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Pedometers and running v. walking
My question is: Is there a pedometer that is smart enough to know the difference between running and walking and therefore use 2 different stride lengths? I want to accurately track mileage, not steps. Back story: I have a an Omron HJ112. I love it. However, it's not accurate when I run. The problem is that I have set my…
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Did Sephora call me fat?
I went to Sephora today (a makeup store, fyi). When I got home, I discovered in my bag a small sample of "fat girl sixpack: tummy-toning gel with 6 active ingredients." On the back, it says "Massage into midsection in a circular motion twice a day for 20-30 seconds. We suggest using in conjunction with regular exercise,…
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Newbie, squats, my upper back hurts
I did squats with a bar and weights this morning for the first time. It hurt to have the bar sitting on my upper back (almost the back of my neck). I had the bar sitting on a vertebra. I asked the instructor if that was normal and she said yes, for some people. *Is* it normal to have the bar sit on your vertebra? Is it…
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Can I change carb/fat/protein %?
Can I change the daily percentages of carbohydrates/fat/protein on the MFP food diary? I want to have a lower percentage of carbs and a higher percentage of protein.
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Dogs dogs dogs + fitness
Who out there has a dog that helps them keep fit? How much do you walk/run with them every day? I have 2 small mutts. We walk at least 3 miles every day. They get me out of the house and moving every day, rain or shine, and I am so much healthier and happier because of it.
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Am I lightly active or moderately active?
Sorry, I'm new. I've read all the stickies, etc, but want to make sure I've got my TDEE right. Female. 29. Weigh 138. Height 5'4" I have a desk job so I sit a lot. However, I walk my dogs at least 3 miles every day at a brisk pace. I wear a pedometer to make sure that I always walk over 10,000 steps a day. I recently…
