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Garmin Venu vs Fitbit Versa 3 for spinning
My birthday is coming and my parents have decided to replace my Charge 2 which is starting to have problems mostly with tracking HR during spinning. The choice is currently between the Garmin Venu or the Fitbit Versa 3. Either will be overkill for me as due to some mental health concerns, I do not go outside much and my…
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Adapting recipes for a multicooker (Cleverchef)
I have a fear of heat which has really limited what I can and cannot do in the kitchen. I was recently given a Cleverchef multicooker. I've been doing some simple recipes that came with the recipe book to break me in. I've had a few "moments" but at least I can use it, unlike a hob which is impossible for me. Anyway,…
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Fitness Trackers/Tracking Exercise on MFP
I've been working with a personal trainer for the past month as I restart my weight loss journey. At the end of the month, I'll be going solo so I'm looking at ways to stay on track. I'm toying with the idea of a FitBit because my best friend has lost over 3 stone this year with the "help" of her FitBit Charge. However, my…
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Barebones gym kit (workout and shower)
My gym is located halfway home and work. Previously I'd go after work but as I'm now working until midnight, its not practical. Currently, all I take to the gym is workout clothes, trainers and a gym towel all of which I can fit in a little rucksack. So adding shower stuff has really added to the bulk and I'm also thinking…
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Unprepared for 10km
I'm doing a 10km charity fun run on Sunday. I use the word run loosely because it can be walked. My issue is that following illness, my training schedule was debunked and I'm going into Sunday having not completed a full 10km in training. The most I've done is 6.5km doing intervals of fast walk, run, rinse and repeat. I'm…
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Aversion to Veg
I've been back on MFP for a week. I came back because I'm currently doing a weight loss nutrition course through my gym. I've already lost a stone which I am delighted with but my food diary wasn't as accurate as this can be. But anyway, here's my issue, I cannot stand veg and I am really wanting to get over this because…
