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Logging question - new here
Good morning! Just joined this group and have a quick question... How would I log Core De Force Dynamic Strength in my exercise log here?
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Protein counts confusion...
Hi there! So, here is where I am confused. This morning I ate a Light and Fit greek yogurt for breakfast. California roll and shrimp/cucumber roll for lunch, and baked chicken for dinner. My protein limit is set at 70 and I am over by 1. NO... I am NOT concerned that I am over by only one. My question is that is there…
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More than just the "numbers"
Hello all. I am far from new on MFP. As I sit and write this, I am in a lot of pain due to a strained back and torn shoulder. Yup.... a result of not being as in shape as I used to be and attempting to lift weights that were too heavy overhead after I was out of the game for TOO long. I am self-diagnosing the "torn"…
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Activity level question
Hello all! I currently weigh 150 at 5'4. I am looking to lose about 20 pounds. I work a desk job Monday through Friday with little movement during my work hours. I also run (on the treadmill during the winter) 3-4 days a week for at least 3.5 miles. Should I put my activity level as sedentary or lightly active? I would…
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Scared into starting again
Well, here I am. Beginning again. I've done this countless times before. I begin by doing really well, feeling great, seeing results... Then life gets in the way and the comfort of food and wine overtake the strides I made in my health. I literally can't do it anymore. The other day my husband admitted to me that he has…
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Change activity level - injury...
Happy New Year! So I have been doing quite well as I got back to MFP. I picked up my running and I am almost at the level I was prior to falling off the wagon. Here is my problem: JUST this morning... I threw my back out. I work primarily at a desk and I am crying in pain as I write this. I'm so frustrated I could cry as…
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I'm afraid to weigh myself
Round 101... The holidays have passed. The food was tasty and the wine flowed... A lot. At 40 years old, 5'4 and 147 pounds (at last check), not too far from where I want to be. I would like to lose 20 pounds and run a 1/2 marathon I'm the fall of 2016. If I look familiar, it is because I made these same goals last year.…
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Running shoe problem. Runners out there?
Hello there. So I've been picking up on my running with my goal as a 1/2 marathon. I researched a ton of running shoes before purchasing. Yes, I thought about getting my feet professionally sized and fitted, but that seemed extravagant. Well..... Only a couple of months ago a purchased a pair of Brooks (I can't recall the…
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I deleted all my friends.....
A few weeks ago, I deleted all of my friends on MFP. Not out of malice, annoyance, or spite. Rather, I did so out of embarassment. I didn't want to be on this site AGAIN and saying I am starting over. However, I am on this site again and saying that I am starting over.... I turn 40 in a few weeks. OUCH. I am 5'4 and 148…
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I deleted all my friends.....
A few weeks ago, I deleted all of my friends on MFP. Not out of malice, annoyance, or spite. Rather, I did so out of embarassment. I didn't want to be on this site AGAIN and saying I am starting over. However, I am on this site again and saying that I am starting over.... I turn 40 in a few weeks. OUCH. I am 5'4 and 148…
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Calorie setting help!
Sorry if this is a commonly asked question. I am 5'4 and 142 pounds. I am hoping to go down to 130. I currently have my daily calorie allowance set at 1330. Here's my question: I have a "desk job" where I am on my feet here and there, but certainly not a ton. When I get home I am on my feet a lot with small children.…
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30 day shred weights - how much?
Hi there! So I wanted to begin doing 30 Day Shred one or two days a week built within 1/2 marathon training (on non-running days). Should I be concerned about using 3 or 5 pound weights? Does it matter? Forgive me if this is a simple question, but as you can tell I have not yet done the program. I am planning to tonight.
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Just opened diary - need accountability!
I posted earlier, but then decided to open my diary to "friends" because I know people find that level of support so helpful! I am 39 years old and a mother of two, 5'4 and 141 pounds. I'm looking to become about 125 or so. However, I am more interested in how I look, feel, and how fit I become. I have recently registered…
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Inconsistent poster needs support!
Hello there. My title says it all. I have been inconsistent in my logging, posting, and weight loss. I never gain a lot back, but tend to lose focus and remain stagnant. I am 5'4 and 141 pounds. I am trying to get back on track to meet my goals. Ideally, I would like to weigh about 125-130. However, I am more concerned…
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Need more friends and opening my diary!
After a bit of a break, I have decided to ramp up MFP going into the holiday season. I want to lose weight, NOT gain another 5 that will have to lose back. I'm 39 years old and a working mother of 2 boys. I am 5'4 and 139 pounds. I would like to be about 125 or so. However, a lot of my concern is toning up from having two…
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Sucess! .... and then......
Hello all. I've been on and off MFP for a long time, but within the past 5 months I have really been putting in the effort and have lost 7 pounds (yes, in five months..... ups and downs!). I am 5'4 and about 140. I am seeking to lose about 10-15 more pounds. At any rate, this post is not about the numbers on my scale.…
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Small successes make a difference!
Just happy with myself for once and want to document it! I'm aiming to lose about 20 pounds. I am 5"4 at 141 (a little less than 20 pound loss will be great as well.) However, this isn't a pounds lost success. That is going slow, but I'm more consistent than I have ever been. I have placed a lot more focus on exercise…
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map my run
Hello all. I know May My Run and apps of that sort tend to overestimate calories burned. Does it somehow account for hills? I just ran a very hilly route and my calories burned seemed way inflated. Also... is there a way to link up map my run to the exercise log of MFP? Sorry... not that tech savy! Thanks.
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Calling all runners!
So... I signed up for my first 10K race. Race day is September 20th. I'm scared because I can run a 5K with relative ease, but I have not ever gone beyond that. The route is known for 2 killer hills and that also has me nervous. Due to child care purposes, I only have a treadmill to train on during the week. My longer runs…
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Ok... don't laugh at the question....
So I had a physical at my dr's office this morning. I was weighed in at 138 pounds. I am 5'4 and have a goal weight of 125. Anyway, I came home and used my scale and weighted in at 140.9. Which would you go by? I know.... seems silly. But when trying to lose weight, every pound counts. I am also kind of thinking because I…
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work lunch ideas?
Hey everyone... So. I work in a school and I am getting ready for another school year. I've been doing ok with my calorie/exercise tracking while I have been home over the summer months. I'm curious if anyone has any good ideas/options for a packable lunch during the work week? I know deli meats are not a very good option,…
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Calf pain - running question
Hi there. So I was just running on the tredmill and at about mile 3.8 of my 4 mile run, I suddenly saw stars with sharp calf pain of my right leg. I stopped running and "walked it out" as much as I can. I then stretched it for quite some time. It still hurts really bad. Running is my favorite exercise and I don't want to…
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My 4 year old just made me cry
Great. Worked out hard today and I've been really careful with eating. Friends on their way to come over for dinner and I'm treating myseld to a glass of white wine after cooking and cleaning all day. My 4 year old came in and said "Mommy, you have a fat tummy." TEARS! I'm wearing a roomy shirt b/c my friend who is coming…
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Another setback
I have been exceptionally inconsistent with logging my food and contributing to the forum in many weeks. While I was down a couple of pounds recently, one camping vacation did me in and I gained them all back. No one's fault but my own!! (Although it was a great vacation :wink: Anyway, I now weigh 145 pounds and I hope to…
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Fell off the wagon....
... and it is no one's fault but my own. The concept of counting calories and exercising is not difficult, but sometimes the implementation can be. However, nothing in life is easy and I have to get back on! I guess the point of this post is to support myself. I had a lot of fun over the long weekend ;-) I was really good…
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Restaurant tips
Hello there! So I have been just getting started on here and I need help! I go out to lunch with co-workers every Friday and they chose a local restaurant. This makes it really hard to "log" my lunch. I'm doing some research with their menu and the food database. It's similar to a TGI Friday's, I guess....... What would be…
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Introduction/sugar confusion
Hello there! I am a 38 year old mother of two children who has been on and off MFP for a while. I an 5'4 and hover around 144 pounds. Idealy, I would like to lose 15 pounds, but mostly I would just like to feel better about myself! I would like to exercise more, but my day starts at 5:00 am already just to get myself ready…
