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Just looking for some encouragement. I understand why
I have been on this journey since January 18th and I have lost an average of 1.5 calories a week. I reached my goal early and lost 20 pounds and added 10 more pounds to loose by June 6th. (going on a trip with the husband. So excited!!). I use a HR monitor when I exercise and use a pedometer to make sure I get my steps to…
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Sinus Surgery today. Scared it will derail my progress
Good morning! Today is the day that I have sinus surgery. I have had many symptoms since September so it is a good thing. However, I have been very good about working out and eating within my calories and I have lost 17.5 pounds since the end of January. I hope to loose 10 more by June. My recovery is 7-10 days and can not…
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How many steps for each activity level?
One time a saw a description of how many steps a day equate to each activity level but now I can’t find it. Does someone know what it is? Thanks
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What device do you recommend to count steps?
I have cycled through two fitbits which both broke. (The company was great and sent a replacement but that one broke too.). I use a Polar heart rate monitor when I work out and like it. I don't want to sync anything up to MFP I just want something to keep track of my steps so that I stay in the lightly active category…
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I am nervous about eating all of my calories
I am a 46 year old female. I am 5'3" and I started out at 155.5 pounds and I am down to 145 in 6 weeks. I work out 6 days a week and log everything using a food scale. I use a heart rate monitor and give myself my cardio calories each day. I don't log my weight lifting. I chose light activity do to being a stay at home…
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How much protein does each meal need to keep me full?
I am doing well with CICO but Im struggling with feeling full for a while after a meal. So I am thinking I need more protein. I am a 46 yr. old female who works out 6x a week. I do weights 3x and cardio 6x. How much protein should I aim for? Thanks for the help, Candie
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I have a question about counting portion size and a meatloaf
So I made meatloaf and put it into my recipes and said it was 8 servings. So I weighed it before I put it in the oven and one serving is 6 ounces. Do I weigh it before I cook it like I did or after it is cooked? This may seem like a silly question but I am truly curious. Thanks for the help.
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I need some suggestions.
I have done this so many times and I always gain the weight back. I am a stress eater and something always derails me. I am motivated to work out but not sure I have the right plan. It's the eating that I struggle with. I snack a lot. Not just junk food but I am always eating. I want to loose 30 pounds. My questions are:…
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Where do I log my calories burned by exercise?
I have a fitbit. But when I work out I take it off and wear a heart rate monitor for the most accurate information. I work out 6 days a week. I do cardio every day and weights twice a week. Should I log the workout in myfitnesspal or fitbit? Thanks for the help, Candie I forgot to mention that I usually do the elliptical…
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What site has the best (most accurate) TDEE calculator?
I find when I google TDEE calculators there are quite a few and the results vary. Which site do you use?
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Does using a fit bit except when I exercise give me an accurate amount of calories?
My fitbit broke 4 months ago. I ordered a heart rate monitor (which I have always love for working out). One day I decided to email fitbit about mine and they replaced it right away. I was so shocked but excited. I was thinking I could wear my fitbit to make sure I am getting steps but take it off and use my HRM when I am…
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So confused about the calorie adjustment
Hello. My profile is set at lightly active so when I workout it gives me the calories. I am using my fitbit but since I use the elliptical for cardio I manually add it in through the fitbit app. I burned 410 calories. But when I log into MFP it has only given me 360. Does anyone know why that is?
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How do I incorporate weight lifting?
Hello. I started MFP about 2.5 weeks ago. Fell off the wagon so to speak for about 5 days but I have still lost 4 pounds. I have no problem doing cardio. I workout at the gym 5 days a week for 35 minutes and hike or walk on the weekends. I also take a pleasurable walk in the evenings. I know I need to add weight lifting to…
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Do you eat back your workout calories?
I am not sure if I should be eating back my workout calories. What do you do?
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I need some good tilapia recipes
I got some tilapia to eat for lunch. What are some yummy recipes you use? Thanks, Candie
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Cardio and Weight Lifting
Hi, I am fine tuning my workout schedule and I am just interested in what others do. This is what I am thinking: Monday and Wednesday: 35 minute whole body lifting and 30 minute elliptical and ab work Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday: 30 minute cardio and ab work Saturday: Shred it Video I would love to know what you do and…
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Disappointed and worried
Hi. I started this program last year but life threw me a curve ball and I am trying this again. I started working out 3-4 times a week for two weeks and now I have been 6 days a week for a couple of weeks. I also started watching what I eat 9 days ago. Everyone says that the first few pounds come off quickly and easily but…
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Is it okay to do cardio 7 days a week?
I have been working out for the last four weeks. I have gradually added to my program: Monday Wednesday and Friday: weight training for 30 minutes and cardio for 30 minutes (stairmaster and elliptical) Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday: 45 minutes of cardio (stairmaster and elliptical) I enjoy the elliptical and was thinking…
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HRM: Should I get the Polar FT4 or FT7?
I am going to buy one on amazon and it is only a $5 difference. Which one do you recommend? Thanks, Candie
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need a hr monitor and calorie burning recorder
Hi everyone, I would like to invest in a good heart rate monitor that also tracks calories burned. What do you use and recommend? Thanks, Candie
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what should my percentages of calories be?
Hi, I am still learning how to eat for working out and a healthy lifestyle. I understand good fats and bad fats. What I am unclear about is what percentage of my calories should be protein, carbs and fat? Thanks for the help, Candie
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Setting up my food diary
Hi everyone, How do I make it where my food diary shows me what percentage of calories are protein, carbs, etc? Thanks for the help, Candie
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Do you ever exercise only to realize
you have used the extra calories to eat something you might not have? I tend to do this quite a bit. I allowed myself a snack size drumstick (110 calories) because I had the calories. I don't go over my calories but I use my exercise calories kind of like a buffer. I trick myself into thinking I can eat more "snacks" or…
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I need some lunch ideas please
I am a stay at home mom who needs some lunch ideas. I am a picky eater with sensitivity to wheat, fruit and sugar. I do eat them just in small amounts. Thanks for the help. Candie
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When I make chicken...
I am trying to eat healthy (not totally there yet!!!) . I got some great ideas for cooking fish from this site so thank you. Now on to chicken. When I make it it is either bland, tough or dry. Any suggestions and tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks for the help, Candie
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Cod
I am looking for different ways to cook fish. I saw the post for tilapia and can't wait to try them. What do you do with cod? Candie