutes…
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I always struggle at the weekend...
Why is it as soon as the weekend comes do I feel the need to eat the foods I wouldnt eat through the week! All week I am brilliant,I do a gym class everyday so will some days have calories left over but as soon as Saturday comes I seem to eat more or feel more hungry! Last night I had indian takeaway which was my treat for…
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What does this mean??
Hi All I've just inputted my details on the TDEE Calculator on the iifym.com website and the results were: Your BMR is: 1420 calories per day Your TDEE is : 1794 calories per day What does the above actually mean? Thanks, Kel
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Do you eat your exercise calories gained according to MFP?
Hi All Just wondered if people ate all their exercise calories that they gain according to MFP? I used to eat all of them but read that its only an estimate (which I understand) and to only eat 50% so now I try not to eat them all. Did you find you still lost weight if you ate them all or was your weight loss better if you…
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Would just doing Kettlebell Swings be a good workout??
Hi everyone Not posted for a while, hope everyone is well :-) I do a class every day at the gym and one of my faves is Kettlebells but on the days, like today, where I can't get to the gym at lunch, would doing a Kettlebell swing routine in the evening be a good workout...Your probably al wondering why I don't just do a…
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How do you stay on track with your calories at the weekend...I struggle :-(
Hi Everyone Just need some advice as I really struggling sticking to my 1200 calories at the weekend, I dont gorge on food all day or chocolates, crisps etc but I do enjoy my wine and food at the weekend which seems to be more calorific and takes me way over my 1200 calories intake... In the week I am very good, I go to…
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Is good balanceof classes....
Hi Everyone Not posted for a while, just been lurking! But after joining the gym in Jan, trying SL 5x5 on my own, trying the strongcurves on my own, I decided that I much prefer Classes as opposed to working out on my own. Classes motivate me more and I do thoroughly enjoy them but wanted to check if I had a good balance…
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Please help....Calorie info for lunch...
Hey guys I don't normally need to ask this question as I can normally find the nutritional information for foods but at lunch I went to a place called Tampopo and had the following: Korean Sesame Scented Glass Noodles Oyster mushrooms, cucumber, carrot & a hint of chilli with Chicken Can someone estimate how many calories…
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I've decided...working out at home is just not the same...
I never feel motivated by it and I lose interest so fast! I sometimes try and work out at home if I've not been able to get to the gym at lunch but its just not the same...Kudos to all those who work out at home and STICK to it!! I find it hard work!
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LesMills On Demand - has anyone signed up to this?
Hi Everyone I've noticed they now do the LesMills On Demand in the UK and was thinking of signing up for it as its only £10 per month, I just wondered if anyone has signed up for this and was it any good? Thanks
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Adding a workout to MFP...
How do I add the LesMills CXWORX workout to my diary as I cant find it :-(
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Is replacing lunch with a Protein Shake ok??
The reason I ask is not to get skinny quick or anything like that but yesterday I had a protein shake after my workout which was at about 1pm but then I didnt really feel like eating my lunch but I still ate it so I'm just asking if its ok to relace my lunch with a Protein shake a few times a week? Some might say eat my…
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Can someone help me with Kettlebell Routines...
Hi All I've started doing a kettlebell class on a Thursday which I love and want to swap my Tues Spinning class to kettlebells but I'm struggling to decide on what routine to go for, how many reps, which website to choose from etc... Can any experienced Kettlebellers help me.... Thanks, Kel
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How do I know what % my macros are?
I often see people say "I have 50% fat 30% pro 20% carbs" but how do I know what my percentage is or do u manually set it? My food diary is open so u can see my macros! Also how do people survive on such low carbs? I hit my carb intake almost everyday! I have been trying to increase my protein which has been successful.. I…
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How do you make Pancakes from scratch?
I love breakfast,its my fave meal of the day but I'm getting bored of porridge,toast,greek yog so thought about trying my own pancakes! Does anyone have the recipe and what do u put in them i.e banana but what else... Thanks x
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Do you have a treat day?
Just wondered if people had a treat day in the week? I do, I have mine on a Friday or Saturday, I dont gorge myself on chocolates etc, I just enjoy a takeaway and wine without counting it plus I do hit the gym everyday in the week
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Kettlebells...
Did my first Kettlebell class last Thursday and loved it,I loved those kettlebells swings! Going again tomorrow....How do I log this on MFP??
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How do you know if you have muscle inbalances....
OK so, I'm still have knee issues when performing the squat and lunges, I'm confident my form is correct, I've been training my knees to go out everynight by placing a resistance band under my knees so when i do squat it encourages me to push my knees....However, I dont get the pain whilst doing the squat or lunge, its the…
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Recommended workout for my Partner....
Hi All My OH has started to become interested in weights etc especially when I'm doing bodypump, squats etc at home, although he doesn't have a gym membership like me. He's also performed the bodypump workout with me which he enjoyed but I think he needs something more than bodypump, he already has good muscle mass and by…
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I am on enough calories as recommended by MFP....
Hi All Bit of back ground: I'm 30 years old 5ft 3inches 163 pounds I work 4-5x (never less than 4 times) per week which at my old gym consisted of spinning, Insanity, 2x spinning classes. At my new gym I do 2x 30 min CXWORX classes, 30 min Bodycombat, 30 min Grit and a 45 min spinning class. I weight 11st 7lbs and since…
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Sorry, a bit personal but I need help...(more for the ladies)
Hi Ladies I've always worked out in lycra leggings, quite tight fitted but the past few weeks and since upping my classes I've noticed that as soon as I start sweating my pants go really tight especially down below, feels like my body is drawn to the sweat and my skin can't breathe! and this has now caused me to get a bout…
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High Protein Lunch ideas?
Hi All I want to concentrate on trying to up my protein intake and I tend to have salads for lunch with meat or prawns but its becoming boring and not very filling. Do you have any tasty lunch ideas for me. Thanks,
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Changed my mind but is it to late....
I wasn't going to go the gym today but I've changed my mind...I've just eaten my lunch of 2x small brown baps with prawns on, I was going to do the CXWORX workout at 12.45pm, can I still do this even though I've just eaten my lunch?
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I know I'm doing to much but feel so guilty if I miss a workout - How can I stop feeling so bad
Hi Everyone Please don't everyone start "shouting" at me or telling me what I probably already know which is I think I'm doing to much exercise but I feel so guilty if I don't work out. I've joined a new gym and this week I did the following but prior to my new gym, at the my old gym I did Insanity, Spinning twice and…
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Need some good stretching workouts...Please!
Please can anyone recommend some good stretches for everywhere? I dont want to watch a video! Has anyone got any links to any please...I'm in need of a good stretch...
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Doing my first Kettlebell Class today...Any tips/advice...
Hey All I'm doing my first Kettlebell Class, I'm super excited! I've never swung a kettlebell before, any tips/advice would be great!
