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Polar FT4 Batteries
Hi all, Think i need new batteries for my polar ft4. Can i order them somewhere and change them myself or do i have to send it away to have them replaced? I am worried about the waterproof seal as i want to use it in the pool. If someone can advise me that would be excellent. Thanks!! BTW i am in the UK :)
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C25K - Treadmill. What level?
Hi all. I want to start the C25K challenge as i think my fitness levels will now cope with it. Ive downloaded it to my ipod and i want to start tomorrow. Does it really work for people? Can you really run a 5K no stopping after only 9 weeks? However, i have body issues and dont particulary want to run in the street or the…
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Zumba Wii - first time on it just now!!
so i did my firt work out on zumba. It is really good. I burned 118 cals in 26 minutes - which firstly i was disappointed with myself as Ive seen other people record so many more cals doing it, but then it dawned on me - it was my first attempt and i didnt know the steps, im guess when i know what steps are coming next i…
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New Year New Me.....Who's with me???
So 2012 is going to be my year. I want to get as close to my goal weight or actually see it if possible. I would like to lose 100lbs, safetly at 2lb a week would mean i would see next year as being in the 170's. Some of you may look at that number and still see an oerweight person. For me to be under 200 that would be…
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polar ft4. number in right bottom corner??? what is it?
hi everyone. I have just put on my polar watch and on the home screen (before you set it going) there is a number two in a circle in the bottom right corner. Anyone know what this is?? and why its there?? Never seen it before...
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Christmas Targets
Hi All. With christmas being only 2 months away I just wondered what people's goals were to reach by then. I am hoping and trying to get to 50lb lost, I am 32.6 now so just under 18 off that target. If that is not doable then I am hoping to get to 42lbs lost which is 3 stone :) Anyone else? and how are you planning to…
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buying an exercise bike?
Any UK mfp-ers can recommend a decent exercise bike that doesn't break the bank?
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NSV - Treadmill
everyone today i had a major NSV - i ran on the treadmill level 8!!! Ok, only for one minute bursts but this is better than no running. Now that i know i can run im going to do the C25K program. anyone done it? anyone done it on a treadmill?
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Wii games
So as well as going to the gym, ive got a wii machine. Ive got wii fit, and wii sports and was thinking about getting Zumba for wii. I have a polar ft4, so i can accurately count caloires. Which games on wii fit and sports are the best to burn more calories? And, what other games can people reccoemmend for me to buy?…
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water - how much??
Hi all so i drink water throughout the day - all i drink really. jst wonder how much i should be drinking? i know its 8 cups but how big a cup?? can some one tell me please? preferably in ML please
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Working Out ..... Is it enough???
So i seem to be doing some sort of exercise each 2days but wondered if it is enough. I really struggle for time (and I mean this honestly) I work full time in a nursery with children so im moving about all day, have a 4 yr old and a teenager to look after, doing the final year of my degree, which is SOOO exhausting, have a…
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NSV - small for me, but a NSV all the less!!
Today I ran up the stairs in my house - and didnt huff puff or thought i was going to die when i got to the top :D
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micronutrients - what are these?
Hi all, Keep hearing about these but don't know what they r. Anyone want to enlighten me? Thanks xxx
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Turkey Mince - high fat??
So i made some turkey burgers for tea, and put them in a salad. Mixed dried chillies, spring onions and minced turkey and they were lovely. So i added them to the diary, using the packets nutritional values (which i wish i had looked at first!!) and found that 200g of turkey had 336 cals (okish) and 39 g of fat (OMG:yawn:…
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Hen party weekend massacre!!!!!! OMG
So i have just returned from an over night stay with girls on a hen party. It was alcohol fuelled which lasted all day and night. Not great for the diet i know :mad: but the damage has been done. I know I couldve made other choices but chose the drinks I like.:blushing: Anyway I have tried to log everything correctly on my…
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MFP for andriod
I really wish you could access your profile page and the forums on the android app. :happy: Saying that though if i could access it mobily Id be on it all the time!!! :laugh:
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swimming calories. Will someone please help if you can???
so monday i went swimming, wore my ft4, and did 24 lengths (600m) pulling my 4 yr old on my back most of the way. then we had a 15 min play around so was in the pool for 55mins. HRM said 181 cals Been again tonight minus my little one and did 40 lengths (1000m), took me 55 minutes again, no play swim, and HRM said 192.…
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Shopping list
right peeps, I am currently writing my shopping list this minute and need some ideas. Got loads of fruit and veggies already on there, so need some other suggestions please......... Fruits and veggies - carrots, cauliflower, potatoes, watercress, lettuce, onion, mushroom, tomato, avacado, beansprouts, cucumber, cress,…
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Compare yday to today....please
I asked people to look at my diary yday for tips and suggestions as i was over my carbs. Now today i have really really tried (with the exception of a fairy cake!!!) Im feeling good - but gone over again on sugar. Will you peeps take another look at today and yday and tell me what you all think please? Im open to all…
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Someone PLEASE look at my diary........
So today I have tried to be really good, Active most of the day (running around after a class of 30 three and 4 yr olds!!) even went for a swim after my 10 hr shift, tried to eat really good, yet im over on my carbs!!!! Will some one look at my diary and tell me what else i can do or how they think im doing??? PLEASE…
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help with grocery shopping
Can anyone give me any tips for food shopping. I am obsessed my carbs and need to give them up, not forever but minimise them greatly!!! What would you buy. I dont want to go over 1500 cals a day, and need some filling foods thats not rabbit food!!! :laugh:
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How many calories does everyone try to burn daily?
How many calories does everyone try to burn daily? Just wondered as Im only just starting out and hitting 200-300, yet seeing some people burn over 1000!!!
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under calories - lost weight........hit mfp target calories
Hi everyone just after some advice. so this week i have done what mfp has told me and stuck to my calorie target near enough (around 1700) - and maintained my weight, yet the week before i used about 1500 of these not eating back my exercise cals and lost 3 lb!! anyone care to explain?
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HRM - how does it work out your 'zone'
So i have a polar ft4 and it tells me my zone is between 125 and 163. What does this mean? And what would happen if i went over 163? because it happened today when i was biking
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Buffet food from birthday party....
So tonight Im going to a birthday party for a friend and theres no doubt going to be a buffet. what on earth should i eat? i expect its going to be high cal, high carb, high fat foods :( Help!!!!
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1lb gain!!!!!!!! and ive done more exercise!!!!
....thinks she may have gained a pound this week :( *SO SAD* official weigh in is Sunday so we shall see....
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Calorie Burn.....how often....how long......how many......
Hi all Im interested in seeing how many of you exercise regularly and how often for? How many times a day? How long for? What do you do? And how many cals do you try and burn? - mainly for HRM users Thanks Saz xxxx
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calorie burn exercising....
Hi all Im interested in seeing how many of you exercise regularly and how often for? How many times a day? How long for? What do you do? And how many cals do you try and burn? - mainly for HRM users Thanks Saz xxxx
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new HRM polar user
so i have some questions about my new hrm. I have polar ft4. 1 - how often should i wash it? 2 - should it be wet when i put the strap on? 3 - is going in the pool going to kill it? 4 - is there anyway I can get the screen to change from Hr, to cals during a workout without having to press the number?? Thanks
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polar HRM FT4 help
so i have some questions about my new hrm. I have polar ft4. 1 - how often should i wash it? 2 - should it be wet when i put the strap on? 3 - is going in the pool going to kill it? 4 - is there anyway I can get the screen to change from Hr, to cals during a workout without having to press the number?? Thanks
