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Is my Polar FT7 underestimating calories burned, or have I been doing it wrong?
I recently got a Polar FT7 heart rate monitor to help track as I lose 15 pounds. I used to have a nicer model Polar watch (it was a nice, GPS compatible one with a "fit test") but unfortunately it stopped working and I couldn't afford to splurge for the more expensive one this time. Anyway, today I did a pretty…
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How accurate are Fitbit calorie trackers?
I just started using a fitbit tracker, and according to it I am burning a lot more calories than I think through daily activities & exercise--around 2800 a day on average, some days over 3000! However I don't know if I should trust these numbers. Has anyone here had success losing weight based off their fitbit calorie…
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Need high-calorie, high-nutrient snack ideas!
I'm always on the go and find I don't eat enough during the day, mostly because I don't know what to grab that'll be satisfying. Some days like today I'll come home exhausted, even though I've had dinner I'll eat 3 bowls of whole grain cereal, some chocolate, and 2 muffins with peanut butter. I have no regrets about eating…
