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Activity tracker HELP!!!
I have been looking into trackers and finally decided on and purchased the Fitbit Charge HR. I absolutely love it especially the app that goes with it. The problem is I am allergic to the nickel in the band and broke out in a itchy red rash by day 2 of wearing it. I tried making it looser and changing wrists but the other…
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Fat burn vs. Fitness
Can someone explain the benefits of working out in your "fat burn" zone based on your heart rate using a hrm? How about "fitness". I burn way more calories at the fitness rate vs when Im in fat burn. I have a Polar FT7 HRM and it has itself set for fitness is anything over 123 bpm. this is based I'm assuming of my weight…
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HIIT on an elliptical
Looking into and would love to start HIIT on the precor elliptical as well as the precor 100i instead of regular old cardio. Looking for suggestions on how a typical session might go... I would do probably 30 minutes but how do I work out the intervals? Would this be a good example: 1 minute then 30 seconds slower pace…
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VO2 Setting on Polar FT7???
I just got my HRM the other day and I want to make sure that the VO2 is set up correctly. It automatically did 220-25(my age) so I want to make sure this is correct. Does anyone have any info on this??
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Help settle my argument!!
My husband is telling me that when cooking with EVOO some of the fat cooks out so when I eat something that has been cooked in olive oil the fats that I am consuming are less than what is on the nutrition facts. The short of it is he is cooking potatoes that call for 3 TBS of EVOO for 7 servings to cook them. So when I am…
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Sending out an SOS...
I have gotten completely off track and need some heavy support and motivation to get me back on track. I was out of exercise last week due to a sprained ankle and managed to gain only 6oz for my weekly weigh in which I think is awesome considering I am in the middle-end of TOM. I have been off track since Friday and been…
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HELP!!
Nevermind :embarassed:
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Advice please!!
When you set up your MFP account did you set exercise goals? Like 3 workouts 30 minutes... Does this change your suggested caloric intake? I have mine set right now and am wondering if I should set them back to zero. Right now I have them at 3 days a week 30 minutes each and I am working out 4-5 days a week. What do you do…
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Goals...
When you set up your MFP account did you set exercise goals? Like 3 workouts 30 minutes... Does this change your suggested caloric intake? I have mine set right now and am wondering if I should set them back to zero. Right now I have them at 3 days a week 30 minutes each and I am working out 4-5 days a week. What do you do…
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Feeling very discouraged...
I busted my *kitten* this week and ate the best I ever have and worked out the most I have ever done. I rode my horse Monday, on Tuesday and Thursday I did Jillian Michaels 30 DS and Wednesday I ran 25 minutes. I have upped my water intake to at least 10 cups a day and I don't drink anything else generally. I weighed in…
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Too much?
Is there a such thing as too much protein in one meal? For my lunch tomorrow post workout (running for 25 minutes) I was going to have a can of tuna and a protein shake= 45 grams of protein. Is that too much? If so what is a better amount?
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What to eat?
I'm trying to expand the things that I eat. Everyday I eat the same things . I'm just coming back from being not on the site for about 2months and I'm looking for different things to eat in addition to what I already eat. I need protein and vegetable ideas. I already eat: Chobani, cottage cheese, nuts (100 cal packs),…
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Quick HELP!
My weigh in is in at 6:30am and its 8:45pm right now and I have not eaten dinner... Should I eat a full dinner or just snack then go to bed? I have 400+ Calories left for the day but I don't want to screw up my weigh in... HELP :/
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Guacamole????
I'm looking for a good guacamole recipe... Whatcha got MFP?
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Getting back on track
I have not worked out since mid June and I want to start running 3 days a week again. I was running 25 minutes 3x a week and I need to start again. What would be the best way to get back into running so I do not injure myself? I have gained about 12 pounds since June :( So I am going to start eating better... NO FAST…
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Only Running
Can I lose weight if my only exercise right now is running 4 days a week? I run for 25-30 minutes and vary my speed and incline differently each time. I know I will need to add some strength training but I still have a lot of fat around my midsection that I would like to trim down before I really focus on toning. Advice??
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Need some SERIOUS help!!!
HELP!!! I have been gaining and losing the same 5 pounds for the last 2 months now!!! Last week I gained and this week I gained :sad: I don't understand what I'm doing wrong. I just changed up my workout and started running 4 days a week for 25-30 minutes. I eat back my exercise calories and I have a polar FT7 HRM. I know…
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2 months...
I have been struggling with gaining and losing the same 5 pounds since April this year! I have upped my exercise(started running 3-4 days a week for 25minutes) and am eating within my calorie allotment and purchased a HRM so I can better calculate the calories I burn then eat back. I cannot for the life of me get under…
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Running...
I am just wondering I have heard so many conflicting things about running/jogging. Lots of people say it is a great whole body workout and helps to shed the pounds but others say it's bad to run because it is horrible on your joints etc. But what if, like me, you enjoy running? Not tons or for prolonged periods of time but…
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Counting burned calories...
I have a Polar FT7 HRM( just purchased and have used for a week now) and I'm wondering if when I workout I usually only count my warm-up and workout calories as calories burned. I don't count cool down. What does everyone recommend on this topic? Do you start counting calories after your warm-up then stop at cool-down or…
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Why do I do this to myself????
So I did great today until tonight! I worked out today and ran 10minutes which I have never been able to do before. I usually don't work out 2days in a row but I wanted to go so I did. For dinner my plan was to have fish, rice and some veggies. My hubby usually cooks dinner... He went to the store to pick up some items for…
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NSV for me!!!
I have never been able to run but I have always wanted to because it is such a great workout and just seems awesome! I have been running in 5minute bursts this week and today I made it 10 minutes!!!!! It's so exciting I never thought I would be able to run. Better yet I felt awesome afterward!!! :happy:
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What to do now...
I do HIIT on the elliptical and various other machines twice a week. I'm looking for recommendations on what I should do the other 3 days of the week. I do not work out on the weekends. I'm also investing in a HRM so my workouts will be more effective no matter what I choose to do.
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Heartrate monitors...
I know this has been asked so many times but, I need a heart rate monitor with a chest strap, I have been trying to research them but there are too many different opinions on what is the best. I would like either a Polar or a Timex. I am on a budget but how do u like the HRM you have and what is it?? I workout at the gym…
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Whats your favorite salad dressing??
What's your favorite HEALTHY salad dressing?? I'm always nervous to try a new dressing for fear that I will not like it then be stuck with a whole bottle and have wasted money. I currently use Annies Naturals ****ake mushroom. High on calories and fats but my hubby says they are the good fats... not sure if he is right.…
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HELP!!!
The last 2 weeks I have gained a total of 4.1 pounds!!!! I'm doing my workouts, staying under my calories and eating right. I gained 2.5 last week and 1.6 this week!! Feeling very discouraged I thought the scale was supposed to go down NOT up :( My food diary is open to anyone that has suggestions or comments. I do 30…
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Heart rate while working out
I have been working out at the gym lately and had a few questions. When you are working out most of the machines have fat burning and cardio spots on them that go along with what ur heart rate is. When I work out I am usually always pushing myself so I am in the cardio phase. Is there really a difference?? If so what…
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Slightly confused and looking for advice...
I had the stomach flu last week Saturday night through Monday. I did not eat anything the first few days and then when I did eat it was very little. I had an awesome weigh in last sat before I got really sick and had lost 1.8 pounds! I have been back on track this week...only had one workout instead of 3 but have been…
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Really?
Its been 2weeks now and I have seen no loss. Last week I gained .9 and this week I gained .3! I know I know its only ounces but I'm getting discouraged. I ate pretty ok this week and kept up with my workouts minus the one for Friday because I have been having dizzy spells and headaches and almost didn't make it through my…
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Measurements??
My hubby bought me a tape measure and i would like to take my measurements. What is the best way to do this I have never done it before. My hubby is here to help I just need to know where to put the measuring tape. Any advice??
