heart2health wrote: »

I've been reading "unexpected results of weight loss".

I've been reading that one too.

My favorite is "I went from morbidly obese to 6 pack abs! Ask me Anything"
I've become friends with vismal the OP, not only was he a similar size guy to me when he started, he is also extremely knowledgeable and one of the most giving people I've met on MFP. I've read his entire thread and look for updates daily, and follow his Youtube page.
I don't have serious plans to get a 6 pack, but have learned a lot from him.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1276219/i-went-from-morbidly-obese-to-6-pack-abs-ask-me-anything#latest

This is one of my favourites by one of the stars of MyFitnessPal - Sarauk2sf

community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets/p1

A great read, breaks down what can be a complex subject into something both informative and simple.
Plus explaining all those acronyms which can confuse newcomers.

Here is my #1 from a friend of mine - ihad. He is an excellent creative writer. This link is a guide to his over 100 blog posts on all variety of topics. There is a lot here for those new to MFP. He has a great sense of humor and is very intelligent. I've read all of them, some more than once.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/ihad/view/the-guide-to-a-wonderful-life-686296
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I thought this was really interesting. If you are new to this group you might want check this out, or some of the others

whmscll wrote: »

I've become very interested in weight training for health (osteporosis runs in my family) but also to firm up those wobbly bits. Once I Reach goal I think I will try body recomposition...

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10177803/recomposition-maintaining-weight-while-losing-fat#latest

Ha! - wobbly bits - made me chuckle

Here is a great list I borrowed from another group I'm in (Eat, Train, Progress). It covers many of the basics and sheds much of the bad information that is out there about diet and exercise.

Basic information regarding diet

The Basics

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819925/the-basics-don-t-complicate-it

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/841305/corn-used-my-man-parts-as-a-speedbag

Not posted in this group yet, but the much more comprehensive and expanded version of "The Basics' thread:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/1080242-a-guide-to-get-you-started-on-your-path-to-sexypants

Setting Your Calorie and Macro Targets

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/819055/setting-your-calorie-and-macro-targets

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1058378/oh-noes-i-am-eating-below-my-bmr

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1072049/thoughts-on-tdee-calculators-and-switching-from-mfp-to-tdee

IIFYM (If It Fits Your Macros)

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/817188/iifym

An example of applying IIFYM

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/925464/fitting-it-in-giggity

Clean eating

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/822501/halp-my-sandwich-isn-t-clean

Exercise calories

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818082/exercise-calories-again-wtf

Logging accuracy

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872212/you-re-probably-eating-more-than-you-think



Very useful reads and information


Research on Protein Intake

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/823505/research-on-protien-intake

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/869015/fundamental-flaws-with-rda-recommendations-for-protein

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1158604/eric-helms-protein-research

Insulin, Low Carbs, Gary Taubes, and James Krieger

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/817143/insulin-low-carbs-gary-taubes-and-james-krieger

The Glycemic Inex

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/919411/the-glycemic-index

Q & A's With Eric Helms

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/820425/q-a-s-with-eric-helms

Nutrient Timing

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/872189/alan-aragon-and-brad-schoenfeld-on-nutrient-timing

MFP report function

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1040095/mfp-s-new-reports-function

Cardio and Fat Loss

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1083930/cardio-roundtable-discussion

Links to Recurring Topics

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1158400/links-to-recurring-topics


Posts on common misunderstandings and myths


How to blast that fat from a specific area!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/827838/how-to-blast-that-fat-from-a-specific-area

Meal Frequency. Rev up that furnace. LOL.

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/820577/meal-frequency-rev-up-that-furnace-lol

Building muscle AND losing fat at the same time!

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/818594/building-muscle-and-losing-fat-at-the-same-time

Myths and Facts About Hydration Requirements

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/821181/myths-and-facts-about-hydration-requirements

Detoxes and Cleanses

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/821828/detoxes-and-cleanses

Glycemic Index

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/532251/let-s-talk-about-the-gi-index

Starvation Mode

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1084912/good-starvation-mode-article


Other Informational posts


Body Fat Estimation Methods

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/830595/body-fat-estimation-methods


Resources and References

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/840378/research

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/865230/resources-and-references

Protein sources

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789/protein-sources


Weight Lifting


Weight Lifting - Form /Technique

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/852401/proper-form-and-technique-sources

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1018359/do-you-cave-in-when-you-squat

Strength Training - the basics

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/850719/strength-training-the-basics

Barbell routines - when you only have dumbbells

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/902569/barbell-routines-when-you-only-have-dumbbells

Form Check

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/911984/form-critique-thread-post-your-videos-here

Lifting and Running

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1091565/lifting-and-running





Randomness

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/914180/thread-locking-and-intake-follow-ups

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/859304/protein-powder-recipes

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/935283/expectations-keeping-it-real

http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/1158400/links-to-recurring-topics

This is really nice to have-thanks!

Thanks Bill
Plenty to keep us going