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Will you be doing this for June?

So 100 each side?

1/2 lb per week might be okay. I'm trying to get back to logging everything! I was at least doing that even without a calorie defecit but now I log breakfast and quit lol. I've heard stronglifts 5x5 is a good program. I'll have to look into it. I don't have a gym and may need to get some equipment.

Is there someone you can meet that early? Or someone you could call on the phone? Being accountable to someone can really help. I was in the habit of walking in the mornings (will start again as it warms up here) and I had to meet my walking partner at6:15. Couldn't stay in bed. Maybe even if there's nobody you can work…

Funny thing on here, people will respond to the statements you make and completely overlook any possibility of a deeper understanding. I think you have it figured out. You are way more likely to maintain a healthy weight if your health and wellness plan includes physical activity! CICO may be the bottom dollar science, but…

Thanks @_Waffle_ I had heard about that being a possible cause but since it's on the clasp side too I didn't think that would be the cause. I guess sweat could run along the band though and have that affect. Also because it was previously not a problem, I thought it was maybe an allergen exposure response. I suppose it…

Okay, I just asked pretty much the same question in a new thread lol. This is helpful. Thanks.

Fitnessblender on YouTube is awesome. Diet is obviously important, but I believe what most of us want even more than to lose weight is to be healthier/get in shape. Exercise is more beneficial to our overall health than eating like a rabbit for 6 months. I'm sure that if you set goals along the way and use MFP to track…

Youtube is awesome. Fitnessblender has hundreds of workouts on YouTube from beginner to advanced. A lot of people also like Jessica Smith. I have a couple playlists of workouts I enjoy and whenever I find a new one I add it.

Um, yeah, there is. You can log calisthenics, strength training, aerobic activities, etc. Since the workouts are made up of multiple types of exercises it would be impossible for MFP to call "crossfit" am exercise that burns x calories per minute. It's a style of training. You wouldn't expect "boxer training" to be an…

I love Fitnessblender on YouTube. They have a lot of videos that show modified versions so there's often an easier version and an advanced version. Tons of free videos on YouTube. This is one of my workout playlists. It's not all fitnessblender, I think there's Jessica smith and boot camp challenge and some random ones I…

I have several awesome standing abs routines on here that are some of my favorite workouts. There are 15 workouts on here so soem may be for legs, some for core, etc. Fitnessblender has lots of free routines on YouTube. I'm still somewhat of a beginner but the intensity is up to you.…

@Blackdawn_70631 I found this today. I did it and it was challenging for me. I like to have lots of options so thought I'd share it with you as well! https://youtu.be/yLoMA7I7HOQ

Being fit as possible going into any future surgeries will make recovery that much less difficult. I keep checking back and finding more helpful advice! I am still new to pursuing physical fitness and I believe that learning what really works for real people is very important. I'm not looking for fad diets or exercise…

That is a secondary goal at this point. I know my knees will appreciate it. I lost about 20 lbs last year. I'm trying to maintain while I get myself back to where I'm able to exercise. I lost some of the strength I had gained before and I am really just not okay with that. Thanks for sharing your experiences!

Thank you for the input. I saw a physical therapist for my knee sometime ago, and recently for my back. I appreciate all of your suggestions. Cycling, swimming, and modifications to reduce risk all sound like good ideas. I am going slow. I tried to push ahead a little and the twinge in my knee shut me down! Haha... but I…

Did some weighted bridges and modified dead lifts today. Didn't hurt myself so that's good! Bridges were part of my physical therapy for my back too so I feel confident that it's a good move.

Your work schedule sounds like it would affect your quantity/quality of sleep. You said your overtired, it sounds like that could be the issue. If you are concerned that there is a medical cause you should call your doctor or local nurse line. Otherwise, it sounds like just what you said. You are overtired and you won't do…

Fitnessblender has a ton of great workouts on YouTube and you can order workout plans from their website.

Wow, this is great info. I just asked a similar question and looked down and saw this post! I hadn't thought of bridges and deadlifts that way. Not sure if I trust my deadlift form to not aggravate my lower back since I'm overcoming an injury there as well, but it's something to work on.

Yes, fitnessblender rocks. Workouts for every level and very easy to follow. I don't have a resistance band so my experience doesn't include any videos they have using one.

Are you starting a group? You can add me to the group or as a friend.

I'm also interested in this process. I hit the wall with my weight loss a couple months ago using the eat less/move more strategy. So the holidays were sort of a diet break and, due to a car wreck in November, an exercise break as well. Now I'm feeling able to start back to exercise. I'm thinking about logging my meals at…

I'm at the pre-beginner stage, so this is interesting to hear that ladies who are much more advanced still struggle. Last year I was using an app on my phone to try to get to 100 pushups and as I approached the end of the program my husband saw me and corrected my form. It was so demoralizing because that seemingly small…

A couple of thoughts: On your day's off can you eat at the same times you would when you work? When I worked odd hours my days off had similar sleep/eat patterns. Maybe if you won't be up as late make the 9pm meal a small one. Also, could you use some time on your day's off to plan meals for the week? If you're directing…

I had half a serving of my favorite ice cream with my lunch. I am in the portion control camp. Don't give in to any tempting sweet though, only the faves. IFYM - if it fits your macros - then eat it. I even fudge that sometimes to - if I'm within my calories, forget the macros.

Yes. Eggs are good for you. They do not raise cholesterol (for most people) even though they are packed full of it. I've read a lot on that as well. Again, as at the beginning of my post, the differing views on what constitutes a healthy diet are endless! I think we can all agree that deep fat fried foods, cured meats, and…

Thank you both for these comments. I'm definitely encouraging her to exercise! It's one of those things, exercise gets a little easier as you lose weight, so the diet can contribute on that end.

@sixxpoint Thanks! That's too good! @Raviv64 She is eating good now but she was not before. She mostly ate everything she doesn't easy now. I was shocked that she could just stop cold turkey on sausage and cakes etc. She was lost about what to eat at first and I helped her as much as I could. I have seen so many differing…

@aggelikik Yeah, I know it was a shot in the dark! Yes, the responses here have been all over the place. The info on the internet is all over the place. Most docs and dieticians are parroting the FDA guidelines they learned in school with little new info. And the FDA says every couple of years that they were wrong about…