For the beginners on here how to determine what is safe
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One question..I am a stay at home mother of 3 and just can't go to a gym..what do you recommend for strength training at home? I currently to turbo jams which also includes a few days of toning using light weights so do I need more? My total loss includes about 4 lbs of lean and I DON'T want that..thanks.. By the way I am on the 1200 calorie 5 foot 5 inches with a weight of 161 now. My healthy weight is 114-149 so I am aiming for about 120-125 (still need to lose 41 lbs) Also sending you a private message but thought others may want to know some of these things..0
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Google "Body weight Exercise".
Homemade Freeweights:
a gallon of water weighs approx. 8 lbs. (half gallon = 4 lbs, etc)
5 or 10 lb bag of flour
5 or 10 lb sack of potatoes
You get the idea. :bigsmile:
And if the budget isn't too tight, resistance bands are relatively inexpensive.0 -
Hallelujah! That has been my problem. I joined MFP to make sure I was eating ENOUGH calories. That seems SO counter-productive when you have 60# to lose like I do, but it is totally the case. I have been watching my diet and exercising since January (seemed as good a time to commit as any) and I hit a plateau after 7# (7#!!!!!! ridiculous). So I started taking a closer look. I was only eating 1600-1800 calories per day with almost no snacking and working out at least 600-800 calories per day. My body thought I was STARVING an wouldn't let go of anything. So I've only been doing MFP for about a week and a half but I try to make sure I get to within 300-400 calories of my allotted calories and exercise calories combined. I lost 2.6# in the first week. Hopefully, at least another 1-2# this week. Who would've thought to break a plateau that I should eat more. It really kind of messes with your head and it seems opposed to everything we've been taught about weight loss, but your body really can't handle TOO much in the negative department before it tries to re-establish a balance. This makes logical sense so don't worry about throwing common sense(old wives' tales) out the window once in a while.0
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As a beginner, I am deeply offended. :grumble:0
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As a beginner, I am deeply offended. :grumble:0
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how about those who don't exercize regular ( I have been doing pretty good though) I am a stay at home mom of 4 ( 2 are in school though) I manage about 20/30 min walk's 2-5 days a week. MFP has me on a 1250 cal a day. I am 5'1 .5 and have about 120 lbs to lose to be at the HIGH end for my height ect. If I dont exercize at all should I eat less than 1250? Thanks for your imput I really appreciate it!!0
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how about those who don't exercize regular ( I have been doing pretty good though) I am a stay at home mom of 4 ( 2 are in school though) I manage about 20/30 min walk's 2-5 days a week. MFP has me on a 1250 cal a day. I am 5'1 .5 and have about 120 lbs to lose to be at the HIGH end for my height ect. If I dont exercize at all should I eat less than 1250? Thanks for your imput I really appreciate it!!0
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I appreciate your insight it helps to have it explained even better than some sights I've gone on.0
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how about those who don't exercize regular ( I have been doing pretty good though) I am a stay at home mom of 4 ( 2 are in school though) I manage about 20/30 min walk's 2-5 days a week. MFP has me on a 1250 cal a day. I am 5'1 .5 and have about 120 lbs to lose to be at the HIGH end for my height ect. If I dont exercize at all should I eat less than 1250? Thanks for your imput I really appreciate it!!0
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I manage about 20/30 min walk's 2-5 days a week. MFP has me on a 1250 cal a day. I am 5'1 .5 and have about 120 lbs to lose0
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I manage about 20/30 min walk's 2-5 days a week. MFP has me on a 1250 cal a day. I am 5'1 .5 and have about 120 lbs to lose
thank you for your insight. it always helps to have someone give advice from the outside!0
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