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I'm going to scream
I have been logging in and working out since January and my weight is fluctuating still. I'll admit that I'm usually very, very good during the work week and then on the weekends even if I don't over eat I will only eat one large meal a day or skip working out. My boss is doing South Beach and has lost 12 pounds in 3…
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arc trainer
I just started using the arc trainer at my gym and was curious who else uses it and how long they go for. I'm 5'6" and currently 207 pounds. I normally warm up for 10-15 minutes on the treadmill then alternate upper and lower body weight training followed by 25-35 minutes of cardio.
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Measurements?
How often do you guys take measurements? I took measurements for the first time last night and was kind of flabbergasted at my measurements.
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feeling discouraged
I have been logging in and working out since January and my weight is fluctuating still. I'll admit that I'm usually very, very good during the work week and then on the weekends even if I don't over eat I will only eat one large meal a day or skip working out. My boss is doing South Beach and has lost 12 pounds in 3…
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heart rate monitor accuracy
I got a hrm on clearance at Target. It is a New Balance N4 which said I burned 564 calories during an hour long zumba session today. My friends at the zumba class with me thought that was a little high. I'm unsure. I'm 205 pounds and 5'5" currently. Yesterday it said I burned 630 calories which was 15 minutes of warming up…
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salad dressing ideas
I love italian dressing but hate that it has a TON of sodium... do you have any ideas for me?
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Curbing Cravings
I was wondering if anyone else had a certain technique or something that they do to curb cravings? I lucked out and don't have much of a sweet tooth (unless you have a Reese's) but I can bake cupcakes and cakes for potlucks and get togethers and say no. However, I have a problem saying no to other foods. Starchy foods.…
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Best heart rate monitor
I was wondering who uses a heart rate monitor and which ones are recommended. I don't need a very fancy one with GPS because I don't run outside often or cycle. I do want something that can accurately calculate calories burned though.
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Color me confused
I really don't understand how many calories I should be eating. My BMR is 1729 and my TDEE is 2075. MFP has my calories set at 1330 per day to lose 1.5 pounds per week. I'm not sure whether or not to eat back exercise calories or not? I'm confused. Please help me =D
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Giving up pop for Lent
I was wondering if anyone else was giving up a food item for Lent. I don't drink soda often but I get one nearly every time I go out to eat. I also drink the 90 calorie cans of Coke with lunch occasionally. Hopefully just sticking to water will help me rid the extra sugars in my diet!
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Sodium intake
Is there a way to counteract sodium intake? I got a $5 footlong subway club today from subway (no cheese, no sauce.. just veggies) and I ate half for lunch and am going to have the other half before I go to class tonight. However, the sodium in the meat is crazy high. Is there anything I can do to counteract this? Drink…
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Motivation ideas
Hello, I was wondering what motivates you to stay strong and not binge on food or to get motivated to go to the gym when you would rather go home and curl up in bed? I have a couple things that are motivating me right now but I feel like I don't get a lot of support at home.
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I need friends
I deleted my old myfitnesspal account after a couple unsuccessful attempts at logging what I eat. It sounds silly to type it out but I figured a fresh start is what I needed. I need friends who are logging what they eat so I can have ideas of better meals and for motivation =D
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cardio or strength training first
Hello. I met with a trainer today at Planet Fitness and she gave me a rough outline of what I should be doing when I'm in the gym. However, I am unsure whether to do strength training before cardio or vice versa? Or, does it not matter?
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I want to scream
We are doing a weight loss challenge at work and when I weighed in last week I weighed 207 and this week it says I weigh 210.8. Seriously? I have been under my calories almost every day the past week and have been working out. I really don't understand. I know I haven't eaten enough to gain 3.8 pounds in a week. I want to…
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NSV - bra fits better
I went to put on my bra this morning and I put it on the last hook (as I usually do) and it doesn't fit! It's too big there so I got to move it to the middle hook! yay
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one a day vitamins
Do you take one a day vitamins? I've heard mixed reviews about them.
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Weight fluctuation
I have been overweight my entire adult life. The largest I had gotten was 237 pounds about 6 years ago when I was 19. I moved away from home and started cooking and buying groceries for myself. I also started walking and working out with friends occasionally. About a year later I had lost weight and got to my smallest at…
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dieting with friends at work
I am a firm believer that dieting and exercising with friends or family helps you stay on track. There are about 4 girls at work who are currently sharing recipes, working out together and have joined a weight loss competition at work together. I feel that I do my best during the week while I at work because I have a set…
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weight fluctuation
I'm struggling with my weigh fluctuating. I have been trying to only weigh myself once a week, in the morning before I eat to log for mfp however... I find myself stepping on and taking a peek. I can't believe that my weight can fluctuate up to 5 pounds in one day! It's discouraging although I know it has to do with what…
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razor burn
Ladies, (or men) I have been noticing I get terrible razor burn between my thighs and my bikini area since I've been hitting the gym. Does anyone have any tips for preventing this? I shave with a clean razor and moisturize after.
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Meal replacement smoothies
I have been making smoothies for breakfast for almost a month now. It's easy, convenient for me and I can drink them in the car on the way to work. Sometimes I freeze them and let them thaw on my desk so I don't wake anyone up in the morning with the blender. Below is what I use in my smoothies. 1 cup ice 1/2 cup old…
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Sugar intake
Based on the daily sugar guidelines MFP has set for me, I eat too much sugar every day. My question is, is there a difference between natural sugar and refined sugar? Most of the sugar I eat is from fruits.
