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Half Marathon!!
Hi guys. My sister and I have signed up to do a half marathon in June, however, we don't have any experience doing races and our running pace is pretty rubbish - 12 min/mile lol. We would like any tips on how to train etc before the big day. We run 5Ks outside as well as on treadmills but this is a longer run and we're…
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Weight Lifting + Cardio
Hi guys. I need your help determining how much cardio I should be doing to aid to my lifting program. I am a beginner (weights) but been a cardio junkie for a while. I must add that I have a PT, however, due to circumstances beyond both our control, training is on hold for a few months and the only program I have for…
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Confused.
Hi guys, I'm just coming from my 1st session with my Personal Trainer and he has calculated for me to eat 2,100 calories!!! That seems a bit high in my opinion, also since MFP gave me 1,480. I'm not sure, is there a chance he could have miscalculated because 2,100 calories are a bit high, and if I continue to eat as I…
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What size clothing, height and weight are U?
Hi guys, just wondering everybody's dress/pants size, their height and weight. I'm currently 211lbs, a UK 14-16 dress size and 5"7 tall! I'm trying to get down to a size 10 UK size, weighing around 140-150lbs. I only just joined the MFP and already I feel so motivated. Thanks guys. P/S It'd be great if you indicate whether…
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What Dress/Pant/Shirt size, Weight and Height are you?
Hi guys, just wondering everybody's dress/pants size, their height and weight (also ideal weight and fitness goals). I'm currently 217lbs, a UK 14-16 dress size and 5"8 tall! I'm trying to get down to a size 10 UK size, weighing around 140-150lbs. I've been on MFP for 2 years now, lost and gained but I remain so motivated,…
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Burning Question.
Hi everyone. My question is this, I've just started back into exercising and calorie counting and I tend to have a light snack, mostly fruit before I go out for a run, usually around 5pm. Problem is when I get back an hour - 90 minutes later, I'm not hungry enough for dinner and just don't feel like eating anything at all.…
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Starting May 4......any joiners?
Hi everyone, I'm starting insanity on Monday, May 4 but doing my fit rest today. I hear the workout is torture but well worth it. I'm very expectant of the workouts as I've heard great things about them. Any tips for me? Also, to those already doing Insanity, is it the only exercise you're doing and are you following the…
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Jillian Michaels Body Revolution on Groupon! UK People!
UK people, I found this on Groupon just now and U know what they say, sharing is caring!!! Enjoy http://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/special/gg-groupon-goods-global-gmb-h-577-9102/37832613?context=sold-out&treatment=similar-category&bcsp=7cRbZmzZRrbqZZ1J4WpIAg U can actually buy 2 for £80!!! Bought for one of my American…
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Anybody else who creates their diary in advance?
Does anybody create their diary in advance? I work out what I'm going to eat all through the day then log it in my diary first thing in the morning. It guides me, also, I'll have a rough idea how many calories I'll have left at the end of the day other than being hit with a surprise. Same goes for my exercise though this…
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April 3rd....Day 3
Anyone got their shred on yet? I'm still to.....I'm so sore though, my thighs are ON FIRE but a good fire hehe. Stay with it ladies, we can do it.
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Does It Matter When You Eat?
So I've heard that eating after a certain time isn't actually effective for weight loss so I just need a bit of clarification. I sometimes work late & get home about 9:30pm by which time I'd be starving so I have dinner. My evening meals are mostly protein, good fats & veg but are sometimes heavy too. Will this impact on…
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What unhealthy stuff have U managed to make healthy?
So was just wondering what otherwise unhealthy stuff you've managed to make heathy? Include your guilt-free, feel good low calorie snacks on the list too. I'm sort of getting tired of my cucumber, radish, tomato salad that comes in at a whooping 50 calories! I need fresh ideas.... My unhealthy food compromised is…
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Does Sweating Help Burn More Calories?
I've often heard that you should sweat as you're excercising so I was wondering if the actual act of sweating cause you to burn more calories or is it just a way to measure how hard you're working? I'd just hate to be missing out on extra calories I could be burning, because I chose to wear cool clothing and didn't sweat…
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What are your macros set at? I need help!
So until yesterday, I didn't pay much attention to my macros as long as I was in a calorie deficit at the end of the day. In fact, I thought the more protein, the better & was always over my 35% protein target! I've been reading on the forums & web and it seems to say more fat is better? Nah, I'm confused! I thought…
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Would U log Chewing Gum calories?
So the topic pretty much says it all. How many of U log calories from chewing gum, vitamins & cough drops? I just think you probably burn off the gum calories just by chewing it but again, I might be wrong. Your thoughts please...
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Confused. Help :-(
OK, so I need a bit of help here. I walk a lot in my current job but I don't trek this as exercise. Recently, I started walking to my gym and back home. My gym is about 2 miles away so that's about 4 miles in total. I don't know whether I should trek this as exercise at all since it's something that I do and plan on doing…
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Logging Spices/Oil/Marinades in your food diary
So basically, is it necessary to log the spices you've used in your food? If so, how many of you do it and how? Do U measure, for example, the amount of cumin and all purpose seasoning you've used? What do you use to measure it? I've seen quite a few of my friends logging paprika, cooking oil & salt! A bit confused...
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Calories in dry ingredients vs cooked!
Guys, so when U measure your dry ingredients i.e pasta & it's 100g....does it mean that the entire pot of that pasta when it's cooked will still contain the same amount of calories as specified in the dry ingredients? Or would I need to re-measure 100g of the cooked pasta to get the calories specified on the pack? I'm…
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Anybody from Africa....?
Hi guys, I'm Zimbabwean & was just wondering if there are fellow Africans on here? Feel free to add me :-)
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I don't know what to do with kidney beans! :(
Hi guys, was just wondering if I could get help with recipes that are kidney beans based. Nothing too complicated as I like to know what goes into my food as well as limit the amount of spices etc. would be amazing if your recipes involve loads of other veg too. Thanks. I'm really really stuck and I have about 12 cans of…
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What Is Your Weakness When It Comes To Food? (Cheat Food)
Hi guys, was just wondering what everybody's trigger food is. For me it's McDonalds. Those fries do things to me I can't explain! Once I start, I can go for weeks. Ice-Cream is another. I'd quite happily have ice-cream for the rest of my life *hangs head in shame* So anyway, what is it y'all break at the sight of?
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Sugar In Fruits....
OK! I know that we should try to keep our sugar intake to an absolute limit but what about fruits like grapes, bananas, pineapple & oranges? I mean they are sugar loaded and I'm just a bit confused whether this sugar has the same effects let's say, like candy? It's still sugar right? So how does our bodies differentiate…
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New and Looking for Friends...
Hey guys, I'm new and looking for diet and exercise partners. I hadn't been to the gym since Jan last year and my first work out yesterday was brutal. It literally massacred me. Anyhow, I have 60lbs to lose and I also have a dress to fit I'm by April this year. It's 2 sizes small & a bit ambitious of me but I'm determined.…
