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One year anniversary on MFP
It has been one year today since I first logged onto MFP. I had lost weight first, then starting using it. I only used it for logging for about 3 months, until I dared search the community part of the site and reach out for friends. I spent most of my life with weight issues. I am now the mom of 2 daughters, and absolutely…
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logging weight workouts
Hi All, how do you recommend logging these? A HRM is meant for aerobic activity so might not be accurate. Fair to log as circuit training? For about 15 min of work, I logged 10 min circuit training, since I don't usually rest that much between activities. Does this sound reasonable? thanks!!
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strength training vs cardio - exercise in maintenance
Hi All, I have not been in a group before, but glad to have been steered to this one! (thanks Robin!). I initially lost weight w cardio alone, but feel I've gotten in much better shape with Jillian Michael's tapes with some strength. I just bought 2 Bob Harper work out tapes, and even the one titled cardio is mostly…
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"free foods"/veggies-- do you count in your log?
Hi All, Just wondering what people think about counting low cal veggies in the calorie counting. I've not done WW, but I tend to count the "free foods" as those I don't need to log, like lettuce, broccoli, celery, cucumbers, cauliflower. I eat a LOT of those so I am not hungry on my calorie allowance. I was just wondering…
