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I am 5'6 126lbs. The advice I was given was from an accredited exercise physiologist, after my DEXA results. When I queried it I was told that as my weight was right for my height that I just needed to recomp lose fat and gain muscle.

I am the same as you. After having a DEXA I have been told to eat 1400 calories 40% carbs 30% protein and fat and do split weight sessions, lower body one day and upper body the next day and do each twice a week. I have to lift heavy enough to fatigue the muscles I use each time. Good luck with your goals.

I am in but since I am trying to gain muscle I will say 2 lbs by end of September.

I have been lifting weights for many years and always done a combination session, but since having a DEXA scan and finding That I am a skinny fat and have to lose fat and gain muscle I was told that I should fatigue my muscles in each session to gain muscle. I have never heard of this before. I have also been given 1400…

I am 5' 6 and weigh 126lbs my goal is 121lbs which I was in my teens I am now 71 but a skinny fat and need to lose 5lbs of fat. I work with weights 44days a week to build muscle but it is sooo slow going. My biggest problem is emotional eating when I am stressed. Any suggestions?

Try lifting weights as the afterburner loses more calories for longer and extra muscle will burn calories. I am trying to lose fat and have been told I do not need to do much if any cardio but to do all weights to build muscle and lose fat.

Thanks Moniblu I intend to get another scan in six months to check my progress I hope I am as successful as you, you must have been really stoked when you got the last results. How long did it take you to get that result?

I am also post menopausal and am in the category of skinny fat. I am 166 cm 58kg BMI 20.8 but my fat levels put me in the obese range. I have been advised to keep to 1400 cal 40% carbs and30% fat and protein and keep up the weight training with less cardio. I am trying but it takes a lot of time trying to juggle my food to…

I use Musashi high protein powder the vanilla tastes great 30g protein, 9.5 carbs low fat, sugar and sodium. I have it after a weight session as suggested by a sports dietitian to help with muscle repair.

I don,t know if you can get it in the US but I have Goodness foods better 4u digestive. It is made from barley max and was recommended by a sports dietitian. I add blueberries a scoop of Chobani yoghurt and skim milk. It keeps me full till lunch time but after a morning weight session I also have a protein shake.

I do 4 days and sometimes 5. I don,t like cardio but do it 1day, then three days of lifting. I warm up on cardio then 8-10 weight exercises and finish with 10 min on the treadmill. My gym has all Technogym equipment and I do like the Vario which is similar to a xtrainer but more of a running action and I use it for all my…

I recently watched a tv show where they tested both men and women,s fat burning, one group ate before exercising and the other did not. I was surprised to see that the men burnt more fat not eating before exercising and the women burnt more fat if they ate before exercising. Just shows that not one size fits all.

So true prices at health food shops are nearly twice the price of a supermarket. You just have to shop around the perimeter of the supermarket where all the fresh food is and avoid the middle isles with all the jars and packets of stuff with unidentifiable ingredients in them. Try drinking a glass of water when you feel…

I gave up about three years ago and find that I have more fun socially than when I drank. I used to enjoy wine and I did try a glass three weeks ago but it tasted like vinegar, guess that's because I have not had any for so long. One sip was all I could handle.

I lift heavy weights three times a week for an hour plus 15min cardio. I used to also do two one hour cardio sessions a week but have cut it down to one as I was getting too tired by the end of the week. I also don,t like cardio, but I am pretty active most days and at 71 years of age I think I work out enough to keep…

It's much better to eat clean most of the time and let your body do its own detox.

I am aiming for 2kg although I am at the lower end of my recommended weight for my height I have a small frame. My BMI is 21.4. I am trying to lose fat and build muscle so I am lifting three times a week. I realise that I may gain a little if I can build muscle, but as long as the fat goes I don,t mind.

I am 5'6 and 126 lb but have a small frame, my goal now is 120lb as although I am slim I still have a lot of fat t shift.

I am also tracking with tanita scales and my fat is 10% more than with my weight watchers scales. I am going to go to a clinic where the have the correct equipment to get an accurate figure. Will keep you posted.

What type of exercise are you doing? Lifting weights will increase your muscle mass an therefore increase your metabolism. If you exercise for only an hour and are sedentary for the rest of the day you negate the exercise, you need to move lots all day. Good luck.

I am the same, on professional advice I am lifting more, high weights low reps and more protein. I have a protein shake after gym also.

I think also that it depends on your fame. I am 5ft 6" and weigh 57kg which is at the lower end for my height but I have a small frame an still caring fat that I need to get rid of. Even though I work out It is a slow process.

I eat some back and am able to maintain my weight at 58kg. The info you read all seem to recommend 2000calories for my height and physical activity, but I try to keep it to 1500 otherwise I gain weight.

166cm 58kg size 10 Australia think it's 6 U.S. Australia is same as UK

The percentage of macros depends on the individual, it's a good idea to see a sports dietitian for advice. You need to do three weight sessions a week low reps high weight. If you go to a gym get advice from a trainer or see an exercise physiologist for advice and program. I am also trying to gain muscle and tone up and…

A waste of time doing it daily due to fluctuations once weekly is sufficient , same time same clothes or no clothes.

I have a Fitbit charge and love it. It makes me more aware of my movement so that I am now moving a lot more to keep up my steps. Before getting it I used to try to do as many things around home as I could in one trip, now I do each thing separately to get my steps up.

I am 58kg but still have that tummy fat. It seemed that once you reach menopause it just grows. My BMI is 21.5 so I wonder why I have this extra fat. I am lifting weights that I have to strain to use doing cardio and rope slams. I also watch my diet and calories but for the amount of exercise I do I can,t go below around…

I don't know about the U.S. But in Australia you don't need formal qualifications to be a nutritionist. It would be better to consult a Dietitian who is university qualified. The one I saw had also done the extra studies to become sports Dietitian. He was very helpful as I gave him my weekly schedule of workouts and he…