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Pregnant and try to figure out my calorie needs...please help!!
I was 131-133 pre pregnancy (5'3). I have gained arounnd 10lbs almost 18 weeks. Now that I'm feeling better and able to eat healthier and workout how do I calculate my calorie needs? Do I take my pre pregnancy bmr and add 300 calories to that? Or would it be my pre pregnancy tdee and add 300 cals to that? I am try my best…
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Confused on calories burned during circuit/resistance training??
I do about 35 minutes of circuit training (includes body weight exercises along with cardio exercises like mountain climbers, burpees etc.) I'm breaking a sweat while doing these 3 times a week. My question to you is can I count my calories burned during this circuit training and plug it into mfp? Today for example, I…
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New mom & new weight loss goal - FRIENDS WANTED!
Hi there! I'm a new mom currently 8 weeks PP. Last year I lost 22 lbs. I was 8 lbs away from my goal of 125 before getting pregnant. Unfortunately I gained about 60 lbs during pregnancy. I've lost 34 lbs so far. My goal weight is 120 I'm 5'3. So I'm halfway there. I'm very determined to lose this weight so any one who…
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New strategies/goals for 2017? Please share!! :)
With 2016 coming to an end, do any of you have new strategies and/or goals for 2017 to help you reach your goal(s) in the new year? I was successful at losing 20 pounds this year but not yet reaching my goal weight. Those last 10 pounds are brutal to shed. So anyways, I would like to hear from those who were successful,…
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Ladies who weigh in once a month...
Any ladies out there only weigh themselves once/month? I am looking into switching to doing this from weighing in everyday (though I have only done it for 1.5 months), but I want to know what day of the month do you weigh yourself, considering ovulation week and TOM. Do you choose the day after you end your period or ? I…
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Water weight gain from new workout routine?
How long does it take for your body to lose the water weight it gains from starting a new workout (lifting) program? TIA! :)
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5'3 women with medium body frame- What's your goal weight and/or body measurement goals?
I'm reassessing my own goal weight and want to see what other females similar to me have for their goal weight. Currently, I am 135-137 lbs. I realized yesterday (after a lot of reflecting) that I would be happy around 135 if I can tighten up my upper body (lose some belly and arm flab). Originally when I started this…
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Eating back exercise calories- will the exercise burn still count?
Say you do a cardio workout and burn 500 calories in an hour (according to your heart rate monitor you wear around your chest). If you eat back said 500 calories burned, do you still get that deficit in your daily/weekly calories out? Or do you waste it by eating those calories back as long as you are not eating over the…
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Late period due to increase of exercise?! Help!!
So I have changed my workout routine the last 2 weeks. I have been getting in 2 hours of exercise a day through hiking or spinning and eating 1200 cals a day to try to lose 1.5-2 pounds a week. I know that seems aggressive but after some lax weeks this summer I am wanting to amp it up a bit in terms of shedding the weight.…
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Gaining 1lb in one week- What's going on??
How long does it take for your body to lose water weight from a new workout routine? I have been drinking TONS of water and within my calorie goals each day and I have gained 1lb since starting the new routine last week. I know it's not much but with all the hard work I put in daily it can be kind of a bummer to see the…
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Macros...
Can someone please provide insight to me as to how counting your macros helps body composition (obviously doing strength training)? I still have some weight to lose but just got interested in macros. I am trying not to spend too much time worrying if I don't hit my macros for the day (with the exception of protein). I have…
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What happens when you incorporate weight lifting/resistance training but in a calorie deficit?
What happens when you incorporate weight lifting/resistance training 4-5 days/week but in a calorie deficit? I am curious because I still have weight to lose but enjoy my exercise routine. I do 2 days of cardio/week in addition to weight lifting/resistance training.
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What do you enjoy about early morning workouts?
For those that do workout in the morning (before work or school), what do you enjoy about early morning workouts? I am trying this week to workout in the morning before work instead of in the evenings. I just wanted some insight as to what people enjoy about it and what helps them stick to it when maybe you just want to…
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What is the best way to ....
What is the best way to heal a strained muscle? I started to foam roll today after my workout. Any other suggestions? Thank you in advance!!
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What should my daily calorie intake be? Please help!
My main goal is to lose weight right now. I have been eating 1200 calories/day as recommended for the last 4 months (I have lost 12 pounds.) However, since stumbling on this this evening, I am a bit apprehensive to eat 1440 calories every day as I am afraid I will not see the weight loss I am so desperately working towards…
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What was the main thing you did to help you lose the weight?
What was the main contributor that helped you lose the weight you did? I am looking to readjust things for myself. I would love to hear some insight from the MFP community :) thanks!
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Too much cardio?
Just trying to get a sense of how much cardio I should be doing or what is considered too much? I do spinning as my form of cardio and I can be on there sometimes for up to 90 minutes 3-4 days per week! Frankly, I could do it every day given no time restrictions or injuries because I enjoy the sweat and burn. This is only…
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How did your weight come off??
Throughout your weight loss journey (or whatever you want to call it) how has your weight come off? Would you lose every week single week? Or were there some weeks where you fluctuated a bit, for example: lost 1lb, then up the next week to go back the third week down a pound or two or something of that nature? Did you have…
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(Zig Zag) Calorie Cycling?
Has anyone on here done this? If so, what were the results? Any suggestions for someone wanting to deviate from their current eating plan to try this out? Any pros and cons?
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Gained weight while on vacation :( But YOUR SETBACK IS THE PERFECT PLATFORM FOR YOUR COMEBACK!
So, I got back from my cruise this past weekend! Since I started my journey in January, this is the one time over the past 4 months that I totally let myself go. I enjoyed myself (maybe a little too much) and feel a bit guilty for not working out the past 11 days and also not eating clean during the cruise. Yes, I ate…
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Is it harder for shorter/petite people to lose weight as quickly as average sized or larger people?
Thoughts?
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Will carbs make me fat if I am trying to lose weight?
I love brown rice and ezekial (sp?) bread and well starches in general. But I do stay away from the white cr*p. Anyways, i know everything in moderation, but will carbs make me fat even if I exercise 5-6 days (65 minutes) and eat in a calorie deficit? (Trying to lose weight)
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Feeling upset!! :( What do you to keep yourself from binging on ....
So, I realize when I'm close to binging one of two things has to happen: 1. Severe lack of sleep (talking 2+ days of nights of less than 4 or 5 hrs of sleep) 2. Someone or something sets me off. Like to the point I am so frustrated/pissed I want to go and grab a drink to cool off or grab something naughty to eat if I…
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How to use heart rate monitor while strength training?
I apologize if this has been asked before, I am new to these forums. Anyways, it's from my very recent understanding that a HRM cannot accurately record calories burned while doing strength training (I use my own body weight or dumb bells). So, if I'm still wanting to use my Polar HRM during these exercises what's the best…
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How often should I be weighing myself for weight loss?
What are you guys thoughts on this?
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Working out too much and not eating enough?
Hi All- I started my fitness journey in January eating 1200 cals and working out 4-5 days/week approx 35 minutes long. Since the end of February I upped my exercise regimen to working out exactly 5 days/week at 65 minutes long. This is what I do now: -quick 5 minute warm up on spinning bike, -strength train for 14 minutes,…
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Tips for me? Going on a 7 day cruise and I am scared of what will happen....
I am trying to plan on working out 3 or 4 of the 7 days of the cruise. Who knows if this will actually happen or not, but I really enjoy exercise so I am hoping I stick to it during the cruise! My worry is the food!!!!!! Okay, so don't look at me like I am from a foreign planet, but I do not like sweets (candy, ice cream,…
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Spinning benefits?
I just started spinning for the first time a few weeks ago and I love it! I ditched the treadmill b/c of constant shin splints and it wasn't that fun. I know the treadmill can provide a total body work out, but what are the benefits to spinning in terms of body parts being worked? I know it's probably a lot different than…
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Spinning and weight loss?
Does anyone on here currently incorporate spinning as a part of their weight loss/exercise routine? Just curious if anyone has had success. I ditched the treadmill b/c it was giving me awful shin splints and I think spinning is a lot more fun! So, that's what I do for my cardio. I have been doing it for maybe 7 weeks. I…
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Polar watches -How accurate? Are my exercise calories inflated?
Hey All- I have been an avid polar watch user for a few years. I upgraded in January to a polar m400. I love Polar as I feel they are the most accurate considering it's used with a chest strap. I used the fitbit once with my polar and saw how "off" the fitbit was compared to the Polar. I had a different post on here under…
