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Free weights or weight machines - beginning female?
I want to start strength training (currently doing cardio only). I own a pair of 5 pound dumbells from.back in the day, and I also have a gym membership so I have access to other weights and machines. Any thoughts on free weights vs machines? Am I wasting my time using 5 pound weights?
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HELP! Need strategy for tomorrow (2 restaurants!)
Freaking out a bit. Tomorrow I have TWO meals out at restaurants. The first is a birthday lunch, and then dinner with family visiting from out of town. One of the restuarants has nutritional info posted, and everything is terrible....minimum 700 calories for a salad! The second restaurant is one of my absolute favorites,…
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How much cardio is too much (beginner)
Hi all, I've lost 20.5 pounds on MFP so far mostly by diet alone - also have increased my daily steps by walking our dogs more, and I typically get a minimum of 10k steps per day. I'm 5' 3" and 168.5 pounds, so still lots of fat to lose. I'm looking to increase my daily calorie deficit each day with more cardio as weight…
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Gained weight today? How?!
I've been weighing every day as I find that helps keep me focused and on task. Since recently recommitting to weight loss efforts I have shown a loss every day (half a pound or so). Yesterday I walked a TON...over 150 active minutes per fitbit. I also wasn't very hungry and I ended up eating less than 1,200 cals. I didn't…
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Starting 4:3 alternate day fasting
After reading two books (and countless articles) on the subject of intermittent fasting, I'm finally ready to give it a real go. Beyond the potential weight loss, there seem to be many other health benefits achieved by fasting and I'm excited to try it. I'm over half way through week one and so far enjoying it. I've…
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Do you need to feel hungry to lose weight?
Does weight loss have to be uncomfortable? In my experience so far the answer is YES. I am losing 2 pounds a week consistently eating 1200 -1400 calories a day (5'3" female with 50 pounds to lose) and I don't "workout" - but have been getting at least 10,000 steps a day with my fitbit. The problem is, I am hungry very…
