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Step count not matching Fitbit?
I have a Fitbit Charge 5 and today I noticed my step count on MFP is waaaaaaay over what it should be. My fitbit is at only 1200 and some steps, but MFP has me at over 23,000! Naturally this has messed up my extra calories as well. I can't find a way to fix it or get rid of these extra steps it's given me. I've…
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Cardio suggestions after knee injury?
So a while ago I decided to do a Couch to 5k program. I'm about 137lbs and 5' 2". I hate jogging/running, but I wanted to start. I was following the program and starting off slow and doing really well. I lost about ten pounds over the summer, but while jogging my left knee started to hurt. I tried to jog through it, but…
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Calorie burn accuracy of Alta HR?
I just recently purchased an Alta HR, and so far it's great. It's motivating me to move more and stick to my diet. Awesome. My question is how accurate the calorie burn estimates are in other peoples' experience? I have read some people claiming they should not go by the fitbit's results due to serious…
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Calories by the day or the week?
In your experience or opinion, is it more important to keep your calorie deficit consistent day by day, or do you have more of a weekly goal? I'm just curious because I have times where I can't eat for a full day or two. This is medical and doesn't happen all the time, but it did this weekend. I'm down about 2000 calories…
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Fat-Always too much fat?
Ugh, it seems like no matter what I do MFP is yelling at me for one thing or another. Went over my fat goal. This thing has too much sodium, (even though you are still below your goal for the day, we're going to make you feel terrible about your choices anyway!) It seriously feels like unless I'm having a protein drink or…
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Alta HR or Charge 2 Which is better?
I am really wanting to get a fitbit. I need that extra motivation, and I would like to keep track of my daily activity, plus my more strenuous hobbies, and then exercise. They both seem really good, with the Charge 2 having a smattering of extra features. I am also quite small in the wrists, so I don't know if that…
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Calories in home-cooked meals?
I always feel like I'm in way over my head any time I try to start losing weight. I get overwhelmed easily and then give up. I'm 27, female, 5'2" and I'm about 140lbs, or 145, or 138...depending on which scale I stepped on, what day it is, if the groundhog saw its shadow, and if the wind blew east or west that day...…
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21 Day Fix Food Problem
Let me start by saying that all of this overwhelms me. I started 21 Day Fix because I need to have a plan to follow. I need something to tell me exactly what I need to be doing. I can't plan it myself or just do things as I go because I'll overthink it and go crazy. Now, I did just the workout portion of the program…
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Am I doing this wrong?
I've always had a problem doing ab workouts because a lot of them hurt my back. It's not exactly my lower back, I'd say it's more my mid-back region. I have an issue there in my spine already, I believe it is out of alignment, and I've been to a chiro, but the problem has persisted. Anyway, the moves I had issues with…
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Motivation Impossible
I swear no matter what I try to do I simply cannot dig deep and find the motivation to work out. I get all pumped and eager to start, and I quit before I even begin or I do it for a few days and then stop. I've had this MFP account for quite a while and I wish it helped me stay on track, but I'm too stubborn, apparently. I…
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Treadmill Progress Suggestions?
I really hate cardio. I hate it a lot, but it doesn't help that I'm just not very active to begin with. My job keeps me on my feet and moving around quite a bit, but I wouldn't call it strenuous. We have a treadmill here though, so I like to use it on my lunch breaks, but I only have about twenty minutes or so. I've only…
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Recommended calorie intake?
I'm a little confused. For my height, weight, gender, age and activity level, my daily calorie intake should be about 1900-2000(to maintain my current weight). Female 5'2" 132lbs 24yrs Light activity When I actually look at the numbers, however, I rarely reach that number. Most days I only consume around 800-900 calories.…
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Lunges/Squats back pain?
I have back problems, but they are in my mid-back, and when I'm doing squats or lunges, I feel pain in my lower back. It isn't excruciating or anything, but it just feels like my spine is being pinched. I want to say crushed, but that makes it sound worse. Feels like everything is jammed together in one point and needs…
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New to working out. Advice?
I have been wanting to get into shape for a while now, but I get lost in the sea of information out there and end up getting overwhelmed, so I never do anything. I'm not overweight and never have been, but I'm not a stick either. I definitely have curves. I don't want to lose them, but I need to tone up and get into shape.…
