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I'm back and need friends
Hello to anyone reading this! My gosh....it's been so long since I've been here that I don't even know how to use the app anymore....everything is so different! Anyway, it's been several years and now I'm 52yo. I managed to lose a ton of weight here before, but I did it in a very regimented way, and as the typical story…
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WW point system
Is anyone doing this? I've never done it before but I'm curious.
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Supplements for joints
Anyone use anything that seems to work for joint stiffness? Glucosamine? My sister swears by tumeric?
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Weighing cooked meat
I know when meat is cooked it weighs less than when it's raw. What I want to know is...if you're weighing something that's already been cooked, how much do you generally add on when logging? I don't look for "cooked" entries in the database because so many things are wrong so I just use my "raw" entry and bump up the…
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Tracking weight on MFP
I've been tracking my trend weight on happy scale for over a year now. Maybe once a month or so Ive changed my current weight on MFP, but I've never done it regularly enough to notice this so I thought I would ask. Yesterday I switched back to maintenance again...entered my current weight...and got my new calorie goal.…
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Dosconnecting
Anyone know why it often takes several attempts to get my Fitbit disconnected from MFP? I hit "disconnect" in the apps section last night, and this morning I'm still synched....and had to hit "disconnect" again. This always happens where I have to play for several days before it works. Am I missing something here?
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Whey isolate
I've used whey and casein powders before, but haven't tried isolate. I tend to prefer casein because it seems thicker and keeps me full. Is isolate the same?
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Cutting
Just asking out of curiosity..... If you manage to gain "x" pounds of muscle while bulking, then when cutting you wouldn't be dropping to the weight you started at because...you have to account for the new muscle mass? As an example...if a guy gained 20lbs he may only end up cutting off 15? Just wondering if at the end of…
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Progressive overload
This is a stupid question, and I already know the answer but I'm asking anyway. I started the lifting program "A workout routine...muscle building routine" and really like it a lot. The way it's designed is to use the same weight for all sets, with an increase once you can complete them all. Today I had to bump some weight…
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HIIT and strength training
I want to start incorporating some HIIT into my week (I lift 4 days a week) and am wondering how people generally do this. Are you doing it in the same workout? If so what does that look like? Or do you do it separately?
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Freezing Greek yogurt
I was thinking about mixing fruit in it and throwing it in the freezer to make something ice cream-like. Good or bad idea? Anybody?
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Bulk struggles
I don't know what I'm looking for anyone to tell me, but my bulk is getting sloppy and I'm trying to brainstorm what to do. I'm 9wks in and up 5lbs so far. Workouts are going well....definitely stronger and making progress. Where it's falling apart is with food though. I'm gaining on a mere 1800cals. I feel so damned…
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Am I doing this right?
I finally have my calories tweaked to where I seem to be gaining 0.5/mo. At 7wks in I've gained 3.5lbs. However, despite the scale moving my measurements haven't changed at all. My stomach may be slightly more squishy, but I guess I expected to see some difference by now (disturbing or otherwise). I'm questioning whether…
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Fat and carbs and trend weight
Two things: I think this has been asked before, but when bulking it really doesn't matter if my fat intake exceeds my carbs, right? I'm set to 50% carbs, and 25% fat and protein, but my carbs always seem to lag behind a bit. Second, I'm only three weeks in and the scale has jumped 6lbs. My trending weight thus far (I use…
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Moving from maintenance to bulk
When transitioning to maintenance people freak over the weight gain that can accompany if if its done all at once. Does the same happen when moving from maintenance to bulk? I want to make sure I'm gaining slowly, but should I brace myself for a quick jump on the scale? If so, do I just suck it up and stay the course until…
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Fitbit and bulking
I'm not sure what I'm asking here, but I'm posting anyway. I set mfp to gain 10lbs. Then I set my Fitbit the same way. Quickly saw that this seems pointless though because fitbits don't make adjustments/give calorie estimates for gaining weight. That being said, I'm confused as to what my Fitbit is good for right now. Has…
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App issue changing calorie goal
I changed my weight in the app last night. It adjusted my calories to the new amount in yesterday's diary, but from today on its stuck on a completely different number. Any ideas on how to fix? I do have everything set correctly, and I deleted/reinstalled the app.
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One bicep is bigger...
I don't understand why....and it's bugging the crap outta me. How does this happen??? I work in dentistry, so obviously I'm using this arm all day long. My dr had told me I have stronger forearms than the average person because of my work, but I can't have a larger bicep on my dominant arm because of it. ??? Do I just do…
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Digital scales
I hate em.... I tossed my analog one and bought a digital today, and every time I stand on it I get different reading. The number differs by 4lbs which isn't gonna fly for me. BUT...when I put a 20lb box of cat litter on it it's accurate every time. Obviously it's me, but I don't know what to do now. Do you stand on it a…
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Guess the body fat?
Ok....I posted the pic on the left a few months ago and was told I should cut a bit more before thinking about bulking. I was 122lbs there and I'm now 115-116. I think if I could add a little mass now I might be satisfied. Have I gotten enough fat off?
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Carb cycling
I'm giving calorie cycling a try along with my recomp. Higher calories obviously on my workout days.... Is there any benefit to eating low carb on the low calorie days? I'm not carb phobic at all as I eat plenty in general. Just wondering if this has the potential to do anything.
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Straps or hooks
Anyone have a preference for either...mainly for females? I only throw that in there because of having smaller hands. I've looked at straps (and I mean very briefly looked) but they look thick enough that I don't know if that would be a problem to get my hand around.
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Recomp vs bulk
Out of curiosity I would like some thoughts on this. I've lost 37lbs and am down to 122 at 5'4. I've been lifting for 7mos now and started a recomp in January. I've assumed my only option is recomp because although I've gotten somewhat bony on top, I still have considerable fat on the backs of my arms/butt/and the majority…
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Substitute for side lateral raises?
I think I want to ditch these on PUHL because both of my shoulders pop/click/clunk when I do them. They've always done that and it's never been painful but I just don't know if it's good. Especially when I think of increasing the weight.... What's a good substitute?
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Why can't I get a negative adjustment to stick!
I keep hitting "enable negative adjustments" on the website, but the app is still saying its disabled. Is this a glitch?
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Progress with weights is stalling out
I've been lifting for 8mos ago now. I did ICF for 6, and then started PUHL two months ago. The reasons I switched are: 1) I started feeling a little bored. 2) I liked the 4 day setup of PUHL. 3) I felt like I wasn't progressing much anymore on ICF and thought maybe switching things up would help somehow. I think I'm going…
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Can Fitbit do this?
Can Fitbit change the mfp calorie goal? I'm not talking about it adding exercise calories, but rather the mfp number all the way on the left that shows your calorie goal BEFORE any activity. I ask because mine just made a jump up without me changing anything myself, and I was wondering if Fitbit did it? I've had it for a…
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Charge hr not showing active minutes
This has never happened before. I went running this morning and wanted to let Fitbit give me calories back vs mfp. Fitbit shows my steps and heart rate for it but didn't give me any active minutes at all, so now I have no calorie credit! It's always reflected those minutes perfectly so I don't know what's up. Anyone have…
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Switching up lifting?
I've been lifting for six months now, and have been following ice cream fitness for the past three. I like the program, and I've been able to keep bumping up the weights which is good. I'm trying to recomp, and I feel like what I'm doing now is primarily working on improving my strength. That isn't a bad thing at all, but…
