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Science of Calories Spent/Burnt
Anyone know of any good books that break down the science of calories burned? How it works? How the formulas were developed on machines and various devices? Just really interested. Thanks!
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Thanks and What I Learned
Last week I was pretty discouraged - had gone four months without a loss and had actually nudged up a bit. With about 20 lbs still to go (after losing 50) this was very frustrating. So I got on here and spilled my guys and asked for help. Everyone pointed out the obvious problem (too big of a calorie deficit). I am happy…
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Thanks and What I Learned
Last week I was pretty discouraged - had gone four months without a loss and had actually nudged up a bit. With about 20 lbs still to go (after losing 50) this was very frustrating. So I got on here and spilled my guys and asked for help. Everyone pointed out the obvious problem (too big of a calorie deficit). I am happy…
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Stuck! Help!
I am stuck! I started in February 2009, weighing in a 255. I got all the way down to 202 in November 2010 and have creeped up to 208 in the months since. My eating has always been about 75% compliant since I started two years ago and I am a bit of a gym junkie, never missing a day (Monday-Saturday) even when sick or with…
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Methods for Calculating Calories
Does anyone know the pros and cons of the different methods there are of calculating calorie expenditures during exercise. Seems like the machines tell you one thing and heart rate monitors tell you something different. Just wondered what you all have learned. Obviously I am looking for the most accurate method.
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Sodium
Sorry if this has been posted before. I have a pretty good handle on the calorie intake, and I don't do too bad on carbs, protein, and fat... but sodium is completely kicking my butt! What advice, tips can everyone share about keeping sodium levels in check? I have almost just given up until my weight is off (reached my…
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Hello All!
This is my first day at MFP! I was using Lose It app on my iPod and found it helpful, but not as good as this one appears to be. I began my new lifestyle in Feb. 2009. I was 255 lbs (about 65 lbs overweight). It was getting harder to hide my weight and my dad told me that he had first noticed the signs of diabetes when he…
