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Fitbit query
I bought a Fitbit One because I thought it would help me inderstand and record my exercise-food eaten calories better. But it jasn't. Today I am Confused.com. Wondering why my exercise doesn't count against my calorie allowance? I did an almost 300 calorie run and have been on my feet all day and no exercise allowance from…
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Non satellite IPhone Running apps
Hi folks, I have a friend in Australia who is doing a 5k soon, her first. She has found the Runkeeper app unreliable due to poor satellite reception/cover. Any one know of an app that you can download to her IPhone that runs without a satellite link? Or even a timer? Thanks a lot!
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UK people - Zaggora type shorts offer
UK people: re Zaggora shorts - there is a deal today on wowcher.co.uk for a non Zaggora type for £10, you might like to check it out.... I'm nothing to do with the Company or website - just pointing out the offer (which I've just signed up for....)
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Have my running shoes caused my injuries?
I started to run in February from couch, and building up to 5-6k and mostly run on tow-paths. I ran 3-4 times a week up to July, walking on rest days, until my first 5k. Then I went on holiday for 3wks (no exercise!) after which I bought some running shoes (Nike Lunarglide 2) and gradually eased back into jogging, but only…
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jogging: how do you keep pace in a race without headphones &
My first 5k race is on wednesday, I read a very helpful article about your first race, what to expect etc. But I hadn't realised that I might not be able to run without headphones. I was counting on listening to music to help keep pace & push me on - haven't practised or learned to pace myself without music :-( Any tips…
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jogging: how do you keep pace in a race without headphones &
My first 5k race is on wednesday, I read a very helpful article about your first race, what to expect etc. But I hadn't realised that I might not be able to run without headphones. I was counting on listening to music to help keep pace & push me on - haven't practised or learned to pace myself without music :-( Any tips…
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Anyone know of a non roaming calorie counting App?
Going on holiday soon for 3 weeks and won't have the internet; I plan to take my IPhone but not use roaming which is too expensive abroad. Can anyone recommend a non-roaming app that I can track my calories on? Many thanks!
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Diet drinks
Did anyone else see this on-line today? It doesn't give the references to check out so its hard to decide if the data is correct but..... http://uk.health.lifestyle.yahoo.net/Diet-soft-drinks-may-make-you-fatter.htm I've read that diet drinks encourage a craving for sweet things....which I would accept (although for me…
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Whey, liquid egg and such like, Rocco Dispirito recipes.....
Hi there, I've recently bought two Rocco Dispirito recipe books and love the look of the recipes. However, I try hard to eat natural and unprocessed foods as much as possible and he has some more unusual (for me) ingredients - in particular whey and liquid egg - in his recipes. As I try to aim for a diet that is…
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Maple syrup alternative
I have lemon juice in hot water sweetened with maple syrup every morning but have noticed tha the maple syrup is very high in carbs. Is there an alternative/ Would agave syrup or barley malt work? Thanks!
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Advice for a new runner please!
I started jogging almost two months ago. I didn't start on C25K because I couldn't run that far - 30seconds tops when I started. I have now built up to two minutes running and 45-60secs walking for around 6k+ which is about 40mins of running. I run roughly every other day and walk on non run days. Most of my running is on…
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Motivational & encouraging statements & actions
What do you do when you are trying to be really really focused on sticking to your food plan / calories and are faced with temptation? Do you clean your teeth? Go for a walk? Get in the bath? A fellow slimmer had this taped to her fridge and I wrote it down to encourage myself: "Discipline is choosing between what you want…
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Any suggestions?
I haven't lost any weight this week, having lost 2Ibs in each of my first two weeks. have completed 7 hours of cardio exercise over 6 days since I joined about 3 weeks ago. I've consistently been under my calorie goal of 1200, on two occasions have gone over my allowance but the whole week has averaged under. I haven't…
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Looking for mfp friends....
I've been an mfp member for a couple of weeks and would love to have some friends! I'm almost 56, a lifelong yo-yo dieter, mother and wife and have 14-21Ibs to lose.....anybody out there willing to add me?
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Calories and nutrients
if I eat all of my exercise calories when I look at the nutrients some of them go into the 'red' - does this matter? Thanks!
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Hi I'm new! Slimming world hasn't worked for me, going to tr
Hi I'm new! Slimming world hasn't worked for me (for the second time) and I'm going to try myfitnesspal out - anyone in the same boat as me? I've been on SW since August last year and have only lost 8Ibs - was horrified to complete one day of recording on myfitnesspal and find that if I carry on with SW I will lose…
