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Sugar is the new "Devil"
Sugar is the new “Devil” – by Caryn MacDonald According to an article I recently read online http://www.fin24.com/Economy/First-sin-tax-and-now-sweet-tax-20140821 sugar is the new evil and the government is proposing introducing “sin tax” on sweetened drinks. Now let me be quite honest and upfront right here and now......…
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In closing on Sugar is the new "Devil"
In closing: I'm not even going to comment on the healthcare facilities and services in South Africa - IT IS SHOCKING!!!!! My grandfather landed up at a government hospital. I went to visit him and took him some yoghurt, fruit and something to drink. THEY REFUSED TO FEED HIM BECAUSE ACCORDING TO THEM - HE HAD FOOD ALREADY.…
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Quick Question on TDEE and MFP
Stats: Female Age: 45 Height: 5'4.5" CW: 164.6 Fat: 28% (I think - is this the same as the BMI calculation) GW: 132 Entered my numbers on IIFYM using Couch Potato as daily activity and got some numbers Entered my numbers on IIFYM using Exercise 3 x / Week and got some numbers My question: Would it be appropriate to use the…
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Loose the fat first - or start lifting immediately
This is Round 2 for me I'm ashamed to say. I lost interest in my program as I had acute plantar fasciitis. My previous program consisted of uber amounts of cardio, and I eventually was too sore to train; even lifting hurt because it put strain on my feet. I went from 146Lbs in Nov 2013 - 166.2 Lbs as of today. I have seen…
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Round 2
I fell off the wagon since December and picked up 20.2 pounds in the process. Notes to self this time around: * Everything in balance, no more obsessive compulsive behaviour * If I don't log in every day - so what. Just as long as I am keeping a written diary so I can fill it in later * Let go of guilt * No deprivation - I…
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Carbs vs Starch?
In the next weeks to come, I'm going to be focussing on Low Carb. The problem is that (with the exception of the past four days) I usually eat little or no STARCH but because of fruit and veggies, the CARB number on MFP is higher than I would like it. Most, if not all veggies are carbs, however, not all veggies are starch.…
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Week 1-10 Overview
Here is my history over the past 10 weeks. It definately seems that when I exceed approx 1100 cals net, my weight goes up for the week.
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40 Something Women.... with no kids
Hi everyone, I'm looking for friends that sort of "fit" me. That would be women in their 40's with no kids. I can't abide the "kid", "pregnancy" chit-chatter. My husband does have a 12-year-old daughter, but I hardly ever see her and she is not a part of my "daily" life or thought for that matter. I'm still on my weight…
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So confused - HELP!
What story does this tell you? Stats: Age: 44 Height: 5.4" Start Weight 9 Weeks Ago: 163.2 Lbs Current Weight: 147 Lbs Total Loss over 9 Weeks: 16.2 Lbs @ Ave of 1.8 Lbs / Week VERY Sedentary activity level Goal Weight: 132 Lbs In week 9, I changed my Macros to 45% Protein, 35% Carbs, 20% Fat. I am happy to loose 1.5Lbs /…
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I've just entered this......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Il-N4OCOaRM Now I need to up my training regime!
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Alert! USN South Africa Users
The nutritional information on the Diet Fuel Ultralean Resealable Zipper Pack has an error. It says for 100g serving the energy is 387 It says for 50g serving the energy is 774 They have it the wrong way around. What a relief I discovered that! Been stressing for nothing.
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Body is morphing....but looking strange
Even though I've lost 13.2 Lbs and been doing a mix of cardio and strength training, my body seems to be taking on a strange shape. I wonder if this is normal. I can only assume that some areas respond to the weight loss and strength training faster than others, thus the "odd" shape. I'm really hoping it all comes together…
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Want Muscle and Want Fitness - Help!
The LAST thing I want to achieve is "fat skinny". This is the workout routine I try my best to achieve. As I go sailing every second weekend, I am trying to do 12 days on, 2 days off: Day 1: Warmup 10 mins eliptical 25 minutes upper body weight training (mostly machines) To get Heart Rate Up again: 10 mins eliptical 25…
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Could use some advice
Sorry made new post: Want Muscle and Want Fitness
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What is your daily routine?
I've been on this programme for 49 days and am still battling to "get into the groove". So, what is your daily routine. I'll go first. 06h00 - Bath 06h30 - Breakfast Snack 07h00 - 10h30 Work (I work from home) 10h30 - Mid morning snack 11h00 - 12h30 - Gym 13h00 - Lunch 13h30 - Bath 14h00 - 15h30 Sleep 15h30 - Mid Afternoon…
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Extremely Sore Heel
When I bought my running shoes I went to a specialist who did various tests, filmed me running and recommended neutral running shoes. I got them about 18 - 20 months ago. They have not seen much action over the past 12 months, but I have started running again on the treadmill over the past month. I'm up to 8km an hour and…
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Worked out my TDEE, now I have some questions
I've worked out my TDEE, I put in all the relevant details INCLUDING exercise 5 x per week. This is the result: BMR = 1358 TDEE = 1986 Fat Loss (Reckless -25%) = 1490 1. Does this mean that my total calorie intake daily should be 1490? 2. Do I still add my exercise burn calories to the 1490 and eat those too? 3. On the…
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Is it okay to train whilst on anti-biotics?
An unknown insect bit me and I eventually had to go to the Doctor as my calf where I was bitten came up in 100'ds of tiny blisters and the bite was oozing. The Doctor said I have cellulitis and in order to avoid the potential of infection in the bite prescribed a broad spectrum antibiotic. Today is my 3rd day on them and…
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What does TDEE stand for?
What does it stand for and how does one calculate it?
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It's that dreaded number "13" & I'm not feeling the BURN!
I started my journey (for the second time) on Saturday 30 August 2013 and only joined MFP last week Wednesday 04th September 2013. In that time (30th August - 11th September), I've managed to loose 4Lbs, which I am quite overjoyed about. Problem is........today.......I have ZERO motivation to get my butt into the gym.…
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Any South Africans??????
Hi all, I'm new here and having hit day 13, I'm finding that my motivation is waning. It would be awesome to meet some fellow South Africans on here ......... Who knows, we might even be going to the same gym? Wouldn't that be awesome!
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Help for a Newbie!
Hi all! I filled out the exercise portion of my daily log but no calories are recorded for the strength training portion, only the cardio. I would assume that strength training definately burns calories, so how do we record them?
