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Polar FT7 problems
Hi everyone! I have been using my Polar FT7 for a few months now and I now have a problem with it. During my workout, it would read my heart rate correctly, (i.e. 172 etc), but then randomly, it would show 80 as my heart rate and then 00. It would either stay like that until I restart it or it would take its sweet time to…
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Polar FT7 problems
Hi everyone! I have been using my Polar FT7 for a few months now and I now have a problem with it. During my workout, it would read my heart rate correctly, (i.e. 172 etc), but then randomly, it would show 80 as my heart rate and then 00. It would either stay like that until I restart it or it would take its sweet time to…
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Injured back
Hi everyone, Last Thursday, I was trying to squat 175lbs and afterwards, something felt really painful in my lower back. Resting over the weekend has not really helped. When i tried to squat today using a much lower weight (85lbs), I couldnt even bear to feel that weight on my back. Cardio doesn't seem to affect it and…
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Injured back
Hi everyone, Last Thursday, I was trying to squat 175lbs and afterwards, something felt really painful in my lower back. Resting over the weekend has not really helped. When i tried to squat today using a much lower weight (85lbs), I couldnt even bear to feel that weight on my back. Cardio doesn't seem to affect it and…
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no cardio
Hi everyone, I have only been doing stronglifts 3 times a week with a bit of cardio on tues and thurs. These are my current figures. I started SL in July: squats - 170lbs Bench - 96.25lbs Row - 117lbs OHP - 75lbs Deadlift - 150lbs Now, there's this girl I know that goes to the same gym as me and she has a personal trainer.…
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cardio while doing stronglifts
Hi everyone! While I was doing stronglifts on M, W, F, I would also do a spin class on tues and thurs (weekends off). It has always been fine but recently, I feel like my legs are constantly tired This morning while I was doing my squats, my warm-up weights were 78.75lbs and 118lbs with my actual work weight being…
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Intake questions
Hi, I have recently started stronglifts 5x5 (just completed the second week) and I am feeling so hungry all the time! I would love some opinion on food intake! 1) What's your current intake of calories, on average? This is TOTAL CALORIES EATEN so this would include anything you eat for exercise calories. In other words,…
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Toronto - Stronglifts 5x5?
Hi! I currently live in Toronto. I am currently doing Stronglifts 5x5 and I am wondering if anyone is in the area and is doing the same thing and would like to be each other's spotters. Thanks! Jie
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Deadlifts and OHP
Good morning my lovely stronglifts ladies! I did my workout B this morning and I have a few questions for you guys! I am at 65lbs for OHP and even though I got my 5x5, i can definitely tell that it is a struggle. I am from Toronto Canada, and I am wondering if you guys know where I can get some 1.25lb fractionals. I…
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Stalling
Hi everyone, Today's workout was quite tough for me.... on my 3rd set of bench press, I was only able to get 4 reps in at 70# before i just completely failed that I had to shout for help to get the bar off of me. I was able to get the other 2 sets in after a long rest. Same with my rows...I was to row 90# today but I just…
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A 5x5 victory for me and a bit of a question
I have done 4 weeks of 5x5 and this morning, I hit my 100lb squat mark!! I am so happy to have made it this far :D Here are my stats after 4 week: Squats:45 --> 100 Bench: 45 --> 70 (I only got 4x5 and 1x4 Row: 65 --> 85 OHP: 45 --> 55 (these are killer) Deadlift: 55 --> 85 They aren't impressive numbers but I am working…
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squatting NSV
After 4 weeks of stronglifts 5x5, I was able to squat 100lbs this morning :D :D
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Question re: Scooby calculator
Hi everyone! I just used the scooby calculator to find out what I should be eating as I feel like my weight has stalled. Here are the stats: I am 177lbs, 5'7, female, and 23 years old (LOL this sounds like dating stats) I do weight training (5x5 three times a week) and then spinning on Tues and Thurs. I rest on sat and…
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Is it worth it? Please help a confused girl
Hi! Last night, I got a fitness test done at my gym and it showed that I am 33% body fat. I dont fully understand because when I was 200lbs, I was 33% body fat, how can I possibly still be at the same percentage? He made me step on these 2 metal pieces on top of a scale that sent electrodes through my body. Secondly, I am…
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A few questions from a newbie
Hi, I seem to have lots of questions regarding SL. I hope the lovely ladies in this group can help me out :) I just started this week, and am about to go into my 3rd workout tomorrow where I will be doing workout A again. The first time I did it, I definitely felt it at 65lbs. I was able to get through the entire thing.…
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Newbie :)
Hi everyone! I just recently started 5x5 and it is definitely interesting. I did workout A on Mon and workout B today. I definitely struggled with the 65lb row....should I keep the same weight next time? I was able to complete the entire 5 sets but i definitely found it challenging. I did the deadlift today but only at…
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Does this seem correct to you?
Hi! I used the highly recommended scooby calculator this morning, and here is what my info is: Female, currently 175lbs, 67 inches (5'7), and I am 23. Currently, I do 3x weight training (just started stronglifts 5x5 yesterday) and spin for an hr 2x a week. So my activity level is set to 1-3 hrs/week of light exercise cuz…
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Best way to calculate TDEE
Hi everyone, I currently got a HRM and I took it for a test trial at spin class today. Firstly, obviously the burn recorded includes any calories I would've burned without exercise so I need to account for that. Since I' am not sure what my BMR is, is it safe to just do HRM - 20%? Also, I would love to know how you're…
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For those who are successful with TDEE method
Hi! I've been using the TDEE -20% method for quite some time now and it worked at first, but now my weight loss has stalled. I decided to recalculate my TDEE to determine a new calories count for myself. Previously, I've chosen to choose sedentary as my activity level and then eat back my exercise calories. Here is what my…
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time to change my calories?
Hi everyone! I am currently bouncing around 175lbs, and I would like to get to 160. I am 5'7. Currently, I am eating at TDEE - 20%. I lift mon, wed, and fri. I also do 1hr of spinning on Tues and Thurs. I dont tend to work out on the weekends cuz I use it to catch up on sleep. My diary is open to all viewers. Please help…
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Eating After lifting Heavy
I have recently started a program to lift heavy. She recommends that I take a protein shake after. What do you recommend?
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Eating After lifting Heavy
I have recently started a program to lift heavy. She recommends that I take a protein shake after. What do you think? What protein powder do you recommend and how do you make it?
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toasting quinoa?!
Hi everyone! I really want to try quinoa but I'm not really sure how to cook it. I know that lots of people are saying you can cook it just like how you would cook rice, but then I have seen some people say they "toast" it before cooking.... how do you toast it? What does that mean? After you toast it, can you still put it…
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A 2-year plateau
Hi Everyone, I started on MFP a few years ago, and within 8-9 months, I was able to lose almost 40lbs. I was really happy with that and thought I was well on my way to my goal. I also thought it was fairly consistent with what I've seen here as I have seen some people lose so much weight in a very short amount of time.…
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Injured?
Hi everyone, I went to a weight-lifting class (Group Power) on Wednesday and ever since then, I feel really stiff and sore all over. It hurts to sit or stand or do anything really. I went to an aqua fit class on Thurs hoping it will help the pain to go away but when I woke up this morning, it still really hurts. Should I…
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No guidance or help
I'm not new here on MFP but its very frustrating to try and get help on here or motivation support when there are no one that responds to my questions.....
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I need help!
I am 5'7, and I am looking to lose weight but I am wondering if my goals on here are set correctly. Can someone help me determine how many calories I am to net a day? Thanks!
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Have been MIA
Hi everyone....its been a really long time since I've been active on MFP. I've been working the past 8 months and have just started school again. It has been a very stressful time. During this time, I have not counted calories but I have been trying to make healthy decisions. However, I've noticed recently that I've been…
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Intuitive Eating
Has anyone ever read the book Intuitive Eating? If so, what are your thoughts?
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body fat loss
Hi everyone, I had 16 sessions with a personal trainer (focusing mostly on weights) and each session was 30 minutes long. I saw her twice a week. After the 16 sessions, I did not lose any weight but I lost 1% body fat....is this too little? Also, my trainer said that in order for stationary biking to be "effective", I…
