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How many calories do you burn per day and how many times a week??
I'm just wondering on average how many calories you burn a day and how many you eat?? Also, do you find heart rate monitors accurate when it comes to measuring calories burnt? I workout 5 days a week. 3 days a week I have a session with my personal trainer and then I do a run about 10km. I burn about 900 calories doing…
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Do you believe in having a weekly cheat meal? what's your reason?
As my heading states, what are your opinions on a weekly cheat meal? I'm kinda leaning towards being pro, perhaps a nice idea for a sunday eve to end off a successful week of hard training and clean eating. Where do you draw the line though? What do you classify as too much of a cheat meal?
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macros for fat loss and lean muscle building.
Hi ladies and gents. Some background info here... I'm training for a half marathon.. so I run 3 times a week and I do strength training 4 times per week. I am a tiny tot.. I'm only 151cm and weigh about 44kgs. So I'm eating 1200 calories a day.. my question is how should I split my macros to decrease body fat but increase…
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Breakfast ideas under 200 calories? :)
So as I've spaced my calories out during the day, I have breakfast being 200 calories allowance ( I get super hungry around lunch and dinner so like to save my calories for then) I've been eating oats n protein powder. Which I enjoy and recently got some slimmers muesli. However, the muesli feels like it's 3 tablespoons…
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jungle oats?
Hi guys, So most mornings I have protein n oats for breakfast. I have been measuring 40g of the raw product and typing in 40g of oats on mfp to get nutritional info.. Am I correct that the 40g nutritional info mfp brings up is for the raw oats and not 40g mixed product (ingots obviously heavier with water)
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1500 calories over weekend and gaining weight?
Hi friends.. So before everyone tells me I'm eating too little, here's the thing. I'm 23, only 151cm. So I'm small!! I eat around 1200 during the week and I feel really good. I exercise 4 days a week and am very strict with regards to what type of food goes into my body. Over the weekend, I tend to let loose a little.. I…
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How much do you burn a day exercising and how much do you nett at?
Just curious? I burn about 600 a day and eat 1200..... not sure I'm eating enough?? How does everyone else work?
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alcohol!?! :s
So we've all been there... Spend the week sticking to your diet and training hard... Weekends come, you're out with friends.. everyone is enjoying a couple glasses of wine... my question is: I don't have a cheat meal, my food is 100% clean throughout the week, if I had to pick a day ie: sat and enjoy about 4 vodka and coke…
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Breakfast ideas??
Hi Guys :) I seemed to have reached a stand still in my weight loss journey..... My trainer suggested I cut back on my starches.. I have lunch and dinner down to a T... but wondering about breakfast ideas??? I have been having a 3 egg omelette (1 whole, 2 whites) with a dash of mozzarella cheese.. But im getting pretty…
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Help!!! Losing the last bit of body fat (female)
Hi There, I'm 20 years old and on a 12 week lifestyle challenge. I am currently sitting at 17.2% body fat. I'm 151cm and weigh 49.5kgs. I work very hard in the gym. I'd say I gym on average 6 times a week, this includes 1 hour cardio and between 45 min to an hour of lifting and plyometric exercises. My diet is pretty…
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HELP!! At losing the last bit of bf%
Hi There, I'm 20 years old and on a 12 week lifestyle challenge. I am currently sitting at 17.2% body fat. I'm 151cm and weigh 49.5kgs. I work very hard in the gym. I'd say I gym on average 6 times a week, this includes 1 hour cardio and between 45 min to an hour of lifting and plyometric exercises. My diet is pretty…
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Breakfast ideas?? High in protein, low in carbs
HI Guys, I've been eating the following for brekkie: Oats with a scoop of whey protein OR Scrambled eggs (1 whole, 2 egg whites) OR Smoothie ( a frozen banana, whey protein, vanilla essence and milk) Im getting tired of the same things though, do you guys have any cool ideas?? I try include a protein in my breakfast and…
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supplements????
Hi guys :) So as the new year approaches, I am ready to yet again grab the diet and exercise regime by the ummm,, yeahhh ;) Just was curious about supplements??? CLA, thermogenic fat burners, phedra cuts etc??? Any info on these would be awesome!! Do they work etc?? Its quite expensive and im a student, so trying to do a…
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USN 12 week challenge and the sort
Hi there myfitnesspal friends :) I was hoping to get some opinions! :) Every new year my resolution is to get into shape... Since january, I have managed to shed 7kgs. I am now keen to lose the last 5kgs and shape up (I am talking fitness model material!) I have seen plenty adverts on the USN 12 week challenge, for those…
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Running...
Hi Guys :) I have recently started running, I REALLY enjoy this and it gets a good sweat going (yummmm, lol!) I can only currently do about 4km, but would really like to finally get to do 10km. Does anyone know of any training programmes online to get from about where I am to 10km??? I find whilst sticking to an actual…
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Losing the last 5kgs and building some muscle! :)
Hi Guys, I'm 20 and from SA. I have been exercising and eating right since Jan (Yip! I actually stuck to my new years resolution haha) I have lost 10kgs and 8% body fat. I am now 49kgs and 21.9% body fat... I am following a nutrition plan and working out 5-6 days a week... If anyone needs suppoert along their journey, add…
