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NEED YOUR KEY TIPS!
Ok I'm really struggling to stick to my calories! I've gotten so lazy and put 10lbs back on out of the 36lbs that I lost and cannot get it back off! Correction: I'm not trying hard enough to get it back off! Need advice on how to keep going and STOP snacking so much!! It's like I don't have the motivation I had the first…
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HELP with meal ideas to get more protein.
I'm eating at a deficit to reduce body fat but I need more protein in my diet. I'm trying to have chicken and beef in meals but when I put it into recipes it seems to reduce the protein. I live quiet a busy lifestyle during the week. I bring my breakfast with me to work usually cereal with milk and for lunch (needs to be…
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Need advice from people who weight train (women especially)
Hey guys! Just wanted some advice I started weight training recently as I have lost the weight that I won't but now want some muscle definition and the get stronger. My body fat percentage is 29.2% and muscle mass is 39%. I want to get my body fat down to the early 20's. I had done some isolation training I.e. Bicep and…
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Need Advice!!
I have been maintaining for a few months now but since I got home from holiday in June I can't keep within my calories and over eat. I don't seem to have any will power. I have been doing so much with friends and family and although I'm glad I'm enjoying the summer I need to control my eating. I've put on a few pounds…
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Reached my goal -NEED ADVICE!
Hi All, I've reached the goal I set 18 months ago and lost 30lbs. I'm really happy with this weight but want to tone and firm up. Increase muscle mass I suppose. So any advice? Should I keep a deficit in my calories so that I can build muscle weight and still keep the scale weight around the same? Thanks!
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What to have with soup?
I am trying to vary what I have for lunches at work. I like taking soup because I can heat it in the microwave at work but don't really know what to take with it because it doesn't fill me on its own. I've tried croutons which are fine but would like some other ideas that are less calorific than bread. Any suggestions?…
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Friends in Ireland or UK?
Heyy I live in Ireland (Co. Armagh) and don't have many friends from Ireland or UK. Most are american and Canadian which is great to see that it's all the same process. But it would be nice to be able to relate to people a bit more local too around types of food etc. So give me an add if you can guys! Thanks
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Getting back into it!
I used MFP before and left 20lbs and I recently put a few back on. I'm trying to get back into and get motivated which I have been doing for a week but would be great for some new friends to helps keep me motivated!
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How accurate is a HRM?
Hi everyone, I've recently started using a Heart Rate Monitor to record calories burned in gym because didn't think the machines total was that accurate and I've been doi classes and mat exercises so needed a way to know how many calories I'm burning. It's working pretty well the total just seems a bit lower than I would…
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Calories burned in gym classes??
Hi guys, I've joined a new gym since moving back home and plan to use classes more than my normal gym routine (which always have me exact calories I'd lost) because they are all included in my membership and I like the motivating environment. however the classes such as body pump, bodycombat and then those specific to my…
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Calories of homemade meals
Hi everyone, I've moved back home with family recently and have been making more homecooked meals with more ingredients rather than packaged things with nutritional values on. I'm struggling a bit deciding how many calories are in meals without having to put each ingredient/herb/sprinkle in? Does anyone have any advice on…
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Getting back in track after Christmas
Hi guys Hope everyone had a great Christmas! I was home with my family from Friday 20th and really over ate and didn't log! I don't mind so much because I enjoyed it and tried to be a little bit careful with what I ate but just wondering what people advise to get back on track and what are other peoples experiences of…
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Technogym
Hi guys, I'm just wondering if anyone knows how accurate the calories from the weight lifting machines (technogym) are accurate. I focus on most weight lifting at the moment because I feel it gives me a good workout and when my muscles ache when healing I feel better about what I've done plus the thought of doing more…
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How often do people have treats
Hi everyone, I've been using MFP for 2 weeks and lost 3 pounds. I added a post last week because I felt that it was going slow and I had headaches and dizzy spells but since putting my goal back to 1lb a week putting my calories up to 1390 and eating back some of my exercise calories I feel much better and actually…
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What to have with fresh cod
Hi I've got a bake in the bag cod with Cajun crumb ANC black pepper butter. I'm going to have it with steamed veg but want a some carbs with it or I'll snack all evening. So any ideas? I've god rice, pasta, noodles, spaghetti and potatoes in the house so have plenty of choice :) . Any suggestions would be great!
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Only lost 1lb so far
Hi I'm new to MFP. I've been logging for about two weeks but have been focusing on it more this week by putting my lit to 1200 calories. I'm 5' 3"and I weight 150lbs and exercise 3-4 times weekly from 30-60 minutes either in the gym doing a mix of cardio and strength or if I can't like last Monday just went for a walk/run…