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What is an average body fat % loss timeframe?
For weight loss, we hear an average of 1-2 pounds per week as average/reasonable. What about body fat % loss? Assuming the same method is used consistently, what body fat % loss is generally accepted as average or reasonable and over what time frame (i.e., 2% loss over 1 week)? Disclaimer: not looking for a "quick fix" in…
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Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
INGREDIENTS 3 cups (360g) Bisquick Heart Smart dry mix 4 scoops (136g) Trutein Cinnabun Protein Powder (or, your favorite brand/flavor) 2 TBL Butter, unsalted (softened) 3 TBL Cinnamon, ground 1 TSP Cloves, ground 1 TSP Ginger, ground 2 each (140g) Eggs, large 6 TBL(276g) Break Free egg whites, liquid (or, your favorite…
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Hypo & PCOS - "smoothing" TDEE & deficit numbers
This is a "would love your best guess/opinion" question only. I have used many methods of calculating my TDEE and deficit over the past couple of years being on MFP. I also have been diagnosed with Hashimoto's and PCOS, both of which put me in that odd place where the calculators don't necessarily reflect the reality for…
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Article: A Beautiful Body Project
This was an interesting article "What 9 Months Of Pregnancy Actually Does To A Woman's Body" about Jade Beall's "The Bodies of Mothers: A Beautiful Body Project" book. She is encouraging women, (specifically, mothers) to embrace their child-bearing bodies and her book is set to be released on Mother's Day. *NOTE* Photos in…
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Crankstr's "cheer up" thread!
The Jules cheer up thread got a wee bit confusing for folks ("MY Jules? No, my Jules!") and lots of Crankstr's friends were at the ready with their funny gifs, so I made a topic for her ... because maybe a little fun might brighten her day. Go!
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This group is ...
... AWESOME!!! Every single post I read has super helpful responses, everyone coming together to ensure others are informed, educated and doing things the right way. A huge thank you to SS and Sara for making the ETP group ... it's what MPF as a whole *should* be and I, for one, am super happy to be a part of this! /end…
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Halfway checkpoint - 57 pounds down
I know most people choose some "milestone" for their success story, but I figured an arbitrary moment in time would work for me. This is a "halfway" checkpoint for me. I have a long way to go still, but I've learned a lot along the way, so I thought I was share some thoughts and photos now. Timeline: March, 2012: started…
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The basics: a true/false test
One of my friends posted this MFP blog covering a lot of the basics of fitness, nutrition and weight loss. With his permission, I'm posting it here because it has a lot of great information and might prove helpful to some folks, especially those just starting out.…
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App for strength training routine
I work with my trainer three days a week and in the past, I've supplemented with basic cardio (elliptical, etc.) on other days. But recently, my trainer sat down with me to devise a "routine" of sorts that I can follow. The routine is very flexible in that it has some sample stuff we currently do and he's put together…
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Training while wearing an Aso Evo Ankle Stabilizer
tl;dr at bottom. :smile: BACK STORY: Five weeks ago, I tore a bunch of ligaments in my left ankle and have been using a walking boot to get around while everything heels. This week, I visited my ortho and he said my ligaments have heeled, but I lost strength, stability and flexibility in my ankle so I can't actually take a…
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BMR, Net Calories, Diet Profile - OH MY!
I would very much appreciate it if someone can check out the numbers I've posted and point me in the right direction. Thanks!! I've been on MPF for a few weeks now and I'm more confused than ever about the proper numbers and what I should be doing. I originally joined just to use the tracking parts since I was on a…
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Gym & PT for someone obese
Back story: Been overweight my whole life that turned into obese (275). Have tried a zillion diets and have had various successes in the past, but I could never get a good "diet/exercise" program into habit to keep it off. Now: Went on a doctor supervised "ketosis" diet and lost 12 pounds in as many days, but I'm finding…
