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Weight lifting in a deficit
I already know I can't gain muscle eating in a deficit. My question is while I am eating in a deficit to lose my last 10lbs I'm also weight lifting...what will this do? Should I expect to just get leaner and see my existence muscle and realize I'm not gonna increase it?
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Running Programs
I'm trying to decide between the walk run walk Jeff Galloway Method vs the Hal Higdon Novice 2 Training plan. Training for my 1st full in January (Disney!!) and I have completed several half marathons without the walk breaks. Just wanted to see what opinions were out there and if anyone has used either method...my goal is…
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Stair Climbing...cardio or strength?
I have been climbing the 12 flights of stairs 2 at a time at work for 30 minutes. I wear my HRM and burn around 250 cals a session. Would you consider this a strength training session for the legs or a cardio session? I usually fit this in about 10am when I need to get away from my desk...and then still do my 45-60 minute…
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Should I try going low carb for a week?
I cant seem to lose the last 10-15 pds...so I am going to try going low carb for a week and see if that may budge the scale. I work out like crazy and cant get the weight off! I'm thinking maybe my daily popcorn and goldfish cracker snack might have too many carbs! I've never tracked my carbs before so any tips on good low…
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Life Expectancy of a Heart Rate Monitor...
I have a Polar FT60 heart rate monitor that is 2.5 years old. I wear it 6 days a week for 1-2 hours a day. I take it off as soon as I am done working out and rinse the strap. I have had to change the battery in the watch 1 time and in the transmitter ~3 times. Now my battery is pretty new and I am having trouble getting a…
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How do I get rid of this puffiness??
So I ate so much popcorn at the movie theatre last night that I am swollen today. My face and tummy are bloated and puffy and I am thinking it may be due to the salt..I had so much I didnt even log it :( I was thinking of skipping my coffee and detoxing today with just Green Tea until lunch and then eating something light.…
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Moderate vs Strenuous Exercise...which one???
I'm on Scooby's Calorie Calculator and trying to determine my TDEE-20% but am having trouble figuring out which activity level this would be....any thoughts? My week: Monday - 1 hour strength training class and ~30 minutes cardio Tuesday - 1 hour of weight lifting at gym and ~30 minutes HIIT on treadmill Wednesday - 1 hour…
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Sore Muscles from lifting...should I do cardio?
Apparently I had a really good leg session 2 days ago because I am still so sore when I walk and climb stairs! I did not do any cardio yesterday to try to give my legs a break and just lifted chest and shoulders. Today I NEED to do some cardio but dont want to hinder/reduce any work that I may have accomplished on leg day.…
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What are the benefits of doing cardio before lifting?
I have just recently started a heavy weight training routine...on the days that I do this should I do a little cardio before I start? I see lots of guys doing this at my gym. I do an hour of cardio on my non-lifting days...but should I run for 10-15 minutes prior to weight training too? Thanks!
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Anyone recommend a good online HIIT video?
Looking for a good HIIT or Tabata vidoe to do at home in front of the computer.... Thanks!
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Sugar from fruits and vegetables
I am trying to keep my sugar to 40-45g a day according to my trainer. I eat a lot of sweet potatos and bananas though and they have tons of sugar! Is this sugar acceptable to eat or should I cut back on these too? Is sugar just sugar no matter what food it comes from? Any other suggestions to swap for sweet potatos and…
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High Intensity Treadmill Workout - is it bad?
Honest opinions please - I read online that this is a good workout but while reading the MFP forums I read otherwise...what is your take? 1 mile warm up at level 6.0 (10 min/mile) 4 minutes of alternating this - 20 seconds of incline of 12.5% and run at 6.3 then 10 seconds of standing to the side (doing this for a total of…
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How much weight gain is muscle?
I have started lifting heavier 3x a week and I want to know how much weight gain is actually muscle or am I just gaining fat? I put on about 8lbs and I know its not all muscle according to my muffin top. But how much muscle gain should you expect to be really muscle...1-2 pounds or am I way off?
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Foot Pain...now what?
So I have a pain in the bottom of my right foot right under my big toe joint. It's been hurting for a few days and getting worse. It hurts when I flex my toes or put my weight down on the inside of my foot towards my big toe....anyone experinece this before? It actually is painfull when I press on the 1st joint of my foot.…
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How many grams of Sugar in a day?
It was recommended to me to eat only 40g of sugar a day and I am having such a hard time staying under that. I have been trying it all week and haven't done real well....just wondering what other people are striving for. I am trying to lose my last 13-15lbs...so I know I need to eat less. Thanks!
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Calories per meal
I am eating about 1300 cals a day - not counting my exercise cals - how do you split up your calories during the day? I am eating about 300-400 cals for breakfast, 200-300 cals at lunch, 200-300 cals for pm snack and 500 cals for dinner. How do you guys split them up?
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Cutting back on running...anyone try that?
I gined 5-6 lbs training for my half...before I start training for my next run (trying a full marathon!) I'm thinking of tapering off my running and hitting the weights more. I think my steady state cardio might be inhibiting my weight loss...Has anyone tried that with good weight loss success?
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Is there such as thing as too much cardio?
I've been doing some reading lately and found articles on too much cardio actually causing a plateau and weight gain...I think I may be stuck in it. I have plateued and actually gained 2lbs in the last 6 months. I run 5-6 miles 3x a week and then on off days I do elliptical for an hour. Every week I do 1 long run about…
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Running with an iphone
Okay - I just got my first iphone and I am learning how to use it so bear with me. My question is can I use it to listen to music and have a gps app on it for running? And if so how do you carry it? I currently run with an Ipod nano clipped to my waist but I want to track my mileage. I use mapmyrun when I get home to…
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Popcorn bad for you?
Is airpopped popcorn with nothing on it bad for you? This is my go to dessert and I usually add a few raisins and almonds with it. Could this be stalling my weight loss? I have it about 2-3 times a week.
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Cold Weather Running clothes...what do I need?
Okay - so this is going to be my first winter running outside. Last year I did the treadmill and I refuse to step foot on it unless I absolutely have to this winter. What kind of running clothes would you recommend? I live in Central Iowa so we get the blowing wind and ice. I looked at the running tights last weekend and…
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Best Motion Control Shoe??
My last 3 pairs of shoes have been the Saucony hurricanes and I like them but my toes keep popping out of the top about 2 months in. The mesh on the top of the shoe has bigger holes than most brands and I'm not sure why my toes rub the top of my shoes?? I over-pronate and need a good stability shoe...any other suggestions?…
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For Runners - What do you do w/your arms?
Okay this may sound strange but I was wondering what the opinions were out there about what to do with your arms when running? When I run I am having a hard time trying to find a comfortable position...high and close to the ribs, low and loose? I am trying to avoid the swinging and crossing of the chest when I run. Any…
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Calories vs points
I'm a little scared to leave WW now...I have been on MFP for 3 days now and I notice that eating 1400 cals a day is going way over my 26 points allowed a day on WW. Does anyone else notice that too and what do you do?
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Running out of energy after 10 miles
I am training for a half marathon and as soon as I get to about 10 miles I am beat...I have been slowly increasing to add mileage every week but need an extra boost. Any suggestions for a mid run energy boost to get me through?
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Is working out less better?
I am hitting a plateau still and am trying the working out less is better route. But I tried it today again and I feel horrible. I usually do 60 - 90 min of cardio 6 days a week and I am scaling it down to 45 minutes for a few of those workouts. I cant skip a whole day - I already take off 1 day. I did 45 min today and…
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My First 10K Saturday - What to eat the night before?
I'm really nervous for my first 10K on Saturday and was wondering what opinions were out there about what to eat the night before? I dont eat anyhitng special before my 5K races...but was just curious what you guys would suggest? Thanks!
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Calories burned with a HRM
I have the Polar FT60 and LOVE IT!! I think the chest strap gives a more accurate reading from all the reviews I have read. One question to anyone who uses the HRM - how much do you trust the calories burned? I programmed mine and when I work out I stay at a heart rate in zone 3 for most of my workout (about 160 - 172bpm).…
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Net calories
Can someone explain to me the concept of net calories? My daily goal is 1210 and I eat about 1400 - 1500 a day. After working out I get between 600 - 900 extra calories per day depending on what workout I do. At the end of the day I have net calories left...should I be eating those? I have only been tracking on MFP for 4…
