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Fat/protein macros
I have just moved into maintenance and will be starting a re-comp soon so I am currently focusing on getting enough protein. However, I am sometimes over on fat (and usually under on carbs) - is this going to have any adverse effect on my recomp/general health if I'm still on target with my calorie/protein goals? Also can…
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Maintenance, TDEE + activity level?
Hi I have just moved into maintenance and will shortly be attempting a body recomp. I intend to do strength/resistance training 3x per week (30 mins), cardio 1x per week (60 mins of zumba) plus will be walking at a moderate pace at least 1-2 hours per day (more when the weather's good). I will also be doing the occasional…
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I love snacks!
I am always looking for new snack ideas - particularly high protein ones. Really want to change things up a bit so need some inspiration. Tell me what your favourite snacks are! :)
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I did it! I reached my goal weight! (pics)
The picture on the left is actually a couple of months before I started but it's the closest pic I had. SW: 237 GW: 153 CW: 153 (YAY!) Over the past 16 months I have lost 6st (84 lbs) and gone down about 5 dress sizes. I did all this without starving myself or denying myself foods that I love! Instead I simply controlled…
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Advice needed on what to do next - to recomp or not?
Ok, so I am 1lb away from my goal and need some help about what to do when I get there. I have lost 83 lbs so far and now have a healthy BMI (although I am towards the higher end the scale) but I am not 100% happy (particularly with my stomach). I could probably lose another 14lbs (+ the 1 still to lose) to put me smack…
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So I hit the 5st (70lbs) lost mark today!
It has taken me a little under a year. First couple of months were before I discovered MFP and I fell on and off the wagon during that time. Since joining MFP it's pretty much been plain sailing! I must admit I haven't found it that difficult at all and I've yet to hit the dreaded plateau (touch wood)... Very proud of…
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Could standing in the cold make you hungrier?
So I was locked out of my office this morning for about 1.5 hours and had to stand in the cold whilst waiting for the locksmith. It was very cold and as well as being stood up I was moving about a bit to try and keep myself warm. I also seem to be more hungry than usual today, despite eating the same volume of food as I…
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Strength training and losing fat - have I got this right?
So I've been doing a bit of reading on here and have seen people talking about strength training and heavy lifting but I'm a bit confused/overwhelmed by all the information... can someone please tell me if I've got this right: To lose fat but RETAIN muscle I need to eat a deficit and do some sort of strength training? It's…
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gammon - more calories after cooking?
I just bought some gammon steaks for my dinner and the nutrition information on the packet says 100g raw as sold contains 135kcal but then it also says a typical steak grilled and then trimmed of fat (100g) contains 205kcal. Is it just me or does this not make sense? How can it have MORE calories once it's cooked and…
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TDEE minus 1000 = less than BMR?
Hi So at the moment I am using MFP to calculate my daily calorie allowance but I was curious about the TDEE method so I checked what mine is and also what my BMR is. My TDEE is approx 2400 and my BMR is approx 1700. However, when I take away 1000 cals from my TDEE to allow for 2lb per week loss it equals appox 1400 which…
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Calculating calories burned from walking
Hi. So I've seen lots of people on here saying that MFP's estimates for exercise calories are often too high and consequently you should only eat back 50-75% of them. However, I've checked several online calculators for all the walking I do (currently this is the only exercise I'm doing) and none of them seem to be very…
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Struggling to eat 1200 calories
Hi I'm currently on 1230 calories a day in order to lose about 2lb per week but I quite often struggle to eat that much. I am VERY accurate with my logging, I get my 5 portions of fruit/veg a day and 2 litres of water most days. I eat my three main meals + snacks but I often fall under my 1230 calorie goal and I don't feel…
