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Scale not moving
I am tracking everything, weighing food to ensure that it’s accurate. Working out 6 days a week - mixture of weights, kettle bells and spin. Yet, the scale isn’t moving 😭 what am I doing wrong? My clothes are fitting better and I can see a different in the mirror but the scale just isn’t budging
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Pregnancy support
Hi, I'm currently pregnant and looking for others to give each other support with food and exercise during this time :)
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Hip hop abs
Hip hop abs is on offer at the moment on Amazon and I'm tempted! Anyone got it or done it? What do you think of it?
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How to log kettle bell work out
Hi I've just completed bob harpers cardio kettlebell shred DVD but I don't know how to log it? My hrm needs a new battery so couldn't wear it. Would circuit training be the nearest thing to log it as
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people who use exercise dvds
Hi I have recently lost all motivation with the gym as the classes i previously enjoyed either were dropped or moved to a time when I just cant get there. So rather than do nothing I have decided to work out at home. Im looking for people to add as friends who also use work out dvds for a little extra motivation :) I also…
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Is BMI really a joke?
I have been on MFP for some time and have come across a lot of posts about how BMI is generally inaccurate and not worth paying attention to. Is this just a way for overweight people to feel better about themselves or is there actually some merit to this? I currently have a BMI of 17.2 but a healthy BMI is 18.5 - I have…
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Hrm and fitbit
Hi I already have a polar hrm and find it very useful for tracking exercise however I'm wondering whether I should get a fitbit for tracking calories from daily activities. Anyone use both? Is it worth using both or is this overkill?
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Getting enough calories
Hi, I am nearly at a weight that I want to maintain, however I know I'm going to struggle to stay there as I'm finding it increasingly harder to eat back my exercise calories never mind have an extra 300-400 calories on top of that for mAintenance. I'm currently on 1200 and eat this plus my exercise calories but to…
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Fitbit premium
Anyone subscribe to the fitbit premium? It's 39.99 a year, is it worth it?
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Kettlebells
Does anyone use kettlebells? I really want to start but not sure what to expect? What weight do you use? How long and how often do you use them? What results have you seen?
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weddings... need some help!
Hi, I am engaged to a lovely man and I am hoping to get married in August 2014 (our 10 yr anniversary). I need a little help though with knowing how on earth you plan a wedding?! Yes I know this is a fitness website but theres so many ladies posting about their wedding gowns at the moment that I thought it would be a good…
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Body combat new release
I love it!! The music is great on this release! I was a dripping puddle of sweat by the time the class ended!
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Body pump
I'm not new to body pump, up until 9 months ago I did it twice a week. I stopped due to moving house and only recently joined a gym in he new area. I'm worried I've lost too much strength and fitness to do it. My new gym is heavily populatedby men in the weight section and i find this very intimidating amd unlike the old…
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Protein shakes aimed at women
Hi Is t worth splashing out a little more cash for a protein shake that is aimed at women or should I just get an ordinary protein shake like phd or maxi muscle .can anyone recommend a good shake that gives a good amount of protein but can be mixed with water and still tastes nice? Many I've tried have to be mixed with…
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Friends!
Helloooooo I'm not new to Mfp but I am looking for some friends! :) Mfp is more fun with people to interact with so please feel free to add me! I'm a 28 year old girl who enjoys the gym and keeping fit and looking for others who are motivated and supportive to reach goals!
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Add me
Hi guys and girls :) I am not a new member of MFP but I am looking to add some new friends as lots of people I had on list have quit the site and its always nice to have people to chat to on here! So add me! :D
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kindle book recommendations
Hi I got a kindle for xmas and love it!! I read lots and lots of books now and just recently finished Divergent and thought it was brilliant. I cant think what to download next though. Can anyone suggest any good reads? I dont mind what genre as I like a lot of different types of books.
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FitBit
I have seen these advertised on MFP and I can see that they have a tool now to synch them to MFP so I wondered if any members use them. Are they any good? What exactly do they do? Are they worth it? Would you recommend one? Im looking for something that can give me a fairly accurate account of my calories so I can fuel…
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body pump
Hello everyone, I find body pump to be the most painful class in the world but a necessary evil. I have never had results like those from body pump so this time round I am determined to stick to it! Just out of curiosity fellow body pumpers what weights do you typically lift during each track?
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free online workouts
anyone know where i can look to find a decent copy of a workout vid online. I want to kick the new year off with a work out but the gym is shut tomorrow along with all the other sports centres.
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help creating a routine
Hello I need a little help creating a gym routine for myself and I am not sure which gym classes to go for and which to drop. Looking at the gym timetable I could go everyday of the week but I dont think this is particularly healthy as well all need rest days. So if I went to the ones I liked my time table would look like…
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friends
I have recently come back to MPF after a few months break and discovered a lot of the people on my friends list seem to have stopped using MFP. I am in my late 20s, looking to maintain and tone up, enjoy regular gym work outs and I try to not eat below 1200 net. Looking for like minded friends. Ta muchly.
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circa spin and body attack
Hello I am thinking of trying these two classes at my gym. I havent been to either so I just wondered if anyone else had and what to expect. From what i have seen online body attack seems to be an areobics class but high intensity. Not sure what circa spin is.... I have been to a normal spin class though.
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Maintenance friends
Hi everyone. I am looking for some like minded New friends. Those who have reached their goal or are close to it and looking to maintain their great new shape. Those who like to work out and hit great workouts often and above all want to be strong fit and healthy. About me - I have been maintaining for about 6 months…
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Netbooks
Hello I want to buy a net book as my old laptop is dying a slow and painful death. However I know very little about what's good and what's not. Can anyone advise me what features/specifications to look out for or can recommend a netbook? Thanks schnarfo x
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Seeking friends gaining weight
Hello As some people on here will know I am on a mission to gain back 8lbs to regain a healthy BMI. I have a fair number of wonderful and supportive friends on MFP already who give me a lot of motivation and support but it would be great to meet others who are also trying to gain weight and build muscle (female or male). I…
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cake!
Hello! There is nothing I like more than a big wedge of cheese cake or a cupcake... or three with yummy frosting! We all know these foods are bad for us but I just cant give them up. Does anyone have any recipes for making yummy cakey treats which are low cal? I dont mind using artificial sweetners in my food (i know some…
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body fat percentage
anyone know a good body fat percentage calculator which uses measurements - i know these are not accurate and you need to get tested properly but from the last three tests ive done online ive got three different percentages ranging from 10% right up to 28% which is a massive difference!
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resting heart rate
what is a normal resting heart rate for someone who is 26, female and works out at least 4 times a week? Can weight affected your heart rate? I already know I have low blood pressure - could this be due to working out too?
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Polar heart rate monitors
I have recently decided to buy a heart rate monitor to be able to track my fitness better and know when i need to push myself more. Looking at them all is so confusing though! I am interested in buying this one http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polar-FT4M-Heart-Rate-Monitor/dp/B001U0OFCS/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1302637662&sr=8-9 the…
