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Exercise calories (far) too high from Fitbit?
I've read all the FAQ topics and know how the system works with Fitbit/MFP, but I'm surprised how many extra kcal I'm being "given" from daily activity. My RMR as per various equations is around 1800kcal/day. (33yo 75.5kg male 5'11") My stride length is about 78cm, so 10000 steps is 7.8 km which is 4.85 miles. According to…
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Should I lose or maintain? Wanting a better physique
Hi, I'm not sure what to do with my body/eating. I'm a 5'11" (1.82m) guy and I weigh about 76kg (167lbs). My body fat is probably about 20%, but that's a guesstimate. I don't look great - see photos below - and my goals are really to increase muscle size (or at least definition) on the chest/shoulders/arms, begin to have…
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When should I stop losing weight?
I'm now at what I feel is a decent weight, but I still want to lose 2-3 inches off my waist. Start weight 78kg, now 73kg (BMI=22). Start waist 37.5", now 34". Height 5ft 11.5in. So I'm wondering what to do. Continue with deficit, lose weight down to say 70kg, to get my waist smaller? But I don't want to be a tiny skinny…
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Happy with weight but not with waist - continue calorie defi
What do you all think I should do? Lose more weight to get waist size and body fat % down, then work on re-adding weight using weight training, or, try to maintain weight and solely focus on converting fat mass to muscle mass (so to speak)? I'm 74kg, 5ft11in. My waist was 37.5" in January, it's now 34.5" and I'd like it to…
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A few HIIT questions, elliptical+treadmill
I've been doing HIIT on the elliptical machine for a while now -- a few questions about "progression": Current settings: 45 minute session. 1 minute work/rest intervals. Machine set on Level 12 (no idea how this affects work/rest intervals -- it's a LifeFitness machine on "Hill Intervals" program) "Rest" at minimal…
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Does it matter that my muscles don't ache after a workout?
I've been working out in the gym for three months now, 3 or 4 times a week, both cardio and weights. I feel my cardio fitness is improving, and I can lift heavier weights than before. But I *never* get achy muscles the day after a workout. I feel I'm working as hard as I can to usually do 3 sets of 10 reps with the…
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2.5 inches gone!!
Just wanted to post as this is/was my first "mini-goal" -- my waist is now down to 35 inches (was 37.5 inches when I started in January). It's really exciting to see my body changing shape, I feel and look a lot healthier. Aiming for 32 inch waist over the next 3 months, an inch a month is realistic isn't it? Anyway - just…
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30y.o. guy from UK looking for friends/encouragement/support
Hi, I'm Jonathan from the UK -- I've been on this site for 3 months now, watching calories and actually making use of my gym membership, and have dropped from a 37.5" waist to 35.5" ... aiming for about 33" It'd be great to have friends here for support/encouragement and a bit of accountability. Anyone up for a shared…
