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Military/Navy Body Fat calculations
Fat2Fit's military body fat calculator seems to be popular. I thought this video would be useful to some. Fat2Fit's instructions say to take a woman's hip measrement at the widest point, but that should be the widest point from a side view, not a front view. Going over the greatest protrusion of gluteal muscles. For…
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Water Weight
Hi, Just wondering how much of a person's weight can be attributed to EXCESSS water. I got to goal a couple of months ago. Then work and stress got in the way and I stopped monitoring what I ate. I've been on a total carb binge since then. I'm talking about desserts every day, bread smeared in Nutella or coco jam, any easy…
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My body fat came back way high (DXA)
30%. My BIA scale and measurements put me at 23-24%. I was expecting DXA to come back higher, but not by that much! I haven't exercised in months. I know I need to start again with resistance training. I was doing it before. I'm definitely not into cardio. I'm already a size 2/4 and 112 lbs. I just can't imagine being that…
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Hydrostatic weighing or DXA/DEXA?
Which is more accurate? Or do they have the same margin of error? I keep reading conflicting info on the Internet. I think I'd prefer DEXA. Hydrostatic weighing is cheaper, but I am just not excited about blowing out all the air in my lungs and then submerging.
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Is MFP low carb UNfriendly?
I've noticed that it seems like low carbing is very unpopular on MFP. I really don't understand why. Yes, you do need a calorie deficit, like everyone says. But why does that mean that low carb is bad? Why is it that it has to be one or the other? I low carb AND I eat at a deficit. Don't all of you who are trying to lose…
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BIA scales and water percentage
I have a BIA scale that gives water percentage, too. I thought this might be a good gauge for determining if I'm dehydrated. Problem is, I don't know what a "good" percentage would be. For example, today I was at 55.5. Is that normal?
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Another question on fat...
So I get that fat is good and is particularly important on a low carb diet. Bear with me...So, we are in ketosis when our bodies burn fat for fuel. Test on a little stick. It turns pink...yeah me. But, that doesn't necessarily mean we are burning body fat, does it? Wouldn't we still be in ketosis (as indicated by a change…
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Nutella sucks
Why, oh why, do I buy Nutella? I say it's for the kids, then can't keep out if it. Just needed to vent really. I'm annoyed at myself for having three slices of bread smeared in Nutella today. Knocked me out of ketosis. :angry: I've had such a difficult time staying on track the last couple of weeks. I can't stay in ketosis…
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Are body weight exercises enough?
I don't have access to a gym and I wanted to do some resistance/strength. I haven't exercised since September and I want to get back on track. Before I did squats, push ups, etc. and then started holding dumbbells when those got easier, but now I'm wondering if I should do something else. I don't have money to buy a bunch…
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High carb day and ketosis
Hello, I've been lurking for a while and I love reading the posts in this group. I was hoping you all could help me understand something. I have been watching my carbs since April, but didnt start tracking until June. So I only had a vague idea of how many carbs I was consuming. Now that I have been using my diary, I can…
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Ten pounds to go...when to buy new clothes
Most of my clothes are from about 50 lbs ago. I still want to lose about ten pounds but that will probably take AT LEAST another two months. My question is: how much of a size difference does 10 pounds make? Im trying to decide if I should buy some clothes now or wait. I've found a couple of size 4 pieces that look great…
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30DS and Strength Training
Hi, I've been doing 30DS. I'm on level 3 but haven't done it really this week because I've just started adding strength. I was planning on finishing 30DS and then alternating it with Zumba when I get bored. My plan right now is to do 30DS or Zumba on MON, WED and FRI, and strength on TUES, THURS, and SAT. My question is:…
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New to the forums, but had to share...
Hi! I joined in April 2011, but didn't really use MFP until April of this year. I still didn't start using my diary until the end of May, but I loved lurking on the forum. Last year I was at my highest weight (168) and had maintained it for about 3 years. I lost the first 20lbs over the summer through portion control and…
