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Help with Apple watch synced to MFP through Pacer app - giving me too many calories
Hi everyone, I recently started syncing my Apple watch to MFP. At first it was only taking my steps from my watch, not total calorie burn, so it was only adding a few calories (example, a day with 10k steps only gave me 40 calories even though I am set to sedentary). I searched the forums and found this is a common…
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Long time MFP member back to get ready for my wedding! Looking for friends!
Hi everyone! My name is Lauren and as you can see, I joined MFP quite a while ago. I initially used the app to lose over 30 pounds, which I have mostly maintained over the years (have gained a few pounds back and then lost it again here and there). About me: I'm a lawyer in Florida and I'm getting married in two months!…
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Anyone else getting fit for their wedding day?
Hi everyone! I've been on and off MFP since about 2013. I initially lost 20 pounds that I needed to lose, ever since then I have mostly maintained but I've come back here a couple of times when my weight starts fluctuating again. (Went through law school, put about 15 pounds back on... lost it again though!) Anyway, I got…
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Naturally high heart rate?
I'm starting to realize that my heart rate is naturally on the higher end of normal. Normal resting heart rate is 60 to 100 bpm, mine is normally right around 90 or above. When I exercise, it shoots up insanely high, usually 180 bpm or more. Even when I'm just running, which is something I enjoy! I just read in another…
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Long time MFPer in a really discouraging plateau. I'm getting frustrated.
Hi all! I'll try not to make this a novel but I'm frustrated. A little background: I'm 5'4", 26yo, and been into fitness (both lifting and cardio) for a few years now. I have at least a little muscle at this point and I look and feel my best at about 125-130lbs. I have struggled with weight since my late teen years with my…
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Ultimate Protein Pancakes... omg.
Ladies and gentlemen, I’ve done it. I’ve created the ultimate protein pancake recipe. Pancakes are great. Protein pancakes are even better. For about a year now I’ve been trying to find the perfect pancake recipe; one that’s healthy, packed with protein, and amazingly delicious. I came pretty close with the original greek…
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2015 progress and a reminder that the scale is silly
So, I just took my last progress pics for 2015 and thought I'd share. I'll keep the post brief (I usually tend to ramble in progress posts). All I want to say is that I've worked harder this year than I ever have. I've been on the fitness train for several years now, but this is the first time I've stayed truly consistant…
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Teachers, do you take THAT many steps in the classroom?
I have a friend of a friend who I always end up in Fitbit challenges with (due to our mutual friend). I have met her several times and like her, but always complain because she kicks my butt in the challenges every single time. And the more I think about it, the more confused I am - like, even when I was training for a…
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This non-runner just ran a MARATHON!
I really can't believe I'm making this post - I never thought the day would come. When I joined MFP four years ago I was not a runner in the slightest. I couldn't run a mile - I tried Couch 2 5k, and even the one minute jogging intervals at the beginning were almost impossible for me. I remember thinking I'd probably never…
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First marathon - increase cals for race week?
Hello all, I'm running my first marathon in just two weeks on November 1st! Training has gone smoothly and I'm now in the tapering phase. My weight has definitely fluctuated during training, but I expected that. The scale went up many times, I expect due to water retention, increased glycogen from eating a ton more carbs,…
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My progress after training for a marathon! Photos galore!
I've spent the past 6+ months training for the NYC marathon, and it has been a roller coaster in many ways. But it's finally almost here - next Sunday, November 1st, I will run my FIRST marathon! I have never been a runner. In fact, it's still hard for me to use that term to describe myself, because I don't always even…
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Confidence in Cosplay at NYCC! (Photo heavy)
Hello all! So I wanted to make a blog post because some of my MFP friends had asked for photos of my Comic Con cosplays this year. However, I have a ton of photos and getting them all to work in the blog is just not happening (I've tried on three different browsers and they all keep glitching. Please update your blog…
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Is running hindering my fat loss?!
Heads up, this is going to be a very lonngggg post. That's because I have a feeling it might end up one of those controversial MFP topics (as it in some ways contradicts CICO), so I think it's best to include as much info/thoughts in the OP as possible. It always sucks when an OP is vague and then by the time they provide…
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What gives, Fitbit?! Severely overestimating walking calories. Help!
I posted this in the Fitbit users group but figured I'd ask here too in case anyone not in the group has an idea! I've done a search online and on MFP but I can't find anyone else describing the same problem I'm having. I just got a new Fitbit zip (lost my old one, and they were nice enough to send a replacement free). I…
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How quick to see changes in body recomp?
Hi all! So I guess I'm doing a body recomp type thing right now. I'm eating at a very small deficit because I'm training for my first marathon and I want to make sure not to undereat. It's exhausting even with how much I'm eating now! Over the past couple of months I've basically maintained my weight, I would lose a couple…
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Need QUICK but filling breakfasts!
Hi people! I need your suggestions. I have recently started working out in the morning, something I have never done before. I am the complete opposite of a "morning person." I suffer from insomnia and waking up in the morning after very little sleep is a constant struggle. Due to my morning workouts, for the first time in…
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Good workout videos with an injured foot - suggestions wanted!
Hey all, I just got back from the doctor with some bad news - I have my first running injury. It's either a ligament sprain ("turf toe" I think it's commonly referred to in the sports world) or a hairline fracture; I didn't want to pay for an x-ray to find out which one for sure. Either way, I have to stay away from…
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Need help with marathon training and speed improvement!
Hello MFP! It's been a while! I completed my first half marathon last weekend (yay) and am now training for my next goal: a marathon! I actually don't love running all that much, but it's something I'd like to do at least once in my life. After I do a marathon I'm going back to short distances :) Anyway, my main goal is to…
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I ate 3,000 calories today, and...
I feel great. Give me a second to explain myself. This is for all the topics I see on here, on a daily basis, that declare "I went ____ calories over my goal! I'm a failure!" Or "I totally binged today and ate 300 calories of cookies! I've ruined all my hard work!" If you've ever posted one of those threads, or thought…
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My Zip estimates my calorie burn too low - anyone else?
*Semi-long rant post ahead!* So I have been using MFP on and off for a few years, and have also had the Zip for a couple of years. Due to all this tracking I have a pretty good idea of how my body works and how many calories I typically burn in a day. I stopped using my Zip for quite a while, but recently picked it back up…
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School formals - 6 months ago and now!
So I'm in law school and we had a spring formal in May, and a fall one this past weekend. I was comparing the photos from the two and was suprised to see I could notice a difference in my body! I have been logging on MFP for the past few of months but did not think much had really changed even though the scale has gone…
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Newbie here! Hi and body paint question.
Hi everyone! I had posted a cosplay thread on the main boards and then TheStephil invited me to this group! Thanks! I have just finished making my very first cosplay - True Form Midna from LoZ: Twilight Princess. I am very pleased with how it came out especially because I am not naturally an artistic person. I learned so…
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Cosplay success - not afraid to show my tummy! (pics)
So hopefully there are some fellow nerds out there who will appreciate this :) For years I have wanted to dress up as Midna in her human form from LoZ: Twilight Princess, as she is one of my favorite video game characters ever. Here is what the character looks like for those who aren't familiar: As you can see, it's a…
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Trying to do a "clean" bulk... so much food.... help!
Okay so on Sept 1, I decided to start my first ever bulk/cut cycle. Now I've never been a "clean eater" but through my research on bulking I did find that in order to maximize muscle gain and minimize fat gain it's best to eat mostly healthy, nutrient-dense foods - which makes sense. I'm on 2600 calories currently and…
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Does one need extra sleep after a long run?
Hi all, I've been running for a while now, usually about 3-5 miles (I've done one 10k and several 5ks). Now I am training for a ten miler and a half marathon! So I've been going on longer runs than normal, and it's been fine. But last night I ran 7 miles for the first time. Then I got about 8.5 hours of sleep (which is…
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Stress and appetite loss?
Hi everyone! So I have been on MFP for a while, using it on and off over these past couple years because my weight has been fluctuating. Right now I am trying to lose a little weight I gained last year - about 10 pounds at this point. I've been having a problem with eating too little lately, though, and I was wondering if…
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Body dismorphia after losing weight...
These are rather personal feelings I'm posing and I wasn't going to post it, but I want to know if anyone can relate. Has anyone else experienced body dysmorphia after losing weight? Before I lost weight, I was 145lbs and 1lb away from being in the "overweight" BMI category. I realized I could stand to lose a couple of…
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Anyone else out there a "weekly" calorie tracker?
Hi everyone, For a while now I've been more concerned with my weekly calories than daily. Some days I go over, some days I'm under, and I'm totally fine with that because it usually evens out in the end. I feel that as long as I meet my overall weekly goal I'm still staying on track and making progress. It's also awesome…
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The meanies on MFP
I had a thought this morning and decided to share it. We're all used to seeing the posts about how "mean" people on MFP are - there are like 6 new topics about it a day, plus people comment in threads all the time with "why is everyone being so mean?!" But, I noticed something in the success stories board in this forum.…
