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Do boobs affect body fat %
Had my body fat % done last night at my gym. I personally feel like I am in pretty good shape at 5’6” and 65kg with a bit of muscle. My body fat % came out at 28% to which my trainer said “ you will want to get that down a bit”... just wondering if anyone knows how much breasts affect bf% as I am quite lean but with an F…
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MFP calorie recommendation vs fit bit calories burnt
Hi there. I am set to maintenance and chose lightly active as I thought that was most appropriate. MFP gave me a calorie goal of 1890. Height 5’6” weight 60kg/132lbs. I put on my fit bit yesterday and just did a regular usual every day (nothing out of the ordinary than my normal routine) and my fit bit says i burned 2500…
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Anyone experienced bloating/heaviness when starting to eat “recommended” no of calories?
Hi there, I recently joined again to check in with logging as I felt like I was possibly underrating a bit. (Recently increased from exercising 3-4 days to 6) wanted to make sure I am fuelling properly. With all my data put into MPF I am recommended just over 2000 calorie service a day. I have eaten to this number for only…
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Activity level for 10,000 steps a day?
Hi there I go for a walk both before and after work and average around 10,000 steps a day. Otherwise I am office based during the week. What activity level should I use? I don’t have a fit bit or anythinf to know how much I am burning so an approximate activity level compared with other similar people would be good. I am…
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Sore after working out, every time
Hi, I know that it is normal to be sore after the first time working out or after trying a new program etc but lately I have been sore the day after every single session. (I have been working out several times a week for years so definately not a newbie..) I am doing circuit training and it is different every day so maybe…
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Using only excercise to create deficit
Hi all, has anyone tried using exercise only to create their deficit - I am far too hungry on a calorie deficit so I was thinking about eating at maintenance then not logging excerise and see how it goes. I do some form of exercise every day. Has anyone tried this?
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Do you eat exercise calories in maintenance?
Hi there, recently switched to maintenance on 1930 calories per day lightly active. I am 5’6” and maintaining at 61-62kg. Should I be eating back exercise calories ? I work out 3-4 times a week doing 45min boxing/weights circuit. Not sure how many I am burning as no fit bit - is I should be eating some back how many do…
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5’6” ladies - what are your maintenance calories?
And how active are you?? I’m 5’6” set to lightly active, 1930 cal a day. Also hit the gym 3x a week and walk an hour daily. I have only just switched to maintenance and I feel like this seems high. Anyone else eating this much and NOT gaining? Also- should I be eating exercise calories back? I thought I might just not log…
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Maintenance seems like too much
Hi there, as I am at my goal weight I have decided to try and give maintenance calories a go. However it seems like too much! My activity is set to lightly active which gives me a maintenance of 1920!! (I also work out 3 time a week but don’t log excersice as I have no way of measuring)....Wow, not sure if it is because my…
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600 calories over today 😬 advice?
Hi there. I went 600 calories over today - which is about 380 over my maintenance! No particularly special day or anything, stuck to goal until after dinner when I just started craving snacks. Anyways very disappointed with myself .... do you think this will cause weight gain? Should I try and balance out over the course…
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Help me choose activity level
Hi all, I am having trouble choosing my activity level - I work in an office (but am up and down quite a bit during the day) I also do 2 brisk walks with my dog one before work for 30 min and one after work for 30 min. I don’t log these as exercise. What should my activity level be?
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How many calories are you burning in 45 min workout?
I know that is a very broad question. I am 5’6” around 62kg and doing a circuit class including weight training and boxing for 45min - it is a tough workout can anyone similar let me know how much they are burning? I don’t have a fit bit. Would 300 calories be alright to eat back? Don’t want to overestimate
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Anyone else tierd of logging?
Hi, not sure if it’s just me or does anyone else get so tierd of logging every single thing they eat? I am starting to find it really mentally exhausting it’s like I am contanstly thinking about food and calories and my weight. I hate seeing my calories in the negative and I honestly feel stress about it if I am over ..…
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Diet Coke...
Diet drinks are not supposed to have any calories! But surely they can’t be good for weight loss. Anyone drinking them and losing weight? (Not a regular drinker less than once a week when I eat out I’ll order a Diet Coke or Coke Zero).... any thoughts?
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Sedentary... not logging daily walks
Hi all, I have a desk job so not much movement throughout the day however I walk my dog 30 min in morning and 30 min at night. I have my activity level set at sedentary and calories is around 1500 as not much to lose. Should I: a) eat at maintenance (around 1750) and not log walks and let the hour a day create the deficit…
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Gym goers...Did you get bigger before you got smaller?
Hi guys, in the last couple of months I have added a lot more weights and strength training to my routine 4 days a week. I have heard that weight training is where it is at however I have actually put on a tiny bit of weight and feel bigger particularly in the thighs... some people have been telling me that this is normal…
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I’ve put on a bit of weight - Couldn’t be happier!
Hi all.... this is for all those at the end of their journey- when you have those last 5-10lbs to lose and they are just not budging!!! I was in this stage when someone gave me some helpful advice: stop worrying about the number on the scale and set some sort of other goal instead- I chose to work on my strength and set a…
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How often should I work out really?
Hi all, rookie question I know but how often should I be working out. I do a boxing circuit class that is 45 min 4 times a week and an hour one on one boxing once a week. Is 5 days ok? I also walk daily. Is it preferable to have rest days or no- currently I don’t work out on Friday or Saturday
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Gym guilt! How to stop
Hi there, does anyone else get a serious case of guilt if you miss a workout? I normally work out 5 days a week and walk dog everyday and I have gotten into the habit of really beating myself up if I miss one session/wall. Has anyone else had this? It has gotten to the point that I have been very sick this week with a…
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Low FODMAP success stories?
Hi, I recently went to doctors with complaints of constant burping, choking sensation and nausea throughout the day. My doctor has recommended I try a low FODMAP diet for 6 weeks to “reset” my digestive system and try see if I have any specific food intolerances. Has anyone tried this? Is it worth it? How did you feel? How…
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Gym Guilt! How to stop
Hi there, does anyone else get a serious case of guilt if you miss a workout? I normally work out 5 days a week and walk dog everyday and I have gotten into the habit of really beating myself up if I miss one session/wall. Has anyone else had this? It has gotten to the point that I have been very sick this week with a…
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Low FODMAP success stories?
Hi, I recently went to doctors with complaints of constant burping, choking sensation and nausea throughout the day. My doctor has recommended I try a low FODMAP diet for 6 weeks to “reset” my digestive system and try see if I have any specific food intolerances. Has anyone tried this? Is it worth it? How did you feel? How…
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What do you do when you slip up?
Those days where it seems impossible to stick to your calorie goal?? For example very hungry that day, go out for a meal and order what you like, when you have a couple too many wines!? Does this happen to people every couple of weeks or is it just me.... and how do you “recover”
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Activity level
Hi everyone... need some advice on activity level setting - I work a desk job but am up and down all day around the office, take stairs standing desk etc... and I walk approx 30min 2x a day with my dog morning and evening (brisk pace). I don’t log my walks as exercise, instead I have put my level of exercise to “lightly…
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EXERCISE...Mfp accurate?
Hi all, wondering how accurate mfp is at guessing calories burned during exercise. I do an hour of boxing with a partner, it is a great workout and mfp is estimating 320 calories burned. How accurate do you think this is for 5’6” 140lbs young woman?
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Maintenance on weekends??
Hi everyone, has anyone had experience of eating maintenance on weekend and still lost weight? I’m not talking over eating just eating at maintenance for 2 days per week. Anyone do this?
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Calories set too high?
Hi all, i am 5’6” currently 63kg trying to lose about 3 more kilos. I am set to lightly active and 0.2 kg a week weight loss. My calorie goal has been set at 1700 by MFP.... I feel like this is too much to lose weight - I am managing three very decent meals and two snacks and sometimes even dessert within my calories goal…
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Does cooking food change the calories?
Anyone know if cooking veggies or meat changes the calories. For example if I log 1 cup of raw broccoli will it be same amount of calories when cooked. If logging according to weight should you weigh before or after cooking? Thanks😀
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Soooo hungry after I work out!!
Hi Was just wondering what people do post workout. I have a snack beforehand and then dinner after but I find dinner is never enough after a workout so I end up having something else Does this happen to others and what can I do!?
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Getting re-motivated after falling off the wagon
hi I started logging a little while ago until I had a day where I had a meal that o didn't prepare so I didn't log it. Since then I haven't logged for a few days. And as a result have been eating way over my calories. Any tips to get me motivated again?
