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Bodymedia Fit Question
It's hard to tell from the Amazon.com reviews - can anyone tell me if they've had problems syncing their BMF with the iPhone 4S? I'm really really on the verge of getting one, my curiosity is getting the best of me! I tried wearing my HRM the other day for 24 hours and it said I burned 2,700 calories, but I've read that…
Possible to do SL 5x5 with a lot of cardio too?
Hey all! I joined this group at the advice of a MFP friend. I'm interested in trying SL 5x5 because it's incredibly straightforward, which is what I need to keep at it! I know a lot of people drop or drastically reduce cardio when they start a lifting program...but what if you can't? I play roller derby, which involves…
Derby, NROWL, and 1/2 Marathon Training: Am I Crazy?
Oh - and lose the last 10 pounds? I know I should probably focus on one thing at a time, but - roller derby is my sanity (and sometimes insanity) and a huge super-important part of my life (that is nearly year-round with a couple of three-week breaks a year). Weight training is something I know I *should* do even though I…
Does Anyone Still Use MFP's Net Calorie Set Up On EM2WL?
Hey all! My brain really, really likes the "net calorie" set up that MFP provides - does anyone do EM2WL by aiming for a net calorie goal everyday? I know the whole premise is to consistently give your body enough fuel, and I'm not suggesting I'm aiming to net my BMR every day, but I do like the idea of having a baseline…
Sun Warrior vs. Jay Robb Proteing Powder
Does anyone use Sun Warrior? I just finished my first bag of Jay Robb and I do agree with the hype that it's the best-tasting whey protein powder out there - maybe a tad sweet for my taste, but the consistency is perfect! It's expensive but I can get it at my local natural food store for 20% off on Thursdays which makes it…
Two weeks with a BMF - update!
Hey all, I've had my BMF for a little over two weeks now. I just generated a report for the last two weeks and found that my daily average burn is 2132 calories. This is a lot lower than I would have guessed, but I've been more inactive than usual the last few weeks: I got engaged (= celebrate, who needs to exercise!), my…
Strength Training w/o Using Shoulder - Ideas?
Grrrr! I had JUST gotten into NROWL when I messed up my rotator cuff (it might have been from NROWL, or from derby - hard to say, one day I just noticed that I couldn't finish a set of pushups). Anyway...as much as I love the excuse to just run and bike for exercise...I'm getting soft and I don't like it! Anyone have a…
What % of your calories go to treats?
I try to get most of my calories from healthy, whole, nutrient-dense foods - but who doesn't love treats? I am particularly susceptible to beer and ice cream. I remember reading once in Eating Well Magazine or something about the % of your daily calories that should go towards treats....what would you say you budget for…
Energy. I haz it.
Okay, so I've always been fairly active but somewhat overweight. I lost 20+ lbs. on a VLCD over four months (BTW, is that considered a long enough period to damage your metabolism?), then plateaued and had no energy and looked a little emaciated, blah blah....I've been doing EM2WL for about 5-6 weeks - eating between…
Anyone else do stand up paddleboarding?
My boyfriend and I decided to get them for each other for our birthdays this year, and today was their maiden voyage on the nearby river! I couldn't wear my HRM for fear of falling in (I'm a clutz), so I'm wonderig if anyone else SUPs and has an idea of calorie burn? We were going at a fairly easy pace (not racing), but we…
Body Weight Calculations: Say Wha?
My digital scale that reads body fat: 27% Fat2Fit's calculator: 27% Covert-Baily: 27% Military: 36.7%. Uh...one of these things is not like the other.... :) I should have my gym measure mine on their electronic thingy one of these days for a fifth opinion! I'm gonna guess the 27% is accurate and the Military is just a…
NROWL Soreness Sneaking Up?
I did my third NROWL workout last night (minus pushups - must've fallen funny in my scrimmage the other night because I couldn't do them without pain - and not the "tired" pain but the "something ain't right" pain!). I did 70 lbs for back squats - up from 50 lbs. last week, which was fairly easy for me (and I actually had…
Winning!
Trying not to clog up the board with randomness, but I know there are a lot of scared people out there, so I'm going to post some wins. I've been eating 2,000 calories a day for nearly a month now. The scale (weight nor body fat) hasn't budged but is starting to trend downward, and my clothes aren't any tighter, so I'm…
Help write a workout for my newbie friend?
I have to meet her at the gym at 6am and I'm stuck! I am by no means a personal trainer but I have done a fair share of strength training. I don't want to start her on NROWL (yet), because for now I think she needs something that's easy to memorize and that she can accomplish and get into the groove. She is a lifelong…
Bloating Normal?
I'm three weeks in to eating 2,000 calories a day instead of 1,200 (which is how I lost 22 pounds in four months before stalling out). I've only gained a pound or so in that time and my body fat hasn't really changed according to my scale, but I was just getting changed for practice and noticed my stomach and thighs look…
Back Squat without a rack?
So, I managed 50 lbs on a barbell last night for my back squats, but my gym does not have a rack, so I sort of cleaned and pressed the barbell to get into position. I could manage it, but if I go up in weight I probably won't...is this unsafe? Getting it up there wasn't the problem, it was getting out of it that made me…
Starting NROWL Today!
I haven't dedicated whole days to strength training in many years - I'm going to do two days a week (Monday-Wednesday), with my regular boot camp class on Fridays. Any words of advice? How soon until y'all started seeing the results (I'm pretty happy with my body currently but have to wear a halter bridesmaid dress in…
Overdoing It?
It's so funny how I'm suddenly worried about too much exercise - or at least, not getting enough fuel or rest.' I've been playing around with my workout schedule. I play roller derby three nights a week (usually Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday, two-hour practices but we're not moving the whole time), according to my HRM I burn…
Getting Enough Protein
Hey all, I'm trying to up my protein but having a hard time. I eat meat, but don't like to eat it every day. In search of other ways to get in more protein! I do make protein shakes sometimes, but again, I don't like having them every day, much less two or more times a day! Thanks!
I'm not *really* on the ledge, but...
I could still use to be talked off it. A week in to eating more and I am .4 pounds heavier this week, up almost two from my all-time low. That's nothing, right? I should just relax and stay the course. My BMR is around 1470 and my TDEE about 2200, and I'm shooting for around 1900 calories a day, always making sure to at…
Crossfit or boot-camp workouts for strength training?
I noticed a lot of people in this group lift weights, something I've never enjoyed doing (and therefore would find reasons to skip it!). I do, however, LOVE strength training when it's incorporated into a Crossfit- or boot camp-style workout - lots of compound, agility, and functional fitness movements interspersed with…
Starting to eat more but need help with TDEE
Hey all, After losing 23 pounds on MFP's recommended 1,200 net calorie plan (but not always eating back all my exercise calories), my weight loss has slowed but more concerning was that while I had a lot of physical energy, I was starting to lack concentration and focus. I did a little research and found you all and…
Upping Calorie Intake?
I've seen a lot of posts lately about this so I hope you won't mind one more! MFP has helped me lose almost 25 lbs. so far this year. I've been following the 1,200 net calorie guidelines and I am wearing much tinier clothes, feel great, I have way more fitness and stamina, and want to lose just another 7-10 pounds to get…
Beach Workout?
My sister and I are going to Florida for a long weekend and we want to keep up our workouts while we're there - anyone have a good beach workout they want to share? Ideally it combines cardio, strength, core, and plyo exercises. Thanks!