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Calorie deficit question
Hello, I am planning my caloric intake but getting a bit confused. Somewhere it said that your calorie intake should be a deficit of your BMR (mine is round 1400 calories) But if your body fat is 10% above (mine is), use lean body mass to calculate your BMR (mine is coming to 1200 calories) and then do deficit from there…
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Sore throat vs weight loss
Hello All, I am in the process of loosing the stubborn 50 plus lbs. I started To 182 (last week of November) and hit 174...and then I got viral with sore throat. I am unable to move and very tired. Mostly physical sickness+stress episode lead to self sabotage. This time I have held my ground at stayed at firm 175 (I…
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Probably overthinking...but demotivating!
Hello all, I am a serial starter who is stuck at 182 lbs! I just re-started my journey only two days ago. During these two days I have been maintaining my calorie intake to 1600 calories (I am around 5`6``). One my first day in addition to maintaining my 1600 cal I did >13k steps, 20 mins of elliptical, and 1 hour of power…
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Feeling TOO tired
Hello all, I feel EXTREMELY tired all the time! I am a 33 year old female with certain health challenges (arthritis, hypothyroid). I am 180 lbs (with an on and off relationship with MFP (need serious motivation)). Even though at times I have gone to gym 4-5 times a week (for an hour or so every day), cleaned up my diet, I…
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Detox Question
Hello all, I am thinking about detoxing my body (of all the meds, processed foods, and stress). Any proven or tried diet that I should be following? Looking for suggestions
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Anyone with a post total hip replacement surgery (THR)?
Hey Guys, I am 29 years old and had my hip replacement late oct last year! Now I am back in the exercise world! For those sailing in the same boat as me, there are so many rules you can not break while excercising (http://bonesmart.org/forum/threads/dislocation-risk-and-90-degree-rule.10181/), hence our exercise regime is…
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Fitness bands opinions
I want to purchase a fitness band. I am looking for possibly water resistant, something that has a watch as well and works with myfitnesspal. Your opinions and pros n cons would be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance
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Tool to match your weight loss journy with motivating pics of others
http://whatwillilooklike.com/#1pszsi
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Extreme makeover weight loss links??
Hello All, Me and my husband really enjoy and get motivated by Chris Powell's extreme makeover weight loss show. However, there are no links available for all the episodes, except for few on the youtube. Could you please suggest a place where we can watch this (we are in Canada)? Thanks in advance! Cheers :)
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pain post workout?
Hello all, I have been experiencing pain (legs and shoulders) when I hit the bed at night after my evening workout. The pain continues till the next morning. i have been taking advil and hot showers to alleviate this. I do elliptical (45+ minutes) and some weights (5-10 mins). I have a hip injury due to which I can't do…
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30 day plank to go with this challenge?
Hi Guys, I was wondering if anyone is interested in doing 30 plank challenge alongwith our 3500 calories burnout a week challenge for the month of August. Would be perfect to tone our bodies with the calorie deficit, and doesn't take much time. Let me know if you are interested. Here is the link:…
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Healthy Snack options for vegetarians?
Hello All, I would really appreciate some healthy snack options for Vegetarians, especially before workouts as we go to the gym after work and usually need a snack to boost our energy. Thanks!
