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Macros Ratio, what should it be and how do I set it?
Ive heard different Macro Ratios, and I'd love to hear your opinions (I'm mainly a runner, trying to lose fat and trying to get myself into the gym to lift). I'm currently always under on carbs (but over on sugars, usually double what MFP set it at) and over on protiens, sometimes almost double. Also, is there a way to set…
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What high calorie/fat foods have you "grown out of"?
I'm all for not depriving yourself, but some foods no longer appeal to me even though I used to really like them! Here are a couple things that I just don't really like anymore (notice that ice cream and chocolate are NOT on this list!) Doritos Cream Sauces Nacho Cheese (like from the movie theater) Ranch Dressing French…
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In defense of high school education:
I wasn't sure where to post this, but I'm frustrated by forum arguements. Not the fact that people argue, mind you, but the fact that they are not able to form a rational arguement in defense of a theory. One recent conversation I've had (paraphrased) Poster 1: OMG! Muscle doesn't weigh more than fat! A pound of fat weighs…
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How much should I be lifting?
I'd like to try 5x5. I'm a runner, plain and simple. I love it, it calms me etc. You will never convince me not to do cardio or focus entirely on weights. It won't happen for reasons of personal taste. I do, however, know that lifting is good. I'm checking out 5x5, and it looks doable (although I may only lift 2x per…
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Psyching myself up to eat more (weigh less)!
Hi All, My current MFP setting is 1200, but I always eat back the calories that MFP says I've burned (probably overestimated, from what I've read). This puts me at 1500-1800 most days, and over 2000 on the weekend. Did sliding scale TDEE- amt appropriate to lose weight (provided last week on a thread, sorry I don't know…
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Anza Borrego hike
Hubby and I just hiked the Palm Canyon trail on Friday! Gorgeous! We'd love to hear about any great places any of you have hiked that are a day trip from San Diego.
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850kcal deficit too much?
Ok everyone, MFP set me at 1200kcal net per day, which is an 850kcal deficit apparently. I eat back exercise calories. On days that I have significant workouts (400+ kcal burned), it's almost difficult to eat back the calories for me, but I admit that it's a little difficult on non-workout days to stay at 1200. Has anyone…
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protien/carb/fat ratios?
Does anyone have a good formula for what % of each I should be consuming? Currently, I'm about the same as MFP says on fats, under on carbs and over on protiens. (I get that sugar is basically carbs, so I roll them together, even though I'm always over on sugar). Any thoughts on high protien vs high carb and what a good…
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What to do at a catered hors d'oeuvres event, help!
Any dirty tricks? The "special" events often get me in trouble, it's the whole "food=fun" thing. Party tonight and I want to go armed with a plan (please don't just say willpower, give me a strategy, way to think etc.). Also, I WILL be eating something, so don't just say eat nothing either!
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Half Marathon Training
Hi everyone, just finished my first 1/2 on the 10th (yay!) on the Jeff Galloway "to finish" program. I'm switching to the "2:00-2:30 time goal" based on my last finish time, and I'm trying to incorporate som fun XT to mix it up. Just wondering what you all have had luck with during Half Marathon/ Fat loss journeys. BTW,…
