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If you haven't lifted much, or at all before, I wouldn't worry too much about the program. Focus on form about everything else. Lifting has serious benefits, but you could easily and seriously hurt yourself. Watch videos on correct form (especially for exercises involving your shoulders... ie pretty much everything upper…
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Wise choices :smile: When I see something I want I like to decide if it's worth the extra exercise. I find it's a good incentive as I hate running
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I find I have to increase them. I've compared them to other estimates and weight loss vs calorie deficit. MFP can not account for personal effort (3.5mph walk on flat is not the same as uphill) I set my weekly exercise as 0 and then insert it as I do it, day to day. On the days I exercise I always eat more to maintain a…
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you need more fat in your diet! It plays an important role in your bodies hormones. Also, less sugar. I think you need to start avoiding food marketed as "low fat" as they often have healthy dietary fat removed and processed sugars added. Another point that I'm not sure if it has been raised is water consumption? Are you…
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You don't need to buy any products to lose weight. You don't need to exercise (though you should for the health benefits). The general consensus on MFP is to just count calories. This is certainly a good point to start at but, after a short while you should also focus on where those calories are coming from. I aim to get…
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"No one needs to face this alone lol" You make it sound like such a tragedy. Eating healthy (not just cutting calories to lose weight) makes your life better.
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I'm sorry, but this (in bold) is very, very wrong. Fat is a much more important part of your diet than most give it credit for. Low fat foods often have the healthy, natural fat replaced with sugar. Fats are involved heavily in hormone regulation. A good rule is to get about your calories as follows 30% protein, 30% fat…
