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Weight watchers vs mfp
Hey all, I'm no stranger to MFP and logging and seem to flip flop between MFP and WW! However, I'm getting close to renewing my WW monthly membership and recently logged back onto MFP! I can't be doing both lol! Should I stay with WW or switch back to here? I've lost with WW but very very slowly... 10 lbs since September…
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Monthly premium
Does anyone know if you can go month by month paying premium or if you click monthly is that for a year???
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Heart rate activity tracker
hey. I'm sure this has been asked 10000x but I'm looking for a pn activity tracker that will show overall calorie burn/daily activity and heart rate. I did have the original fit bit clip years ago and liked how it tracked my steps and stairs. I also bought the jawbone up and like the online app, but hate that I have to…
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Full body or split?
hey all, I have just finished strong curves for women and I've dabbled ( inconsistently) with other programs in the past. So I'm not a super beginner, that being said, I still don't know what's best....I'm still 40% body fat and I do feel focused now so want to start on another program. I read and see so many different…
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Arghghghg. Don't get Neat vs TDEE??.
42 years. 5'9. 199. Goal is 160. My TDEE is 2300 My BMR is 1624 Do I eat 1600 and 1/2 cals back ( if I set it to sedentary lose 1 lb) Or active and lose 1.5 lbs ... Gives me 1840 I workout 6x week. Strong curves 3x ; cX and yoga 2x and cardio intervals once. I'm confused as hell
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Is Strong Curves for weight loss???
Hi, Currently on week 9 of strong curves. 3x. Plus CX Works ( core/high rep/tube) and yoga 3x week (30min each=60). My question is... Does Strong curves work for weight loss as it seems like it is only for girls who are at healthy weight who are trying to build etc. I've been consistently doing this for 9 weeks (2 weeks…
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Is Strong Curves for weight loss???
Hi, Currently on week 9 of strong curves. 3x. Plus CX Works ( core/high rep/tube) and yoga 3x week (30min each=60). My question is... Does Strong curves work for weight loss as it seems like it is only for girls who are at healthy weight who are trying to build etc. I've been consistently doing this for 9 weeks (2 weeks…
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Is 1 lb a week too slow??
Hey. Weigh in day today. I'm down 7 lbs in 7 weeks ( well technically 9 weeks but I took 2 weeks off of exercising/ logging following my dads death and then re-started where I left off so I'm saying 7). Anyhow. I'm following strong curves, on week 7 of beginner program, which I do 3x week; other 3 days I do CX works ( 30…
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Strong curves and weight loss and progressing load too much?
Quick question ..on week 7 of beginner strong curves program, but I am trying to lose weight and look better esthetically. I would say I need to lose 25-30 lbs. I follow this program 3 x week and the other 3 days I do 20 min of cardio ( sometimes interval) and 30 min of CX works ( cardio based, high rep core program-…
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So confused about tdee and what MFP suggestions...
ugh...please help. I set MFP to 1.5 lbs per week loss and it has me at about 1550. I try to stay near that unless I exercise I sometimes eat more. I'm doing Strong Curves 3x week ( on beginner week 7) and cardio/core/yoga the other 3 days.... I feel stronger..doubled my weights in most areas...started bench press at 45 now…
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Hey female lifters!
I am currently in process of doing Strong Curves Beginner workout routine, ending March 28th. I've made progress in my lifting and have doubled some of my weights already. I do this 3 x week and 20 min cardio/20 min core 3x week.My question is this, I have approx 30 ish pounds to lose ( but I'm not overly concerned about…
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Am I off base here with food and exercise plan?
hi all, I'm about 5 -6weeks into my journey ( with 2 weeks off following death of my father). Currently I am eating approx between 1550-1800 calories depending on my exercise. MFP has me set at 1560 ( to lose 1.5 lbs). I'm 5'9.5 and 198.6 and want to lose approx 30-40 lbs. I'm definitely eating "cleaner". Drinking my H20.…
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Ready to go after 2 week hiatus
on Jan 1st I started my journey. I logged, worked out ( weights, core, cardio) 6x week. Was on a roll... I was 8 inches and 6 lbs down and then boom on Feb 8, my dad died suddenly. So...in the past 2 weeks I have hardly slept, didn't get into gym, hardly drank water and ate *kitten* loads of junk and carbs. basically I'm…
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Getting back on track after the loss of loved one.
I posted on here 2 weeks about the sudden loss of my dad and the fear that I would get right off track and en up back at square 1. I received lots of advice and most of all encouragment and support. Thank you. I did try the first few days to keep control but as the days went by and my grief got worse...I lost control. I…
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So my dad died suddenly 3 days ago....
On Sunday, I received the shock of my life that my dad suddenly died....so now, after 21 days on track, measuring, staying within calorie range, working out..starting to get results....I'm off the rails and don't know what to do... I'm not hungry but when ppl bring me food...I'm forced to eat and it's been high carb…
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Net or total calories
So, My calories are set to 1560 to lose 1.5 lbs per week as recommended by someone in the MFP world. I have also taken the advice of ppl who suggested getting scales, measuring cups etc and I have been more acurately tracking my calories. However, I dont have a calorie burner/hr monitor so I have been relying on MFP…
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to have a cheat day or not??
Hey all, Just recently rejoined MFP and have been working out for past month and this past week really got serious about my diet. The question I have is..do i have a cheat day or not? I ate really healthy all week, cutting down my carbohydrate intake a bit, cutting out junk, wheat (I am sensitive). I stayed under my net…
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Too much.... Too little
Hey all, I have been an exerciser for years, mainly Les Mills classes, TRX, cardio and boot camps. I've also dabbled in weight training both on my own and with a trainer over the years... Then...for some reason ( probably out of frustration of not losing weight) I stopped everything apart from the 2 CX classes I taught a…
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It won't budge :(
Now, granted, I've only been really "at it" for 3 weeks...but seriously I'm the same!!! But what you have to realize is that I've been trying for a year.... :( . Ive only gone up....30 lbs in 2 years... I know that perhaps my "all or nothing" or yo yo dieting hasn't Helped and I've been a CX instructor for 2 years and it's…
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Thoughts on paleo....and potatoes.
Hi, Just returning to MFP. I've tried every gimmick fad yo yo diet trend out there. I would like to focus on eating a clean whole foods plan and have re-started an exercise plan whic involved TRX 2x weekly; core and cardio 3x weekly and heavy weights 2-3x week. My question is this....my TRX coach promotes paleo lifestyle…
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Losing weight has never been harder!!
Oh I'm spinning!! So much advice...but what is the best way?? I am currently needing to lose 40-50 lbs. I feel I am currently doing everything I need too from a fitness perspective; I get my weight training, cardio, HIIT, core etc etc But I am told... Go paleo... Go low fat... Eat more fat...Eat 5 small meals... Eat your…
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Need competition/motivation :) u game?
Hi. Got my jawbone up approx month ago. Rarely make it to 10000 steps but I do other exercise. Would really like motivation and competition. Wasn't aware u could add ppl. If u can add me it's jdk@cogeco.ca. Thanks. Jo :)
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Anyone else having trouble with syncing fitbit to base??
Hi all, I just received my fitbit ultra by mail today after waiting for 27 days (I live in Canada so they said 2-4 weeks). Anyhow I was so excited to get started. Downloaded softwear no problem, howver, when it came to the step to add base and fitbit it would not take my fitbit..it keep saying repress button and try again.…
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fitbit
I just ordered the fitbit and it says it will be here in 1 week, as I noticed it on the tools page about linking it...does anyone have one of these? If so, how do i work with both the fitbit site and this site. Do I still log the exercises that I do in addition to walking or just let the fitbit do all the work. Any advice…
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Sugar and logging
Just wondering if anyone who has been succesful at losing has tracked sugar? I always tracked cals, fat, carb, proteing, fibre and sodium and have been working hard lately to keep my sodium under 2500. I have been pretty much same weight for past 7 months despite working out regularly (5x weekly) and maintaining calories…
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Jillian's "30 day shred" or "ripped in 30"?
For those of you out there that have done both of these DVD's, which one do you prefer better: 30 day shred or ripped in 30? ty Jo
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17 day diet
Hi all! I just recently downloaded the 17 day diet to my iphone and have decided to start tomorrow. I feel ready and have a fridge stocked full of fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats. :happy: My question is this...the first cycle says to only do 17 min of exercise, however, I am currently involved in a training…
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Supplements/Vitamins
Hi there, I am just wondering if I am missing the boat with this weight loss journey. I was wondering if I should be taking supplements or vitamins that aid in weight loss or well being. I do take a daily multivitamin weight support which has some b vitamins etc. Was just looking for some advice! :) I cant take stimulants…
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Opinons of Herbal magic??
HI, My friend recently lost 25 lbs on herbal magic in 8 weeks...was wondering if anyone has done this or what their opinon is. I did speak to a reprensentative today who said the products are all natural herbs and vitamins that encourage weight loss (such as HTP/CLA/green tea etc). Any advice or opinons?
