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Fitbit vs Garmin
Hey all. Sorry if I posted this in the wrong section. My cheapo Xiaomi Band 2 went bonkers on me, so I'm needing to buy another tracker. Between Garmin Vivosmart 3 vs Fitbit Charge 2 (which are similarly priced) -- may I know which is the better option in terms of: - Functions - Reliability/Durability - Sync with MFP app…
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Supplements?
I'm just thinking whether it's okay to take BCAA powder daily (even if I don't workout for the day)? Would it have negative effect in any way? My daily food intake is pretty inconsistent (sometimes just bread, sometimes just meat, hardly eat greens). So it'll be like: - 1 serving BCAA daily (non-workout days) - 1 serving…
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Reduce calves?
Hi all. My calves are very big for a petite-sized woman like me. How do I reduce the size? Are long distance run the only way? I walk a LOT everyday (due to not having any car) to work, to malls. Pls help :(
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Bench press?
So I just joined a gym and got a limited free session with a trainer. It's my first time doing bench press (with a very low weight, 5kg). The trainer said you should feel that it will work out your chest muscle. However, I don't feel a thing with my chest. Only my triceps felt something. The form I'm doing should be…
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How to lift heavy?
I'm female, very new to any strength exercises. I've read a lot of advices to keep "lifting heavy" to reduce fats. I understand the theory. FYI, i'm petite at 155cm (around 5"1'). Got myself a dumbbell last month, but couldn't seem to be able to lift more than 6lbs. I've also tried gym (trying to pull weighted bands, not…
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Eating when not hungry
Would you eat even though when you are not hungry just to meet at least min 1200 cal goal? For example today, I don't feel hungry, eaten only 2 bananas and a coffee around noon. Went to jog 30 mins at 6pm. That's it the whole day that I consumed. Obviously does not meet the minimum recommended 1200 cals. But should I just…
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Buying dumbbell
Hi guys. My weight has ballooned up after not exercising/dieting for 2 years. Gone all my hard work in the past. I'm almost 5.2ft, 128 pounds. Female. Planning to buy a dumbbell. Would it be okay to start out with 3kg? Or should i buy 4-5kg instead? These are the type of dumbbell that you can't add weight to it (not sure…
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Hello from Asia
Hey guys. Im not new to MFP, but hasnt been posting here at all. Managed to get my goal 2-3 years back until I landed a job that requires me to be totally sedentary, working overtime a lot. 6.30am i would get up to prepare for work, and only goes back home at night. This happens everyday. No more time to go for gyms. I…
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Hello from Asia
Sorry double posted
