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Activity Level By Steps? Advice Please!
Hello! Im walking 10k-15k steps as a dog walker! (Regular life+ 1-2 hours of daily walking) I do this everyday so I would rather add this exercise in as my activity level rather than add up the calories with each walk. Im looking to lose half a pound a week. Would It be accurate of me to set my activity level to active and…
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Advice About Activity Level?
Hello! I just started a part time job as a dog walker. 3 days a week I walk a dog for an hour. Every day I walk my own dog for an hour as well. I go to school for about 4-5 hours a day and when Im not at school or dog walking Im usual shopping at the mall, going to the grocery store, cleaning, and doing sedentary…
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All About Carbs! Info Please!
Hello! Ive lost quite a bit of weight from just counting calories and not worrying about my macros which is awesome! But I noticed I eat a lot of carbs and not the most healthy choices. What I eat on average is a lean hot pocket for breakfast with a tangerine. For lunch I'll have a sandwich with one piece of bread,…
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Weight Training Question
Ive been doing 5x5's for about two weeks now and Ive noticed Ive gotten to a weight where my arms can't lift the barbell over my head to do squats and calf raises. Im not sure what to do about it. I do bench presses, but it seems my arms are much weaker than my legs. Any suggestions? Thanks.
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TDEE Question
Im a bit confused with the whole matter. I use the elliptical for 30 minutes 5 days a week and lift 3 times a week, but my daily activity is between sedentary and lightly active. My goal is to lose 0.5-1lb per week, but Im not sure what level of activity to add to the TDEE calculators like scoobys workshop. Any input would…
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MFP: Daily exercise setting?
Now that Im doing stronglifts 3 times a week should I set my level of activity at moderate? Right now its at lightly active which is accurate for the other days of the week since I don't do much cardio anymore.
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Which daily exercise setting should I use on MFP?
Hello! I'm currently doing stronglifts 5x5 3 times a week and I was wondering what I should change my daily exercise level to on mfp. I don't do any cardio anymore and am lightly active through out the day. Routine: -squats -rows -deadlift -military press -leg press -calf raises All 5x5 and 50 pounds plus. Thanks for your…
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Will stronglifts work even when eating at a defect?
Hi! Im new to stronglifts and I keep hearing that you can't build muscle while eating at a defect. Is this true? Because I still would like to lose 5-10 pounds of fat so should I wait to continue?
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Speratic weight loss?
Ive been keeping track and noticed a pattern in my weight loss and Im not quite sure what to think of it. I started my weight loss journey on March 14, 2014 at about 150-155lbs. Sadly, I didn't weigh myself before I started. I got down to 143 within 2 and a half weeks and then 137 the following 2 weeks. All of a sudden my…
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Where did you start? Ladies doing 5x5!
I just started heavy lifting and I was curious to see how much weight others started off with to get an idea for myself. My regiment: -Squats -Deadlift -Rows -Military press -Calf raises -Barbell -Leg presses All 5x5 of course. Thanks everyone!
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Protein Info?
I have a few questions regarding protien consumption. 1.) A reasonably priced protein powder? Between the gym, quest bars, produce runs, and, water bottles my pocket is getting pretty tight for this "getting fit" lifestyle. Im looking for a decent sized container for 20-30 dollars. 2.) High in protein, low in carbs and…
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How to: Ab Advice? With Pics
I started heavy lifting about a week ago and have been doing dead lifts, squats, and lifting free weights for my arms. I love these exercises because I feel sore the next day and can see improvements, but for my abs… sit up and crunches just aren't doing it anymore. What are some exercises/equipment good for toning…
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Eat to live
After reading many success stories and Joel Fuhrmans book, "Eat To Live" I decided to give it a try. Its a plant based vegan diet that allows you to eat as much as you want, but only with the following foods for 6 weeks: UNLIMITED eat as much as you want all raw vegetables, including raw carrots (goal: 1 lb. daily) cooked…
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Questions about maintaining!
Hi there! I finally clicked on the maintenance section of MFP forums! Im only 5 pounds away from my goal weight and don't think Ill go much further, except for sculpting my body with heavy lifting and I had some questions about maintaining because it seems to be just as frustrating as losing weight for some people. 1.) Is…
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Heart Rate Monitor Newby: Where to start?
I'm searching for a HRM that is reasonably priced and that can count the calories I burn while exercising accuratly. I know some HRMs have lots of fancy components to them, but I'm looking for something simple and effective. Thanks in advance for your feedback.
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How to dress up vegetables (the healthy way)
I'm in desperate need of more vegetables and dislike a large amount of them. The only vegetables I enjoy are salads or steamed veggies smothered in creamy sauces and cheese. I know spices can really add flavor and I'm also a huge fan of grilling, but I'm not the best cook and would love some easy, tasty tips for spicing up…
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When seeing a nutritionist
I made an appointment to see a nutritionist once I decided I wanted to lose weight and couldn't get in untill tomorrow, 1 and a half months later. I have already learned so much from the MFP community and other forms of research I'm at a loss for questions, but it took me so long to actually see her, I don't want to just…
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Weighing out fruit?
I want to be able to weigh out my fruit properly to log it, but sometimes the only options go by measuring cups. Ex: Cantalope-Fresh. Serving size- 1 cup. Is there a setting so I can go by Kilograms and Ounces only? Thanks in advance!
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TDEE accuracy?
Since the TDEE calculator doesn't know exactly how many calories I burn how do I know if its a correct amount of calories to consume? I want to be able to eat enough to function and enjoy life, but still loose weight without it taking half a year since I only have about 10 pounds to loose. My weight: 134 Goal weight: 125…
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Food an Acne?
I noticed over time my acne has subsided due to eating better and exercising. I suppose it could be the latter. Has anyone else noticed a difference in their skin? Negative or positive.
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Scale changing drastically through out the day
When I weigh myself in the morning I'm 134 pounds, by mid day I'm 137 and by night Im 139! Ive been weighing myself every other day this week to see if the pattern continued, which it has. Is it normal for my weight to increase so drastically through out the day? And how am I supposed to know what I truly weigh if it…
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How to eat enough of the right foods?
I'm having a hard time meeting my calorie goal with the right foods. With my daily exercise routine I need at least 1,800 per day. I know I can eat a big juicy burger to add these calories in, but that's obviously not the right way to go about it. Any advice?
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losing fat but not on the scale?
I've been dieting since March 14th of this year and have lost about 12 pounds since April 13th, which I was really excited about! Sadly I havent lost any pounds since (according to my scale) and I was starting to feel discouraged, but then I looked at a picture I took that day, April 13th and took a new picture (last…
