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Problems with Polar FT4!!!
I'm so sick of my Polar FT$ HRM that I want to just throw it out of a moving car. After about 4-6 weeks of having it, it started displaying my resting heart rate as either "00" or something over 215! I kept playing with it, changing positions, etc., and would eventually get it working, but most of the time it would go back…
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Survey: How many cals do you eat per day?
I'm in Week 3 of 5x5 and am feeling lost about calorie intake. Please share your stats with me: 1. Your height 2. How long you've been doing SL 5x5 3. Your daily calorie intake Thanks!
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Tired of my Keurig... how's the Nespresso?
I've had a Keurig for almost one year, and it's been decent but I really miss that full-bodied coffee experience you get with expresso-based drinks (in my case, Americanos). So now I'm thinking of getting a Nespresso. Has anyone tried the Keurig and Nespresso machines? Each machine has rave reviews, but does the Nespresso…
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Where did you find 1.25# weight plates?
I have one set, which came with the 300# set of weights I bought, but I can't find any 1.25# plates at the sporting goods stores around here. I checked Sears too, but the ones they have won't fit on my bar. Thanks!
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How long did it take you to see results?
Hi all, Today I'm starting Week 6. I see zero changes in my body. I've seen photos of women who've done SL and changed their bodies so I'm getting concerned that maybe I'm only increasing strength without enjoying the other benefits of heavy lifting. As of today I still intend to finish the 12 weeks, but if I don't see…
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Android apps to use with SL?
Hi all! I'm excited to start SL, and was wondering if anyone's using any Android apps to track workouts/progress?
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How do you measure body fat percentage?
Hi all, Just wondering how you measure body fat percentage? I have a scale that displays body fat percentage--not sure how accurate that is. Does anyone use calipers? Thanks!
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Can I do more weight training after I finish an SL workout?
Hi all, I started SL on Sunday, and just finished today's workout. I finished today's workout in ~32 minutes. Did I mess something up, because I thought it was supposed to take longer? Per my HRM, I only burned about 70 cals. Also, I don't physically feel like I've gotten a "workout," and am tempted to do my 35-min…
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Calorie Intake?
Hi everyone, I'm hoping to officially start SL on Sunday. I read and printed the SL Summary and just skimmed through the ugly PDF. I didn't see specific info about how many calories to eat while doing SL. I have no idea what my daily limit should be once I start so I'd really appreciate some guidance from all the…
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Please dumb it down for me!
Hi everyone, I've been wanting to start NROL4W for months, and now that I have a bench, weights, and barbell set up in the garage (yay!) I'm anxious to start, but the way the workout plan is written leaves a lot to be desired IMO. I found conflicting starter guides in MFP, so I hope someone can dumb it down for me further!…
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No Kid Hungry
I just watched a sad documentary on the Food Network called Hunger Hits Home, which featured many young kids and their families struggling to get decent meals. I just made a donation via the following link. I hope we can all donate something to help feed those who need help.…
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Losing weight but belly's getting bigger!
Hey all, I started Weight Watchers on Jan. 15, 2011, and have lost 61lbs so far. I started taking my measurements about 6-7 weeks into the program, and have seen my measurements decrease (my waist measurement had gone down by about 12 inches). But last time I measured (January 28th), my waist was almost 2 inches bigger. I…
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Why is my waist 1.5 inches bigger?? :(
I'm really bummed. I take my measurements once a month, and this morning was horrified to see that my waist was 1.5" bigger than last month! I started my weight loss journey on Jan. 15, 2011, and have always seen my measurements consistently get smaller... until today. I'm freaking out. A friend said maybe I'm doing too…
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Looking for Android app recommendations!
I finally got a smartphone a few weeks ago, and I'm wondering what apps other Android users use. So far the apps I use the most are MFP (of course), Astrid Tasks, and Out of Milk. I also use Pandora a lot when I'm exercising, and I found a free "daily arm workout" app I use on weight training day. My most recent find is…
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C25k lite vs Pro versions...
Hi all, I haven't downloaded this app yet but have heard a lot about it. I want to get into running, and I'm not clear on exactly what this app does. Does it actually give you voice prompts for when to speed up/slow down/etc? That's what I want. Thanks!!!
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Bodybugg website is down... does this happen a lot??
I've been trying to login to their site to upload my data for the day, but for the last couple hours it's been saying the site is down for maintenance! I didn't see anything on their site advising anyone about this. Does this happen often?
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My sort of day with intermittent fasting...
I say "sort of" because I had two meals today instead of one big one. I had a much bigger breakfast than usual consisting mostly of protein. I didn't eat lunch at all, and I didn't have any craving/desire to eat the whole day. I probably could have skipped dinner too, but that ended up being my "feast" for the day. And you…
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Is anyone NOT happy with their Bodybugg?
Hi all, I've been considering buying one of these but I'm a bit hesitant because of the cost. I already own a Polar HRM and just wanted some feedback from people who have Bodybuggs... does anyone regret buying one, and if so, what don't you like about it?
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Only 8 calories left and I wanna eat so bad!
Only 55 minutes until I go to bed, but it feels like an eternity!! What can I eat for 8 calories? :laugh:
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Stuck at the same weight for a month
I tried not eating my exercise calories, went back to eating them, last week I drank more water per day than I thought I could ever stand, and consumed less than 1600mg of sodium. Yet I've been going up and down from 199.8 to 200 lbs for 4 weeks in a row now. I wear a Polar heart rate monitor when I exercise--I've tried…
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I'm in ONEderland!!!
Weighed in today and I'm finally out of the 200s! :)
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Why am I constipated? :(
I consume AT LEAST 30mg of fiber daily (too much according to MFP), I drink about 100 oz of water a day, eat at least 3 veggie servings and 2 fruits a day, and I exercise 5-6 days a week. So I have no idea why I'm constipated! I emailed my doctor and he said it's not worrisome at this point, and suggested I take up to…
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Do you do 30DS 30 days in a row?
Hi all, I'm thinking of buying 30 Day Shred after seeing many users rave about it here. Is it meant to be done for 30 days in a row, or 30 days total, with a rest day in between (since there are weights involved)? Thanks!
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Newbie with a few questions...
Hi all, I just joined 2 days ago and have some questions: 1. I'm 5'5-1/2" should I enter my height as 5'5" or round up to 5'6"? Or does it even matter? 2. Do I have to eat ALL my calories/fat grams/etc? I have almost 200 calories remaining, and am "short" 31 grams of fat. That seems like so much. Can you eat less than your…
