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Anyone else keep Kosher?
Hi everyone, I'm new to MyFitnessPal (thanks to a coworker) and I'm so excited to get started! I've got a ways to go but I'm really determined. My question is, anyone else out there who keeps Kosher? Would love to connect with people who deal with that blessing/challenge too, especially if you struggle with overeating at…
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Looking for *active* friends!
Hi! :) I've been on MFP for a few months now, and it's been a serious game-changer in my life. I'm 27 yo, 186 lbs. I've lost about 13 lbs so far, and I have another 50 to go. They're not coming off easily (fighting against genes on both sides!), but I'm absolutely determined, and I'm a major proponent of "slow and steady…
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Running shoes that won't break the bank?
I've never run before in my life, but I've just gotten started with C25K and surprisingly I'm enjoying it. I'm running either on the treadmill, or on asphalt/sidewalk. I currently have a pretty crappy pair of sneakers from Target, and I'm ready to invest in a new pair of women's running shoes... ... except "invest" is a…
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Not sure about my trainer's nutrition advice?
I joined a new gym and they gave me a complimentary session with a personal trainer. She walked me through a nutrition plan this morning, to basically "jump-start" my metabolism and get it running as fast as possible. Nothing on the "good foods" list surprised me, and obviously "no-nos" like fried foods and soda weren't a…
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Gloves? Need a recommendation!
So I've been concerned lately about hygiene at the gym. I sometimes get eczema on my hands, which occasionally creates skin fissures. I think the best way to keep myself and others safe is for me to wear gloves while I workout. Can anyone recommend a good pair of workout gloves, which cover fingers as well as palms? Keep…
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Help!! What are these?
So I FINALLY tried out the weight machines for the very first time today!! It went great, mostly because of the helpful instructions posted on each machine. But next to the ab machines, I saw these two things (no weights, so I guess "machine" isn't the right word). They look intriguing, but came with no instructions - not…
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Personal training app?
Can any of you recommend a good personal training app for strength training? I'm looking for something that can be used both when I go to the gym - to guide me through workouts - and when I work out at home, with just body weight and a few dumbbells. I'm also looking for something that can take my current strength level…
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Resources for flexibility?
I've been finding that I'm having a lot of trouble doing certain strength exercises or aerobic moves because I am super, super inflexbile. Forget not being able to touch my toes, I can't even get close. And I can barely bend at all to do supermans. My question is, can you recommend any resources for improving flexibility…
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Best integrated cardio/fitness app?
Hi everyone, Can you share which of the apps that integrate with MyFitnessPal is your favorite, and why? I'd like to try an app/device that accurately counts calories burned when I'm on the elliptical, bike, etc, and sends it to MyFitnessPal - but first I'd like to hear your points of view. Thanks!
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Why doesn't strength training burn calories?
Hi everyone, I use an app called GainFitness to guide me through my strength training workouts, and then I go back into MyFitnessPal to manually log what I did. But for some reason, I can't get MyFitnessPal to log calories burned through strength training, even though GainFitness tracks calories burned. Anyone know why…
