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Protien carbs fat ratio
Hello, Recently I was told Inwas not eating enough. 1200 cals 700-800 cals burnt gym per day not added to dairy A trainer was nice enough to talk to me changed it to 1500 cals on mfp to lose 1lb week Carbs 115g. 30% Protein. 172g. 45% Fat. 43g. 25% But I have also been told this ie rubbish should be 125g low gi carbs 50g.…
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Lentils/Chickpeas and Split Peas
Hello, I have tried to input chickpeas, lentils and split peas but they come up with uncooked or cooked. Now I have dried so does the uncooked mean soaked over night or dried? Thanks Wendy
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Why can't my body react too
Hi, Since having a bad water infection my body is reacting to certain foods in a bad way. Started with gluten, then lactose/A1 protein, rice, then broccilli, cauli, courgettes and now spinach. Has you can imagine my diet is very limited which can get boring amazing what you can do with aubergine, carrots, peas, sweetcorn,…
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Stomach getting bigger
Hello, I'am 53yr, woman, 5ft 1, 55.2kg body fat 27% body fat mass 14.9kg I have a trainer who has me on abs, cardio, upper body and legs programme. Many weights, squats etc. 1200 cal diet high protein, low carb med fat. My problem is silly has it may sound everything is shrinking nicely but my stomach seems to be growing…
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Stress and too much pressure
Hello, I'am 53yr old have gone from 64.8kg to 55.1 in over a year. Lots of excerise and food lifestyle change. At 64yr old husband 33/32yr old children one lives at home the other with his girlfriend. I have a usual stomach that hangs over like they do. Recently even with a trainer my stomach refuses to move while…
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Fitness Trackers worth it or waste of money?
Hello, I have lost alot of weight and now invested in a Personal Trainer to help me get rid of the extra fat. He gave me a programme but also suggested I invest in an activity tracker to keep a better track on cals burnt ( ones on cardio machines dont give true account) I also do classes tone, pump and cardio ones. He has…
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Calorie deficit, exercise cal burn't
Hello, With mfp cal deficit I have 1200 cals to eat per day. Which I can only just eat. Do I add cals burnt at the gym to that? I burn around 300 on treadmill and then I do weights, use leg machines or classes which I can't calorie count. Just I can't always eat the 1200 calories never mind adding more. Thanks Wendy
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Fodmap
Hello, I was wondering if anyone follows this? I have given up cauli and broccilli I was so bloated and gassy. The symptoms have eased so today courgettes are off the menu to see if that totally ends it. Problem is I love these veg infact nearly all veg and can do without spuds, pasta, rice. I have noticed that most veg on…
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Different cals etc for the same item
Hello, I wanted to add lean chicken breast no skin raw from the butchers onto my daily log. Simple yes, no it came with lots of different cals, carbs, fat, some even came with sodium. There is one where there is a difference of 100 cals. How do you choose the right one without under or over estimating? Many thanks Wendy
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Lowest amount of carbs/Fat
Hello, I have lost nearly 1 1/2stone, gone down afew dress sizes but now my stomach is stuck while everything else still shrinks. 34inches for ages. 53yr old woman. I go to the gym treadmill, weights, abs, legs. I have a trainer who has set programme so one day I do cardio, legs, weights and afew classes. Eat 1200 cals,…
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Stomach being stubborn
Hi, After a long session at the gym (3classes) Tone 40mins, Battle 40mins (cardio weights), Ab's 20mins. I went home knackered had my meal went upstairs for a shower while getting undressed I had words with my stomach (which not only is big but flops over a bit) it went like this Right I'a working as hard as I can to get…
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How to log food that is not on the list
Hi Everyone, Lately I have been trying to log certain items on my food diary but I can't find them. Items like sausages my butcher makes to slimming world recipe pork extra lean, turkey sausage fat free. Just has an example can anyone suggest how to not it down. Tried putting alternatives down but either to high in cals or…
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Tofu recipes please
Hello Everyone, I have fancied tofu for a while but never bought then the other day I put some in my basket not realising there is a difference. I bought cleanspring silken and smooth. Could anyone suggest recipes please trying to keep sugar low, don't use coconut oil or nuts. Gluten and lactose free but can use gluten…
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Tofu recipes please UK
Hello, For some reason I fancy tofu, so I purchased Cleanspring organic silken and smooth. But what can I do with it? Scared that if I make a bad meal it will turn me off it and need the extra protein. Many thanks Wendy
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Using wine in cooking
Hello, Making a ragu today and normally add red wine then slow cook for 3hrs. By which the alcohol will have cooked off. How do you input it? Only 100ml. Thanks Wendy
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Sugar free recipes please
Hello, Well I have got to the stage where sugar (in food not drinks) has to be cut to nearly nil I have a very sweet tooth, I managed to lose weight while still eating it but now certain parts of my body need to go and sugar is the main reason it won't go (hips and ab's are called sugar belt for a reason). Does anyone have…
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Stubborn ab's
Hello Everyone, I have changed what/how often/who much I eat for over 17mnths now, 5ft 1in, weight 8st 10lb (2wks ago), eat 1200 cals per day, plenty of protein and carbs from porridge oats veg. I have gone down afew dress size I was 10st 3 size 16/18. Now 12 odd 10. Well everything changed but now everything bar my ab's…
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Lowest amount of carbs per day
Hello, I'am 53, active gym member weights, cardi and classes also do average 7-12thousand steps per day. Lactose a1 protein and gluten intolerence. Other than that fine. Been told that I don't eat enough carbs has in pasta, spuds, grains or lentils. I can leave spuds and pasta or manage a bit. 1200 cals per day and 30% is…
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Help with Carbs please
Hello, I'am being told I don't eat enough carbs from things like farro, spuds or lentils. But alot of mine comes from veg and porridge oats. 1200 cals per day 30% 90g carbs, 35% 47g fat and 35% 105g protein. I have included 100g spuds today but still have 16g left some days it is 25+. I do alot of weights, cardi through…
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Supportive family Not
Hi, I have been trying to lose weight for 1yr and 3months. I did really well 2st lost yay. But recently I out on another 7lb and 3 inches on my waist. It may not sound alot but to me it is major deal. Reasons well where do I start Sister and Brother in Law constantly attacking me, it started July 2016 her son and my…
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Does mfp remove cal's
Hello, When completing the goal section I have put in all the info weight to loose, how active I'am. It comes up with relevant calories but has it already taken off the cals to lose weight? Or do I have to deduct them? Thanks Wendy
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Carbs e.g potatoes/rice before or after workout
Hello Everyone, I have various people telling me different things to this question. I usually eat about 3pm and after workout is between 7-8pm. An hour before I go to the gym to do weights/ cardio and ab workout do I eat carbs like potatoes ( variety of cooking methods dry roasted etc) or rice. Some say yes because it will…
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Measure food cooked or raw
Hello, I have been measuring my food items cooked but yesterday my Trainer told me on mfp it is raw food. Which is right? Thanks
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Worried
Hello, I have hit my goal weight and one of the trainers informed me I'am not eating enough 123lb, do cardio, weights and ab classes at the gym + around 9-12000 steps per day. Can barely eat 1200 cals. Now I have been told should be eating around 1900 cals. Carbs 25%, protein 35%, fat 40%. That is a big problem reasons…
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Losing all bar tummy/core UK
Hello Everyone, My start weight was 143lbs October 15 it is now 123lbs. Bmi 28 to 23. Macros etc set to lose 1 1/2lb week, 40% carbs and 30% protein/fat. 1,200 cals to start with. I just have 6lb left to lose and around 5-6inches on my core/tummy. Which is extremely slow on going down. Don't eat bread, pasta etc I'am…
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Calories to eat v calories deficite
Hi Everyone, I have been using mfp since last October (indroduced by gym manager). I was 10st 3lb/ height 5ft, bmi 28. She set it for eating 1200 cals a day. Now 9st with bmi 24. Each day around 9-12thous steps taken and then there is the gym strenght and cardio (500 cals + burnt). Today I mentioned my tummy is not moving…
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Heart rate/calorie monitor's Uk which is best?
Hi, I use myfitnesspal on iphone/ipad. After reading different blogs all state that gym equipment do not give a true calorie burnt, it has been suggested I purchase one of these watches or bracelet things that work out more accurate count. There are so many how there can anyone recommend one (the cheaper the better). Thanks
