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I also find my Fitbit motivating, I used to try to do many things in one trip even around the house to avoid going over the same ground , but now I am aware of my steps and try to get as many in as possible. I even walk around the house before going to bed if I am close to 10,000 Steps.

A book by Nancy Clark "Sports nutrition guide" has lots of great info for active people. I got it out of my local library and have just ordered it online, it should be here today. Only $25.50 Australian dollars will be cheaper in the U.S. As it is a U.S. Book.

Your macros look about right as they fall within the recommended guidelines. You should not be cutting carbs if you are very active as you need them for energy. My sports dietitian recommended musashi High Protein powder for recovery after a workout.

I have a Fitbit charge which does give me extra motivation to move a lot more than I did before I got it. It syncs with MFP but I think they are all just a guide as mine counts arm movements and motion while sitting as steps. From other comments and talking to people at the gym I think they are all similar in that way so…

I weight in on Sunday morning first thing after going to the toilet and without clothes on. It easiest as you just hop out of bed and take your nightie off. All the weight loss experts tell us not to weigh more than once a week.

Me too its my stomach.

What does the Garmin vivas smart count and how long is the battery life. I find my Fitbit does not last the week and always needs recharging at the most inconvenient times. Thanks for your comments in advance. PS does it count motion or arm movements like the Fitbit.

I found the fitbits actually count motion and arm movements as steps so I am looking for info about a better type of tracker any suggestions.

Don't get into thinking age is a barrier. I am 70 and started a gym program 6 years ago I now do 3 weight and 2 cardio sessions a week and am stronger and find I can use higher weights than some in their 20's. I am now lifting double the weight that I used to do and have recently added rope slams. This is in spite of…

Yes as long as it is good fats and not too much. I was recommended to have a nut and seed mix with low fat plain Greek yoghurt as an afternoon snack. It's very yummy and filling, and gets me through to dinner time.

I will do more research when I replace my charge. What is the One you have now?

I love my Fitbit as it makes me more aware of how much exercise I need to do. But it is really only a guide I find, as I have found that arm movements and motion adds steps even when you are not walking. One example was a day when I did not do many steps,but spent over an hour in the garage sawing timber, the Fitbit…

Sorry to say, but my exercise physiologist told me hat no matter what I did , I would still have that loose skin, I was devastated to say the least.

I have used a dietitian who specialises in sports nutrition. I had to keep an honest food diary for a week before seeing him, and I also gave him a copy of my gym workouts. He was very helpful and told me to increase my protein among other advice. It might be helpful for you to see somebody for dietary advice. As it was…

Although I have not stopped working out I usually alternate a weight session with a cardio one to give my muscles a break and have 2 days off a week. I find that it prevents me from getting too tired, but I have just turned 70 and because of my partners poor health I still have to mow the lawn and do all the yard work…

I am trying to gain more muscle and my exercise physiologist has told me lower reps and heavier weights. More reps and lower weights helps if you just want tone, but I am trying for muscle and tone. The more muscle the better metabolism.

I went to a sports dietitian for advice as I workout hard 5 days a week, he told me to eat more protein, and not waste time counting calories, so now I watch my macro's and try to keep them in balance. I thought that eating more protein would put on the weight but it hasn't. I also now have a protein shake after my gym…

i went on hrt as soon as the menopause systems arrived and was on it for about 15 years. It was great as all the symptoms of menopause went away, but then the scare about breast cancer and my doctor would no longer prescribe it. Although my BMI is only 21.5 I still have fat around the middle despite working with weights…

How much weight you lose depends on how much you want it. It's ok yo workout at home if you work hard, but I found that I could always find something else to do before exercising at home so it did not always get done. Now I go to the gym 4 to 5 days a week. Some mornings I don't feel like it but I just get up get dressed…

Hi there, I am also post menopausal and have found that doing heavy weights and building muscle burns more calories and I am able to maintain my weight. I am 166cm tall and weigh 57kg. I also do cardio at my gym, but the weights were the secret weapon.f

I was also eating healthy foods and working out 5 days a week trying to build muscle and tone up my body. I visited a dietitian who also did sports nutrition, visited an exercise physiologist who,s speciality was sports science. I am now being successful and close to my goal weight. I am 70 weigh 57kg and 166cms. My goal…

I have just turned 70 and 57.5kg my goal is 56kg I am trying to build muscle and lose the fat around my middle. Have just seen a dietitian who also does sports nutrition (I train 5 days a week). he told me I was not eating enough protein, I was sure I would gain weight if I ate more, but was surprised to find I lost 600g…

I have the same problem, fat friends say that it's their age and slow metabolism, but when you are out socialising you and see what they eat you can tell why they are so fat.

Hi there is anybody else having trouble snacking now it's getting so cold and bleak. I only have 2kg to lose now but I seem to sabotage my efforts to lose it. I still workout at the gym 5 days a week and work hard with weights and cardio and then blow it by snacking at night. Have made an appointment to see a sports…

It will be very cold in July so try not to judge us by that weather as our spring and summers are pretty good weather wise and there are plenty of outdoor things going on. I hope you enjoy Australia

Hi there what state are you in?

I agree , people say that I am lucky to be thin and think that I must have a good metabolism, and always blame their fat on a poor metabolism. I work hard not to gain weight by working out at the gym 4-5 times a week and watching my nutrition. I watch them eating fish and chips while I have a wrap with salad and lean…

I am 166cms and weigh 59kg my goal is 56kg

I am not keen on plain tap water so I have a filter jug to get all the crap out and it does taste much better than straight from the tap. I guess it all depends on where you live , I have found that water often tastes different in different cities.

I am 69 workout at the gym 4 to 5 days a week and although I weigh58.7kg I still have a roll of fat around my middle. I try to eat well most of the time so I guess it's eat less and move more to lose the extra kgs. It's very hard because I am always hungry.