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how many calories do u burn in an hour gym session?
So I know that the calorie burn isn't everything, and weights are even more important etc etc. But for those who are looking to burn calories, how many do u burn on average in an hour? I just started going back to gym after quite a long hiatus and am fairly unfit although I am hoping my body will start "remembering" how to…
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cooking for 4, MFP for one
I cook for 2 adults and 2 children. They are all having teh same healthy food as me, but I obviously need to weigh mine. Of course I can work out total weight of veg, protein etc, but my dish wont necessarily be a 1/4 because 2 are young kids, my husband eats more etc.... IS there a solution here? Should I just cook in…
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your most filling vegetable
So for sugar and other health issues i am trying to keep off carbs (PCOS issues) What vegetables do you find to be least calorific/carby and most filling please? Thank you
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done it before, cant seem to do it again...
about 3 years ago i had a moment in my head where I was like that is it ... I kept to MFP properly, lost 21lbs in 3 months (exactly the pace I wanted) got to pre pregnancy weight, and although i had more to lose I was so happy. I have since had another baby (20 months ago) and yet I cannot find the will power to keep at…
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is the app Endomondo accurate??
Hi, Just wondering if anyone knows how accurate the Endomondo app is, either with calories or with distance? When I walk/march the streets locally I prefer not to wear a HRM and I am curious how many calories I am burning (not because I plan on Eating back but merely for curiosity reasons) Thank you, Rachel
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lowest calorie vegetables for roasting
Hi, My worst time of day, as is for many, is when I Get home from work. I give my kids supper, but like to eat later with my husband. But I absolutely have to eat something then... What are the lowest cal roasting veg that will keep me going for the next couple of hours? I am happy with any and every veg... not fussy. Or…
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Using paced music to run
So the music I listen to obviously affects the speed at which I run. I was wondering if any of you use a paced music app to help keep you at a certain speed? Do they work? Can you recommend one please? Thanks
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blisters in arch when running
Hi, Have just got back into running after having had a baby 4 months ago. Did my first 5k last week and out came a blister in the arch of my right foot. I have had this problem before, bought new trainers and still blisters came... I don't think I want to get orthotics, are there any other options available to stop myself…
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Lifting program that doesn't need a rack
So I have been doing Strong Lifts for a few weeks and progressing nicely until I realise that I couldn't really continue because I don't have a rack so lifting the bar into position for squats became so so hard!!! Can anyone recommend a diff lifting program that doesn't necessitate this? Or a kettle bell work out? (Please…
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What scales should I buy (UK)
I currently have electric bathroom scales, and I'm almost sure they are inaccurate... first of all my weight varies by about 5 lbs, depending where the scales are in the bathroom (I realise that may be due to floor not being perfectly flat, although it appears to be) second, it just doesn't seem to be accurate at all, and…
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has anyone else stopped eating fruit?
So I love fruit and vegetables, any size any shape... But I have realised that eating fruit seems such a "waste of calories" I just saw Sharon fruit (Kaki) and was like oooohhh haven't had one in ages... weighed it, sat down and ate it, logged it and was like OMG, 170 calories!!!! ugh, fruit is healthy, can't we get a…
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Predisnolone
So I know there are probably numerous posts like this out there, but here goes! I am currently only on 10mg (slowly reducing post having baby) yet I still get those "cookie monster" moments where I NEED TO EAT! (For those haters out there who have never taken steroids, yes I know, I could have the self control, i could eat…
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2nd time round so much harder
Hi, When I did this last time round, I was given 1460 calories and I kept to it meticulously, lost most of the weight I wanted to etc. This time round, having had a baby and gaining much less, but still have weight to lose, I just don't seem to have the same will power as I did last time. I am good at my exercise and all…
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strong lifts - does it really take you 45 minutes?
I have done Strong Lifts in the past, was successful but got pregnant, so I stopped. But now i have started again and have read up about it again. They are saying you should wait 2-4 minutes between each set of reps! Is that really necessary? Will it make my workout better if I do? If I'm feeling "ok" can I just wait a…
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calories from Fitbit-do you eat them back?
I aim to do 10-15000 steps a day and the fitbit/MFP is giving me over 1,000 calories back to eat. does this make sense? Should I eat them back? In the past when I have used MFP, i ate back half the calories I burnt in the gym as indicated by my Polar HRM. But that was only gym stuff, now I obviously wear Fitbit all the…
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Step tracker/HRM all in one....
I currently use FitBit One and wear a Polar something or other to measure HR etc in the gym. However, I would really like one gadget rather then 2. Is there a FitBit type thing that actually works? The Charge has quite mixed reviews.... Have any of you had experience with something that you can recommend? Thank you
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aches after Strong Lifts - how to avoid
Hi, I am attempting to do the Strong Lifts program. I downloaded app, its all going swimmingly well. However now that I am reaching the 35/40kg lifting I am finding that the following two days my back and shoulders really ache, like bad enough that I can't do other exercise or anything. Should I slow down? not lift as…
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some help with my Fitbit please
Hi, I received a Fitbit One as a gift... I understand it measures steps etc. However, whilst I really like gadgets and things I don't seem to have a clue what to use it for aside for measuring steps. I synced with MFP, but then I noticed that when I put it on this morning it already gave me 591 calories burnt, is that…
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my miracle baby
I discovered I had PCOS during a 2 week hospital stay for appendicitis, that turned out not to be!! I have other health issues and often spend time in hospital. They checked my bloods, and there was no sign of PCOS, but there were definite cysts on my ovaries.... I knew i had issues because my periods were irregular, we…
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suggestions for workout with sprained ankle
Hi, I broke my fibula 5 months ago, finally got back into exercising again (running, spinning etc) and I fell and sprained my ankle. Whilst I have a high pain threshold, I really want to rest it for a couple of weeks as I don't want to keep having these injuries. Can you suggest a workout/exercises that I can do in the…
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working out at eve and then eating back calories
I'm currently on 1200 (drs orders) and I burn 600-700 a workout. However, I go to the gym in the eve and I don't want to eat back my calories prior to burning them, so I end up not eating them back... What do you do? I can't be the only one....
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turkey wings - a million different opinions as to cal count
So, I am currently defrosting turkey wings for dinner - planned on rubbing on spices, and then roasting! have searched 10 different websites and each give a different amount! Some are as low as 100cal for 100g, others are saying something like a wing is 800 calories!! Can someone help?
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But I didn't eat 3,500 calories extra
Hi, I'm 29, 5 7 and weigh around 186. For health reasons (have pcos and am on steroids for mctd) I'm on 1200-1300 caloriE diet.have been uber good and have lost weight. Past couple of days hubby been off work so we been going out for the day etc. I have still weighed and been careful(except when we went out to eat)and have…
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Jews out there - any tips for pre and post Tisha B'av fast??
I'm only on 1200 calories, so I'm not actually sure how to keep it that low for pre fast as I already go to bed slightly hungry, so how am I going to do that and then fast the next day? Post fast is pretty easy I think.... Should I eat some of my post fast calories pre fast? what do you think? what are you going to eat etc?
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calories in tomato puree!! OMGGGGG
I made a shakshuka for breakfast, normally around the 280 mark depending on what veg I put in. I usually use Passata as it is low in calories and gives a rich tomato flavour! I didn't have any this morning and had to use tomato puree - IT WAS 100 CALORIES FOR 100G!! OMG, is just mental, whhy so high? and how come on WW and…
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Building muscle in upper body/back
Aside from needing to lose weight, I have been on prednisone for a long time, meaning there is a build up of fat around upper back area. (One of side effects) whilst I know I can't "spot" can someone suggest some exercise I can do to build muscle? I currently do interval running, some weights, squats, plank etc Thank you
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Disappointing drs appointment - advised 1200 cals
Good morning, Will give a little history before I pour out my heart! I have a Mixed connective tissue disorder, was put on steroids in pregnancy a year ago and still not weaned off. In addition, I have PCOS. All in all, that makes it very very challenging to lose weight! In the 9 months post pregnancy, I have dieted, like…
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pre-planning menus - is it worth it??
I have done MFP before, got pregnant and stopped. Now, baby is 9 months old, been down a very long and awful health journey including shed loads of steroids, but I'm ready to start again. I was thinking - is it sensible to plan all calorie consumption night before, so that when I wake up I know exactly what I;m going to…
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the deal with exercise and lowering BMI
SO, I know that in the long term, weights are better for you than cardio, and that will help tone up etc. However, I have an appointment with the fertility clinic (eeeekkkk) in a couple of months, and my BMI is currently 26, am 5 7, 166 lbs. I really want to be at 25 for my appointment. I am keeping to my diet, exercising,…
