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shin splint-need nonimpact exercise ideas
I have been doing run/walk intervals for about 4 weeks (2x/ week going about 3 miles), in addition to doing Zumba twice a week. This past week I increased my running to about 75% of the run/walk interval. For the past 3 days having alot of shin pain. I am a physician so I know I need to rest the leg. I am worried that if I…
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trouble eating all my calories and still be low carb! Help!
I am struggling to eat all my allowed calories, especially on my exercise days. I am a borderline diabetic and have a metabolism that does not do well with high carbs. The carb allowance on MFP for my 1450 calorie diet is way more than I can tolerate and have any weight loss. I have been trying to keep my net carbs about…
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newbie and confused
Hi everyone. I am new to MFP and ready to start the new phase of my life. I am confused about net calories concept. MFP estimates my calories before exercise to be 1280/day. I can do this fairly easily however when I exercise and burn 300 calories then I need to consume 1580. My brain is not understanding why I have to…
