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Ab Wheel
I wanted to step up my workout routine a little, so I ordered an ab wheel. I started using it 4 days ago. I followed a video tutorial I found for beginners and felt a little burn in my abs while using it, but most of the pain was in my wrist and arms. I was questioning whether I was using it properly and a little…
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Am I undereating?
I'm 5'5" and probably weigh around 120 or 125 lbs (I stopped weighing myself when I realized I was heading down a borderline eating disorder path). I exercise on an elliptical for around 60 or 70 minutes 6 days a week and do some light strength training a couple days a week too. I'm also usually pretty active; I spend a…
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Sitting down too often
I keep reading articles and research all over the internet about how sitting down for too long is harmful to your health, regardless of your fitness level and how active you are. I consider myself an active person. I exercise for an hour or more 6 days a week, and my job requires that I'm on my feet all day, moving around…
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Shin splints
Hey everyone, I overdid it running a couple days ago, and now I'm paying the price with some very painful shin splints in both of my legs. My job requires that I'm on my feet/up moving around all day, which has just made both of my legs feel that much worse. Does this constant standing mean my shin splints will take longer…
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Estimating calories burned
I exercise on an elliptical for around 60 minutes pretty regularly. When I enter it into the MFP app, it says I've burned 465 calories, but the machine says over 1300. I know there's no way I'm burning 1300 and that machines overestimate. I also know that a heart rate monitor is the best way to determine calories burned,…
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Is it possible to gain 5 lbs in 2 weeks?
About two weeks ago, I started eating more and exercising less. I increased my calorie intake from around 1,700/day to a little over 2,000 calories/day. I also reduced my exercise on the elliptical from 60 minutes every day to 45 because I'm trying to put on a little weight. I was also told by my doctor that 1,700 calories…
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Gaining weight without belly fat
I am 5'5" and weigh 113 lbs. My family and friends think I look too thin and want me to gain some weight. The bones around my sternum/clavicle/shoulder area are very visible because I have more muscle than body fat at this point. My legs and abs are toned and look healthy (not underweight) though. I used to exercise on an…
