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Question for runners
How often do you strength train? Could you give me an example of your weekly schedule? I've always liked running, when I did it years ago... But I've been doing bodyweight workouts for 3 weeks now, 3 days a week, and I think I've discovered that I hate strength training. So I'm trying to figure out how to fit running,…
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Can I go below 1200 calories?
I've read that's not safe, but I'm guessing that's more for someone with a higher caloric need? Mfp has had my calories at 1600 for a few weeks, and I'm beginning to suspect my maintenance is around 1300. With the exception of thanksgiving, I've eaten roughly 1300 everyday. The only time I've come close to 1600 is when…
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Downsides to working out at night?
Do you prefer not to work out at night? When I first started working out, I looked on Google and the consensus I got was that it's better to do it in the morning, and that night time can have some. ..side effects, for lack of a better word. But I ignored it because I only have time to work out in the evening, and initially…
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Possibly stupid question about sweating
Is sweating while working out a measure of quality? During strength training? I have been doing at home work outs of and my heart rate goes up for a bit, but I never end the workout sweaty, and it makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong.
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Example meals?
I have a lot of trouble getting to my calorie goal with macros met. Usually I'll be under goal, and some macros will be over, while others are under. How do you balance this? Does anyone have a link to an example day? I try to eat as healthy as possible with the choices I have, and even if I eat bigger portions, i still…
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Factoring in calories burned from breastfeeding?
I'm currently breastfeeding, and as I understand it, it burns between 300 and 500 calories per day. I may have asked in the wrong forum, but does this count for calorie burn even though I don't think it's technically exercise?
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Fit weight range?
Is there such a thing? I've seen that my lowest weight is either 104 or 108 depending on the chart. I'm not sure what weight is good for me at a fit level. I'm 113 now, but a jiggly 113. Idk what that means for me. In terms of my ideal weight...
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Multiple Questions re hiit and strength
How do you record hiit in mfp? What is a good schedule? M w f strength, t th hiit? Same day, with strength before hiit? I still have absolutely no idea what I am doing, so I'm winging it with bodyweight strength, and no cardio yet. I'm not even sure I'm going to yet. But if I add hiit, what is the best schedule?
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Calorie... distribution?
Is it ok to get the bulk of my calories before dinner? I live in a two family household that shares mealtime. But they are picky about what they will eat i.e.no healthy food. What I get stuck with processed chicken nuggets and fries, and other junk. Even the vegetables are cooked in butter. So I was thinking about trying…
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Do you burn empty calories before fat?
I am recommitting myself to a lifestyle change, and yesterday I quit drinking pop, but today I realized that I have been drinking 3,584 calories every week, just in pop and coffee. I am trying to figure out how this translates to my workouts. Am I working out just to burn those calories? Do I burn that before I even get to…
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Total newbie, totally confused
Hi, I have a bunch of questions, I'm sorry if this is long, and I'm hoping you all can help. I have recently decided to start working out (again), and I haven't been able to commit to a workout or schedule because every time I find one I think I'll like, I see another "this one is better" article. I am 30 years old, 5'2,…
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A few personal observations
Sorry in advance for typos. Mobile makes me type blindly. It's funny, the way my journey has gone. I am in the process of a 90 day lifestyle change. Originally, it was meant to be a personality thing. I was tired of being miserable and cynical, and pessimistic. So I set out to change everything. Then came working out. I've…
