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5:2 Diet with a TDEE of 1700
Hi all! :smile: I have just decided to give the 5:2 Diet a go. I've completed two fast days already and it was so much easier than I expected. I eat 500 calories on my fast days. However, I know a lot of people eat at maintenance on their 5 normal days. But given my TDEE is so low, I feel like I still need to eat at a…
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Aria - body fat question
So, the pattern has been if my weight goes up, my body fat percentage goes up, and vice versa. I've started heavy lifting now and I've been told to follow body fat rather than weight, because muscle weighs more than fat so I'll probably gain weight. Question is, is the Aria accurate enough to show me the correct body fat…
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Help establishing my macro intake (IIFYM)
Hi there, I've done so much research, used so many online calculators, done the manual calculations, but I can't seem to settle on what my macro intake should be. How do I know? Each site/calculator recommends a different intake for each macro than the other. MyMy long term goal is to lose fat and build muscle. I want to…
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Short girls - Can I see your results?
Hi ladies, I'm 4 foot 9 inches (145cm) - I am currently 116lbs (52.9kg) and looking to get to 100 lbs (46kg) or thereabouts. My real goal is a slender, toned body. With visible ab muscles, but not necessarily a 6 pack. Can any ladies with the same height share your success pictures? I would love to see how someone as short…
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Dilemma re body fat percentage
So, I've been tracking my body fat using the Fitbit Aria scale for the past 3 months. In my journey, I've gone from 29%BF to 25%BF. I recently bought SlimGuide Calipers and they brought my BF to 33.5%. I know Calipers are more accurate. Here's the dilemma, what do I do!? Which do I use?! There's a significant difference…
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Starting Heavy Lifting (Stronglifts 5x5)
Hey all, I've been on this MFP journey for 70 days now, have lost 4kg (8.81lbs) - need to lose 6kg more. But most importantly, I want to get shredded. I have never been the type to be lean or shredded. I've decided it's time I start heavy lifting, because, well, I believe it's the best thing you can do! (I will continue to…
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Body fat and heavy lifting
Hey ladies, So I started SL last Monday with a body fat of 25%. Ever since about Wednesday my body fat has jumped to between 30%-35%. This is just water retention right? Despite two rest days, my body fat is still pretty high. Does that mean a person who does heavy lifting can't ever accurately measure their body fat? Will…
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Rest days...
Can I do Les Mills body pump on my rest days? Or will that somehow hinder my stronglifts development? It's a high rep, light weights group fitness class. I used to do it 3 times a week prior to starting stronglifts and I love it, don't want to completely stop.
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Starting Heavy Lifting (Stronglifts 5x5)
Hey all, I've been on this MFP journey for 70 days now, have lost 4kg (8.81lbs) - need to lose 6kg more. But most importantly, I want to get shredded. I have never been the type to be lean or shredded. I've decided it's time I start heavy lifting, because, well, I believe it's the best thing you can do! (I will continue to…
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Starting P90X on Monday, 22 June - Anyone want to join?
Hey all, Looking for some MFP friends and maybe a support/weigh in thread for P90X. As said above, I'm starting on Monday, 22 June. Does anyone want to do it with me?
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How do you maintain your motivation to diet and exercise when you've reached goal?
Hey all, I'm asking because I have gotten down to my goal weight before, was extremely happy with myself, then stopped gym and ate it all back. I put 10kg on in 2 years. Now I'm back to square one trying to lose it all. How do you people, who are at goal, feel & look amazing, still manage to count calories and get to the…
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FitBit - Dashboard used to show daily projected calorie burn
Hi all, I posted this on the FitBit forums but thought I'd get more luck here. Does anyone remember when your projected daily calorie burn used to be displayed under your actual calories burnt that day on the FitBit dashboard in the app? Is there any way to get that back? Thanks, Julia
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Exercising daily - now my knees are sore?
Hey all! I've gotten back into the exercise and diet routine for the first time in about 2-3 years. I exercise 6 days a week. I do Body Pump 3 times a week, then a mix of cardio fitness classes and treadmill the remaining 6 days. I've noticed lately that my knees are starting to feel a little sore. It could be the way I…
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Fitbit Aria - Help
Hi all, So I bought the FitBit Aria and I am so excited about it! But, I like to weigh myself everyday (yes I know I shouldn't! I just get excited and can't help it). Sometimes I way more the next day due to water retention and what not. Because Aria syncs every weigh-in, my weight on MFP is constantly going up and down…
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Is it possible for anyone to get abs?
Hi all, Quick and maybe silly question. Can anyone have a 6 pack if they work hard enough for it? Or is it only possible for some people (i.e. genetics). I have never had a flat stomach or abs, but I would love it. Thanks in advance :smile:
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Getting married in November!
Any other November (or so) brides out there trying to lose weight for their wedding?
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1200 Calories and the Gastric Band?
I have a question. People say that if you eat less than 1200 calories a day you'll put your body into starvation mode and won't lose any weight. But what about the gastric band? That reduces your daily caloric intake to like 500 and people lose so much weight on it. I've seen people that aren't even fat become anorexic! So…
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Don't you just love MFP because...
I love MFP and here's why: 1. You can add someone as a friend and they don't question your agenda. 2. You can unveil all your fears and insecurities and people will support you. 3. You can show off the smallest success and people will be proud of you. 4. You can show off the biggest success and people will cheer you on,…
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Sydney meet up?
Hi all, Have we had a Sydney meet up yet? Anyone in Sydney interested? :-)
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Donating to the bushfire appeal.
Hi fellow Aussies, Just want to say that if you're thinking of donating to the bushfire appeal please do so through Woolworths or Coles because they will match each donation dollar for dollar :-) Edit: The previous one was closed for some reason.
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Donating to the bushfire appeal.
Hi fellow Aussies, Just want to say that if you're thinking of donating to the bushfire appeal please do so through Woolworths or Coles because they will match each donation dollar for dollar :-)
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What would happen if a vampire got life in prison?
I bet they'd have a lot to explain then! Vampire diaries is back and I'm looking forward to another fun season of Elena making up and breaking up with the Salvatore brothers.
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What's your take on Bacon?
I just discovered that I like bacon, although I avoided it most of my life lol! So I love my caesar salads packed with bacon. Bacon is relatively low in calories, by that I mean, I can add enough bacon to keep me full to salad and still remain under 280 calories. The question is, abs are made in the kitchen, right? So is…
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How supportive is your significant other?
My boyfriend has never been supportive of my dieting. He just calls it dumb and dismisses it when I try to talk about it. Whenever we go out to dinner and I try to make a healthy choice, he says 'just eat what you want and exercise.' It makes me really angry because I try really hard, and I have come such a long way and…
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Weekly Weigh Ins Starting Monday
Hi all, I joined another group where everyone weighed in every Monday to hold each other accountable; this was to go on for the month of August. However, I like the idea, and would like to make it more of a permanent thing. When I saw everyone else's weight loss progress, it made me feel better about my own. It showed me…
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Eating so much chocolate lately!
I'm just wondering if anyone is experiencing the same thing. Before I started MFP and fitness in general, I never ate chocolate, never craved the stuff. Now I crave it all the time and have it everyday (in moderation, as a treat)! And I feel as though if given the chance, I could eat the whole block! Since it's not…
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Bad Body Odour since starting MFP? - Help Please
Hi all, I've never had body odour problems before. I could workout all day without getting any BO. However, lately I've been smelling a little BO. Nothing too bad that others can smell, but I'm starting to worry. I think it started around the time I started my diet and fitness lifestyle. I'm just wondering, has anyone had…
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Where can I buy Lavash Bread in Sydney/Australia?
As above. Thanks :)
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My new Calories In/Calories Out Spreadsheet
Hi all, I'm just excited about something I did today. I was inspired by my new FitBit Zip. I've made a spreadsheet so I can track my daily deficits and have put a lot of formulas in there so I know how much I am supposed to lose and what not. Just thought I'd share :) Here's a screenshot because I can't upload files.
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Starburst babies, how many?
Hi all, I'm at work without a scale and want to eat some starburst babies, how many are in a 25 gram serving? Thank you!
