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Question regarding fitbit and TDEE
Hi I use a fitbit and have worked out my TDEE. When I first started TDEE I unsynced my fitbit from MFP and just watched my TDEE but decided to sync it again yesterday. It gave me a calorie adjustment as I was above my TDEE. Should I have eaten these calories back or just stuck to TDEE. Also I have read a lot that I should…
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Advice regarding activity level.
Hi all I need your advice I think I might be overdoing it with the working out. My husband thinks I am and has given me a telling off this morning. My goals are to build muscle and drop body fat. My current weekly level of activity is as follows:- Monday- Jillian Michaels body revolution, 40 minutes strength training, 2…
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Need more friends who lift heavy
Hi my name is Joy I am 42 year old mother of 3 who is just returning to lifting heavy. I lifted before but went back to focusing on running and did focus T25. I really like lifting though and am focusing on building muscle. I still have some fat to lose but don't want to starve myself to do this I am eating at a very…
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Starting again 24/03/14
Hi I am restarting BR tomorrow. I have started before and loved it but never got past week 5. I have just finished T25. I will also be adding in some lifting and running for cardio. I probably won't often do Jillian's cardio discs as I need to fit in running somewhere. I also won't be following the eating plan as i believe…
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A quick question
Hi everyone new to the group. To start I have never starved myself but I really want to embrace eating more. I have had a few weeks of not really caring eating what I eat all the while pretending I was still on plan. So I am now doing the TDEE -15% method I havnt adjusted my calories yet as I am freaking out a bit about…
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New to the group but not MFP
Hi my name is Joy I am looking for support on my eating more campaign. I have never starved myself anyway couldn't if I tried but I am ready to commit to eating properly. A bit about me I am 42 live in the UK, have 3 kids 2 with special needs and a full time job. I also have a husband, 2 cats, 2 dwarf hamsters and 2…
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T25 gamma phase
Hi has anyone done this yet and if so which option is the best. I am on week 4 of beta and loving it but I can't decide which option to follow. I considered doing pure gamma for 4 weeks then doing the pure strength hybrid but to be honest I think I will be ready for something else by then. I am also doing stronglifts,…
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The only way for me is to be super strict
Rubbish title I know but I couldn't think of one, I will explain further. Since stopping my whole 60 at 45 days I have stuck pretty much to paleo but I have had days where I have gone of track. For me once I go off track I can't pull it back it's like I have had too much sugar may as well have more. My diet isn't…
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Struggling to stay on track
Not sure why but here goes. I did whole 30 for 45 days found it so easy felt great, loved the food and my abs improved significantly I had the beginnings of a six pack. I stopped because I felt I was getting too obsessive and didn't want to replace one eating disorder (binge eating) with another (obsessively reading food…
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Seek out diagnosis or not
Hi my name is Joy I have 3 children. Marcus is 18 (not a child I know) and my twins are 9. Marcus has ASD , piers has aspergers and ADHD. My question regards my daughter Lydia. She has always troubled me a little until recently she was very under confident too shy and very much a loner. She struggled to build relationships…
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Paleo , half marathon training and fueling
I am currently training for my 3rd half marathon this will be in April and doing my fourth in May. I ran 7.5miles this morning with no issues after my breakfast 2 hours previously and coped well. On my previous half marathons I have used energy gels but I really don't want to use them this time too high in sugar and…
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new to paleo and looking for friends
Hi my name is Joy I am 42 married with 3 kids aged 17 and twins 9. I have a crazy hectic life my boys both have autism and 1 also has ADHD, I work fulltime and my daughter is busy most nights with dancing and I am the driver. I have been diagnosed with multiple food intolerances (dairy, beef, eggs and gluten) so I have…
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anyone else with food intolerances
Hi my name is Joy I am 42 mum to 3 wonderful children 2 with confirmed special needs (autism/ADHD) and 1 still to be diagnosed. I have chronic IBS and oesophagitis and fibromyalgia. I have previously been diagnosed with a dairy, gluten, egg, beef, cashew nut, white fish and aubergine intolerance, I cut all these out of my…
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Not sure how many calories I should eat
Hi as the title suggests I am unsure how many calories I should be eating. I was doing really well in the losing weight department but since my holiday last year it's all gone wrong and I have regained 17lbs. I havnt really been trying very hard so I can't say I have stalled just looking for a quick estimate. my height is…
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Starting again
Hi I started this programme a while ago and got to week 6 then stopped. I am a bit of a loss as to which programme to follow at the moment and want to shift some weight (recently regained 17lbs long story). I am determined to finish it this time. I won't be following the nutrition plan 1200 calories is not enough for me…
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considering entering a competition
Hi my name is joy. I would love to enter a competition (not sure which class) but not sure this is possible for me. Reasons I am 42 years old, still a bit fluffy, the mother of 3 children including a set of twins, have a very hectic life, I work full time mainly shifts and my kids have special needs so are very demanding,…
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Advantages of fitbit one over ultra
Hi I currently have a fitbit ultra and love it, it still works ok but would like to upgrade to the one. I am upgrading my phone from iPhone 4-5 and for me the fact it syncs to this without a computer is the best. I am going on holiday on Saturday and will be without a PC so unable to sync unless I upgrade both phone and…
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squat advice
I am not new to lifting but I really struggle with squats. I can't get low enough, my hips feel tight, my heels come up off the floor and i end up leaning too far forward. My husband watched me last night and he said my technique was all wrong tried to show me but I couldn't get it and just got frustrated. I have…
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Just joined the group
Hi I am joy I will be 42 on Wednesday ( how did that happen) I work 30 hours, have 3 kids aged 17 and twins who will be 9 on Friday. Both of my boys have autism and piers also has ADHD. Lydia does a lot of out of school activities she dances monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday night and Saturday also she also has gymnastics…
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Half marathon training advice.
Hi I have a half marathon on the 12th may, my training has been hit and miss due to the awful weather in the uk and health/ family issues. I have managed to run 2-3 times a week while doing jillian michaels body revolution as well 6 days a week, I also do other exercise when the mood takes me. My base fitness is quite good…
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Runners who lift weights need your help to make a decision
Hi at the start of my weight loss journey 2 years ago exactly I wrote a number of goals in my diary, 1. Lose 2-3 stone 2, complete a 5k 3, complete a 10k 4, complete a half marathon 5, complete a marathon All of these apart from the marathon have been achieved, (entered 2 backed out at the last minute because I didn,t feel…
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Starting stronglifts again
Hi my name is Joy I am 41 and live in the UK. I started stronglifts before cant remember why I stopped. I have just finished jamie easons live fit programme I loved it but found lifting 6 says a week too much I am also training for a half marathon, work full time and have 3 kids. Just done my first workout it felt pretty…
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About to start body revolution
Hi my name is joy I am 41 and live in the UK. I have just ordered this from amazon can't wait for it to arrive. I am a big fan of jillians. I will be doing this alongside half marathon training and also stronglifts. My goal is to hit the beach in August looking better than I did in my 20s wish me luck. I know jillians…
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Advice on eating a cleaner diet
Hi my name is Joy I had lost 24lb with MFP but have gained some over christmas. My problem is I crave carbs mid afternoon, I want to eat cleaner, I stick to my calories and eat fairly healthily but feel this is letting me down. I don,t starve myself eating about 1800-2000 calories a day and I work out 6 days a week, I eat…
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Does anyone else have fibromyalgia
Hi my name is Joy I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia last thursday at first it was relief to finally have a name for the condition that has bothered me for the last 2 years but now feel a bit sad about it. I had a really bad day yesterday with chronic pain across my shoulders, neck, right wrist and forearm with my wrist…
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new to NROLFW
Hi my name is Joy I have been on MFP for a long time and bought NROLFW many months ago but didn,t get around to starting it. I workout at home we have a weight cage with free weights, olympic bar etc, as well as a cross trainer, rower and kettlebells. I also run 3-4 times a week (this has slipped a bit recently due to…
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Lifting how many times a week.
Hi my name is joy, I am currently following Jamie Easons live fit programme, this is a 12 week programme combining cardio and strength training, I love it with one small problem it is lifting 6 days a week. While I will finish the programme and am loving the results I think liftin this often has its problems, Time being…
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Anyone taking amitriptyline
Not sure if this is in the right place if not I apologise. I have just been prescribed amitryptilline by my neurologist for migraines. I have researched the side effects and found drowsiness and weight gain is some of the side effects. I don't need weight gain and lack energy as it is so don't need either of these. If…
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High protein snacks suitable to take to work.
Hi looking for advice tomorrow I move areas of work. The new ward has a ritual of sitting together at break time to have hot buttered toast and milky coffee I am trying to eat at about 40% carbs so don't need the toast but if I don't take something with me I may eat the toast. Currently I take to work fruit and natural…
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My funny NSV
Had to share with you all. The nights are getting colder here in Great Britain so last night I got dressed in my pyjamas. Only problem is my PJs are a UK size 14 and I am currently a 10. I jokingly said to my daughter who is 8 years old that she could fit inside them with me, at these words she promptly climbed inside the…
