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Suggestions for a very simple, for-complete-newbies home based strength workout
Hiya everyone I'm 32, female, and I have about 20lb to loose (currently 152lb, I'm 5ft1). I have never 'worked out' as such - and I'm terrified of gyms. I walk a lot in the course of my daily life, which is currently my only exercise. I would like to find a free, very simple workout to do at home - either a youtube vid or,…
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I can't tell if I'm loosing weight or not
I've been recording my weight (almost) daily for 23 days. Before, when I have lost weight, I have set myself goals of 1.5 or 2 lbs a week, and the results on my graph have been pretty obvious, even with natural fluctuations. This time, I want it to be sustainable, so am only trying to lose 0.5lb a week. Although I weigh…
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Complete, absolute beginner... how can I tone up?
Female, 32, 5ft 1, 28lb to lose. Right now, I walk a lot, which is my main exercise. I would like to do some more toning exercise, at home as I will be doing it in the evenings when my kids are in bed. I don't have much space in my house, or much money to spend. I've lost weight before, and loved the way I looked, but…
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daily activity varies widely - how do I keep track?
So, here we go. I'm 5ft1, female, 141lb. I would like to be 115 - 120lb., so a 20 or 25lb loss. I work flexible hours, as does my husband. Some days I'm literally at a desk all day. I work from home so I might not even leave the house! I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 which counts my steps, and on those days I get to maybe 2000…
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Talk to me about android apps to log my activity
I have a Samsung Galaxy s4. It came preloaded with a pedometer app which I found enlightening - I have never used one before, and I find it motivating. BUT - it does not sync with MFP. Most of my excercise is walking, often pushing a buggy. What is a good app that will monitor my activity and automatically tell MFP what I…
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Quick - advise me what to order tonight! Indian food
So I have 800 calories to eat, and my husband and I are getting an Indian takeaway tonight. I want a small glass of white wine too, even if it means less rice etc. I'm vegetarian. I have no idea a) what dishes to order, or b) how much of them (by weight) to eat. Obviously all takeaways differ, but can anyone suggest some…
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Veggie protein - no eggs?
I'm after some ideas on how to up my protein, Most (50%) of my calories come from carbs right now, and I think eating more protein might 1) help me feel fuller (don't know if this is a myth?) and 2) reduce my carbs, because I have a strong family history of diabetes and a sweet tooth, and would rather take preventative…
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Curious - what made you overweight in the first place?
I have been thinking a lot recently about how and why I became overweight. I am worried about maintaining my new weight when I reach my goal (it's a problem I've had before) and I hope that working out the factors that contributed to my gain initially will help me. I am curious - especially those who have at some point…
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The way I cook just doesn't suit calorie counting - advice?
I am a 'creative' cook, and rarely follow a recipie. I cook from scratch pretty much every dinner, using fresh produce. I often throw in some leftovers or use 'a bit of this, a bit of that'. Tonight I am making a mushroom, courgette and spinach and potato pie. The pastry is shop bought - no problem. But For the rest? I am…
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Advice for family holiday
We are going away, self catered, for a week. Most of my family are overweight, and my sis is pregnant so will not be watching her weight, obviously! Any tips on coping with this environment? I'm particularly worried about - not knowing how many calories is in what I'm eating (when we eat out, or when someone else cooks) -…
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Really confused - how many calories should I be eating?
So I've only been here 4 days, and already I can see there seems to be a bit of a divide. Some people seem to think that MFP has it right, and if it tells you to eat 1200 calories (+ excercise calories) that is right, you will lose weight. Other people seem to think this will slow down weightloss because your body will…
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What's with all the protein?
Newbie, please bear with me. I'm veggie, and thought I was doing ok with protein - but not aCcording to mfp! A few people on another thread said I should focus on eating more protein. Why, exactly, is protein good for weight loss? And how can I increase my intake?
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quick - help me resist an evening snack?!?
My first day here. I've eaten over my calories today :0( Starving hungry and craving crackers and cheese. What am I doing wrong? Any encouraging words to help me stay strong?
