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My body can't tolerate bad food anymore! How about you?
I used to have really bad eating habits, including take away at least 3 nights a week. Well I've been eating so well for about a month and a half now, including a cheat meal about once a week. These cheat meals haven't been particularly bad until last night... We ordered pizza and I quite happily ate it, followed by ice…
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Fitbit adjustment is wrong! Please help?
So my fitbit calorie adjustment came through at 500 cals today (my activity level on Mfp is set at sedentary) I've only done 3000 steps so far so this seemed way to high (its usually consistently sits at a few hundred cals when I do a few more thousand steps) soI deleted the fitbit calorie adjustment and re synced it, no…
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Fitbit vs HRM.... Hugely inconsistent
So I went for an hour walk with my fitbit and HRM (polar ft60). Before I left, my fitbit calorie adjustment for the day was 70 cals. So by the end of my walk, my HRM said I burned 160 calories (I don't weigh very much, hence the low number). So I get back and before I log my walk, my fitbit adjustment is now 440. So that's…
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Anyone do pole dancing for fitness?
I currently do weight training and les mills classes for my exercise but I want to add something completely different and fun into the mix so was thinking pole dancing. I've heard it's a very good exercise but I have a few questions. I've seen some dancers have very bulky, almost fat upper body and arms in comparison to…
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Is 35 percent fat each day too high?
I don't really understand the different types of fats. I know where good fats come from and that you need them to lose fat but that's it. My macros are 40c/25p/35f Total fat is 64 gram, saturated 18, polyunsaturated 2, monounsaturated 15, trans 0. Can someone please explain the difference in fats and if my intake is good…
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Do you average your calories out over the week?
Or do you refresh everyday? Usually I try and do it day by day however I had an awful day yesterday but if I offset it with adjusting the next two days, it will average my week out to be the same as if I hadn't had such a bad day yesterday. Does this work?
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Anyone looking for a protein powder - this is it!
Omg! Optimum Nutrition is seriously the best protein powder I have ever tried. I've had ON chocolate and vanilla for a while and just added banana cream... It is to die for! I was hesitant to switch out milk for water to save on calories, and it still tastes just as good with water! If not better! I've tried other brands…
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Do you guys soak your oats?
So I've been reading a lot about this and how important it is to soak your oats overnight. Despite over an hour of reading and googling, I still can't find a solid answer on if this is necessary for uncle toby's instant oats? What do you guys do? I'm getting tummy aches and constipation despite eating very well and…
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Tummy aches... Too much milk?
I've been eating very healthy for the last couple of months (except for some chocolate today lol which I burned off) Anyway, I've been getting tummy aches and sorry for tmi but sometimes a bit of constipation too. I just don't get it because I always watch what I eat :( In saying that, I am getting 3 cups of milk a day (2…
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Should I switch to almond milk?
I drink so much milk each day, 3 cups to be exact. It's fat free and I watch my calories so I'm not concerned about that but isn't milk something that should be consumed in moderation?? Could it be negatively affecting my digestive system etc? I was thinking about making a switch to almond milk but concerned about taste…
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Is this considered clean eating? What is?
My typical day is this: Breakfast: protein smoothie (protein powder, banana, milk and berries) Snack: celery with peanut butter Lunch: porridge Snack: Yoghurt and almonds Dinner: protein smoothie and veggies Macros is 40c/30/30, NET Calories 1200 (please don't say this is too low, my tdee not including additional workouts…
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I ate 1500 calories over maintenance.... HELP!
I'm not usually one to binge... But I had an off day regarding my diet and it just added up without realizing. Would it be ok to go into starvation mode territory the day after (being today) just for one day, to off set yesterday and then go back to normal? (which is 300 Cal below maintenance) Or should I just go back to…
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Can i reach these goals if my carb intake isn't adjusted?
My goal at the moment is cut fat, get a flat stomache and then a six pack. I'm obviously eating at a deficit to get my fat percentage down and then Once that is down to an adequate amount, ill eat at a surplus to gain muscle. My problem area is my stomach, even though I only weigh 49 kilos (108 pounds). I am only 5 foot…
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Running shoes for cross training purposes?
I don't strictly do just running. I'm all about strength training with weights and aerobic classes (les mills to be specific) I know cross trainer shoes are probably best for me but I like nikes range of "running" shoes best. Would it matter if I got running shoes for cross training purposes?? Also how often should you…
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Right arm feels a lot more worked out than my left?
So once I'm done on biceps/triceps day, my right arm always feels so much more lethargic than my left! My dominant hand is right so I would have thought my left would feel more lethargic but no... Some exercises are with a barbell (skull crushers) and I consciously make sure I'm taking on the weight as evenly as possible.…
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My fiance's 85 year old nan still regularly does yoga
Just found this info out... And also that she can casually just throw her leg behind her head! How awesome and inspirational is that?! I was always skeptical of yoga, thinking it's a waste of time but after hearing this, now I'm not so sure!
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Wholemeal pasta - yay or nay?
I know there is big controversy surrounding carbs and whether you should eat them or avoid them. I personally think they are essential and that you should eat them, especially if you're working out a lot. I'm thinking of adding whole meal past into my meal plans. Just wholemeal spaghetti, with tomato pasta sauce about…
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How detrimental is one day a week of not dieting?
One day a week I allow myself to not be so strict on myself. I don't binge and go crazy but I do go anywhere between 0-500 calories over maintenance level. All other days I eat at a deficit of about 300. My goal atm Is to get my bf % down. How detrimental is this one day a week?
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Is white bread ok once and a while?
I'm an bit ocd with my food brands. I always buy particular brands for particular foods and stick with it, even when it comes to bread. It's stupid I know but it is what it is. I always get wholemeal when I can, which is 95% of them time but on the odd time they have run out of wholemeal in my particular brand, I settle…
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Calling all ladies who are shredded!
Would you please share your before and after pics? I find most people on here are overweight looking at losing a lot however I'm healthy weight, looking at only losing a couple of kilos then getting shredded so looking for some inspiration from people that were in the same circumstances! So anyone who was in the same boat…
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Body Balance vs Yoga?
I'm really interested in starting yoga, mainly for the mind benefits (stress and anxiety etc) but also for flexibility etc. I have a very busy work out week full of cardio and heavy weight lifting so I am thinking yoga once a week would be a perfect compliment to my current routine. The question is; body balance or yoga?…
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Question regarding Dead lifts?
When I do dead lifts, I feel it mostly in my glutes, and hardly my back... From my understanding, I thought it was meant to hit your back just as much as your glutes? I'm sure my form is ok, as I watch in the mirror and know how they look. Should I be lifting heavier? The weight I'm lifting feels like it's a heavy enough…
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Pls give me your opinions on my routine!
I'm looking for some input on my routine.... Here it is! MONDAY - biceps, triceps, abs Bicep curls Hammer curls Triceps dips Skull crushers Crunches Russian Twist Heal touches Tuesday - chest and shoulders Chest press Shoulder press Side lateral raise Upright barbell row Wednesday - back, glutes and legs Dead lifts Squats…
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I get married in 10 and a half weeks. Is this enough time?
Like the title says, I get married in 10 and a half weeks! I'm worried this isn't enough time to make a huge difference with my body. I did have an awesome crack at it for 6 weeks straight and had good results but then the last month has been terrible and I feel like I'm at square 1 again. I'm currently 50 kilos and bf %…
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Anyone not have much to lose & had results in 12 weeks?
II don't have much to lose, maybe 3 kilos if that. I'm 5 foot and weigh 50 kilos, with about 23 % body fat. Really want to cut body fat and then build muscle. Looking to be inspired by others success and pics that were/are in similar position to me and had awesome results! Interested in this particular time frame because…
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Benefits of yoga? Is it worth it?
I was thinking of doing centergy once a week (I think it's the les mills body balance equivalent) I was just wondering if it's really worth it. I've done body balance before and quite frankly, it just felt like a waste of time. I barely raised my heart rate at all. I'm interested in knowing if yoga actually helps release…
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How much do you think my 2 weeks off set me back?
So I am 5 foot, and started at 52 kilos and 25%. I stuck to my diet and exercise sooooo well for 6 weeks, got down to 49 kilos and 19% bf. I saw some friends I hadn't seen during this six weeks and they were all saying how much weight I had lost and how good I looked which was really encouraging! Then almost instantly, I…
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How many days away from the gym/exercise is too much?
I'm going away this weekend so that's 3, maybe even 4 days away from exercise! I feel like I may go insane lol... I can't afford to go to thegym there as iI already pay an expensive membership where I live and the only exercise I enjoy doing are gym classes. I know it's important to rest at least one day every week and…
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Does anyone have the fitbit scales?
I already have a fitbit (have for the last 6 months) and I can not live without it! I love it! I see there's some fitbit scales... Tbh o already have good scales that also give body fat percentage (I know isn't totally accurate, but I use this function to track progress) If the fitbit scales are really fantastic though,…
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Thoughts on Les Mills Body Balance?
Hi Everyone, I am a huge les mills fan, I do pump, attack, step and RPM. One class I haven't given a chance is Body Balance. I did it once, years ago and thought it was the biggest waste of time. I didnt sweat or get my heart rate up so It just felt like the biggest waste of time. I know that is not the point of the class,…
