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New to strength training - Need help!
Hey everyone! I do cardio 6 days a week, and 3 weeks ago I added in strength training 2 days a week. I've noticed a big difference in my body shape and the way my clothes fit, but my weight loss has halted. From what I understand, this is to be expected with strength training. However, I do still weigh 250 lbs. Is there an…
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53 lbs gained while pregnant: 48 lbs gone! w/pics
I'm always motivated by seeing other people's progress, so I'm only posting this in hopes that I can motivate someone. As a woman, I have that one week a month where I don't feel like doing anything. Well, this is my week. I usually put my girls on the bus in the morning and get my exercise in before my 9 month old wakes…
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Losing weight AND strengthening my heart!
Y'all! I am so excited! I got the Fitbit Charge HR in February. On the first day of wearing it, my resting heart rate was 67.....which isn't too bad. Since then, I have exercised at least once a day 5-7 days a week, and my resting heart rate has steadily decreased. Now it's down to 59!! I may not be losing the weight as…
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HELP! with TDEE
I am so confused. I started MFP at a 1390 daily net calorie goal to lose 2 lbs a week. I had it set to sedentary, but then realized I am not considered sedentary as I average about 7,000-10,000 steps (depending on the week!) a day on my Fitbit. So, I changed my activity level to 'lightly active" which put me at a net…
