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Thank God - If I read one more estrogen filled thread I may off myself.
I sure hope this board takes off again. When I go to "recent posts" and it's filled with "would you date the person above" and "what sports bra should I wear" I may go nuts. I'm glad I found this board, thank you to the guys who started it and keep it going.
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Am I on track? Calculating Fat/LBM.
Little background to help with your analysis: So I was tiering myself into weight loss and exercise. MFP was set to lose 1lb a week. I was at roughly 1990 allocated calories and I usually ate my exercise calories (Although I manually calculated and added them at 75% of what MFP suggested). I am also pretty strict about…
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Stupid Cycling Question - Bike in Downpour
If this was a cheap bike I bought from Wal-Mart, I don't know if I would care as much. But I sank a decent amount into a bike that fits me properly at a bike shop. About 1/2 through my ride this morning I got caught in a downpour. (Which was awesome to ride in BTW). But my 2 month old bike got soaked. I tried to wipe it…
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Heat or Ice for soreness on side of knees?
So as I add walking faster/further or cycling to my routine I notice that the inside and outside of my knees are tight when done or even burn some. I figure this is more ligament than muscle. My question is would heat or cold help this, if so - which do I use. I do stretch well before and cool down when done. I'll probably…
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Sanity Check - Taking on too much exercise? (adding Martial Arts?)
For those who have been at the exercise thing a while, I need to do a sanity check. Bear with me, I am giving more background that normal so you can assess and advise. Background:* 41 Yr Old Father of 3 * 8lbs lost over 6 weeks, at 237lbs * Calorie intake 1990 base + Exercise Calories (I calculate at 25% less than MFP…
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Beginner Cyclist Questions ....
To break up the monotony of my 3mi walks, I picked up a hybrid road/off-road bike from a local bike shop that fits my size. I've been at it for about 2 weeks now. I am hoping I can get some advice on. Details: Keep in mind, at the moment I am looking at weight loss and some endurance. I am not training for a triathlon,…
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Map my Ride Calories and MyFitness Pal
Question based off other's experience. I've always thought calories assigned by MFP are kind of generous, so I usually "correct" them by 20% or so when I enter the exercise (and then eat them). But this was based off my experience on what MFP says, to my Jawbone (at that time), and the treadmill which has my weight,…
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(Guys Only Please) - Yoga
I never really have given Yoga a second thought. First, I see no males in the yoga classes offered at the gym at all. Second, I never saw the benefit except to achieve a zen like state as you balance on one leg. However, now that I have a better understanding of strength training, I see how much Yoga is about flexibility,…
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Question for Runners - Tightness/Pain in Hip
OK, so I am going to throw a lot of facts out first to provide context:* A runner I am not, I am however, an avid hiker * Flat Feet * Narrow Feet * Custom Orthotics * Nike Running Shoe * On treadmill 3-4 times a week for 45-60m * I stretch legs and lower back for 5 minutes before the treadmill, especially hips and glutes *…
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5 Hour Energy Drinks
Ok, so I a looking for a band-aid for about two weeks. One of the reasons I started losing weight is because of fatigue. I went to the doctor and discussed it before going on my program. I'm about 17lbs down. But I learned there is a difference between tired (physically) and sleepy. With weight loss and better eating I am…
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Tuning 40 Sucks.
I am frustrated and need to vent, so please excuse me. About 5 years ago, I lost close to 40-50lbs and put on around 15-20lbs of muscle. I could lose weight easily and keep it off. But an injury and a couple other factors knocked me out of routine and I stopped working at it. 5 Years later I gain it all back. In December…
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MFP Exercise Calories Way Off Base?
Two questions: 1) Sometimes how MFP calculates calories for exercise, specifically cardio, MFP seems to be way of base. A good example is the elliptical machine. MFP can tell me for 45m I was in the 700+ calorie range. Yet, the machine (which has my weight and age) calculates it at half that (closer to mid 200's). Same…
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Any Jawbone Up Users want to Team Up?
I have a Jawbone Up and am looking for another 2-3 people to add to my "Team". I wouldn't mind hooking up on My fitness Pal too. Preferably someone with a track record to hold me accountable. If you are interested, please let me know your name here - search me on Up as "Michael Krafick"
