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What are your thoughts on overtraining?
So I've been doing my best to eat more and eat the right foods...some days its more of a struggle than others. I've been working out since March 2012 and I've become stronger and fitter than I ever have before and I want to keep going and do more, more more. BUT I've hit a plateau now for months! In fact I've even gained 4…
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NRFWLW Worksheet
In reading the 'new rules' book, I was going to create a worksheet for the workout schedule they have. But before I do that, I thought I would check to see if someone already has?? Thanks!
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Just checking in-Need some reassurance
Hello! I wanted to check in and get some feedback please :) I am going into my third week of EMTWL and have followed the advice of the Scooby website: Wt: 138 BMR: 1347 TDEE: 2088 15% cut: 1775 I started the Les Mills Combat program 4 weeks ago and weighed in at 135.6, BUT that was just coming off of the stomach flu. Since…
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Day 4 progress
Yes, I know it is only day 4 for me in my EM2WL journey. But I was pleased when I stepped on the scale this morning, that I was only up my normal few ounces in the range that I have been bouncing between for the last 4 months. I was really afraid I was going to be up a lot more! I am still expecting that to happen and…
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New and nervous!
Hello! New to this thread, and I am looking forward to reading it all and getting as much information as I can! I have been stuck at the same weigh for three months + and I am so tired of it!! It seems no matter what I do, the scale won't budge. I've tackled some intense programs (P90X, Insanity, Asylum) in hopes that it…
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My results so far
I wanted to share my results so far and tell a little bit about myself. In January of 2012, I lost my Mother to dementia and heart disease. It was a very sad and stressful time and I tried to comfort myself with food. I noticed that my weight was starting to creep slowly up and up and up, and I had no energy or motivation…
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90 day Chalean Extreme results!
Here are my 90 Chaleane Extreme results! I am very pleased! 23.5 inches lost and 10 lbs!! I couldn't have done it without my challenge group team and my Coach! Next up: INSANITY!!!
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New FitBit user...Question??
OK FitBit users! I have a question. So I started using it this morning, and used the timer for my exercise sessions. But for the rest of my day, to calculate calories burned and steps for the day, do I just basically clip it on and go?? I Thanks for your help!
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Chalean Extreme 60 Day Results
Yesterday was my 60 day check in for Chalean Extreme (with a lot of Turbo Fire thrown in for extra cardio). I like this program a lot!! I have not dropped a lot of weight but I've manged to shed 18 inches!! Woo HOO! 30 more days to go!!
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Inner ankle and knee pain?
Since I started working out and jogging, I have developed sore knees. I went out and got better shoes, but still not much relief. Now this past week my inner ankles feel achey as well! What the heck. Am I just getting old? LOL I stretch, take joint supplements and try to go low-impact, but I just can't help myself when I…
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Seeing a gain and feeling down, need to get kicked in the bu
I have read and researched and calculated and read some more, so I KNOW I need to eat more in order to lose weight and eat for the future me. But this week I have gone back up to 149 and it's making me feel a bit down. My goal is to eat at least 1800 a day and to NET above my BMR, but this gain has me second guessing…
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Turbo Fire Chalean X Hybrid???
Question: For those doing Turbo Fire/Chalean X Combo. Which do you do first in your workout, the cardio portion or the weights? I am looking at a schedule that is listing the weight lifting portion first, then the cardio. I have always done the opposite. Any suggestions?
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Select Tech Weights...
I would love to get some select tech weights, but they are SO expensive. Any suggestions on alternatives? Or should I just suck it up and save up the money for them?
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Turbo Fire and ChaLEAN Extreme...do them together??
I just finished week 1 of ChaLEAN Extreme which I have also incorporated my C25K program with. I am thinking about Turbo Fire to mix up some cardio. Any thoughts? Do you do them the same days? Alternate?
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How did you determine your activity level?? Help!
I am trying to decide what my activity level is to compute my calories. I got it figured out that my BMR is approx. 1440, but I need to decide what my activity level is (for the Fat to Fit website). I work out 7 days a week, and burn on the average of 350+ a day for exercise. I work a desk job, but I am up and down a lot…
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My Polar FT4 kept beeping at me this morning!
I got a little freaked out this morning...I was doing ChaLean Burn Circuit and my HR was getting up in the 150's...beep beep beep! This is a good thing, right??
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ChaLEAN Extreme Burn Fat cook book
I got this book with my DVD set, and so far I have tried a few recipes. Guess what? They are good! Great breakfast and snack ideas that I have really liked so far, YAY!
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What shoes do you use??
I am currently doing Couch to 5K and ChaLEAN Extreme. I am wondering if I should invest into some good cross trainers?? What do you sue?
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Anyone have one of these?
Polar FA20 Activity Measurement Watch To monitor my heart rate and calories burned....
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TDEE: Am I sedentary or active? I can't decided-Help!
So when figuring out my TDEE it asks if I am sedentary (a desk job) which is a YES. But then I exercise everyday doing either Couch to 5k with strength training, or Zumba for 45 minutes, so would I consider myself very active? I am confused because sedentary would have me at 1686, while being active would be 2423. This is…
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Do you wear your HRM all day or only when working out?
Does your HRM double as a watch? I don't want to purchase something that expensive yet not get more out of it than just when I am working out? Any suggestions on what YOU use and what you do? Thanks!
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Headaches before or after eating?
I have noticed that I have been getting headaches sometimes before and sometimes after I eat. I know sometimes with before, it is most likely because of blood sugars, but afterwards? I don't think I am eating things that would cause it to spike after eating, but I am not sure. Does this happen to anyone else?
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BMR Question
Help. I have read the threads and the newbie posts and I just would like someone to help me clarify what I should or should not be eating in calories. I've calculated my BMR to be between 1310-1401, and my TDEE at 1681. MFP has me at 1200 calories. I have a desk job. I have been exercising 7 days a week for at least 30…
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BMR Question
Help. I have read the threads and the newbie posts and I just would like someone to help me clarify what I should or should not be eating in calories. I've calculated my BMR to be between 1310-1401, and my TDEE at 1681. MFP has me at 1200 calories. I have a desk job. I have been exercising 7 days a week for at least 30…
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Calorie tracker device, low cost?
I have been reading up on the BodyBugg, but it is a little expensive for my pocketbook at this time. An other suggestions on devices that work as well to count the calories I am burning while I exercise? Thanks!
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Restarting my plan after making a few mistakes
Hello! I'm Trysh and I have been using MFP for about three weeks now. I initially loss about four pounds and then the scale stopped! I've been exercising everyday and staying strict with my diet of 1200 calories with mainly lean proteins and some complex carbs, plus lots of water. Reading on some of the other posts I think…
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How can I reboot my metabolism?
Hello! I think I have stalled my metabolism by eating too few calories and jumping straight into being too strict! I started about 3 weeks ago 'cleansing' myself with and all protein/liquid diet for the first two days then the next three days all soft and lean proteins, plus lots of water, well as exercising everyday. I…
