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US Navy Body Fat Calculator accuracy?
I have no Dexa scan places in my area, so I'm trying to figure out how much fat I've lost since starting my new workout program 2.5 months ago. I have only lost 3lbs scale weight in that time period, but lost 4.5 inches overall. I am 39, 5'3 and currently 140lbs. The Navy calculator based on my measurements is showing me…
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8 week progress
Hello all, I am 39, 5'3 momma of 2 young kids. I've been slacking on diet and exercise for the past 2 years and decided it was time to do something. I purchased Beachbody on demand on August 1st and while I can't drink their shakes, I have combined working out 30 min a day 5-6 days per week and watching my calories via…
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Shakeology=bad, need smoothie recipes please!
After some convincing from a coworker, I joined Beachbody last month. I have free access to all workouts for a year, and I received a free month of Shakeology. So I love the workouts, and the Shakeology tastes decent, but I am getting "horrible side effects". Looked at the ingredients, and it has chicory root fiber, which…
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3 year long plateau
Hi, new to the group. I'm a 38 yr old mom to 2 young kiddos. 5'3, current 140. Pre-babies, I was at 125. I've been stuck between 138-140lbs for way too long. Just looking to shed 10 pounds, and get healthier overall, so I am trying low carb again. I also started yoga this week. Looking for friends and support/advice, feel…
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Heart palpitations??
So 2 weeks ago I quit smoking, swore off alcohol, been eating healthy and exercising for 25 minutes 5 days a week. So why now am I getting heart palpitations? I thought I was getting healthy? I've gotten them in the past from stress/anxiety. They went away eventually. But does anyone else have experience with this?? I am…
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Fitbit Accuracy
Is Fitbit very accurate during exercise? I get extra calories to eat throughout the day, depending on my activity, but when I go to actually exercise, like I will do Jillian Michaels for 25 minutes and all it shows me is I had like 5 active minutes according to Fitbit. And it will give me about 50 extra calories to eat.…
