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Carbs are carbs...or are they?
So I was discussing macros, with regards to weight loss, with a friend the other day and my friend was adamant that it didn't matter what your carb source was, you'd still lose weight equally as long as you were hitting the goal/recommended macros for carbs deficit. My friends point was if your goal was 56g of carbs per…
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Looking for a protein source to replace eggs?
Currently, i'm eating 3 slices of whole grain bread, 1tbsp peanut butter, 3 whole medium eggs and 0.5c egg whites. I wanna replace the eggs with something just as simple but avoid any fish/beef/pork or dairy. so far everything i find is yogurt with fruit or granola of some kind with milk and am already eating…
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Anyone have a back injury that felt better after dropping weight?
About 5 years ago, I hurt my back pretty bad. Herniated 4 discs had surgery on one(L5S1). Since the injury ive had sciatica and back pain that has made me completely unmotivated to workout. Not that working out makes it worse, I just think I am afraid of doing it again. Ill get back into it for a few months now and then…
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Best way to decrease resting HR?
So got a new fitbit today since the last one has been broken the past year. My resting HR is 75avg and is 83(current) laying in bed and high 90s earlier laying on the couch. Honestly think the 75avg is low since it said I had nearly 4 hours of exercise today and I have only been at work. Granted it is a high stress…
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Anyone else ever FEEL you're losing/gaining weight?
I've felt good enough to hit the gym regularly this week. I've been tracking and hitting my calorie targets better than normal. My goal without exercise is 2610, I've been hitting an average of 3117, and in 2(of 4 planned) workout sessions I've burned 1453 calories(all but ~470 from cardio). But I just don't feel I'm…
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Still hungry...
Any tips on what to do when you're still hungry 2 hours after eating your last meal for the day? Today I ate about an hour earlier than normal so I just assumed it was due to that and that maybe I was thirsty. But after downing a few bottles of water I still felt my stomach calling for food. Ended up going over my goal by…
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Improve flexibility and return to jogging?
In the last 6 months, I've gained about 30 lbs after another issue with my back(I'm now 347). The added weight has made doing everything more difficult. So this past May I started to slowly return to working out. Walking an hour 4-6 times a week some light lifting but not a whole lot. That showed results but didn't last…
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Calories/Metabolic Rate
Ive been reading up a bit more on Metabolic rate(RMR, BMR, TDEE etc) and found something the other day about one common mistake people do. And that is double counting calories. There is a site I use quite a bit and have seen decent success with in terms of accuracy and it gave this example about calories burned DURING and…
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Which to focus on first
I haven't been able to workout since May because I've been recovering from a broken foot. I am going to return to working out tomorrow and trying to figure out which of my work out routines to use first? My cardio focused or my strength focused building routine. My cardio routine does have weights involved but I know…
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Calories burned during a 40 yard dash?
Out of curiosity, I've been trying to find how many calories are burned when someone does a 40 yard dash. In high school, we would do 10-15 40-50 yard sprints for conditioning. For me, being a lineman, I ran a 40 in about 6 seconds(average) and was 290, 6'1. I would test this out by just jumping on a treadmill or using a…
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fitness wristbands/watches
I am going to buy a wristband/watch but not sure what one to get. I want something that takes heart rate into account and not just steps since that is the more accurate measurement. (I have read some places that some are very inaccurate(in regards to HR). Not sure if any actually calculate the calories burn if not i know…
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Why doesn't mfp take weight training into account?
Now that I'm cleared medically I'm getting back into lifting(moderate-vigorous) but noticed it doesn't get worked into burned calories. Or am I missing something?
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Protein powders
I am thinking of switching protein powders. I get from myprotein and it is impact whey isolate however I am hoping to switch to one that will help me feel fuller at times I am not able to add stuff like fruits to it. I was thinking of switching to the non isolate whey or the impact diet whey. I am liking the diet whey…
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Meal replacements
I dont have time between classes and work to get much in terms of calories and cant afford to spend money at my uni's dining center nor a place to keep something to bring(I am in labs all day and food is a nono). My question is what can I do to make my protein shakes allow me to feel fuller longer? I am in basically 9-5…
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VO2 testing and calorie burning
So I have a couple questions. My uni offers for free VO2 testing(as well as bod pod body fat test which I have done) and I am curious as to what I could use that data for, anyone know? I know it can be used to help make a more efficient workout, but can it be used to make calculating calories burned more accurately? If…
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Who is ready for Who?
Doctor Who in all its glory returns Saturday. Who else is watching it?
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How to modify % of carbs, fats, proteins on MFP?
I am going to double my protein intake(from 97g to between 175g and 217g), because I have a much higher Lean Muscle Mass than the calculations used for this(~217lbs) and want to know if I can change it on here? This is the best way to maintain my LMM while on a deficit but dont want to add calories so it would help to know…
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Glute exercises/stretches
I am no longer able to do squats/DL - though stayed mostly away from them anyways. I need some good exercises for glutes. My glutes have always been weak/small even in HS squatting/DL 300+ and my first 2 years of college doing 950 leg press. My quads increase very fast, my hamstrings have always been decent but my glutes…
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Calculate protein to maintain lean mass?
So I have been doing some research but havent been able to find exactly what I am looking for. I want to find how to calculate the amount of protein needed to maintain my current lean body mass while in a calorie deficit. At last check I had 213lbs leam mass with 25.1% body fat(was around 290). I am now 274 but not sure my…
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So fed up with "it takes time"
Ok so I am just venting a bit right now as I am feeling a bit stressed. But seriously I am so fed up with how everything I am working on "will take time" to accomplish. I mean dont get me wrong I feel 100% the best things in life are worth waiting for but right now seems like EVERYTHING is hitting now. Been trying to lose…
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What do you hate most about being overweight?
What do you feel is the worst thing about being overweight/obese? Not necessarily health related stuff but in general? For me, it is a tie between not being as confident and sex isnt as good as when I was thinner.
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Good swimming routine?
So I will be able to return to working out in about 1-2 weeks, but will be limited to walking and swimming - had back surgery. I havent really swam since I was in 9th/10th grade(in uni now). Is there a routine someone could suggest that would be good calorie burning? I dont want to just swim laps up and down but if theere…
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What is your hidden netflix "gem"?
Everyone I know that has netflix has found one or two movies that they had never heard of(not many others had heard of) and it was one of those they didnt think they would like until they watched it. Usually they are an independent or foreign film, I have found a lot from Australia and New Zealand I have liked. Curious as…
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Set backs suck
Just curious if anyone else has had a similar experience. I have not been able to workout since May, and am 5 days post op and will not be able to workout for another 6 weeks. Slowly the pain is going down and I am increasing my mobility and hope to be able to go for short walks soon. But for now I just feel really…
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Favorite country visited?
So I am a bit of a travel bug and cannot get enough of travelling. I want to hit each continent and have around 60 countries on my visit list(I have made it to 10 so far). And so far each has been great for their own reasons. My top 3 would be Taipei, Taiwan, Sevilla, Spain, and Genova, Italy(in no particular order). Where…
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Anyone with herniated disc?
Hey just curious if anyone else has a herniated disc(s) with sciatica? If so, have you had surgery? What exercises do you do to lose/maintain weight to prevent further injury?
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How much does sleep affect your weight loss?
I know not getting enough sleep can make it harder to lose weight, but to what extent? Is one night of no sleep going to affect it drastically or does it have to be more? What about sleeping too much (ie more than 8-10 hours)?
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Any Iowans here?
Any Hawkeyes or Panthers here? If you are from State I am sorry(JK) but you can be here too :tongue:
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Any other males looking to lose 70lbs?
Curious if there are any other guys on here that are in the same position as I am? I'm27 y/o 6'1 290(25 BF%) with a 1 year goal of 220(7-10 BF%) and a 3 month goal of 250(15 BF%). Personally I prefer to work out with someone but everyone I know who work out have a much different running level than I do so hoping to find…
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Whats everyone's opinion on fasting/cleanse?
Fasting/cleansing for 3days to 2 weeks. What does everyone think about them? Ive read a lot online of people doing them to kind of restart their metabolism or to crash through a plateau? I have a friend who did a 2 week one that he lost about 15 lbs on. The first week was like this: day 1 - Breakfast - 1-2 hard boiled…
