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Rating activity levels
I work as a behavior manager in a busy animal shelter. There is no real typical day for me. One day I sit at the desk and work at computer. The next day I am on my feet cleaning kennels, training and exercising dogs. Originally my activity level was set as sedentary. However I have begun tracking my steps and find they…
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Starting to lose my motivation despite excellent results
I am at a fork in the road. Have lost 48 pounds in last 6 months to feel better and improve my health (diabetes and high blood pressure) This is the first time in over 15 year I have been under 200 pounds. People notice and compliment me constantly. I have bought new clothes 3 sizes smaller love it. Feel better. However,…
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Tracking Heart Rate
I am looking to purchase some type of exercise monitor that can help me gain an accurate reading of my heart rate in response to exercise. I was just diagnosed with a pronounced heart murmur and my internist would like for me to wear something to help me track things. I have seen her for over 10 years and this is the first…
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Changes in activity
When I began in November I weighed 244 and was fairly sedentary. My daily calorie goal was set at 1200. Since then I have begun to follow a healthier diet and work out 3-4 times a week in a very strenuous 45 minute class that combines lots of cardio and strength. I have also increased my activity level at work (I work at…
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Weight vs cardio
Quick question. Can strength training also include cardio? I attended a grueling 45 minute class this morning. Some of the class was definitely cardio. However we also did some circuit training with the kettle ball that included walking lunges and swings. These were done in order with no rest between: One deadlift of 95…
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Counting calorie deficits
This may have already been answered elsewhere, but I couldn't locate it. MFP recommends daily calorie goals. If I have 1200 calories as daily target and eat 1050 one day and 1300 the next, do they balance out?
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Diabetic and carb count
I am an overweight, Type 2 diabetic and have just begun actively changing my life over the past 6 months months. MFP seems to be a great resource to help me keep on track. My dietician-prescribed daily carbs are 180. However, on days when I do my strenuous exercise classes, MFP often adds extra calories and thus carbs into…
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Seeking encouragement
Hello, I'm new here. Turned 60 last year and need to work on getting healthy. Diabetes was out of control. Begun working out and eating better since mid-November. Dropped from 244 down to 205 and my blood sugars are doing great. However lately I have found myself eating more than my goal calories. I came to this site to…
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Exercise and eating
In addition to my exercise classes 3 times a week, I want to start doing 2 mile walks. Does it make any difference if I eat before or after the walk?
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Strenuous Exercise Question
I had led a sedentary lifestyle for the past 9+ years. Ate poorly and gained lots. November I began working out 3X a week with a fantastic trainer in his conditioning class. The workouts are strenuous, but he modifies exercises to our fitness level and only asks that we do our best. He is all about good form and would…
