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Is too much exercise counter productive..?
I set my minimum exercise to 500cal per day, which is achievable easily with 2 dogs to walk. However, I also visit the gym 3-5 times a week and walk a lot. quite common to burn 1200+ calories. In the evenings I get intense carb cravings and find this hard to manage, often caving in at some point, and eating stuff that was…
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Ramadan style diet
Firstly, I am not a Muslim. I understand the main focus of Ramadan is spiritual, but am curious as to whether anyone has knowledge or experience of using this approach in a diet and fitness regime. Basically they eat/drink nothing for 12 hours between sunrise and sunset. How this is achieved in a hot environment is beyond…
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Pick an exercise you like!
I often hear people complaining about cardio, or some aspect of their workout routine, but if we are going to stay with a new fitness regime I reckon it's important to find something we like. There are so many activities, there's got to be something out there to get everyone interested. I'm fortunate in that a) I like…
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MFP is conducive to a more stress free life...
Well, it works for me! Helps me focus on a healthier diet, more exercise and generally a better lifestyle. And there is nothing better than stepping on the scale or looking in the mirror and seeing progress. Even better when someone else notices. So this site is providing self-motivation, together with some great, like…
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A few encouraging stories about people who turned their lives around...
Worth a look! http://www.theladbible.com/community/inspirational-woman-who-was-called-fat-by-ex-loses-ten-stone-as-ultimate-revenge-20170118
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Back after multiple fractures. Any fitness battle starts in the kitchen, B4 exercise.. 80% diet IMHO
Hello MFP people. David, 54yrs young. I was a member on here a couple of years ago, and actually lost all the weight I aimed for. I failed to switch my routine to maintenance, and stay with MFP. Also had a spill and broke my right arm in ten places (end of summer 2014) so was very restricted as regards exercise for a…
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Paleo based Diet - Carb cravings
Been on a paleo based diet about a month (No grains, low carb - fruit, veg, lean meat/fish) plus exercise. Lost 5lb so far. Still getting powerful carb-cravings in the evening - anyone encounter this? How do you deal with it? Do we eventually adapt so these feelings fade..?
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Protein before exercise carbs after
I recently read this is the best way to eat to get in good shape and lose fat. Does anyone have experience with this routine..? Thanks..
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Huge reduction in calorie burn...
Hi all, Returned to MFP a month ago with a goal to get fitter and lose about 30 pounds. Lost 5 in my first month and happy with that. My diet is 90% paleo (low carb no grains). Measuring exercise with a Polar HRM. Here's the thing: a month ago I was burning 150+ calories per mile walking. Today that has dropped to 90. I…
