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Converting everything to grams
I like to use grams for food and stuff because 1 cup might be more or less but grams just seems more accurate to me. It can be a pain but I like it's accuracy for me. So I had a question regarding some tomato soup I was learning how to make today. You can read about it here if you want:…
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Need some sweet treats...please :)
I have a terrible sweet tooth and so far it hasn't really bothered me. Tonight however I am craving something sweet. I just want something super quick, easy and not a lot of ingredients. If there was cake in my fridge now I would probably have to chain myself to the couch :( I am all for cheesecake and stuff but I don't…
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Can you see a difference? Pic Included
So I have lost some weight but just not seeing it. I never ever post pictures of myself so I cropped a bit ;) Please have a look and tell me which pics are the heaviest and which are less heavy. I should be wearing the same outfit as it is hard to tell with different clothes, shots and angles. Pictures 1 and 1a (not in…
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Hello 140's!!
March 16 2010 - 170.4 Finished breastfeeding and wanted to lose weight March 21 2010 - 168 April 09 2019 - 163.8 In May I caved into "It's Mother's Day just eat" Got back up to 166 May 28 June 07 2010 - 160 Finally had enough! July 31 2010 - 157 August 01 2010 started "Lose 5lbs in August" challenge August 01 2010 - 157…
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Do you have a new me outfit?
I was thinking of buying a dress that is too small for me with the intention of one day fitting into it but have NO idea what size I would be when I get to my target weight. I think sizes are just different now. Anyway do you have a "new me" outfit?
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HR hit 199 today
So I am still getting use to my HRM and I think I am using the ownzone feature (polar F7) and it gives me a range of 122-141. I just did my EA Sports Active on the Wii and my Average was 150 and m max was 199. My total HR max is set to 204. I am not sure what it all means. I was only sprinting for a few minutes when it hit…
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Feeling sad and hungry :(
I have been having a very, very rough day. I have been doing really well with counting calories and have lost 6lbs since August 1st. I am an emotional eater for sure but have been doing awesome at not giving in. I generally feel full and satisfied after my nightly popcorn ;) Tonight is different. I want to eat everything…
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What is your MaxHR and V02 set to?
I know it varies for everyone but I am totally stressing my HRM and cannot find the answers and if I have found them nothing to confirm they are correct. I used the SubMax step test located here : http://www.howtobefit.com/determine-maximum-heart-rate.htm My last minute my HR was around 175 and since I walk more then 5…
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Thinking of selling my Polar F7
I bought it off ebay a few days ago and it is stressing me out!! Do all HRM use V02 max as the determing factor for calories? I shouldn't have to adjust that number to make it jive with other number but that is what I have been doing. I know none are completely accurate but everyone here that has a HRM raves about it. I…
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Anyone wear a HRM while they use the Wii
Just wondering if the calorie count is close or way off? I will know soon but just wondered if anyone else has tested it.
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I need some help please....Day 1 with my HRM
So normally I use my iphone (imapmyrun) to track my calories and log them here. I got a Polar F7 yesterday and wanted to test it against my iphone. I knew to expect my HRM to be higher but I think something is screwy. Can someone please either help me set it up for me or tell me what I am doing wrong. I went for a walk…
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I JUST GOT MY HRM
AND I LOVE,LOVE, LOVE it :) :) I just did 8 minutes of Just Dance and burned 72 calories!! I just may be addicted to this now :) So seriously those with HRM do you record everything? What does MFP calculate and what should I?
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Vitamins
I am going shopping in a bit and think I should grab a multi-vitamin. I use to just take a prenatal and since haven't taken anything. I use to take the womens one a day weight smart. Should I grab those again or is there something better I do not yet know about? I would be taking them just for the benefits and not really…
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Carrying your child while walking
I try to walk without the kids but if I have to take them it is generally in the stroller. Tonight we tried a backpack carrier and the only thing that stopped us was the rain :( How can I figure out the calories. I use I map my run app but have no idea how to add an extra 17lbs (what she weighs) to the mix. Anyone know? TIA
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Just need some reassurance
I weigh myself everyday. I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. So I have had a loss every day all week. Even if it is .2 it is still something. Well today it went up .7! I was tempted with cake yesterday and so proud I resisted but how can I gain anything? I am on restricted calories and no longer a couch potato so what…
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I WANT CAKE!!
I have been doing so good. I am a huge junk food junkie and for the past 7 days I have been STRICT. Normaly when I CC I hit my calories and find it hard to stay at that number. This time I have lowered my calories and have lost almost 3lbs! I am so excited. However, tonight it was raining and I skipped my walk, I am tired…
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How can I figure out calories in my cake?
I made a butter pecan cake (from the box) and homemade icing and have no clue of the calories in it. This is what I added Cake Mix 1 1/2 C Milk 1/3 C Oil 3 eggs Icing 1 c butter 3 c icing sugar 1 tsp of vanilla 3 tbsp water I have 580+ calories left today and really want a piece but have no clue were to start. Do I need to…
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Is walking enough?
I am doing really well with calorie counting so far. I really like to walk and have been going as much as I can with the kids. We manage about 1-3 miles when we go. Tonight I ditched the kids and made it 4 miles! I am so proud. My mom has suggested we do it together and I think that we may be able to get more in since time…
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Help me understand something please
I know the rule not to go under 1200 calories. That is what my daily allowance is and if I add exercise I am usually under my calories so basically I am going under. Should I make up every last calorie or is it ok because I am still technically eating my calories just burning some? If that makes sense..lol. ETA: Here is…
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MapMyFitness.com
I have the mapmyrun app on my iphone and never doubted it's accuracy until today. Maybe I don't know how it calculates it but here is my stats: Yesterday I walked 4.05 miles, my average speed was 3.42 mi/hr it took me 1 hour 11 minutes and it says I burned 241 calories. Well today I walked 3.72 miles, my average speed was…
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Polar F7 HRM
So I just purchased one off the internet and have no idea when it will get here. In the meantime what do I need to know? It is used so can it be reset? Is there much to setting it up? Tips, tricks or advice is welcome. TIA
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HRM questions
So I never knew these things existed and I am pretty intrigued. I am just not sure if it is something I "need". I am counting calories and try to walk most nights. I have an iphone so I usually use my imap program that tells me how far I have gone and how many calories burned. The down side is my battery needs to be pretty…
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Is it ok to have lower calories during the day?
What I mean is I am a night person and generally up late so I love to snack. Yesterday was pretty awesome since I skimped on my calories all day and then was able to eat a bit more freely at night. If I stick to 200-300 meals during the day I am not left with much in the evenings. I was at 1600 calories a day but have…
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I have 639 calories left over
I had an off day and didn't really eat as much as I should have. Here it is 10:30 and I still have 639 calories left. Do I have a small snack and call it a bonus day or what? I have never had that many calories left over and I even reduced my target calories. I found it hard to stay within the 1600 range and now I have…
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New and Have a question
When I fill in all my goals my calories remaining is 1330. To me that seems pretty low. Every site that I have tried to calculate my calorie says to lose 1lbs a week I need to consume between 1500 - 1800. Is there something different on how it is calculated here or am I missing something?
