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Back to basics
Feeling really discouraged. Got a new jobs couple of months ago and the long hours have really impacted my workouts and food tracking. Stepped on the scale for the first time in three weeks and gained two pounds. I know it doesn't seem like much and that weight loss isn't linear but it really bummed me out. Going to…
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NSV and SV
NSV and SV achieved! Finally saw the scale and dress size move this week! Cut back on dairy, specifically cheeses (in all forms) and the scale finally moved after about a month. Thanks LCHF friends. Your advice and support have really helped me! :)
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Thoughts on dairy
Hello everyone. Been doing LCHF since late March. Lost 10 pounds in that time. Happy about that but I'm getting a little frustrated about my progress. Loss seems to have stalled for the last month. A friend who has had great success with Keto suggested that too much dairy may be the culprit. I've been doing a little…
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Weighing in on fat
Since starting LCHF earlier this year, I find that I’m becoming slightly obsessed with learning all I can about cooking oils. Before this WOE, I avoided fats in all forms – probably like most Americans who were taught since childhood that dietary fats make you fat. Most LCHF websites agree that coconut oil is one of the…
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Why add fat to coffee?
Been noticing comments about adding coconut oil or butter to beverages like coffee or hot tea. Is this just a way to meet your fat goal for the day or is there some other benefit I'm missing out on?
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Too much fat- safe or setback?
Hello everyone. I have a question about meeting my macro goals. In an previous post I mentioned that I'm focusing more on meeting my macros than calories since starting LCHF. So far it's worked very well and am down 7 pounds in 21 days. Today, however I went over my fat goal by quite a bit and am wondering if that's okay…
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Ditch the calorie counting
Hello everyone. I have been tracking calories on MFP since last July with varying degrees of success. Then I started reading about LCHF on websites like Ditch the Carbs and Diet Doctor and decided to try it despite my love of fruits, sweets and bread. I started Easter Sunday and am now 19 days in and am down 6 pounds. I'm…
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Confused about how long to do cardio
Getting conflicting advice from people about what is the optimal time you should do your cardio to reach your body's "fat burning zone." Some say anything longer than 30 minutes as long as you're in you target heart rate. Others say there is no magic time, just as long as you're in your target heart rate. So... my fitness…
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Calorie calculation on pre and post cooked meats
I’ve read repeatedly on this blog that when measuring meats, the measurement should be pre-cooked. So, tell me if this example is right: Pre-cooked pork loin roast weighs 1214 grams. Total calories = 1071. Portioned into six servings, each serving has 178.5 calories. Pre-cooked weight per serving should be 202 grams.…
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What the plank?
Earlier tonight I attended my first Body plus Abs workout class at LA Fitness. The instructor did variations on planks that I wouldn't have believed had I not seen it with my own eyes. I resorted to modifying my planks by getting on my knees and elbows. As I "Forest Gumped" my way through my puny little planks, I watched…
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Old and fat - Is interval training a good idea?
I currently do cycling at the gym for anywhere between 30 minutes and 50 minutes about 4x a week. My target heart range is between 115 and 144 (calculated by my trainer). While cycling, I aim to keep my heart rate around 125 to 130 (approx 85% of the max). I've been reading about the benefits of interval training and how…
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BMR and MFP's daily calorie expenditure
What is the difference between BMR and MFP's daily calorie expenditure? Or are they the same thing?
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Perry's Steakhouse - can't find calorie info
I'm going out with some friends to Perry's Steakhouse tomorrow and am having trouble finding the serving / calorie info for their pork chop. MFP selection says "4 ounces raw" and I can't find anything on Perry's website. Help!!
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Shocking discovery
I've been reading in some posts how the exercise machines in the gym overestimate your calories burned. Well, today I thought I would see for myself and compared the calories burned tracked by my Polar heart monitor to the calories the bike said I was burning. TWENTY FIVE calorie difference! :o Sure wish the slot machines…
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How do you calculate calorie intake when eating out?
What's the best way to calculate your calorie intake when eating out?
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Does your daily calorie burn need to be adjusted?
According to MFP, my calorie goal to lose one pound a week is 1650 per day. I selected sedentary activity level, so my non-excersie burn is 2150 calories a day. Does that number need to be adjusted as I lose weight? Does the total daily calorie burn number go up or down as your weight decreases? If yes, then how often…
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Having trouble meeting daily calorie intake
Either I'm doing something wrong, or I'm not eating enough calories - something I've never had a problem with before. :smiley: According to MFP, my daily calorie burn/expenditure (for sedentary) = 2,150 calories. Using the guided goal setup, I told MFP I wanted to lose 1 1b a week. MFP said my daily calorie intake should…
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Question about total calorie goal in My Fitness Pal
Hello, I'm new! First day as a matter of fact. I'm having trouble figuring out the total daily goal for calories in the food diary. Any and all responses would help greatly. My trainer calculated that my calorie intake should be 1866 calories a day for weight loss. I entered that amount into the Daily Nutrition goals.…
