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What's the BEST 5k running app!?
Hey guys, I'm trying to pick up running and heard that the couch to 5 k app is great, but if you search that on the so store there's like 50 results all called that! What's your favorite one and who makes it?
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L-sit flexibility
hey guys, I want to start some hard body weight workouts, and i hear that L-sits are a great goal to go for. the problem is, the first step of progression, the l-sit with toes touching the ground, is outside my flexibility range! i can only straighten my legs out if my hips are far more forward than my arms, which isnt how…
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gaining inches and weight and cant figure out why
Hey guys, ive been eating 1800 calories and running/jump roping religiously every single day for the last week or so and I'm up over a pound and my inches are gaining, does anyone know what the hells up? my diary is open to you
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HRM accuracy
Hey guys, so I have a polar FT4 HRM and just started using it. I ran the first day of C25K for 30 mins today and it says I burned 420 calories! That seems high to me but I really don't know. Any opinions on it?
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Rant of jump rope RAGE
I HATE YOU SO MUCH JUMP ROPE. I decide to use you for fitness, to boost my healthy lifestyle into a new era, but I find that you're not as easy as you look. for the first week I barely contain myself as you wrap around my legs and head, catch the tread of my shoes, shoot out of my hand, and whatever the hell else you feel…
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Jumping rope
Hey guys, so I just bought a jump rope because I've heard it's a good cardio workout, and I figure I can do it while I watch tv. However, I CAN'T DO IT! After a couple jumps I catch my feet or the back of my head and have to start all over. Anyone have any tips on how to get better at it?
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HRM during running/walking
hey guys, so i just got a polar FT4 hrm so i could more accurately see my caloric burn, but i was wondering something. i do the C25K program so my runs are not just running, they are alternating running and walking. Does the HRM still work accurately for this? or do you have to either JUST run or JUST walk?
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info on HRMs?
Hey guys, im considering getting an HRM because i hear they are very useful for weight loss and calculating your calories burned a day. can anyone attest to this, or have any experience with their usefulness? thanks!
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MFP wants me to eat below the BMR it gives me?
hey guys, so i just did all the MFP calculations and stuff and it game me a BMR in the 1900's saying never to eat below that. however, when i input my goal weight it came out saying i should eat just under 1700 calories, what gives? Im a 20 yo male, 210 lbs, 5'9
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caloric calculator tool i found
hey guys, i just found this neat little tool (http://www.healthyweightforum.org/eng/calculators/calories-required/) it calculates how many calories you should eat daily, changing each week as you lose weight. you can put a goal weight and goal date in order to line it up correctly, but im curious as to how accurate it is.…
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1900 calories a day
hey guys, so i was wondering, As a 5'9 210lb male does 1900 calories a day seem like it is too much/too little food? Part of what i've seen on the forums indicates that a lot of people eat closer to 1200 calories, but another part suggests i should eat in the mid 2000 range. Does anyone have any advice as to weather or not…
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way over sugar recommendation because of fruit
hey guys, i eat a lot of fruit because i love fruit smoothies and bananas and apples but because of this im always WAY over my recommended sugar intake. is this ok since its all from fruit? what are the effects of having high sugar intake normally?
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adding fat to my diet
so im short about 200 calories and 20g of fat on my daily goals usually, would it be smart to add some sausage to my breakfast? its the right amount of calories and fat but im not sure if its considered healthy. if not, anyone got any better recommendations?
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Adding protein to a fruit smoothie
Hey guys, i love my strawberry-banana-apple smoothie, but i was wondering if there was a way to add protein to it without changing the flavor or only changing it a little. anyone know any good ways?
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1900 calories a day and gaining?
Hey guys, I've been averaging about 1900 calories a day (I am counting very close, nothing is missed) and I seem to have gained weight over the last week or so. Any idea why this is happening? i should be losing, but im not :( you can take a look at my diary if itll help
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Tips on my diet?
Hey guys, I'm new to dieting and trying really hard to set myself up for success. I've made my diary public, and was hoping someone could take a look at what I ate today and tell me what they think of it? I plan on sticking to that food for a long time if its good! (plus working out of course!)
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calories question
Hey guys, my recommended calorie intake by MFP is 1450 a day, but ive always heard that anything under 1500 is bad. Also, at my size (210 pounds) that seems low. I have no problem eating that little (feel free to look at my diary and give me food tips! :P) but im worried my body might go into "starvation mode". Note: im…
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CVS digital body scale, how accurate?
I just bought the CVS digital body scale and it doesnt seem super accurate. Every time i get on it, or if i move it to a different spot, it gives me a different weight of about 5 pounds difference. am i doing something wrong with it? does anyone have any experience with its accuracy or know any better scales?
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Wrist pain when bending it backwards!
So i've been trying to continue my normal workout, but my wrist hurts whenever i bend it backwards for a push up or any similar motion. I visited a doctor who said it was an over use injury and to ice it, rest it, and take anti inflammatory meds, and ive been doing that for a week and a half, but my wrist still hurts. has…
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My diet, your recommendations are appreciated
So, I was hoping to list the diet I've made up and hopefully get some tips from you guys about how healthy/efficient it is! Keep in mind, i have to eat gluten free :( Pre-Morning exercise snack: 1/2 Extend blood sugar control bar, water Breakfast: 3 scrambled eggs, banana, greenwise apple juice Lunch: Chobani yogurt,…
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Finally getting truly fit, difficult situation though
hey guys! I'm new to myfitnesspal (I made an account about a year ago but never used it, now I'm all in). I've always been a little heavier than I should be but never addressed it since it didn't effect my sports performance too much, but now I've started rock climbing and love it and need to finally be fit to be good at…
