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Returning after a break - literally...
I hit my target a while back and stopped logging in here. During the summer I had a serious accident, including nine fractures, amongst other things. Still recovering, but exercising by walking (no gym yet). Inactivity has led to some weight gain which I'm now addressing, and hoping to lose a few pounds before Christmas,…
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Weight loss, no waist loss..?
Over a year or so I have dropped from 198 lbs to 172 (27 lbs loss) very disappointed to find I have lost nothing from my waist, which used to be 32" and is staying at 36" Does anyone have experience of this, is the waist the last place we lose fat? It's a bit depressing, that's all. Watching the calories, working out,…
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Fat burning - exercise intesity who understands it?
In my gym, the cardio machines have different heart rate recommendations for fat-burning and cardio. For me, male 51, 178 lbs that amounts to working at about 110 for fat burning and 136 for cardio. So, if I burn a 1000 calories at 136bpm, will I burn less fat than 1000 calories at 110 bpm. Sorry if this has been covered,…
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Lost sheep back in the fold!
Hi fellow MFP members. I am just returning after closing my last account almost a year ago when my progress stalled and I got frustrated. Since then a few pounds have crept on (quite a few) and I have come to realise the value of the myfitnesspal community. I'm 51 years old, retired but seeking part-time work. Married 31…
