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Calories burned running vs. walking same distance
I have a very sedentary desk job so I like to get up and move for my lunch break. I had been changing into some workout gear and running for 30 minutes then when I got back I would have to shower and change back into my work clothes. I was always rushed and felt nasty for the rest of the day. Between changing, showering…
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Looking to drop inches
I honestly don't care if I lose any more weight or not but I'd like to shave a few more inches off and be generally a little leaner. What's the best way to go about this? Currently I'm eating around maintenance. I don't log regularly anymore but I still weigh and measure my food and my weight is usually pretty steady. I…
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Lap tracking app?
I'm looking for an app that can track my laps on the stairs. Currently I set my phone at the top of the stairs and use the stopwatch feature to count and time my laps. I'd like an app that can keep a record of these numbers. Does anyone know of anything?
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Runners With Asthma
How do you do it? I have allergy induced asthma which doesn't normally bother me too much. I just started running (more of a fast walk mixed with a slow jog at this point) and at first it didn't really bother my asthma. But now with it getting colder and it being cinnamon season (I'm horribly allergic to cinnamon) it's…
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Calories burned while getting tattooed?
This might be a crazy question but I would like to know. Do you burn more calories while you are getting tattooed than you would if you were just sitting for the same amount of time? I just sat for a 3.5/4 hour tattoo session on the back of my leg. During that session I had to keep my calf muscle tight because my legs…
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How to get my husband to accept me lifting heavy?
I wasn't really sure where to put this so sorry if it's in wrong thread. I started stronglifts about a month ago. My husband hasn't really been happy with me lifting but lately it's become more obvious. When I started he told me he didn't want me to get bulky. I tried to explain to him that wouldn't happen accidently and…
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High Protein, low calorie lunch ideas?
I'm getting sick of my usual salmon and brussles sprouts lunch and would like to find something new. I'm looking for at least 25g protein (30 would be better) for around 300 or less calories. I work in an office where I have access to a refrigerator and a microwave but that's it. I also like to prep my lunches on Sunday to…
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Ways to prevent (or reduce) bloat?
Let me start out by saying I'm not looking for a quick fix or crazy pills I should take. My husband and I will be celebrating our anniversary in Vegas like we always do. I just got my dress in and it looks good/fits fine. My problem is I get very bloated after drinking in Vegas or eating in general and this dress shows the…
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Muscle soreness after lifting?
I've been doing stronglifts for about 4 months now. I took almost all of December off (I got lazy :disappointed: ) and had to bump all my weights down when I started again in January. Since then I have noticed that I get sore 18-24 hours after working out and stay sore for days. I'm not waking up sore at all though which…
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Bulking and cutting?
My ultimate goal is to gain muscle (so I can eat more and avoid being skinny fat) but I still have a bit of body fat I need to get rid of as well so I thought I'd try bulking and cutting. I'm just not really sure how to go about it. How long should each phase last? How much more/less should I eat during each phase? Should…
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Why before pictures are important (w/pics!)
I didn't take any "before" pictures. I really didn't want to see how bad I actually looked and plus I figured I had some pictures from vacations that would be fine. Why get half naked and take pictures with everything hanging out all over the place? But now I really wish I had taken those pictures. Sure, they wouldn't have…
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Need make ahead veggie ideas to pair with salmon!
So I prep my lunch for a week ahead and I normally do salmon and rice. I'm starting to get tired of the rice so I'd like to make some kind of veggie side to go with it instead. I was thinking of some kind of stir fry but I'm not sure what veggies to put together. I never used to like veggies so I really don't know what…
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I feel like a horrible person... :(
So a little background. I have a storage table next to my desk at work that has become the extra food table. My coworkers fill it up with all sorts of food. I really don't mind it being that close. Just because I'm on a diet, doesn't mean they have to be too. I practice my willpower and just don't eat it. A few days ago my…
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Prove my husband wrong
I mentioned to my husband that I was starving on Monday and it was most likely due to the fact that I ate junk (fast food, AYCE sushi, cake, sugary breakfasts, ect.) all weekend long. He said that's not normal and that I'm the only person who thinks that. What do you guys think? Are you hungrier the day after eating…
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Why am I starving the day after weights?
I'm very new to strength training (going on 3 weeks) so I'm sorry if this is a stupid question. Every time I do minimal strength training (20 min. lifting weights or body weight training like pushups and squats) I am starving the whole next day. I also end up feeling weak and tired. My legs shake under me while I walk. Is…
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Dumbbells or Resistance Bands? HELP!
I don't know which I should get. I know NOTHING about lifting so I need some help please! I recently had breast implants placed under the muscle and I'm trying to regain some strength in my chest. I can pick up somewhat heavy things (heavy for me is 3 gallons of water) okay but it's hard for me to lift anything when my…
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Don't want to lose weight but want to lose fat
I'm not sure what I need to do. I want to lose fat, I know that. I'm sitting around 30% (guessing) and I would like to get somewhere around 25-28%. I'm happy at my weight and I really don't want to lose anymore. My husband even told me I need to eat a cheese burger so he is happy with my weight. I just feel a little…
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MFP needs more dog gifs!
So many cat gifs, give some love to the puppies too!
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Sharing some thoughts
My coworker recently told me in an email he can't get the exercise he had planned because it's too hot to ride his bike to and from work. Yesterday it was 111, so yeah, it does get hot here. I had a few minutes to kill so I wrote back a LONG email trying to get him motivated. After rereading it, I thought it was, at the…
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Calories In VS Calories Out Question
This is a hypothetical question for people who go with Calories in VS calories out. If you are one of the people who say it "doesn't work" for you, please don't respond. Okay, someone once told me that it would be better to eat 24 cupcakes (in addition to your regular daily intake) in one day over eating 1 cupcake (in…
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Avoiding weight gain after surgery?
I'm getting implants in a week and I've read a lot of women saying they gained a good deal of weight after their surgery. Is there something about the surgery that causes you to gain weight or is it simply the recovery time and limited activity that is causing weight gain? I worked really hard to lose the weight and I…
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How can I get more calories?
I'm switching to maintenance and I just can't figure out how to get more calories. I'm very picky and most of the go to's (peanut butter, avocados, chia seeds, etc.) are a no go for me. I can normally get most of my calories in on the weekend, it's the weekdays I'm struggling with. Yesterday alone I had a 900 calorie…
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Ready for Maintenance! How do I start?
I'm sure this has been asked a million times before but I can't really find the answers I'm looking for (hate the MFP search feature). For those of you who have successfully been on Maintenance for a while now, how did you make the transition? Should I slowly add calories and if so how many per day/week/month? Or should I…
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FitBit - More calories burned with 0 steps?
So I'm still learning my FitBit. On Saturday I was not feeling well so I didn't wear it because I spent 90% of my day in bed. So for Saturday FitBit logged me as taking 0 steps but my calorie burn was higher than days where i had taken steps. Here's what it logged: 04/19/14 Steps: 0 Calories burned: 2,040 04/18/14 Steps:…
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FitBit safe in Evil Dead 4D Splatter Zone?
Crazy question, I know. Will my FitBit be safe if I wear it on my bra while I'm at the Evil Dead 4D show? They soak you in "blood" aka warm Kool Aid throughout the show. FitBit says it's sweat proof and rain proof, but is it going to be splatter zone proof?
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Where to clip FitBit Zip?
My FitBit Zip comes in today and I'm trying to figure out where to wear it. I dont' wear pants so I will have to hook it to my bra but I don't know where exactly to clip it. I can't find anything specific as to where on the bra it goes? What works best, in the center, on the straps (Front/back?), in the cups??? Or does it…
