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HRM overestimate calories?
I just got my Polar FT4 and used it for the first time. The HR recordings seemed accurate to how I was working, I did 16 minutes running total in a varied terrain and then a 41 minute walk. My HR was highest at 98 but averaged between 185-195 during my run then around 150-155 for my walk. However it is telling me I burnt…
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Lower stomach paunch help?
My main reason for being on MFP is this: I am mainly a normal size all over (UK 10) except for my lower stomach which makes me look totally out of proportion and have a pot belly. I have cut down my calories to 1500 and and am doing C25K and 30DS as I know I am unfit. My stats for reference are: Weight: 160 lb Height: 5…
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Body Fat Calculation not right?
I am trying to get an idea of my body fat and hence how much I need to lose. I have tried calculators but they keep saying I am around 17.2%. Considering this an athlete's body and trust me when I say I am no where near that I don't know what to do! I am wondering if my height is throwing off the calculator by any chance?…
