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Calorie 'sweet spot'
I want to say thank you thank you so much to Sarauk2sf and SideSteel, for this part of the Myfitnesspal community. I am 5'2" so most books and calculators put me at 1200 to 1400 calories but eating like that makes me resentful and angry. I've been lifting since November and was eating healthfully, but not counting…
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Pounds of fat vs % body fat advice please.
I have about 20-25 pounds of fat to lose (being an apple body shape and only 5'2" it does not sit well on me at all). I am currently 37% body fat (wah). This puts me in the overfat category, so obviously my first goal is to get back into the healthy range. I am already quite muscular (higher than 'normal' according to my…
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Gingerbread latte recipe - yum!
I found this on Pinterest: http://www.sweethappylife.com/2012/easy-family-recipes/drinks/homemade-starbucks-gingerbread-latte/ Just tried it and it was delicious! It adds about 100 cals to your coffee, but if it gives a sweet treat after dinner without having chocolate I think it will save lots of calories overall. Just…
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Strength training for women - weight/reps/frequency?
I have just started going to a body pump class after a long break from resistance training. I absolutley love it and how hardcore it makes me feel. I'm only going to one class a week at the moment due to a branch of my gym being temporarily closed and working long hours.The branch nearest my workplace opens again in May,…
