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Considering a FitBit, couple of Q's?
I've noticed a lot of people use FitBit's, I want one, I think. My question is; I have a desk job and I use my arms a lot at my desk, I create signs (in case someone thought I was wierd). So, does the fitbit monitor your calorie burn based on body movement, or Heart rate? I use a HRM for cardio and I love it, so will a…
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Size going down but not the scale, how long to wait?
Hi everyone, I've been dieting and exercising for 7 weeks now. Female, 270lbs (19 stone), 5ft 6". First month I lost 7lbs, slower than I would like but still okay, so I upped my exercise. This month I've stayed the same so far. I've been going to the gym twice a week and doing a long mountain bike trail ride at the…
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Calorie burn for lifting weights?
I have mainly been doing cardio so far and use a HRM. I've heard HRM aren't accurate for weight lifting, so how many calories do you log if you do an hour of weights? I'm 270lbs / 5ft 6.5", Female, 32 yrs old. 44% body fat. Also, I'm very focused on what the scale says and I'm worried my weight will stall if I lift…
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How much did you lose in the first 6 months?
At my heaviest I was 280lbs (20 stones), 32F, 5ft 6.5". I am down to 269lbs (19st 3lbs) now, lost 7 lbs in July. I've got 5 months until a holiday in the sun over Christmas and I'm wondering what everyone else achieved in the first 5/6 months of their diet. I'm trying a 1000 calorie deficit from my BMR, and an additional…
