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Heart rate and "fat burning zone"
Hi all, Quick question. I treated myself to a garmin forerunner 110. I use it for running and cycling. Apparently my Max HR is 200 - 35 = 185bpm. The best heart rate zone to be in for fat burning is 55% - 75% which is 99 - 130bpm. I typically run a 8.5 - 9 min mile. My heart rate for most of my run is 165 - 175 and towards…
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Fitbit
Hi everyone, Just looking for some opinions on the fitbit. I've read up on the flex, one and zip. I cant wear the flex during the day due to restrictions in work and although the zip would be perfect for me, I like that the one also has the sleep analysis mode on it. Are these something you would recommend? I run one or…
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30DS and Running Combined Programme?
Hi everyone, Just looking for opinions. I started the 30ds on friday last, today would be day four. My husband goes to the gym twice a week (Tues and Fri) so it gave me the idea to start back running on Monday/Wednesdays so he can mind the kids. Its a 5k route close to home. I was a great runner before I had my second son…
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Low cal breakfast bar made with porridge oats?
Would anyone have a recipe for a low cal brakfast bar made with porridge oats, dried fruits or seeds etc. At the moment I am taking egg muffins to work with me but I dont want to overdose on them. Thanks :)
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I need friends please....
So I fell off the wagon this weekend. Went out Saturday night to a 50th party and well that was the start of it. Then yesterday was a hang over day so I was battling with the munchies all day... I joined mfp in Jan and am doing really well, losing a steady pound a week and I am half way thru the 30ds. I am normally so…
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Garlic Potatoes
Morning. My mother in law makes the best garlic potaotes ever, so tasty but obviously the only good thing in them is the garlic - the spuds and cream not so good! Has anyone ever tried make them with difference ingredients but still very tasty? Thanks everyone :)
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First time without stopping
Yesterday was day 7 level 1 and it was the first time I could complete the work out without stopping. How does that compare to everyone else? Im thinking I should have been able to do that days ago! Also, when I start level 2, will it be back to scratch, as in I wont be able to complete the whole workout without stopping?…
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Logging egg muffins
Quick question please. I made egg muffins last night and had one for reakfast today - whats the best way to log these on my food diary? When I searched for egg muffins I could only find Mcdonalds, Burger King and Subway results. Thanks.
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Adding friends?
I am reading in a lot of posts about adding friends etc.... I know how to do it, I just added my sister, but whats the advantage? Whats the difference if I have zero friends or 50 friends on my friends list? Is there something special going on behind the scenes that I dont know about? Thanks!
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Starting today...
Morning all, I am only able to start the 30DS tonight as my DVD just arrived in the post yesterday. I am well behind a lot of you but hopefully I'll plough through....
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A question on daily calories
If I go over my daily allowance of calories, should I stick to my recommended calories for the next day or try to stay under them in an effort to make up for the previous day?
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Diet Drinks
Morning, Just a quick question on diet coke etc. I know there arent any calories in a can of diet coke but its obviopusly not the best thing to be drinking! I drink 2lt of water each day but I bought a can of diet coke a few days ago because I needed change of €20. I am feeling really great, no bloating as Im not eating…
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Hello!
Hi Everyone, I'm a 33 year old mother of 2. My oldest boy will be 4 next week and my youngest little dude is 7 months. I out on 3 stone on my first pregnancy and it fell right off me, I put on 4 stone with my latest pregnancy, 2 fell off me and I am struggling with the last 2. At the moment I weigh 144pounds. I am only 5ft…
