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Cross Trainer cal's burn
Can someone do the maths please as my cross trainer is way out as are the MFP estimates for cals burned. I am 260lbs 6ft 4" tall Aged 49 Cross trainer says 500 cals MFP says 531 cals For just 30 mins at a HR of 65% of max= 112 BPM average taken from a HR chest strap connecting to the cross trainer. All sound too high to…
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One Bicep bigger than other
Have been using a home Multi gym for a few months now & pleased with the results so far but notice that my right Bicep is bigger than my left, I am right handed so put this down to using the right arm more but not while using the gym. I always do the same reps & sets on every exercise I do which consists of 20 reps & 5…
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Couch to 5k running tips
Have got to the point where my HR is barely going above 100bpm very fast walking so I want to move upto the next level, running. My problem is that I feel so uncomfortable running & I just dont feel relaxed & cant get my breathing right then hit hard on the floor so am not enjoying it at all. The couch to 5k involves 1 min…
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weight lifting newbe help please
Hi, After loosing over 4 stone in a year & doing lots of walking I now want to start lifting to gain some strength back along with needing to loose another 3 stone. My plan is to hit my target in another year so by that time I would lke to have built my mucscle mass up as well as shifting my last 3 stone so I have…
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Ab training shock device
Are those Ab belts any good, the one's you strap a belt around your waist & it gives out electric shocks to the muscle causing them to contract. Yes lazy I know but interested This - http://www.jacamo.co.uk/shop/ab-solution-360/xg477/product/details/show.action?pdBoUid=8448#colour:,size:
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(Nut's) is this why I'm putting on
I love my natural raw Cashew nuts & eat them most days but of late I have been struggling losing even though I am always within my daily goals. I have been putting it down to eating back most of my exercise cals but I have been logging a handful of nuts at around 60cals but I have read about having a handfull & I have been…
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Anyone feel crap after eating bad
I have been eating very well over the past year and have lost 4st so far with 3 to go but have noticed the as time goes on my reaction to junk food get worse. I had some pizza/garlic bread etc over the weekend along with plenty of ice cream & over the next few days I have been tired,sluggish & abit depressed, I am just…
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Eggs
So please tell me are Eggs good for you, if boiled or poached ? I read they can raise cholesterol but are a good source of protein also. So are they best avoided or to be eaten in moderation. Thanks in advance.
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Fitbit Flex
Anyone using the Fitbit Flex in the US we are due to get it launched in the UK in the next few weeks so before I pre order it would be great to get any feedback, how does it compare to the Fitbit one ? better or worse. Thanks
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Water intake
How much water do you drink a day & how do you drink it, sips over the day gulp it down like I do then spend too much time visiting the loo. Finding it hard to get then right balance.
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Net calories after exercise
Hi, MFP calculates that I should have around 2040 calories per day based on my weight height & daily exercise etc but I am finding it hard to get anywhere near that figure. Last week I averaged 1200 calories a day including my daily hour or so speed walks but some days come out even lower than that so the weight is coming…
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What to eat to bulk up poo
Can't find any nice way to put this but as on previous diets my poo gets loose so I would like suggestions for low fat food that will bulk it up abit, I eat no red meat at all so fish & chicken rates highly on my menu, also would cutting back on water help I drink loads. Thanks in advance
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New from UK
Hello, Have used the myfitnesspal before, about two years ago & find it a great way to log all my food intake & stick to my goals. Back again but this time I feel different about loosing weight as I have just turned 48 so am worried about my health more than ever, I am sick of not feeling confident to go swimming with my…
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Confused about daily cal goal
Hi, Myfitnesspal has worked out I need about 1900 cals aday for steady weight loss, I'm 6ft 4in & 21st 10lbs, I am eating very well with plenty of greens etc but find it hard to get to 1600/1700 cals aday & after my daily walks at around a hour myfitnesspal removes about 350cals off my daily intake so I'm only having about…
