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Log Strength Training Calories
I wear a HRM during my entire workouts(generally 1/2 hour cardio, 1/2 hour strength). Do you log calories burned during strength training or do you stop you HRM after cardio? Just curious how others are tracking and using their HRMs.
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Net Calories
I read on somewhere that you should not go below 500 net calories on a given day. Here's my dilemma. MFP has set my daily calorie goal at 1200. I work out some days twice a day. I also wear a HRM to estimate calories burned. Which is more important: staying below the 1200 or above 500 net calories? Today, for example,…
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In need of help, my scale isn't moving
I am new to tracking consistently, and have done so for the past month. I have decreased my caloric intake, and upped my activity. However, my scale keeps fluctuating between the same 2-3 pounds. What am I doing wrong?
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What little changes have you noticed that keep you motivated?
Yesterday, I wore capris for the first time in a few years. I did not like the way my "cankles" looked so I would not wear them. Yesterday, I actually felt like I had fairly sexy ankles. I sent this message off to my friend because I felt so good. So my question is what little changes have you noticed in your body that…
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Exercise Calories on MFP
So I just started logging my food intake, and exercise. I am really trying to be consistent. My question is do you use the number of calories MFP recommends for your exercise routine, meaning do you feel they are accurate? If so, do you ensure you consume those calories as well as your recommended intake? I'm struggling…
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MFP Calories from Steps Counted via Iphone
I log my exercise and typically consume back those calories. My question is when calories are added based on steps, above your logged exercise, do you consume those calories as well? Most days, I don't, but when I'm having an "Oops", I didn't resist that temptation, I add additional steps to ensure that I am within my base…
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Question on heart rate for maximum fat burn
I noticed during my last few workouts, but specifically today, that I maintain my heart rate around 140, and then upwards of 160 during high intensity/high resistance. Today, I specifically chose a fat burning program. It kept telling me to reduce my pace to reduce my heart rate to be in the fat burning range, however, if…
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Balance Ball Chair
I wanted to first get everyone's thoughts on the use of a balance ball chair. I have an office job where I sit for 9 hours a day, and commute for 2 hours per day. would this be beneficial at all? Secondly, if so, what is a good brand to review as my current weight is 260 lbs so I need one that can support all that and then…
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Boredom munching
I am at work, not feeling hungry, and due to the upcoming holidays, work is slow. The urge to mindlessly munch to have something to do is ridiculous today. I am wondering how others combat that urge.
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BMI or Body Fat Percentage
According to CDC BMI Calculator: For your height, a normal weight range would be from 95 to 128 pounds. Yet, I use an Omron Body Fat Monitor. Based on my body fat percentage, my lean body mass is more than 10 pounds above the uppermost limit noted above(128 pounds vs. 133.4). So my question is this..... which method do you…
