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Strength training newbie.. Pls help
Hi, I will probably sound like a right numpty but here goes... I have bought some dumbbells today ( set Of 3 varying weights... Only quite light) and some ankle/wrist weights. I want to have a go at strength training to try and vary my exercise routines. Thing is... I have no idea what exercise to do with them so once…
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Not sure how many calories I should be set at
Hi everyone, Need a bit of advice. I am 138lbs looking to get to 126lbs. I'm 5ft 6. MFP set me at 1200 calories, I cheked my BMR and it is 1,313. My maintenance for this weight is 1,650. So by my reckoning I should take 500 from my maintenance to lose 1lb a week..right?? This puts me at 1,150 calories a day...this seems…
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Losing inches is a great incentive
Hi, For all of those people who always go by the scales, try measuring too. I only ever went by my weight on the scales until a friend suggested measuring my hips, thighs and waist. I must admit I only let her do it to shut her up, but I'm soooooo glad I did. She measured me again today (after two weeks) I wasn't that…
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Help with water please
Hi just wondered if anyone knows if flavoured water is just as good for you as tap water?? I don't like tap water but have read on here so many times that you need to drink lots of water. At the moment I only ever drink tea (no sugar,skimmed milk) but I get through way too many cups a day. Was hoping to replace with…
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friends wanted
Hi I'm new to this and would love to make friends with some of you. I want to lose around 14lbs to get back to my weight of a couple of years ago. It would be great to have some motivational people to help me through :)
