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How to get motivated again?
Hi guys! Over the last year, I have used MFP as a tool to help me lose 57lbs! I feel great, I'm the healthiest I've ever been in my adult life, and I'm far more accepting of the way I look physically. I love this, but as a result, I'm far less motivated to make it to the gym regularly, and I've started letting my cheat…
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Polar FT60 and Recovery Week
Hello all! Does anyone else use the Polar FT60 HRM and get the "Recovery Week Needed" notification? My target calories burned/time for this week are still the same, even though the notification has shown up. I'm not sure if I'm supposed to just take a week off from working out, work out less/at a lower intensity, or just…
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Metformin and Alcohol
Hey guys! So I know it is not recommended to binge drink on Metformin because of the risk of lactic acidosis, but what is acceptable? Maybe 2 drinks and no more than that? Also, if say, I WANTED to binge drink (I'm a college kid and graduation is coming up...) then is it safe if I stop taking my meds a couple of days…
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A Question For PCOS Vets
Hey Ladies! I was diagnosed with PCOS only a month ago, but I don't seem to have most of the symptoms. Apart from cysts present in an ultrasound, and weight gain (which I think is my own fault. Thanks college...) everything seems pretty normal. My insulin and glucose levels are normal, but my Dr. put me on MetFormin…
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Yet Another BMR Question...
Hey guys! So I've been reading through some of the older forum posts trying to understand the deal with BMR. I currently have MFP set up so that I lose 2lbs a week (consume 1250 cals/day). Although, I've seen in multiple places that I should atleast eat my BMR in cals. Mine is currently 1638. I always eat my 1250 + cals…
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Burning too many calories?
Hey guys! A little help in understanding calories burned vs calories consumed please! I am currently on the 2lbs lost per week plan meaning I eat 1200 calories a day and burn around 2500 calories a week at the gym. However, in order to create a good habit, I'm trying to go every day and so far I have been burning around…
