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Running w/ Hip Arthritis?
Anyone have any experience running w/ hip arthritis? I'm not positive I have it... The Ortho dr is leaning towards that and I just had a diagnostic test today. I'm kinda freaking out tho in case it is arthritis. I read running makes it worse. Are my running days over?
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Calorie Goal?
I think I need to adjust my calorie goal but I'm not sure what to. A dietician I saw told me 1650 plus calories I burn doing exercise. My pcp told me 1400 minus 250-500 to lose. And when I google it I come up with answers anywhere from 1400-2000. Anyone know the most accurate way to figure it out?
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Blood Pressure Med and Weight Gain
I think my blood pressure med is causing weight gain. I've gained about 5lbs... This is the most I've weighed in 9mths... Nothing else has changed. Does anyone know, if I stop it how long will it take for the weight to come back off?
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Overeating At Night
I have a lot of trouble sleeping at night and so I end up overeating.. Probably from boredom? It was fine before because I exercised a ton so it didn't matter what I ate but I've started exercising less(1 to 1 and 1/2hrs a day w/ 1-2 rest days in the wk) so I'm worried I'm going to start gaining. (Please don't say just…
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How Long Do I Rest?
Sooo, people have been telling me for a while to give my body rest... It finally started to sink in a little after my latest injury so I'm trying harder to do it. I'm not sure if anyone knows, but how long should I rest for my body to repair itself?
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Can't Stop Exercising
I haven't been on MFP in several months. I'm not sure if anyone will read this but I just have to tell someone and I don't really have anyone else to tell so I'm just posting it to get it out. In the past yr and 9mths I've only taken 2 complete rest days(drs orders after injections). I have some torn tendons by my right…
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Strength Training @ Home
Right now I do my cardio at home and strength training at the gym... I'd like to start doing strength at home. Right now I have a routine that takes me about 70mins at the gym consisting of squats w/ weights, Deadlifts, bench press, incline press, dips, hanging leg raises, pec flies, leg press, single leg press, and calf…
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Question for fit bit users?
I read a lot of ppl using them and I looked it up. I don't understand how it logs my exercise... If I go kayaking, how does it know how many calories I burned? Or if I use the elliptical, how does it know? Don't different activities burn different amounts of calories? How accurate are the readings it gives? Sorry if these…
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Worried & Scared
I ran my 1st 10k Sun and had plans to train for a 1/2 marathon in April, and then train for a triathlon later next yr. Monday the Ortho dr told me he thinks I need surgery on my hip.. I have an appt w/ the surgeon he's recommending next month. I don't really know what to expect... I don't know what I'm suppose to do for…
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What Should I Weigh?
I'm 5"1, throughout the day I fluctuate between 139-145. On top I'm small or xs, and on bottom I'm size 6. I've been pretty much the same for several months... And I was okay w/ that. My original goal was to get into my bmi but the more ppl I talked to the more told me it's an archaic system and doesn't take body shape or…
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How Long Can I Rest?
I normally strength train 3x a wk(sometimes 4) and I do at least 90mins of cardio everyday(usually more)... How many days can I rest before I lose progress or notice a difference? Would taking a week off hurt?
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How long should I be at the gym?
I go to the gym every other day for strength training... I'm wondering if there is a certain amount of time I should spend there? What's considered too much? Does it stop being beneficial after so long.. More isn't really better? Thanks for any advice!
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New iOS... Fitbit not connecting?
I upgraded to the new iOS 7 and now my fitbit doesn't show up in the mfp app? Anyone else experience this.. ?
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I don't understand my fitbit??
It'll say I'll burn like 200-300cals at the end of the day when I look at it..... I go to sleep, then look at it and its changed my calories from the day before from 200-300 to like 30cals. Am I doing something wrong? It's really confusing me!
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Looking for fitbit friends :)
http://www.fitbit.com/user/27898V Just recently got a fitbit and looking for friends to add :)
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Do I add my exercises to mfp or fitbit?
I just got a fitbit the other wk and I thought when I connected the devices it said log activities on mfp but I was reading other ppls posts on the forums here and saw others add their activities to fitbit... Does it matter?
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How do I know if I'm gaining muscle?
A little over a month ago I started doing strength in physical therapy(only about 1hr 1-2x a wk)... About 2wks ago I decided to get a gym membership so I could do strength more often, and so I've been going every other day(This is on top of my cardio workout). I got on the scale today and am 8lbs heavier!! It is around my…
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Strength Training Questions
I joined a gym last week to start strength training. I know not to do strength 2 days in a row so my goal is to go about 3-4x a wk. How much time should I spend doing strength while I'm there? So far it's been about 45-60mins total each time, hopping from one machine to the next. Should I aim for heavier weights and less…
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Do You Take A Rest Day?
I'm curious if others take a rest day from exercise, and why or why not? ...and if you don't, how long have you been exercising every day? I haven't taken a rest day in over a yr... I want to sometimes and have been told I should but I just haven't been able to so I'm wondering what others do. Thanks for replies :)
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5K Encouragement?
I never done a 5k or even thought of doing one but yesterday my friend told me about one coming up in a month and invited me to come. I can easily run the distance and my physical therapist said my injury should be fine in a couple wks... Physically I know I can do it but mentally I'm not so sure. I'm lacking…
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Protein Bars and Shakes?
I'm trying to find one with the most protein for the least calories. I started drinking the Muscle Milk and eating the Quest Bars... Those seem to have the most protein for least calories so far but I'm wondering if there are better ones? I only started getting them 3 days ago so the whole protein bar/shake is new to me
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Polar FT4 & H7 & iPhone app?
I recently got a polar ft4 and have been using it. I decided to order the h7 so it could sync to the iPhone app... I tried it out tonight and the watch tells me about 20cals less than the app...... They're both synced to the same heart rate monitor on me so I why not the difference? Anyone else have this issue?
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What I Know Now But Wish I Knew Then
Seeing where I am now and looking back over this past year there are a lot of things I wish I knew about or did sooner. This is just my personal experience, everyone is different... But thought I'd share. 1. Have a support system-- it can be a struggle going it alone 2. Take before pictures and measurements-- it'd be nice…
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SUP and Heart Rate
Anyone else SUP(stand up paddle board)? I have a hard time getting my heart rate up doing it... I paddle hard, and even today it was windy so I was definitely putting in a lot of effort but it still won't get as high as I want..... Any tips?
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Why Does Pizza Tempt Me?
I get cravings for pizza occasionally(usually when I see someone on tv eating it lol) but anytime I get it, it lives down to expectations... So whhhyyy do I still want it?
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Best way to measure body fat?
I bought calipers to measure my body fat and then entered in the info on a website... I was 14% BF. There were multiple ways to calculate it so I thought I'd try one of the other methods.... It was wayyy different. Then I tried another method using a tape measure and it was different again. I take my measurements and…
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I Went Clothes Shopping Today...
I went clothes shopping today and I could comfortably wear a size 6 pants and extra small top... I still feel like an elephant though. Can anyone offer support or advice on what I should do? All my friends say I look great but idk, I just can't believe it. I feel like the ground should shake when I walk lol :/
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Looking for encouragement :)
I started my weight loss journey 1yr and 2 days ago... I've lost a lot and think I'm finally considered to be a healthy weight now. I'm trying to focus on nutrition and make sure I keep my exercise routine up... I could use some friends to help encourage me and I'm happy to offer encouragement too! :)
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Day 365!
I have exercised every single day for the past year!!! :)
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Recommendation for HRM?
I've decided to get a heart rate monitor but honestly I don't know one from another. My exercise machines at home have monitors but I'm starting to run outdoors and I'd like to use it while kayaking and SUP... Do they make waterproof ones? Thanks for any recommendations! :)
