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Losing weight post baby...
I'm 10 weeks post baby. Time to work on losing this weight. I'm 5'2" and 150 lbs. Wanting to lose 25 lbs. The app is saying to eat 1200 calories (I'm not very active right now but trying to start back) but 1200 makes me feel weak and like I can't do anythingm. What calorie goal would you think is more reasonable ? What…
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Anyone else pregnant on here?
Hey yall! Been on and off of myfitnesspal for a few years....now I'm 9 weeks pregnant and using it more to keep track of what I'm eating and trying to not go INSANE at all times with food lol. Anybody else on here pregnant as well?? Looking for friends...
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how many calories do you eat?
Hello all! Just wondering how much others out there are eating on a daily basis? I have based my calories on TDEE. it suggested like 1400 or somewhere around there but I find I feel better at around 1500. Not sure about weight loss yet though! Probably because im still eating over my limit even though my food choices are…
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lactose intolerant. what protein powder can i use?
I have never had an protein shakes and it was recommended for me to try them post workouts. I am lactose intolerant (highly reactive to milk , soft serve ice cream, yogurt/ Greek yogurt that is not fat free). I do not react to cheese, sour cream, or fat free yogurt. I usually drink lactaid skim milk and am attempting to…
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best workout dvds
Hello! I am looking for a workout DVD for days I cannot make it to the gym. I talked with my orthopaedic doctor today and because of my knees he does not want me doing exercises with squats. My other doctor recommended doing a pilates dvd. So basically I'm looking for a workout DVD that is relatively low impact on knees…
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Music recommendations for workout playlist?
trying to update my workout playlist and need some new music. What gets you guys motivated and pumped up while working out? I usually listen to country but that obviously is not going to do well for working out lol
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your gym experiences. should I join gym? nervous..
Hey everyone! Deciding whether I should join a gym or not. Have trouble with commitment. I do everything for about 2 or 3 months and when I don't see results i quit. Never joined a gym but have been back and forth on the thought for a few weeks now. Feel like I work out better out of the house. VERY NERVOUS DUE TO DONT…
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new to jogging! Advice needed for multiple questions! :)
Hi Everyone! I have been trying to start jogging off and on for the past few months with a friend of mine that is a cross country coach. love her but hard to keep up with not being in shape and all. had to take off about 6 weeks due to a pulled/strained quad that was killing me! But im all better now and ready to get back…
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Best exercises for lower belly and love handles?
Hey everyone! Just curious what you have had luck with to help tighten lower belly and love handles area. Trying to do sit ups with a yoga ball but just trying to get some ideas so I can change things up. Thanks ahead of time!
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Filling Quick Breakfast ideas?? Help!
I eat a bowl of cereal with fruit, oatmeal with fruit, or grits/eggs every morning before work because they are pretty quick. I eat around 7:30 am. But no matter what, everyday by 9:30 or 10:30 my stomach is growling and im hungry. Thinking I need to eat more fiber/protein at breakfast. Any suggestions? I am lactose…
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How long for YOU to see a difference in stomach area?
Feeling a little discouraged today. Not seeing any change in my stomach area (I know you can't spot train). My boyfriend tells me to keep doing what I am doing and eventually I will see the change for myself. So I was just wondering how long did it take you to notice a difference in your belly or how long from start to…
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Strength training at home??
So I am just about to my desired weight...maybe just a lb or two more but now I need to focus on toning/tightening up. I know I probably need to incorporate strength training since as of right now my exercising includes zumba 3 x a week right now and occisionally riding my bike. I can't join a gym right now and Ive never…
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looking for low cal but filling crock pot recipes
Looking for some crock pot recipies that are very filling and preferrable somewhat low cal that can simmer while I'm at work. I'm away from home around 9/10 hrs. Or even crock pot recipes I can do on the weekend that only take a couple hours if that. Thanks ahead of time!
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Finding Calories for soups/large dishes?
Hi there! I got a receipe from a coworker for chili and I am trying to figure out how many calories are in a serving. But I have never made it and have no clue how to know how many servings it makes. Anyone know how I should calculate this or does anyone know of a website that helps with calories in recipes for things such…
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HRM cals higher than mfp?
hey there! Has anyone else noticed their calories burned on hrm are higher than mfp? I thought that most people say mfp calculates high but I am noticing that my hrm calculates higher. Just wondering if anyone else has noticed this.
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30 DS with HRM
hey everyone. I just used my HRM for the first time while doing 30 DS- level 2. Just wondering what everyone else's HRM's tell them. I was logging it under circuit training, general before I got the HRM and it would say 170 but the HRM is telling me 216 so I just figured Id see what everyone else was getting. Thanks!
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How to log home cooked ribeye?
Can anyone tell me how to log a ribeye that I am cooking at home for dinner tonight? I know its 8 oz but the packaging does not have a nutrition label so I have no clue how many calories are in the steak. I'm also using a homemade marinade. Thanks in advance!
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Not sure if I am doing something wrong...need advice
I have been on MFP for like 6 weeks I think and love it. I'm making better choices and have lost between 6-8 lbs. I'm only trying to lose 10 total lbs but I am starting to wonder if I need to go to 15 lbs. I can't see a difference yet and this is what I'm doing : Zumba 3 x a week, and on the other days I'm trying to ride…
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afternoon slump cures?
I'm finding within the past couple weeks that I'm starting to fall into an afternoon slump around 2 or 3. If I drink a diet soda or hot chocolate I perk up and do better. I don't want to become reliant on caffine. Any ideas for an afternoon pick me up (preferrably low calorie) in drink or snack form? I'm lactose intolerant…
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going to universal studios? ideas please !
hey everyone! I'm going to universal studios this weekend with some friends. Its an 8-9 hr drive. Never been before, any ideas on healthy snacks/foods to get in the parks and snacks/foods that will stay good in a cooler in the car for the drive there? Just getting some ideas ahead of time. Thanks!
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Looking for new mp3 player...need advice!
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a new mp3 player. I'm looking for one that I can carry/clip on jogs (doing the c25k program), walking, and riding my bike. Would like one that tracks calories burned/distance/pace etc so I can eliminate carrying my phone in my hand to use the fitness program on there, wearing a watch to…
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Thinking of getting HRM
Hey everyone! I have read that a lot of you have the polar ft4 HRM and are very happy with it. If I purchase this HRM can I use it for walking, my zumba class, and the JM 30 Day Shred Dvd? I read I cannot use it for bike riding (not quite sure why). What are your opinions on this HRM or is there any others you recommend?…
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What is net calories?
this may be a stupid question (i may be a little slow tonight ) but what exactly are the net calories on the home page? thanks
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Any Endmondo app users? quick question
hey there! I am doing the couch to 5k program and I'm using the couch to 5k app on my droid (first time today but im on week 3 day 1) and at the same time I run endmondo to get my calories. I've been using the setting fitness walking since its intervals of walking/jogging. Should I be using another setting? Thanks everyone!
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Recommendations for MP3 player
Hey everyone! I'm on the hunt for a new mp3 player. I'm looking for one that I can carry/clip on jogs (doing the c25k program), walking, and riding my bike. Would like one that tracks calories burned/distance/pace etc so I can eliminate carrying my phone in my hand to use the fitness program on there, wearing a watch to…
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Help! Need motivation for C25k
Hey everyone! I just completed week 2 of the C25k program today and i felt like it killed me. The whole time I didn't know how I was going to make it through it. When I do it next time, I am supposed to bump it up to the week three routine and I have no clue how I'm going to get through it. I need motivation! I want to get…
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Sweets if ending day under calorie goal?
Hey everyone! So, I have a sweet tooth and I was just wondering if I can still have some sweets as long as I am under my daily calorie goal and will I still lose weight? I try to eat well all day (I'm trying to log everything) and I'm doing some cardio 6x a week. I'm on week 2 of calorie counting and exercising. Just…
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Am I doing enough?
Hey everyone! This is my first time actually being serious about getting into shape. I've started using MFP for 1 week and have bumped up my exercise. I'm logging everything I eat as accurate as I can and trying to make better decisions with food (but I still have a sweet tooth that I satisfy here and there). Like I said…
