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Garmin steps issue
I’m having an issue with calorie adjustment for steps with Garmin. The number seems to be totally random (see pics). Is MFP doing something clever or has it just gone haywire?
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How to account for skimming off fat in recipe calorie count?
Just out of interest really. I always account for the full amount of fat (weighed/measured) but I skimmed so much fat off a recipe I made the other night and I feel a bit sad that I may be depriving myself of calories unnecessarily! The recipe for 6 had 2 tbsp olive oil, 50g butter and then quite a fatty cut of lamb. I'm…
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What to eat purely for vanity
Realise this is likely to be different for everyone but...! I'm going on a beach holiday in 16 days (not that I'm counting). I don't want to lose any weight and I'm feeling very happy about my body at the moment for the first time in years and years. HOWEVER. I would like to do whatever I can do look and feel even better…
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Occasional middle back pain - feels like cramp?
Maybe a bit of a long shot, but has anyone had any experiences of cramp-like middle back pain (it's on the right hand side if that makes a difference)? It's quite painful when it comes on but is only lasting for maximum about two seconds at a time. I feel like it must be a result of exercise but I've not noticed anything…
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Hill running - building or burning muscle?
Interested to hear what people's experience/knowledge is with hill running. I currently don't do a lot of resistance work beyond the (I imagine fairly small) bodyweight benefits I get from yoga, but I live in a very hilly area and can't avoid a significant amount of uphill running when I get out 4-5 times a week: usually…
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Depressing TDEE calculation - tell me it's not true!
I'm short, close to goal and in my healthy weight range (female, 5'3, 134lb - goal 126lb). I've been hovering around the same weight for a couple of weeks so thought I'd calculate my TDEE on IIFYM and it's telling me 1481 with no exercise (I prefer to add that on with accurate-ish calories from HRM - run 30-60 mins 5 times…
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Losing weight as a mum
I put on a load of weight when pregnant and have continued to overeat and not exercise up until about 5 days ago when I decided enough was enough (my little boy will be two in October :/ )! I don't really do weighing myself as I find I get too obsessed with the scales, but my goal is to fit into my post baby clothes - so…
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Any tips for rounded back?
I thought I'd video some of my practice today to see what it looked like, and I was wondering if anybody had any tips for a rounded back - this is my downwards facing dog and I just feel like I'm a bit slouchy! Haha. It's something I'm trying to improve in my yoga and in my posture generally so any tips welcome :smile:
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Recommendations on brands for lifting equipment
I'm thinking of investing in some basic lifting kit - probably a barbell/squat rack + weights and a bench. 1. Does this sound about right for someone who's pretty much just starting out? (I've done a couple of Jillian Michaels DVDs but they've only got me so far - I'm hoping to start the New Rules of Lifting for Women) 2.…
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Connecting Garmin heart rate monitor to computer/iPhone?
Hi guys I've got a Garmin Forerunner and heart rate strap and I'd like to be able to connect just the heart rate monitor to my laptop or iPhone so I can get an accurate calorie burn when exercising indoors. I can't find a way to do it online (although my Googling powers may be deserting me - feel free to call me STOOPID if…
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My NSV
This shot of my back at my final wedding dress fitting have made the weeks of pain Jillian Michaels has put me through so worth it :happy:
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Running injury question
Hi all I had to terminate my run early today following an emergency sidestep to avoid the attentions of a large dog, which resulted in a sharp twinge in the front of my thigh that got worse if I tried to run on it. A couple of hours later I've got no pain in it - my remedy was going to be a day's rest and a gentle run on…
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Goods and bads of sugar/fat - am I right?
The first time I started to lose weight, I used Weight Watchers - the old Points system where fats (especially sat fats) were the devil. So you ended up eating a high carb, low fat diet, loads of fat free yogurts full of sugar, Fry Light instead of proper oil to cook with, undressed salads (bleurgh) etc etc. The thing I've…
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Running question - how big a gap between?
I couldn't face getting out of bed this morning so went running in the evening instead (5 minute slow jog warm-up, 20 minute hard run, 10 minute slow job cool-down, stretch out). I was planning to do a 45 minute steady run first thing tomorrow morning before work - is that sensible or am I going to do my muscles in? I…
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BMR help - sorry if this is basic but I'm confused!
Hi MFPers I'm a bit confused about my BMR. Should you be eating calories at the rate it suggests, or are you supposed to take calories off it? (I'm hoping the former as it will give me an extra 100 calories a day!) Thanks in advance x
