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Polar flow doesn't sync with MFP on android
If you have an android phone and want to sync your activity tracker with MFP don't buy Polar. Curently their software doesn't sync. I have just been stung by this. There are plenty of good trackers that do though :-)
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What type of scales should I get
My scales have broken and I need a new one. There are many different types out there so I was wondering if anyone could give me their experience. I suppose I have 3 basic options. 1) A cheap digital one from Asda (Walmart) 2) A more expensive one that syncs with MFP directly 3) A more expensive one that measures body fat…
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Syncing with other devices and fitbit
Hiya, I am just abut to buy a fitbit - most probably a charge HR. I am very active training for a triathlon. I want the fitbit to give me a good estimate of my energy usage because sometimes I burn so much in different ways its difficult to pull it all together. Does anyone know what will happen if I sync garmin connect…
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nutrition during endurance sessions
Hiya. I am after any tips people have for what to eat during endurance sessions. I am gluten intolerant so the usual energy bars I've had in the past can upset me. I did a 3 1/2 hrs bike/run and started to bonk before I even started to run. I ended up eating a bar of chocolate which got me going but I am sure this isn't…
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Heart rate monitor confusion wrt calories burned
Hiya I'm confused over the data I am getting from my polar hrm. A few weeks ago I was given the all clear from the doc regarding a knee injury so I've gone back to exercise. Over the last 2 months my weight hasn't really moved down much (Which I expected due to holidays etc.) but the amount of calories I have burned during…
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Calories burned cross country running
Hiya I was wondering if anyone has seen any solid data which would allow me to calculate the calories I burn running cross country. I am starting to do a lot of it and I am pretty convinced I burn (perhaps a lot) more calories going up and down muddy hills than running down a road. I can't find any data about this though.…
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How to drop 15 lb by the end of April
I have been on here now for 5 months this time around and it has worked (mainly because I've listened to good people liek SS and Sara and put the work in). I've managed to change from complete slob (my own description of my own self only) to someone getting there with sport and dropping 50 lb on the way. I do some…
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MFP Migraine Support Group
I'm not sure if there are enough people to get this going but...... Migraines play a big part in my life, I wish they didn't but they do. Food and exercise can trigger them and when I have an attack I find it difficult to exert control over my food and can temporarily fall back into destructive behaviours. I am wondering…
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started ?
When do we start ? Have we started lol. I've assumed that the 6th was the start date so I've ramped up but I haven't heard the starting gun :-)
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Calories burned cross country running
Hiya I was wondering if anyone has seen any solid data which would allow me to calculate the calories I burn running cross country. I am starting to do a lot of it and I am pretty convinced I burn (perhaps a lot) more calories going up and down muddy hills than running down a road. I can't find any data about this though.…
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Protien timing after resistance work
Hiya I was wondering what sort of time frame should I be consuming protein after resistance workouts. I recall a thread on the main forums and I think at least one of you (Sidesteel and Sara) said that the 30 minute window has not been scientifically validated so I am wondering what time frame I should be aiming for, I…
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General Advice about starting out on resistance training
Sorry for the waffle Hi If anyone can offer advice I would really appreciate it. I am 46 years old and have steadily put on weight over the years. I decided to do something about in about 3 months ago after a failed attempt last year. I am trying to do things the ‘best’ way now whatever that means . I have been losing…
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What tdee activity multiplier factor should I use ?
This is confusing me no end. What multiplication factor should I use. I work in an office and have to walk a bit to get there I then walk quite a bit during the day. I would really like to set my TDEE to 1.2 and then factor in all the other exercise (i.e. daily activity as well as deliberate). What I don't know though is…
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How do I calculate how much protein I really need
I am exercising a lot and plan to start to do a few resistant exercises. I've noticed that MFP seems to scale the percentage protein quota as a percentage of calories but it does not take into account the amount of exercise. I am guessing that really the amount and type of exercise I do should also feed into this so that…
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The problem with sugar really is sugar
I've read the article in a previous post and thought I would counter with actual science fact to stop sugar sensitive people bashing their heads ans blaming themselves because they 'should' be able to stop eating sugar but can't after reading the erroneous text. The article is interesting but perpetuates a lot of…
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How fit can you get starting at 46
Hi My 46th birthday is coming up and I want to get fit. I've been reasonably active in the past but let myself go for the last year. I am starting to get back a little fitness just doing whatever I can, walking, swimming, biking etc. I want to set myself long and short term goals but I have no idea where to pitch the long…
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Help - nothing is happenimng to the weight
Hiya I am trying to get fit with my wife. My wife is perplexed though. We are using MFP and we are sticking to the calorie count but my weight is coming off and although my wife has the same deficit as myself nothing is happening for her. We are -1000 cals per day so I would have though something would have happened for…
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Does anyone use an Exerise log
I'm just wondering if people use other software (or even dare I say paper) to record their exercise over and above logging in MFP) I'm starting to think it would be good to record exercise in more detail so does anyone have any suggestions or experiences they could share with me :-) Cheers all
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Assessment of food industry by oxford research
Fascinating, definitely worth watching :-) http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b01l1yxk/Panorama_The_Truth_About_Sports_Products/
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calories burned running cross country
Hiya Has anyone any idea how I can calculate calories burned running cross country. I'm just starting out and the routes I take are off road. I ran a couple of miles today but that involved 400 ft of assent and running on muddy paths and quite boggy grass. Is there a simple conversion factor I can use for the MFP…
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my experience
yea, for me any sugar creates a craving. Its not psychological in physical which affects my psychology. Its not me just wanting something a feeling bad when i do it - same for most sugar addicts. The answer is not to eat sugar. If I don't eat it I don't get a craving - simple. As for bad feelings - well part of the…
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Insomnia
Ahhhhgggggg - its 12:30 and I can't sleep so I get up and pig out. I'm still loosing slowly but I could do a whole lot better if I could get some sleep sometime. I got a lot of stress in life at the moment which is kinda playing on my mind. Anyone got any good tips of how to get some shut eye or how to avoid the fridge if…
