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Slide boards??
I vaguely remember these from years ago - they looked so fun! But I have never tried one before, and based on my search on here I don’t think they are hugely popular. Anyone use one? Likes, dislikes? We have very limited space so it would be a good winter/summer indoor cardio option that would store under furniture (I also…
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Help me understand this calorie adjustment?
I recently (a month or so ago) switched my settings to sedentary and turned on the calorie adjustment feature. Here is what it is showing me for today, and it’s not making much sense to me. I don’t have food logged because we were camping at a state park and I didn’t have enough service for MFP to function and we are just…
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Anyone gone through AIP (auto immune protocol)?
It’s a long drawn out back story, but I have dealt with auto immune stuff for more than half my life (sick at 14, never got better kinda deal). I have trudged through flare ups over the years but this last one hit me hard. I basically lost a month of my life. I finally decided I was sick and tired of being sick and tired…
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Roller skating/blading? Anyone else?
Quick search didn’t have many results, and nothing recently. Put on a pair for the first time in probably 15 years - my daughter wanted to go skating for her bday. So much fun! Not quite like riding a bike, but close :D still haven’t remembered how to stop! Ha! Any other skaters on here? Looking for ideas on where to go…
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2 way radios for biking?
Any recommendations? When we bike as a family it would be nice to be able to chat with my husband without having to yell at each other side by side (cans sandwich the kiddos between us)... and a friend is wanting to get started biking again this year, another good time to use it. Just not sure where to start. Not wanting…
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Tall order: wheat, nut, & choc free kid friendly protein bar?
Had a recommendation to get my daughter some tasty protein bars to have on hand for blood sugar issues (“hangry” is an understatement, it’s bad). Problem is, she can’t have nuts or chocolate. The Z-bars only have a couple grams of protein, doctor said to look for 6-8. We can do cheese or eggs at home, but bars would be…
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Looking for a new running program or... something...
I am not sure which direction to go. I enjoy running! But lately my neighborhood .86mi loop is becoming more and more like a dreadmill. It’s hard to go past 3-5 miles just out of sheer boredom - and with daylight decreasing it’s going to get even harder. I am to the point where I am not even really getting winded, but my…
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Garmin Connect - what am I doing wrong?
Is there still a MFP glitch? Or are my settings not right? I can’t get GC and MFP to link together for some reason. When I had a FitBit it would track everything, the Garmin has been hit or miss, but it hasn’t transferred anything for weeks, maybe months. I found a setting via GC that had my info locked, but I partially…
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Fasting for medical reasons... managing fitness and calories?
I am 5’4”, 145lbs. Trying to mentally plan out the next week or so. Brief background because I know that for some responses it will make a difference. Currently holding onto a minimal deficit (set for .5lb/week, but will go over some days. Within 5 lbs of goal weight), some days/weeks it’s more maintenance. This summer I…
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Getting “chit chat” threads in my recents... glitch?
I blocked the Chit Chat board as soon as I learned how (that’s not why I am on MFP so it made sense for me) and for a long while it was all fine and dandy, then a couple/few weeks ago MFP went down for some reason, and now I am being inundated with CC threads in my “recents,” but only starting on the second page. It’s…
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Post Mono Life - tips and tricks
A branch off discussion from the Coronavirus Prep thread. For those that have long term, life changing side effects from a past viral attack. What have you experienced and how are you coping? What do you different to help yourself function better from day to day?
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Blister help (running)
I have been running for about two years but recently have increased both frequency and duration, plus my guess is heat/sweat are playing a role, but I am starting to have issues with blisters for the first time! Between my toes, outside edges where the joints are, the sides of my little toes, and the balls of my feet.…
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I need snack ideas...
Snacks are my pitfall, and I have recognized a flaw in my current mentality that I am working on changing. Starting out with MFP (Sept 2019) I literally ran for chocolate some days - it was a way to earn a few extra calories when my daily budget was fairly low. Now that my mileage (running and biking) is increasing I need…
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Tattoos - before and after?
I am curious if and how your tattoos have changed with weight loss? I only have one, a wedding ring/band, but it looks totally different now! Last year, at my heaviest (+30 lbs). Also on a hike on a hot day so even more swelling added.
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PSA - scale pics to share (reflection)
If you have a highly reflective scale be mindful of your reflection! I sent my mom a pic this morning because I officially hit my first goal weight - yay! - and it wasn’t until later I realized that had I not been wearing anything I would have shared a bit TOO much! Eeek!
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Gatorade alternatives?
As I start doing more endurance sports/activities that last 90+ minutes, what would be a good option for electrolytes this summer? I loathe Gatorade, it never was my favorite but (TMI) after 2 colonoscopies the last 2 years I can’t stomach it at all. Even fruit punch flavored gum makes me gag at this point because of the…
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RunKeeper vs. Strava (run, bike, hike)
For anyone that has used both can you share your preference and pros and cons of each? I started with RK 2 years ago because I really liked the beta C25K plan they had going. I am hesitant to switch and have to start over with my data on another App. I also was talking to a biker that had stopped for a break at the river…
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Need help to break a spitting habit...
Sounds weird, I know, but I am a spitter during exercise. I think I always have been? As is my dad. I remember my boyfriend (now husband) coming to see me play soccer in high school and commenting “That’s my girl!” when I subconsciously spit during the game. Gross I know, but not a huge deal before since I did all my…
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First (virtual) Sprint Tri!
Whoop whoop! This weekend was originally going to be my first sprint triathlon, which of course has been postponed until October (it was the first one of the season for them, the subsequent ones are becoming virtual going into May and June). They scheduled Quarantri for this weekend so I figured why not (the T-shirt will…
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A marathon, 6m at a time!
Saw this today! I get bored doing the same 3 laps in my neighborhood in 20/30 minutes, I can’t imagine HOURS of back and forth! (Oh my knees and ankles!) But neat to see! https://myfox8.com/news/coronavirus/man-runs-marathon-in-backyard-during-lockdown/ Edited because autocorrect... twice...
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Triathlon swim leg alternatives?
My first Sprint Tri scheduled for next month has been postponed until October (like many other things being cancelled/postponed), on the same weekend as my favorite local running event so likely going to have to skip the Tri. I am bummed to have been training for it and not be able to do it, but am proud of how far I have…
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Virtual Triathlon!
I hope this is OK in the guidelines... had it all typed up and then wondered. I apologize if not. I receive no incentive from it, if that makes a difference, just thought it was a fun idea with so many unable to do life as usual. My first ever Sprint Tri was scheduled for next month but has been postponed until October…
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Getting started in MTB?
What would you recommend for someone completely new to trail riding? I have grown up on a MTB, but mostly road riding on it with occasional wide, flat-ish “trails”... my dad has always done a combo of road and trail riding (and at 69 is losing weight and getting back into shape, hoping to join a club this year, so proud of…
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When 1lb/week became too much...
I posted this in another thread but wanted to throw it out here... I have been using MFP since September. I had 30ish lbs to lose (5’4” - starting weight 173, goal of 145, currently at 152ish). I chose 1lb/week and it was almost spot on after the initial water weight. For months that’s what I did, and for months that was…
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Swimming = DAYS of hunger!
I am pretty sure it’s not a coincidence at this point. The last 3 Sunday’s I have made it to the pool to swim a few laps in prep for a Sprint Tri in late April. I have improved enough I don’t feel like I am trying to drown myself, so that’s good :D I am doing about 24 laps/600m using a combination of strokes (freestyle,…
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Argh - swimming is NOT like riding a bike...
Finally got myself to an indoor pool to get a baseline for my lap swimming (first Sprint Tri in April)... felt pretty good through the first 25m until I got to the end and realized I hadn’t breathed at all! :D That got me winded out of the gate, and I floundered from there on out. It’s been years since I did anything other…
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Audio “coaching” for running? Something other than C25K...
I have done C25K a couple times before and currently I can run (jog) a 5k without stopping, avg pace probably 35 minutes (two races I have done were 38 range, one was a hilly trail run, the other had a massive “hill” that we had to hike back up... last one at Christmas I was on pace for 30 minutes, but the police…
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Food tracking/logging hacks...
I have seen several very useful tips scattered throughout the forums that I now use in the kitchen , and I am sure plenty others I have missed! What tips and tricks do you use to make logging easier, faster, or more accurate?
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Any success with AIP for Auto Immune issues?
The title says it all, curious if any one has had personal success with AIP for their auto immune issues? Looking at using it as an elimination diet to pin point potential triggers. Had an unexpected flare up the last couple of weeks - I am guessing holiday and travel stress, but also my diet has been way off of my normal…
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Calories to spare, do you eat them the next day?
Had a glitch with my Garmin not transferring over a workout from today (Ultimate Frisbee - so fun!) and I didn’t notice until just now so I have a couple hundred calories left, but at 11:22 PM I am not about to eat a snack (heeelllooo reflux). Normally I go day by day, but I know some people on here keep track more by the…
