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Whats the most you've 'gained' over night?
I had friends round last night and we had pizza and wine with lemonade. So im a gassy bloated mess this morning with a whopping 4kg increase on the scales haha! No stress, its water and carbs sitting in my very happy stomach :) What about you?
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Someone help explain heart rate monitor calories
Hiya! So this might seem like an obvious question, and I feel like it is because I can't find my answer after a Google. I burn 1950ish at BMR - so no activity just coma state, right. Now if I was to wear my FT7 all day would the calories burnt according to that have already taken this rough figure into account and…
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Knee Trouble
So weak knees are on the mother's side of the family but they've never really been an issue for me until yesterday. My knee suddenly went POP and felt like it shifted something it shouldn't have. Since then it's been bloody tender! Stairs and bending are tough. My question is is it safe to work out my legs? If not, when…
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Self esteem taking a beating
Hey! I had a real low moment at the gym this morning. I was doing shoulder press with a barbell and I caught myself in the mirror and all I saw was a chubby girl with no idea what she was doing. It cut a little deep. I told myself that while yes I am chubby and I am just working it out it won't get any better if I let the…
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What's your golden rule that you try not to break?
I heard once that if you wouldn't eat an apple then you're probably not hungry and it's become sort of a go to thing when I'm thinking of snacking - and I've bought apples :D What's yours?
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Some tell me I'm supposed to feel like this
I think I might be sick :D Did 40 minutes weights then cardio class with the gym and I feel like i might die. Is this what fitness feels like? Haha just need affirmation that I shouldn't go back to lying on the sofa and taking morning naps :D :D
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Looking for friends- 27 5ft 8in 90lbs to go!
Hey! Looking for friends to share this journey with :) I'm not too hung up on the number on the scale; I'm looking for healthy and fit so if I'm 180lbs and in shape I'll be chuffed. I weight train and aim to work out 3 x a week. I'm a single mom of a soon to be 7 year old son who's going to help keep me fit during the 6…
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6 WEEK HOLIDAYS WORK OUTS
Hey! I've been going to the gym 3 x a week while my son's been in school but with the holidays looming I'll be looking at 2 days a week so my question is can I do two classes at the gym on the one day to make up for the missing work out just during those 6 weeks or doesn't it work like that? I'm in a good head space at the…
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What food has surprised you because of the calorie content?
Good or bad, which or what food has made you rethink your meals? Mine today was mince beef - WHERE ARE THOSE CALORIES LURKING?!
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TDEE Calculator
Hey all! http://www.health-calc.com/diet/energy-expenditure-advanced Found this clever thing online and ive seen several members swear by it but I'm concerned it's WAAAAAY out. Can't paste a picture because I'm on my phone but with all my details entered and my lack of sleep (one every energetic 4 year old) it says I…
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Emotional eating - heartbreak
Emotional eating or not as the case may be. I usually eat my feelings away, stress exhaustion frustration and so on, but yesterday I found my partner was sexting his ex. I just feel sick... my son (3yrs) helps keeps my meals regular because I eat when he does. Just a pity party right now. ..
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Eating Calories burnt from Weight lifting
I haven't been recording the weight training under 'Cardio' just under 'Strength Training' so I haven't been calculating or recording the calories I've burnt from doing weights. What do people think? (Im using the MFP method so i record all my exercise). How many calories do you really burn from weights? Thanks in…
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Take a look at me now...
Went shopping yesterday for a new top and I got so depressed seeing I couldn't fit in some of the clothes I liked.... BUUUUT :smooched: Just looked at the picture from last christmas and I feel much better!!!! Progress is slow, and I've had highs and lows, BUT WOOOOOOW! :bigsmile: How about you?
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NSV for me!
Woooo! I posted a few weeks back that I was now in need of a belt because my trousers were unbelievably loose. Despite my lose, I still couldn't find a belt that actually fitted me. :grumble: BUUUUUT today I found out an old belt from when I was around 17 year olds and i got it round me!!!! Granted, not on the same buckle…
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(C25K) Murder on the Week 4
:explode: My calves killed! Any suggestions to help? Not matter how little I run or how much I stretch before hand I have to stop and stretch them out during the program :sad:
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Whats my Body Fat Percentage?
Been having a Google and the amount of varying results was shocking! Im anything from 27% up to 45% More inclined to believe the 45% because i know i need to lose roughly 50lb to be in the right place for my height according to the healthy people. Any help, tips or websites you know are right would be much appreciated!
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TDEE BMR Help for me please?
RIght been eating pretty near my net of 1400 cals for 3 weeks or so and i've lost 3lbs (woop) I've started exercising more now so my TDEE and BMR should have risen I think? A little confused over all. I've used a few sites and with the exercise its advised BMR is now 1800 and TDEE is 2825 so if im right, if i want to lose…
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When you cheat do you find.... *Gross, just curious*
Just let me say first this is a little gross so dont read if you dont like.. I've been on here for about 3 weeks now and i've been doing really well! (If i say so myself :P) Cut down immensely and started jogging and going to start 30 day shred tomorrow evening :) I hadnt cheated until last saturday and today and both…
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Motivational People, This Way!! ----------->
Hellooooo! Looking for some fat shedding buddies to burn calories with :] Problem shared is a problem halved! Not sure it works the same for fat but hey ho, here we go :) Add me!
