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  • Iron is tricky! The requirement for men of all ages and for women over 50 (post-menopause) is just 8 mg per day. The requirement for women 14-49 (adolescence-menopause) is 18 mg of iron per day. If myfitnesspal uses the childbearing-women number for the 100%, then it is double what the actual need for men and older women.…
  • For me, needing to lose weight for health, not looks, was a big motivator. Slow (0.5 lb/week), sustainable goal helped me reach a new set-point in about 4 months where I've stayed. I'm continuing to count portions & exercising (walking & yard work) every day, which helps with maintenance.
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