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Upper abdomen sticks out!!
Ok I posted this in the nutrition part because I read somewhere (another forum) that certain food groups can cause this. Kind of want to get MFP's thoughts on this. Thanks to pregnancies (single and twins) - ectopic pregnancy removal and C section for twins - I will never have a completely flat beautiful belly. I am ok…
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MY Zone users
How often do you replace the strap? Not the module just the strap.. I feel like I start to get wonky results after a few months of use. I do not know if it is me analyzing too much over the 50-100 cals missing...or if the belt does need replacement that often. Starts to seem VERY difficult to be in the yellow and…
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Subscription boxes....
Anyone subscribe to monthly boxes fitness / diet related? . I have Jacked pack right now, just got first box last week. And I have used Bulu, fab fit fun ( name is deceiving as the majority is make up, skin / jewelry accessory type stuff ) and miss muscle box. Waiting for second jacked before I decide on whether to keep or…
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Low carb experts?? Need help :)
Hey!! I currently and have always counted calories. ( and will continue to do so! ) however I am attending a get together at a friend's house and will be bringing a couple plates. The host...due to a medical scare is low carb living. I want to bring something he can enjoy as well. I tried making low carb vanilla wafers…
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MACRO help...please!
Hey everyone I am not new to the weight loss life...am not blind to the strength training life either. I however currently am focusing on losing a bit more before I switch to adding strength. I seriously do not like strength...like nothing about it excites me lol I am, an admitted cardio junkie! I work out for an hour at…
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Best Basic Heart Rate Monitor for 2019?
I am looking for some recommendations for a new heart rate monitor. I have a Polar FT60 - it was basically cheap but did what I needed with some extra steps to keep track. The data base you had to upload your data to was basic data entry pages you might of seen 10 years ago lol Well they are phasing out the website so I…
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Need help..or confirmation on my thought process...
Hey everyone!~ I am not new to MFP nor the losing weight world. I have been very successful with my diet plans and exercise regimens until now....:/ I quit smoking just a bout a year ago. I lost the cigarettes the smells and the coughing but gained some nasty poundage! { My fault!! } I am 43 - 5'4 and currently as of this…
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Serious question that sounds dumb ?!?
Ok, so time after time I have seen others state that you can not gain muscle when at a calorie deficit. You need to eat in surplus to gain muscle - this usually told to those afraid to lift in fear of bulking up. If this is the case, you really can only gain muscle in a surplus.. then why are people saying...do not pay…
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Looking for your thoughts on this!!
I did not know where else to post this. I WANT to quit smoking. Every time I try - i fail. Cold turkey, patch, gum, vape you name it I have tried it except...Chantix! With other methods I get to the third day fine...then i crash and burn! Chantix...because of the issues people had when it first came out has me scared as…
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Carb Cycling to lose - Trying to wrap my head around it
Hey everyone, looking for feedback from MFP experts ;0 as well as those that have used a cycle approach with success and failure!!! I have done the calorie counting - however I am having a hard time getting back into the groove and have always been interested in trying the carb cycle. I would do the 3-1 2-1 to start and…
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Lunch / Pm snack combo ideas for a male perty please!!
Hey, So after being tempted to try carb cycling - I have decided...its back to cal counting for this Fam!! Here is part of our problem. My husband leaves the house at 5 AM - due to after work cals I like to make his day time food no more than 900 calories. The remaining 1100 are dinner, an iced coffee and his 7:30 PM…
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Tuna - NOT canned - ideas / recipe
Hey all, Looking for healthy recipes for wild caught Tuna. One of my girls does not like fish but if I dress it up in a yummy fashion I can usually get her to eat it. I have never cooked tuna so at a loss of what tastes delish on it... Thanks :)
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Looking for advice
Hey everyone, So here is a short explanation of me...41 yr old female - 5'4 and some change ( I am shrinking ugh! lol) I work from home FT running an in home daycare and a custom cake decorator on the side of that. I work out at nap time at home no time in personal life nor do I have the desire for a gym. ( I have semi…
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Has anyone quit smoking while losing weight??
Soooo after many failed attempts in my past I am yet again trying to quit smoking. My first day is tomorrow and I have decided to try the patch this time. My question, have any of you quit while on your weight loss journey?? Did you notice a difference in your weight loss, did you gain, stall?? Your answers will not change…
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Other Polars do link to MFP
I purchased the Polar FT60 as it seemed to fit best with what i want...I also purchased the FlowLink which if you want to transfer your data automatically you will need. I then realized that it uploads to Personal trainer which is not compatible with MFP. After reading through post after post...it seems no one could get it…
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Interactive Indoor Cycle Machines ~
I am interested in purchasing a stationary bike..however I want one that features the video games ( this will entice my children / husband to utilize it as well as make it slightly less boring for me lol)...There are quite a few out there ranging in price. In most cases..you get what you pay for however I have a feeling…
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Does it matter??
Hey guys I am not new to MFP nor the healthy lifestyle however lost train of thought for awhile due to several reasons ( no excuse it is what it is!) Working out is an issue due to time restraints but if I do not work out I tend to not be as careful about what I eat. the two definitely go hand in hand for me. I want to get…
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Odd feeling in left leg when I kick -
Hey there, Wondering if anyone has experienced this and if they know what it is. (and yes I know the internet is not my Dr. lol I plan on discussing it with her when I go for my physical, just curious in the meantime) My workouts lately have consisted of Charlene Johnson Turbo Jam and Shaun T Turbo 25. I am not sure if…
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Strength (tone) training consecutive days?
I have read you should not lift on consecutive days unless you are working different parts of your body. Does the same apply to simple low weight strength training? I decided this week I really want to focus on toning for awhile however not giving up my cardio. To do this I have to do them back to back as my time is…
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Weight Loss Surgery _
I am putting this in this category because I am really just venting!! WTF is with all these people getting surgery for weight loss all of a sudden!?!?! I log into Facebook and I see 10 people that either did it - are getting ready for - or just started their appt for. I want to comment and say why don't you try dieting…
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Carb / Calorie Cycling
Just curious if anyone has cycled their macros and calories according to their workout schedule? I read somewhere that it is beneficial to do this. Strength days higher calories, carbs and protein and Cardio / rest days lower calories,carbs and protein. Any insight on this? Does it really matter? Did it make a difference…
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Replacing Fave Treats
I am sure everyone has favorite treats that for years before eating healthy they had all the time. Some things I am sure you still treat yourself to however somethings you may have cut out or replaced. My Faves were Tortilla chips, Cheez-its, Twizzlers and Necco wafers. Tortilla chips I still have but I use Snyders reduced…
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Awful pulling feeling in shin with Turbo Twist -
For those that are familiar with Turbo Jam - know that each cardio session has a ton of those darn twists! For some reason when i do the knee lift part of it - I get a tearing (very sharp pain) feeling in my shin !?!?! I am fine through the whole thing except those with my left leg. Anyone know what gives?!?! How to I fix…
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Just need to get it off my chest....
I now am about 10 pounds from my goal weight..I have changed my workouts to 3 days strength (MWF) with 20 min cardio following. On T / TH I will have 50 minutes cardio. All using Turbo Jam. Up till this week it was 2 strength and 3 cardio (no cardio on strength) (a little history) When I started this journey i was using…
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PH out of whack!
Ok so I get the calorie thing down - have my workouts in check then onto fixing cholesterol blood levels..corrected :) then it was Macros...Yup have those mostly in check now. So then....after a bit of research I realize my skin is awful possibly due to my PH balance. I get a test and of course...I am all acid lol I check…
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Last 10 - raised calories - More strength??
Hey everyone, So after some great advice i have moved my goal from 1 pound a week down to .5 a week. I have about 10 pounds to go to be "normal" LMAO Or at least at a healthy weight. I am at this point still not even close to being happy with my appearance. My stomach and thighs are being stubborn!! The number on the scale…
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ugh hungry more often now!!!
So I am about 10 lbs or less to my goal. I have stayed at 1550 calorie goal for awhile because it is what has worked perfectly for me. I used TDEE-% for most of my weight loss until it seemed not to work for me anymore. Looking back at things I noticed if I stuck to about 10500 - 10800 calories per week that I always…
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Hood Light Cream Mini Cups (from Dunkin Donuts)
If you ask for cream on the side at Dunkin Donuts they give you mini cups of Hood Light Cream - Curious if anyone knows what the nutritional values are on them?!? I have googled them and can not find any information and the one that is listed on here...I do not believe! The only one on here says 8 calories.. I would assume…
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Different work out plan with TDEE-%
Hey guys, Hoping someone can help me out a little bit with some calorie goal advice :) I use TDEE-% (currently 15% according to spreadsheet) I was at 1600-1700 for several weeks when i was using Zumba and Hip Hops abs which is straight cardio (very little strength / toning involved) burning between 300 and 500 calories…
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Road map spreadsheet help
Hey everyone I am hoping someone can help or explain something for me :) I and now my husband are using the TDEE-% method accompanied by the spreadsheet provided by heybales. Not sure if he was the creator or not. Spreadsheet has worked great for me. But now I question it for my husband. He just started lifting , currently…
