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Alternative ideas?
Hi I wanted to try and start Stronglifts 5x5 but my gym doesn't have a power rack (only a Smith machine) and I can't see more than one 'big' looking bar. So I think I'm going to have to go for an alternative workout programme. I have booked a session with a personal trainer but now I don't know what to ask for. I don't…
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Best weight lifting routine/programme for female beginner
Hi I am female, 5'4", and 15 and a half stones. I'm 2 stones down from my start weight by following MFP calorie deficit and by gradually increasing my excersise. I am now doing several circuits or HIIT classes a week and have started to venture into the gym area. Cardio machines really bore me and I'm interested in…
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Female 5'4" 15.5 stones New to gym..What is 'lifting heavy'?
So I'm confident with my 'diet' now in that I track my food, I'm eating well, always at a deficit (approx 1400 cals) and I lose weight every week that I do this. I've lost a stone and a half so far. Three months ago I started walking 25 mins each way to and from work. It killed me at first, like literally thought I'd die.…
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What is best for weight loss?
Hi. I am 5'4" and female. I started out my weight loss 'journey' 6 weeks ago at 17 stones (238 lbs) and by tracking my calories I'm now down to 15 stoned 9 ( 219 lbs). Fitness wise I feel as though I am quite weak and terribly unfit. I'm definitely not flexible and my coordination isn't great. Despite all this I started…
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Half pounds
Is it possible to record weight lost in half pounds or do we always have to round up or down to nearest pound?
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Best use of gym time for weight loss
Hi So I am almost 3 weeks in to my weight loss journey. Started at 238 lbs (17 stones) and lost 9.75 lbs the 1st 2 weeks. I'm a 5'4" 38 year old woman. I joined a local low budget gym with the aim of working out a) to burn more calories to allow me to eat a bit more and b)to generally improve my fitness as it is currently…
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Slimming World
No I'm not planning to join. But I'm just curious. My friend has lost 21 lbs (a stone and a half) in 6 or 7 weeks. I don't know her exact stats but approx. 5'6" and 200 lbs to start. She goes on about how on top of her 3 meals a day she is able to drink several bottles of wine a week plus eat take aways plus eat chocolate.…
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Nuts
I've heard people talk about having nuts in their diet. What are the benefits since I assume they have quite a few calories? Are there nuts that are relatively low calorie? I'm not sure whether to fit nuts in to my diet. Previously I could quite easily munch on a whole jar of peanuts!
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Beginner Fitness
Hi, I'm 5'4, female, 38, and started MFP at 17 stones ( 238 lbs) two weeks ago. Week 1 I lost 8 lbs and week 2 I lost 1.75 lbs. I went to the gym for the 2nd time tonight. I'm totally new and I am sooooooooo unfit. I feel that I need to gradually work up my fitness level. This is what i did: 25 mins of walking on thr…
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Profile Info
Hi I've made a few MFP friends. How do I view their stats or pictures? I'm using the Android App Thanks
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"Just Fit it in to your Daily Allowance"
Hi, I've been using MFP for a couple weeks now. I find the forum really interesting and helpful. I'm really curious about a statement that I read quite a lot; "eat whatever you want as long as it fits within your allowance". I'm on 1200 calories a day, so realistically I don't have a lot of calories to play around with.…
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First Gym Visit Tomorrow
Hi all, I am almost 2 weeks in to my weight loss journey. I am a 5'4" 38 year old woman who started at 17 stones (238 lbs). I'm currently eating 1200 calories with an aim of 2 lbs a week loss whilst I'm this obese. I lost 8 lbs (water) my first week. I am facing my fears and going to the gym tomorrow. It's been years and…
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Confused about Calorie Limit
Hi. I am a 38 year old woman, 5'4", and started MFP a week ago at 17 stone (238 lbs). The app told me I should limit myself to 1200 calories a day, which I've read is the minimum I should go down to. In my first week I've lost 8 lbs which I know is mostly water weight but it's a great start. I'm haven't felt hungry yet,…
