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Cardio & Weights - help me be efficient!
Question: I'm always reading about (and seeing videos) about how its all about the lifting (more so than cardio), but when I prioritize weights, I really don't see a lot of movement on the scale (and I have at least 20 but more ideally 40 lbs to lose). Any advice on the most productive use of time in the gym? (I can put in…
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What am I missing?
I’m a little embarrassed to write this because I’m a big believer in calories in, calories out and weight loss being a math equation. But, I’m struggling to see sufficient progress and perhaps someone can offer a nugget advice that will be helpful. Over the last ten weeks I’ve counted calories carefully. Ensuring I’m…
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The Elliptical
When I use an elliptical machine, am I actually burning calories at a rate comparable to the treadmill? I know MFP and machines themselves often (always) over estimate so I'm not concerned about actually calories burned but rather relative benefits.
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Fibre and weight gain
When it come to macros, I really struggle with fibre. So, ever few months I make an attempt to up my fibre. Inevitably I end up bloated and gaining weight (take today for example). Is that actually weight gain or is water retention? Do I really need so much fibre?
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Hunger post-workout?
So, I've pretty much got the calorie counting down now and with few exceptions its pretty easy to stay within my goals. But now I'm increasing my gym time, and it is a serious struggle not to over-eat post work out (particularly since I am trying not to eat back all of my extra 'earned' calories). Any suggestions for post…
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Hey walkers/runners, how many steps do you take in a day?
How many steps do you take in a day? I'm using a fitbit (which I love) and want some idea of how many steps other walkers are taking. Thanks!
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Fitbit Accuracy
I have been wearing a smarthealth HR monitor (its a watch style one) for a couple of months now but it has recently stopped on me. Instead of buying a new one I went with the fitbit zip. I'm noticing that my FB zip is calculating a similar number of steps but a much larger number of calories burned. Is it accurate? I don't…
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My goal: abs I can see
So I want to be healthy and I want to be strong. I quite frankly also want to see my abs. I know washboard abs are all about overall fat loss and I'm getting there (albeit slowly) by sticking to my daily calorie goal and increasing my exercise. But, as a goal oriented person it would be seriously motivating to know the…
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Are you fit? How long and how often do you run (or walk)?
I'm a casual runner who has decided to up her game but I'm not really sure how long or how often fit people run. I go once or twice a week for an hour but sometimes I walk and sometimes I don't. Just wondering what people who are good at this do.
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How far, how long, how often?
Good morning! My basic question is: how far / how long / how often should I be running, walking, jogging? I'm an active person (woman, 29) who runs occaisionally but mostly just stays active (softball, cycling to work, walking regularly, drop-in gym classes,etc.) and am now trying to set more goals and keep more of a…
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Calculating Calories Burned
Quick question because I am not sure if I am doing this right: My MFP goal is 1200 calories per day. If I wear a heart rate monitor that tracks calories all day - can I calculate my "exercise" (in order to count my general calories burned) as the number of calories burned in a 24 hour period (on my HRM) and then subtract…
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Breakfast
How many calories is a realistic breakfast goal? I have a tendency to cut back breakfast and often lunch calories (though I still eat them) in order to 'save up' my remaining calories for dinner (because even 600, or 700 calories is pretty easy to rack up). But how much should I be eating in the morning? Does it really…
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Chinese Food
Tonight I am going out for Chinese food for the first time since starting MFP. What are the healthiest options? (side note: I've been avoiding it since starting MFP but tonight I am going to have to make the best of it and just make the best possible choices). Vegetarian options would be particularly helpful. Thanks!
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Restaurant food
Hey there! How do you deal with eating out? In my experience, it is far easier to meet my calorie goals and lose weight when I eat at home and can cook strategically and measure what I'm making. As a result I eat at home most of the time but not all of the time... My friends and significant other like to eat out (A LOT)…
