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Starvation Mode
I've been going through something fierce. I haven't been able to have a decent meal since last week. Every day since I've averaged between 300-800 calories intake for the day. More so on the lower end. Yes, I know that's too little....but I can't seem to bring myself to want to eat. When this painful moment passes, I know…
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Wrong calculated TDEE?
I used several online TDEE calculators and they all came up with my TDEE at around 2100. Sedentary lifestyle, I sit at my desk all day. I set MFP to one pound projected loss a week, eating 1500 calories a day. However...I've been averaging a two pound loss since starting June 1st. I've grown so accustomed to that 'magic'…
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Hello
I've been logging into MFP almost a month now and I realize I don't have many friends; I'd like to accumulate some. I'm 29, 4'11/5ft currently at 207 lbs. I attend school part time as well as work full time. I leave for Disney for my daughter's birthday in December. I'm hoping to be down at least 30 by then. Last time we…
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Measuring help?
I'm sorry if this sounds silly but: How do I take my measurements? At the beginning of the month I tried to take measurements but I'm not sure I did it right. So I obviously have a stomach that hangs a little, when measuring my hips do I, uh, measure around my belly or under? Is there a blush emoticon here??? I tried…
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How often do I NEED to exercise?
So I'm 29, 4'11 at last weight in I was 209.6 (that was last Thursday), down five pounds since June 1st. I've been working out five days a week. Nothing too heavy. Normally 20-30 mins of cardio for four days (zumba, kick boxing, etc). On the fifth or six day I would do a longer 45 minute strength training workout. I've…
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Accuracy of Heart Rate Monitor
I just purchased a heart rate monitor today so that I can accurate record my calorie burned, but I'm very skeptical of the number I got today. I worked out 21 minutes to Kendell Hogan's Cardio Challenge. I'm very out of shape and did sweat alot. I pushed myself today, but the 459 calories burned in 21 minutes seems very…
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What caloric intake should I be aiming for?
I know 1200 is considered too low (which MFP recommended!), but I have no idea what my caloric intake should be to lose weight at a steady pace. Right now I manually set it to 1500 , but sometimes I feel its too low because when I work out, I net 1200 calories. Is that safe? I haven't felt hungry since starting the 'diet'.…
