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How to adjust cals with an injury?
Okay, so here's my story. I've been eating more (and loving it) for almost two months now. I had my RMR tested and base my daily cals on that, combined with the info from Heybales' spreadsheet and my BMF armband. I also started lifting heavy at the same time (2-3 times a week) and cut my cardio down to 2 days a week. I…
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IF Calculator settings?
I saw someone on another thread recommend this calculator. Is this a good calculator to use to figure out calories? If so, what should the setting for Rest/Workout split be (for weight loss)? I just assumed I should eat the same amount of calories per day (TDEE-20%) regardless of workout or rest day and that it would all…
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So far, I'm sold on eating more calories to lose weight...
(Sorry this turned out so long!) I have always worked out, even when moderately overweight. But I haven't always been really fit and muscular (like I want to be). It seems like I have always been on a "diet". And I have lost lots of weight, several times. But I was always hungry and couldn't ever seem to really build…
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How many calories should I net?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times, but I'm going to ask anyway. Lol. Okay, so I basically haven't been able to lose weight for a very long time. Like years. I've tried everything from Weight Watchers to counting calories to low carb and nothing has worked. I've lost about 9 lbs in that time and most of that has…
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Confused about #s when syncing BodyMedia Fit with MFP
According to my BodyMedia Fit armband, I burn an average of 2900-3200 calories a day. I have been wearing it for like 8 months now and it continuously gives me around those numbers on the days I exercise. I usually eat around 2200-2500 calories a day, giving me (theoretically) a 500-1000 calorie deficit. This week, I…
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Which numbers to use?
I hope someone can help me with this. When I use BMR and TDEE calculators online, I come up with a BMR of around 1590 and TDEE of about 2500. If I eat -20% of TDEE, that's around 2000 calories. However, I also wear a BodyMedia Fit armband every day. I have been wearing it for about 6 months now. When I do the reports to…
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Question for anyone with a Bodymedia Fit armband...
At what level do you set your METs to measure moderate and vigorous activity? I've got mine set at the default of 3-6 METs for moderate activity and above 6 METs for vigorous. Should I stick with these settings? I use this info to input my exercise calories burned into MFP. I have my activity level on MFP set for sedentary…
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Question for runners or anyone with bad knees...
Hi all! So, I used to be a runner. I loved it. I would run around 3 miles a day and I *really, really, really* miss running outside. But now I have two bad knees (arthritis) and have had 2 knee surgeries. The last time I saw my knee doc (which was about 11/2-2 years ago), he told me never to run again. He didn't even want…
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Boxing DVDs
I have a Wavemaster freestanding training bag and a reflex bag that I bought from a friend a few months ago for $50. I absolutely love working out with them. I'm wondering if anyone knows of any good boxing or kickboxing DVDs where you actually hit the bags. Looking online, I can't seem to find any. Most seem to just go…
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Question about soreness after working out
Hi all! I'm new here, so please be patient with me, especially if this question has been asked a thousand times. I'm wondering...how do you deal with or get rid of soreness after working out? Here's a little background on me and why I think I'm getting so incredibly sore after my workouts. Before 2008, I was a runner and…
