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What are your macros set at?
I have been logging now for 110 days. MFP automatically set my macros at 55% carb, 30% fat, and 15% protein. I am not really sure why the carbs are so high? Especially after reading so many forum posts about bad carbs. And why is protein the lowest? I have been doing some of my own researching the web, but I am just…
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HELP!! High Heart Rate during exercise ok?
I use an HRM (Polar FT7) when I exercise. It calculates my zones and all that for me. Recently, just this past week when I have been working out, my heart rate has been sky rocketing up to 191 BPM!! I know the whole 220 - your age to get your suggested Max HR. I am 28, so mine is 192. So, technically I am ok I guess, but…
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Then and Now - (PICS!!)
I had to post another topic for the week day crowd :) I started this journey in August of 2012 at 175 lbs. Here I am almost 6 months later, 14 lbs lighter and have learned so much about myself in the process!! I am not stopping here either. I have about 6 more lbs to go before I reach my first goal (20 lbs) then I plan on…
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Progress!! Insanity and 5 month journey (pics)
I started Insanity on January 19th and committed to one month. (I have 2 kids and work full time so just wanted to see if I could do it before making a full committement) It has been 4 weeks and I am happy with my progress! 3 lbs lost, which doesnt seem like alot, but I had stalled for almost 6,7 weeks before that so I was…
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Insanity and Knee Pain?
The guys at my nutrition shop told me to be careful when starting insanity due to the possibility of knee issues. I told them thanks for the advice and I honestly just hoped it wouldn't happen to me... Well what do you know, almost 3 weeks in and just 3 days ago my right knee was killing me. So I took a rest day, my knee…
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Easy Calculator!! BMI, RMR, calories, HR
I really wish I would have had a link to this VERY easy calculator when I first started with MFP. So many people try to explain TDEE and BMR, RMR and it is soooo confusing!! Web MD has a "BMI calculator Plus" which gives personal results on 6 different weight and fitness measurements. If you are trying to figure out your…
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Getting sexy back!!
I have been logging into MFP for 130 days now. When I started I was 175 lbs. I am now down to 165, and I actually lost weight over the christmas holiday! I am so proud of the fact that I have stuck with this for this long, because usually I would have quite by now. I have MFP to thank for that and all of my wonderful pals…
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Which HRM do you prefer?
I am definitely getting a HRM for Christmas from my hubby but dont know which one to get. I have heard everyone talk about the Polar, but after doing some research found that lots of people have issues with the Polar. We don't want to spend an insane amount of money either. We found a Garmin 410 that may be really good for…
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Be honest-do you notice when people don't shave at the gym??
LOL!! I am seriously curious because I had to do this today...When I was single, I never would have gone to the gym without shaving, but now, as an about to be married mom of 2, honestly, I forget sometimes! As I did tonight. I usually go work out right after work, I bring my workout clothes to work with me and change…
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Group Exercise (not yoga) with no gym shoes??
I don't know who all has heard of "PILOXING", but if you have not look it up at www.piloxing.com. If you have, or have not, I am still wondering about this no shoes thing, because maybe it applies to other group fitness classes as well. Apparently my instructor (who is a master instructor and is AWESOME) went to a recent…
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7 lbs and counting!!!! (with pics)
I have been faithfully logging in to MFP for almost 60 days now. I thought it was only appropriate to celebrate my 2 month anniversary with some notes about my progress. I have not taken my measurements yet, but I was able to take some pictures. I have never been one to take pictures of myself, because to be honest, I am…
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Weight Lifters- When do you up your reps/weight????
I used to lift when I was younger, and I have never had any injuries due to lifting. However, its been a while, and I have started back up within the last 3 weeks. My question is, when should I increase my weight so that I do not get any injuries? Should I do the same weight for a week at a time and then increase? Or…
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New to the Group :)
Hello all! I just wanted to introduce myself, I am a mommy of two and am finally having the motivation to lose the excess baby weight. I have a 6 year old and an 18 month old. I have gained and lost so many times I can't even count! I am ready to get the final 30 lbs off for good!! I hope to talk with some of you to hear…
