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Hi! I'm Ann

aschomber
aschomber Posts: 1
edited November 2024 in Introduce Yourself
I have recently started working out at a gym and am looking to tone up. I am 5'8, 139 llbs. And almost 50! Oops, did I just say that out loud? I don't want to lose weight. Oh, I also just quit smoking too. Looking for advise on calorie intake, proteins, etc.. Thanks!

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  • ephraimshere
    ephraimshere Posts: 15 Member
    Congrats on quitting the cancer sticks! What are your goals?
  • thejoshperson
    thejoshperson Posts: 43
    Hi Ann! That is a healthy weight for your height and age, so weight loss is not priority (like you say). MFP is great place for leading a healthy lifestyle in general, however. Congrats on quitting smoking and moving towards a healthier you! As far as caloric intake, it depends on your activity level, etc.

    Here is a great link for calculating your TDEE:

    http://www.fitnessfrog.com/calculators/tdee-calculator.html

    Aim for 1 gram of protein for each pound you weigh. In your case that is roughly 139 grams each day.

    Feel free to add me. Hope this helps!
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