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How to estimate calories for Piyo?
Today I did Piyo Sweat, which is a 35 minute workout...and definitely makes you sweat, lol! I was dripping. Anyway, I don't want to log it as yoga because it's definitely more intense than yoga but I don't know how to calculate calories burned. There were a few times I had to stop because I was too out of breath to…
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Not losing on 1600 calories/day
Hi all...I've been a member for a long time, but sporadic user. When I lost 40 pounds a couple of years ago, it was from eating right around 1600 calories/day and doing the same workouts I'm doing again now. But for some reason, my body is NOT wanting to let go of this weight. I have about 80 pounds to lose in total, so…
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Had my metabolism tested - interesting results and some questions
After struggling with getting any progress with my weight loss, I decided to have it tested. I went to a facility that does it with the Korr machine - supposed to be highly reliable and accurate. Anyway, I had some pretty surprising results, but also have some questions, and I'm wondering if anyone here has any insight. My…
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PiYo Before After (July 2014 to Sep 2014)
I'm a little nervous about posting these because first, they're not ridiculously drastic before and afters and also because, hello, it's the internet (hence the blacked out face). Anyway, I decided to post them because I am proud of the work I did and because of how I feel, which is fantastic. The biggest thing I noticed…
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Help me calculate these please?
I took my kids to a family farm today for an event they hold every year for October/Pumpkin stuff, etc. They have a little food stand there where they sell burgers from their own livestock and they also sell handcut french fries, deep fried. I was able to calculate the burger I got because I asked them what percentage of…
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What are your macros?
Hi...just curious what you've set your macros to, why, and what your goals are (i.e. gain muscle, lose fat, etc.)? Thanks!
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Getting frustrated
I rejoined MFP on July 21 and decided to trust MFP with the calorie goals and really stick to it. I am 100% committed, and instead of trying to eat paleo, or eat clean, etc., I decided to try and change my habits slowly, so for right now just focusing on calories in/calories out. I also started doing PiYo 6 days/week. I am…
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Help with dining out at this restaurant?
I'm meeting some people at this restaurant tonight and am trying to plan ahead of time what to eat. I'm cutting back on the rest of my day's calories just because I know people tend to underestimate restaurant food and I'd rather play it safe and save a lot of my calories for tonight. Can anyone look at this menu and make…
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Thoughts on cheat meals?
I'm curious what everyone thinks of cheat meals (not cheat DAYS). When I was super thin in college, I was extremely disciplined with my food - well, I had an eating disorder, potato/potahto. J/K. Anyway, one day a week, I would visit my friend at her college in the area and would eat an insane amount of food for one night.…
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Egg-free breakfast ideas?
I can't eat eggs and I'm getting tired of cereal and milk. Anyone have any good non-egg breakfast recipes that are tasty and low-cal? I try to keep my calories below 300 for breakfast. Thanks!
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Uhhhh....it's 7:30pm and I have 1660 calories LEFT
I burned a LOT today and 850 calories of it were tonight, so now I have 1660 calories left to eat!!! What the heck am I supposed to do with that? LOL I guess I'll have a double helping of jambalaya but there is no way I'm going to get close to that from dinner.
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Weekly planning categories?
Hi :) I trying to get myself organized and do some weekly meal planning, but I've always failed. I think having a category for each night will help me find recipes for each night for dinner. I have the following categories and I'll go through all my recipes to choose tried and true recipes each week. I was hoping people…
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MFP vs. TDEE/BMR
Hi, I know people have discussed this before, but in my searches I have not come up with what seems to be a good explanation of why the MFP calories differ from the TDEE calculators at sites such as http://scoobysworkshop.com/calorie-calculator/ Maybe I'm not searching the right terms, I don't know. I would appreciate any…
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I stopped trying to be perfect and LOST! :)
I'm one of those all black or all white people - finding the middle ground is hard for me, to say the least. I think that's why I've had such a hard time with losing the weight - I try so hard to do things perfectly - follow this plan perfectly, that when I slip, I totally go the opposite direction and go crazy eating…
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BMR of 1735 and calorie goal of 2327???
This seems crazy...I have my current calorie goal set to 1650 - enough that I'm not starving, but I feel like I could still lose at that number. However, I went to fat2fitradio.com and put in all my numbers, etc. and it said my BMR is 1735 and my calorie goal for moderately active is 2735 to LOSE weight? I find it very…
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Guided or custom?
Hi all...serial yo-yo dieter/former bulimic/anorexic and now stuck at the other end of the weight spectrum in the fatty zone for too many years. I've been up, down, all over the place and honestly am just at a loss right now. I lost weight on WW, but was so hungry all the time I couldn't stick to it. I've had a lot of…
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Does MFP automatically recalculate?
When you enter your weight to "check-in" here, does MFP automatically recalculate your daily calorie allotment based on the new weight, or do you have to go through and redo your goals to get the new amount?
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Just registered for my first 5K - any help/advice?
I'm signed up for my first 5K on June 30. It give me almost 11 weeks to get ready, but I'm a VERY beginning runner....yesterday I ran 1/2 mile straight, then walked 1/4 mile, then ran 1/4 mile, then walked 1/4 mile. It took me 17 minutes and obviously I'm nowhere near being able to run 3.1 miles straight. Any advice/help…
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Am I measuring wrong??
I take measurements and I weigh myself. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to lose tons of inches, but when you have about 60+ pounds to lose, you still want that scale to move! Anyway, the scale hasn't moved except for about a pound up and down, up and down. My measurements are exactly the same. Here's the kicker: I have had…
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OMG SOOOO SORE!
I did Day 2 yesterday, although I didn't get my second workout in (the Cardio DVD). I am so unbelievably sore! There is not one muscle in my body that doesn't hurt. I'm actually a little surprised because while I was doing the workouts, even though I was sweating, etc., I didn't think I was lifting heavy enough to be sore.…
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Grrr....pulled a back muscle
This is very frustrating....it seems like the second I have a plan in place and start exercising, something happens to take it away. I was all set to do my morning Jillian Michaels followed by an hour of Zumba, and then all I did was turn a little bit this morning and my back just pulled. It hurts to walk. I'm trying to…
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My first day at 1800 calories
Today I upped my calories to 1800. MFP had them at 1350, and I was so miserable, and every pound felt like it took every second of every day just to stay on program. So I decided to give this higher calorie thing a chance. Wow, what a difference!! Instead of sitting here with my stomach turning over on itself and all weak,…
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Snuck a peek at measurements
I have Workout 2 and Cardio to do today (missed yesterday so doubling up today), and then it will be the end of Week 1. I was a little discouraged to see the scale not move at all, but I did just take a quick measurement check and I've lost 1 inch in my chest, rib cage, waist and abdomen each!!!! It definitely helped me…
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Cardio & Weights - burned the same calories!?!
So I have done Workouts 1 & 2 and Cardio 1. I burned 267, 281, and 273 calories, respectively. Shouldn't I have burned more calories doing the Cardio DVD than the weights? I use a Polar heart rate monitor to measure calories burned.
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Which weights to start with?
I'm starting tomorrow....what weights should I plan on using? With 30DS I was using 3 lbs. - 5 lbs. When I normally lift, regular routines, etc., I lift heavier - 15-40 lbs. dumbbells for various exercises.
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Called in to work...2 workouts this afternoon?
I'm on day 2 of Kickstart and I just got called in to work. If I had known I was going to work today, I would have gotten up early to do the AM workout, but I didn't know until now I had to go in. My plan is to get out of work and do the AM workout at around 2, and then the PM workout sometime this evening. What do you…
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First workout of Kickstart this morning!
I can't believe I just set my alarm and got up early to exercise!! I am normally an afternoon/evening exerciser, so this was HUGE. Anyway, I just did Workout 1 this morning and I loved it! It totally flew by and I was done in no time. I find it easier than 30DS, only because I'm stronger than I am cardio-healthy, so 30DS…
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Just got my package in the mail!
So I just received my package in the mail and I'm so excited!! However, I'm not sure I'll be following the meal plan exactly. It's very low-calorie and extremely strict. I think I have a pretty good grasp on good nutrition and choices. Those of who who've gotten the program, what do you think of the meal plan that comes…
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Jillian Michaels Body Revolution
Just bought this and I can't wait for it to arrive!! Anyone else have it or thinking of starting it soon?
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PISSED!!!!
I was SO excited to go weigh in today (I do WW). I did so well all week, saw the scale going down, and got on this morning (naked). It said 227.6. I was thrilled, because that would mean I was only .2 away from 10 pounds gone. So I put on the clothes I always wear to weigh in, the same clothes I wore last week. I had a few…
