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Advice needed on 30 Day Shred
I've been too scared to do the 30DS but I can see it really works. I have a very very small amount of space to exercise in and I wondered if this is an issue. Also, what do I need to buy (weights, etc)? If anyone can help me and give me some more information/inspiration to buy the DVD, that would be great! Thanks and best…
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Losing fat vs. losing fat while gaining muscle - pls help.
Hi everyone! I've been on MFP for a month, first eating at the insane 1200 default goal and then at my TDEE minus 15/20%, when I realised the default setting was crazy. Initially I had thought I should lose the fat and then work on gaining muscle but I have been persuaded that this is crazy as my issue is not that I'm…
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Watch out for eating disorders and don't encourage them
It becomes very clear very quickly when someone on here has an eating disorder i.e. anorexia. I can't support their weight loss because they are ill and need to eat MORE not less but, of course, I wish I could support them to get well. I guess all/most of us have an eating disorder in a way, whether it's…
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Going over our Daily Calorie Goal is ok...
It feels really good when you complete your food and exercise diary for the day and MFP posts a status saying "Blah blah completed her food and exercise diary for 05/14/2013 and was under her calorie goal" but, if we've all set our daily goals to include a deficit, or if you're one of the people who leave their calorie…
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Help me lose inches
I ordered a top and trousers to wear at a wedding on August the 3rd. Bearing in mind that I've already gone up a dress size recently, I was shocked to find that it took a huge amount of effort to get the trousers up over my thighs and it was impossible to do them up. The top was difficult to get on and almost impossible to…
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What exercise is ok when ill with a cold?
I'm feeling pretty lousy as I have a horrible cold, I haven't done any exercise since Sunday and I'm worried about letting everything slide. Should I listen to my body and totally rest or is light exercise ok e.g. a short walk or some stretches? I've heard conflicting reports about exercising when you're unwell although…
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Amend your MFP calorie goal in line with TDEE calculator?
A lot/all of us when signing up to MFP have been given calorie goals that are under a healthy range. Isn't it more sensible to use a Total Daily Energy Expenditure(TDEE) calculator ( e.g.: http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html ) and then calculate our TDEE minus 15/20% and then set THAT number as our…
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Low calorie and low sugar options when at the pub/bar?
As someone who usually drinks Jack Daniel's and soda, I am trying to think ahead for my next pub visit and try to keep my calorie and sugar intake as low as I can without totally cutting out alcohol. Does anyone have any good suggestions? Thanks! :)
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Home workouts suitable for minimal space
I live in a very small space, with little room for exercising. Can anyone recommend workout routines/DVDs/small fitness equipment that require very little space? Room is so limited that I do my 'Wake up exercises' on my bed (which the routine specifies anyway). Any suggestions would be great. Thanks and best wishes!
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What are the best snacks for MFP members?
I've made some big mistakes in the last 3 days and my food diary is looking pretty bad. I need some ideas for healthy snacks as I can't seem to stop the snacking. Any suggestions would be gratefully received. Thanks! :)
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How low is too low for daily carb intake?
On days when not doing vigorous exercise, what sort of percentage of the daily carb goal is healthy? I realise this will differ from person to person but is there a rough percentage that everyone needs to hit each day to be healthy? Also, what are the healthiest carb sources? Thanks in advance! :)
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Is it possible to lose weight on calorie reduction alone?
I'm not planning to do literally no exercise - I take brisk walks and plan to go to a gym class or work out at home as often as I can - but I'm curious to know how much weight, if any, can be lost through calorie reduction alone? I just wondered if there's someone out there more experienced than me who can give me some…
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Does it work to save spare calories for a special occasion?
That is, if I didn't eat, for example, 100 calories of my daily allowance on 3 days during the week, could I have a 300 calorie treat on the weekend without it ruining my attempt at weight loss? Or will it only work to go day by day and NOT save up calories that way? I'm new to all this! Thanks in advance. :)
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I can't eat in moderation
How many other people have this issue? I like the idea of having a piece of toast and some protein for breakfast but I CANNOT have bread in the house because I know I won't be able to limit myself to one slice a day. If it's in the house and easily accessible then I will eat lots of it, not just one piece. I have little to…
