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Polar FT4 vs. Fitbit
Which device is better in your opinion?
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FitBit
I know I have asked this a million times, but it's getting close to Christmas and I'm really considering asking for a FitBit for Christmas. So, what device do you prefer to use while calculating calories burned? What is the best fitbit out there?
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Non-digital Scale?
I had a brand new non-digital scale given to me and I decided to step on just to see if my older digital scale was still accurate. Unfortunately, the non-digital scale had difference of seven pounds more than the non digital. I figured that since the non-digital scale was newer, it must be more accurate. I'm considering…
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When should I weigh myself?
I've read that when trying to lose weight, it's best to weigh yourself everyday. However, I know some people who weigh themselves every two weeks, or once a month. What's the best time to weigh yourself? I used to weigh myself once a week, but when I wasn't seeing the scale go down enough, I would get discouraged and fall…
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HELP! 1250 Calories a day?
Okay, so MFP has me set at 1250 calories a day. I will usually eat some or all of my exercise calories back, however. During the Summer I lost twenty pounds doing exactly this. (Of course I did have some bad days, but who doesn't?) After reading the comments on a forum about eating 1200 calories a day, people were saying…
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HRM?
I really, really need to invest in an HRM. Any suggestions for which one I should get?
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Boyfriend & Boobies
Okay, ladies. I was all excited to get back on track this month with my workouts and healthy eating. I've lost 25 pounds since mid-June of 2013 with a few months of maintaining (not intentionally, but thank God I wasn't gaining!) & I still want to lose at least 30 to 40 more pounds. My boyfriend is around 6'2 and weighs…
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Boot Frustration- Ladies
I have been looking for boots forever and I cannot find any that will accommodate my 18 in calves. It is honestly so frustrating. I am not looking to spend over $60 for a pair of boots because I cannot afford it. I initially was looking for a cute pair of combat boots to bring a little edginess to my outfits as well as for…
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TDEE?
What exactly is it and how do I figure mine out? Has anyone had better success eating according to their TDEE vs. MFP calorie recommendations? Thanks!
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Insanity- too little calories?
Okay, so I'm currently on Day 5 of Insanity. I completed six weeks of it last year but gave up because I had only lost five pounds (I tend to obsess over the number on the scale.) I'm going to Disney World December 3 so I decided to try it again to help me tone up about. I read a couple of different message boards about…
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INSANITY Question
I begin Insanity today! I completed about six weeks of it last year but quit because I had only lost five pounds (stupid, I know.) This time around I am putting my scale away and focusing solely on how I feel and weekly progress pictures. I do not own an HRM so my question is, how do I log my Insanity workouts on MFP?
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Discouraged
I began to change my lifestyle midway through June this year after about four years of yo-yoing with the anticipation of slimming down a little before I left for Disney World on December 3, and my senior prom in June 2014. I was doing Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred and eating around 1200 calories a day, then started C25K.…
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Running Everyday
I've completed the C25K program and now I run for 30-33 minutes every other day which for my pace results in about 2.5 miles. I ALWAYS push through even when my muscles are tired. Normally on my way back home I start to cramp up in my stomach area and of course my legs are always sore. I was wondering if it's okay for my…
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In a slump!
I began my weight loss journey (for the zillionth time) in June. Since then I've completed Jillian Michael's 30 Day Shred, most of Ripped in 30, and I'm on Week 9 of C25K. Recently I've just been going back and forth between different levels of 30DS and Ripped in 30 opposite my running days, but I feel like I need more. I…
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Free Online Workout Videos?
My excuse for not working out for the past two weeks was that I didn't know what workouts to do. I know Denise Austin has some workouts on Youtube. I own 30 Day Shred, Insanity and a treadmill. (I have waited to tackle Insanity again though until I lose some weight. Although, the ten minute warm-up could be included in a…
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TDEE
Okay, I feel kind of silly posting this. I've been on MFP since October of last year and I still have no idea what this is. Can someone please explain it to me?
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Encourgement
I have a big goal to reach, 50 pounds in a little over six months. I would really love some friends who will keep me motivated and encouraged!
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Quick! How do I log this?!
Okay, so I'm about to do a twenty minute Denise Austin workout and I'm confused what to log it under. Most of her workouts are pretty simple and I classify them as aerobics, but this one is slightly more intense and is focused on kickboxing. When I type "Kickboxing" into MFP I get two options "Judo, karate,kickboxing, tae…
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Stretch Marks....... Eek!
I just saw a picture on Facebook of three of my good friends, all wearing adorable bikinis. I, myself, am no where near bikini ready. However, I am currently working towards a large goal. In December, I'm going to Walt Disney World for my very first time with my best friend (she was one of the three in an adorable bikini)…
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Beginner Runner
I have always fantasized of getting up in the morning and going for a run, or using running as stress reliever. However, I have terrible endurance. In fact, at my best I'm a jogger, not a runner. When I was thin, I loved to run but I never did it for long periods of time. Does anyone have any suggestion on how to work my…
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Reaching a BIG goal.
I have a large and possibly unrealistic goal that I have my eyes set on. In December, I'll be going to Disney World for my very first time with my best friend (who has been there 9 times) and I really would love to lose, oh I don't know, like fifty pounds by then... eek. Now, I know this post will most likely attract the…
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Reaching a BIG goal in a small amount of time.
I have a large and possibly unrealistic goal that I have my eyes set on. In December, I'll be going to Disney World for my very first time with my best friend (who has been there 9 times) and I really would love to lose, oh I don't know, like fifty pounds by then... eek. Now, I know this post will most likely attract the…
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Calling all health gurus!
I have been overweight since the age of five. Finally, I worked my but off to get to a healthy weight. I was happy and truly loved myself. That was three years ago. I had gained weight when Christmas came around and fell into a depression. Now I am back to binge eating and eating whatever I want. Because of my destructive…
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Alright, I need your help.
I watched a documentary yesterday titled "Hungry For Change." (If you have Netflix I highly recommend you watch it. It completely changed the way I view food.) It talked mostly about the harmful additives in processed foods and the horrors of white sugar and refined flour. Since I watching it, I have decided that it is…
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Help! New HRM.
The majority of people that I've heard from on MFP agree that the only way to be sure about the amount of calories burned is to use a heart rate monitor. So, I bought a cheaper one for around $20. It reads my heart rate, has a stopwatch and a built in pedometer, but how do I know how many calories that I burned? Do I go by…
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"Healthy" foods.
Next week is when I am getting really serious with my weight loss. I needs some advice on foods to avoid and to eat while trying to do so. Everyone always says "fruits and vegetables." Fruits are easy to incorporate into my diet, but I have trouble getting vegetables in. If you have any recipes or advice on how to eat more…
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Slim in 6
So, I was having my afternoon snack and an infomercial came on TV for The Slim In 6 workout program. I've been struggling with finding workouts to do, since I workout at home, so this workout program caught my eye. I do own Insanity but I've gained weight since the last time I did it and I wasn't very successful. When I…
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Heavy Breathing.
A huge insecurity of mine is breathing heavy while working out in front of people. That is a huge reason why I stopped working out at the gym. I felt like if people saw me breathing really heavy, they would just stereotype me as some fat girl who is completely out of shape. I'm also insecure about that while I'm jogging,…
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Running?
So, I saw a pin on Pinterest that was entitled "Running for Beginners." I used to love to run, well more like jog, when I was thinner. But, since I've gained weight, running makes me feel like my heart is about to burst. Anyways, this running schedule is for 12 weeks. For week 1, you fast walk for four minutes, slow walk…
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You are who you choose to be.
You are who you choose to be. I choose to be healthy, happy, and victorious. What do you choose to be?
