Women over 40 and already lifting? Let's build a supportive community!

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  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
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    Thanks so much for keeping this thread bumped - I'm sending a request!
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
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    I don't think @modmom1 has been active on the site in a while, so she might not be getting the requests and I don't think there is anyone else to approve it. :( The group has been pretty quiet since she went away.
  • leajas1
    leajas1 Posts: 823 Member
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    Sad ;(
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    If I knew how I would start one. Need to figure it out. If any of you start one please look me up! Love to join and keep up with what is working for everyone.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    How much protein do you all eat daily or what are your macros set at?
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
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    My macros are 40/30/30 (40% carbs). I try to make sure I get at least 100g protein/day.
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
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    When I was cutting I was at 40P/20F/40C. Then I moved to a 40/30/30 ration like Sumiblue. Now, I just make sure I eat enough protein and let the rest fall where they may. Probably why I've gotten a little fluffy lately. :smiley:
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    Thanks! I am going to up my protein and see how that works for me. I've been losing weight, but want to build muscle too. Just want to find the right balance.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    I had just switched to 45 protein 40 carb and 15 fat. Maybe I need to do 40-40-20?
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
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    I would think that 15% fat would be very difficult to hit. Even 20% takes a ton of planning.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    I will look at it. It may be. I tend to eat pretty low fat as a norm, i have a hard time some days of getting enough. Just try to make sure that it is mostly good fats. If so I will readjust it.
  • shellyld2016
    shellyld2016 Posts: 288 Member
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    I changed the fat to 20, just to try it. After looking at it, I think you're right. 15 would be very hard to hit. I will try 20 and see how that works.
  • grapaj
    grapaj Posts: 136 Member
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    Do you macro counters weigh your food - IIFYM style? I know I won't be able to sustain this but do want to eat more macro focussed
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,070 Member
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    I did when I was cutting and just starting to maintain, but haven't been lately.
  • Sumiblue
    Sumiblue Posts: 1,597 Member
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    I weigh my food 5 days a week. Weekends I let go a little.

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