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Medical recovery question
I am having a Varithena ablation done tomorrow. Has anyone here had that done? The post instructions say that I can return to normal activity immediately following the procedures, there are no restrictions aside from avoiding heavy exercise. The problem is no one can really tell me what that is. I work out with a trainer 3…
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Heart rate question
Yesterday my husband and I rode my farthest yet - 39.81 miles. I did well, we took it slow and stopped 2/3 of the way for an extended break. The route was fairly flat, just some gradual inclines, unlike last week which had some more strenuous hills. We ride on a dedicated bike path, only on surface streets for roughly 2-3…
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Only have 18 carbs left for the day
I need dinner ideas! I have chicken tenderloins thawed, have 59 protein left, but am really low in carbs (darn that Fiber One Brownie!). Any suggestions?
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Am I working too hard?
Stats first - 63 yo female, CW 184, goal 160. I currently workout with a trainer 3 days a week followed by cardio, additional cardio two days a week. Saturdays are long bike rides. I’ve found lately that my rides on Saturday are becoming much more difficult. I probably didn’t have the best meal last night, chicken with…
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Help me understand macros
I had my macros set at 66 grams fat; 112 grams each protein and carbs. My calorie goal is set at 1300. All this was figured with the help of a nutritionist. I work out pretty hard, 3 days strength and weight training followed by 30 minutes cardio, two days of 45-60 minutes cardio and one day of a long bike ride - usually…
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Long Bike ride breakfast
I'm finally healthy enough that we can start back on our long bike rides. I've been working with a nutritionist, and I'm curious about what others eat before they ride. I don't ride hard, usually 11-12 miles per hour, and have been riding 22-25 miles, with a stop in the middle. Today we're likely riding 25, but likely not…
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Water intake
I recently had kidney stones and a kidney infection, likely brought on by dehydration. My question has to do with staying hydrated. I now know I need 96 ounces of water for just normal hydration. How much should I up that by when I’m doing my workouts? I do work up a sweat, burning between 300-400 calories per workout.…
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Apple Watch Fitness and Calories
I have a question about exercise calories and the Apple Watch. Today, according to my watch, I burned 197 calories in a high-intensity interval training (40 minutes) and another 163 on the elliptical (30 minutes). For both of them, I was really pushing and kept my heart rate up around 140-150. My trainer said those numbers…
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Need Help figuring out after workout snacks
I have been on a plateau for some time. I work out 4-6 days a week, alternating HIIT and cardio, with one day a week going for long bike rides. I will admit that hasn't been quite the case over the holidays, but I'm back to that schedule now. I have 40 pounds to lose. I did maintain over the holidays, which is a small…
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Breakfast suggestions
We are following a modified Keto plan and we usually have scrambled eggs or a frittata in the morning. But I have to say, I'm getting tired of eggs - eggs with sausage, eggs with bacon crumbles, eggs with ham, breakfast burros. I'm almost at the point that I don't want to see another egg! However, both my husband and I do…
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Weighing food?
Based on a conversation on another part of the board, I decided to weigh my food starting today. I weighed out my oatmeal - the same 1/4 cup I always make, which I've been recording at 115 calories. Cooked the same amount is 450 calories! Which leads to my question. Am I supposed to weigh before cooking or after? I'm sure…
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Trying again
I've used Weight Watchers in the past, as well as Spark People. Went to use Spark today, and the website was painfully slow. My daughter told me about this site, so I'm giving it a shot. I need to lose 50-60 pounds. I did get up and back on the elliptical today, as well as tracking my food. I still have 1200 calories to go…