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Fitbit charge HR calories incorrect
I am not sure how to post on the Fitbit forums from my phone so I decided I would try here first. I got a charge HR today from a friend and have it set up. I am 120lb and 5'1". I naturally burn ~1200 calories a day doing nothing. Fitbit calculated that I've burned over 3000 calories today. With my old flex it never…
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Just starting running
I have gone a few months without regular running and I'm trying to get back in it. I've run today and yesterday so I'm just now starting. In the spring I was doing a half marathon trainer that I did for about three weeks before I stopped and got busy with work and life. I was doing run/walk training for about half an hour…
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Seemingly surprising weight gain?
Since summer break for school started mid May until now I've gained about 8-10 pounds. When school ended I had just gotten out of the hospital where I went from 114/115 pounds to 110 which seemed to last a while. Maybe that wasn't really weight loss. However my activity level has always been high. I don't do much other…
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Walking during the winter
I have a question for all you walkers out there: Where do you get your walking in during the winter. I've been doing treadmill walking but that's awfully boring, plus I can't walk with someone else on the treadmill. My brother walks too and I'm wondering if anyone has suggestions as to places to go or things to do where I…
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Inclined walking or speed walking?
What do you think is more beneficial workout wise? Also which burns more calories?
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Does pant size mean anything?
Most recently I've put on a few pounds , from 110 to 112-114. I personally feel like I can see a difference but I still fit into my size 2 and 4 jeans. I'm also 5'1". I have a slightly toned belly but it sticks out a little. I'm just curious as to how you all view jean size . Does it really mean your skinny just because…
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Is walking enough of an exercise?
Hello I walk about 8 miles daily but usually 2.5-3mph so not by any means fast. Am I getting any health benefits from walking since I'm not walking at a very fast pace? I'm just wondering if it's even worth walking so much or if I should walk less but at a faster pace. Thanks
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Quinoa and health benefits?
Recently I've been purchasing and eating more quinoa because I've heard it's a healthier "grain" and has a lot of extra vitamins and antioxidants. One thing I've realized though, is that quinoa is relatively high calorie. Maybe not for a grain but it certainly isn't low in calories. I'm just curious if any of you are…
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Weight is up and I don't know why?
My weight has for about a week been around 114.5-115 and I'm trying to lose weight. We drove out of town for a funeral so my meals were out at restaurants. I had a latte for breakfast. A grilled chicken salad with pita and hummus for lunch, and half a grilled chicken wrap with chips for dinner. I couldn't calculate…
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Is walking enough?
Hello. I'm curious to know if walking alone is a good enough exercise to stay in shape. I'm 114-115lb and 5'1" so I'm currently a healthy weight, trying to get to 110. I used to be a runner but I've since lost motivation, however, I now walk on average 8 miles a day. I don't walk super fast but occasionally I hope on the…
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Curious about my weight for my size etc
I am a size 2/4 5'1" female who weighs currently 114-116lb. I think I look awful but my mom and other friends say I look fine. I'm just curious I want other opinions. I have a feeling I may just have a very bad body imagine and that's why I have a warped view of my body I can't seem to post a photo if anyone can suggest…
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Help refraining from stress eating
How do you guys do it? I recently started dieting again about three weeks ago and I've lost 4 pounds. I was doing really well and then I hit this past Friday where I ate pretty crummy through the weekend. Today I've done pretty poorly already and I feel like my self control has gone by the wayside, I know I shouldn't be…
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Making up after a binge day
Today was bad. I went 350+ over my goal (I'm assuming I under calculated). Now I walked 9 miles today so myfitnesspal says I'm still in the green but I still feel bad about eating a lot of junk. What are suggestions for the day after a binge day? Is eating mostly veggies and fruits a good/bad idea? I plan on skipping the…
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Eating back exercise calories?
Hello I'm just wondering if you guys eat your exercise calories back. I have a Fitbit that I have synced with this app that calculates my burned calories. I don't do intense workouts too often but I walk ~9 miles daily. That always adds some extra calories to my daily allotted amount. Today I ended up divulging into them…
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Eating now instead of later?
So sometimes before I head off to work or school, I make sure to eat before I go. A lot of the times, however, I won't be very hungry but I'll eat anyway, just to try and prevent myself from eating junk at work/school. Is there a better way of going about this? I feel like I'm more likely to feel hungry again sooner even…
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Too much salt?
This may just be me being paranoid but I have weighed myself both this morning and this evening and I'm up 4 pounds! I know it's not fat but I do this every day just because I like trying to keep it low. Makes me feel good. Usually it's about a pound difference at night but today I went 112-116! I want to know why? Because…
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Can't lose weight on Risperdal?
Has anyone else had a lot of difficulty losing weight on Risperdal? And I'm not just blaming the med. I was a solid 108lb when I went on the medication probably six months ago. I went up to 110 after two months and I tried to lose it but couldn't, but I didn't worry too much because it was only 2 pounds. I'm 115-116 now…
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Wanting new friends on Fitbit to compete with
im just looking to add more people to my Fitbit friends to get more motivation to walk and move more. Thanks :)
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Should I eat at my BMR?
i have read a few places that your body only needs the calories you burn so basal metabolic rate . Mine is about 1380 and I know I eat that or more daily. If anything i average 1400. If I want to lose weight I have to eat 500 less calories than that daily? 880? That isn't possible. My weight really isn't moving but I've…
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Risperdal and weight
I was just prescribed by my doctor risperdal. She warned weight gain is a side effect. Have any of you personaly dealt with this and what are your stories? Weight loss/gain could you lose it ? Were you just more hungry or less motivated? Did you work out and still gain weight? Thanks I am 112 5'1" and highly concerned…
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Weight gain and dieting?
Since i can remember i have always walked 10k steps a day and eaten relatively normally. I ate out like five days in a row a week or so ago and my weight was up 112-113. The past week ive been walking 90 minutes a day at 50% or so of my max heart rate, and also have been eating better than i had when i ate out. My weight…
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Waist size and health
hi i am just curious how much your waist size really means. I am 5'1" 112 lb currently and have a 26-27in waist which, is apparently not average for women my size. My ideal waist is "24 inches" and even when i weighed 106lb i was never that small. I walk at least half an hour daily, i try to get at least 10k steps. I also…
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Am i skinny fat?
everywhere i am reading is if you have a muffin top or deal with chafing thighs or have a little chubby stomach, you much be skinny fat. I am currently ~112lb 5'1" and i try to walk 10k daily, as well as do some yoga and core stretches multiple times a week. I hate my body. I keep switching medications and I know that…
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Wellbutrin and weight??
I have recently been switched from Effexor to Wellbutrin as an antidepressant and my doctor said I may lose weight. My weight before starting two weeks ago was 113-114 lb and I'm averaging around 111lb right now. My question is, I know people take it and lose weight but being im already a healthy weight, should I expect…
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What cardio can I do while injured?
in the past two months I was running every other day and I had run a 5k. About a week ago I've been feeling pain in my ankles only when running, and some occasional shin pain. I ran through it a couple times but I'm starting to think that's not beneficial. Can i do difficult elliptical workouts or should I rest my ankles…
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Getting back into running questions
this past Saturday I ran my first 5k in over a year. Prior to that I had been running every other day for a month. It is now three days after my 5k, I ran yesterday, and I feel excellent. The problem is, I want to run daily. I was a cross country runner and I was running 50 miles a week and a few years ago I developed…
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Antidepressants and losing weight
hi. I'm a 20 year old who's stuck with my weight. I'm 114 lb and 5'1" and want to get back down to 108 lb which I thought would be fine. My school semester ended and I figured the weight gain was due to stress. Over break every day I walk five or more miles and every other day I run. I've been counting calories as well and…
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Running after stress fractures
hi all, thanks for taking the time to check out my post. For years I was a regular runner, I ran cross country so I was running races often. I developed stress fractures 3 years ago and since then have constantly dealt with shin issues. I'm no longer in running shape but I am 5'1" 114 lb so I'm still slim . I also walk…
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1700 calories daily too much?
i am a 20 year old female 5'1" and 114 pounds. For losing weight all websites calculate 1200 or lower. For the past two weeks now I have been running every other day and walking a minimum of 5 miles a day (12,500 steps). I calculated my calories for today and lately and it's been ~1700 calories daily. Is that too high for…
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Any healthy cleanse/detox suggestions?
I've been really stressed lately and my weight has come to a halt. I feel I've been more bloated recently and I had someone suggest I do a cleanse or detox. I'm not looking for anything crazy like the Master Cleanse. Does anyone know of a basic cleanse or detox that'll eliminate some bloat as well as relieve some stress?
