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Exactly my point - I have seen some in the community with similar stats as example above and keep thinking to myself there's no way that's accurate? I think it lends to the concept of consumerism - companies want to sell these things so hence the claims that they can accurately track your cal burned are inflated.

I would look at any advice they offer ( provided it's constructive) as a way to further my progress - use it to your advantage!

I too had a total thyroidectomy but it probably saved my life as I had stage 4 thyroid cancer - btw can barely see your scar - skip 4yrs to today totally cancer free on the right dose of synthroid ( so important as you said ) and 2 mo into my w/l journey - almost 10lbs down - can you tell me more about your routine? Whet…

I have been on 1575 c/d for about 2 mo now and have lost close to 10 lbs - I average about 1.3lbs per week - I think if I ate any less it would be counterproductive -I lift 3x/wk and do HIIT 2x/wk - I too felt my weight loss was really slow as others mentioned but I realize that I am right on track - slow and steady wins…

I am 5'8 too can I ask what your routine was/is?

Thanks for establishing this group - I have 60+ to lose - combination of 3 kids and too many indulgences. I ve lost about 8lbs since joining over 50 days ago - I feel like I am losing super slow? Any tips/advice?

I am doing ICF 5x5 @ home - thankfully my immediate Fam is not the issue ;) thanks for the tips !

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Thanks all I appreciate the support

Going through this right now - honestly everytime I feel like eating the following ( not in any particular order) help: - jump on the treadmill or go for a walk, - drink water - Chat with a friend - Take a multi-vitamin -( often when we are deficient in something - our bodies develop a craving) - Organize or clean…

Never a perfect day to start - just do it! as they say ;) best of luck!

I do this whole workout from home - you just need a barbell and some weights - other exercises can be substituted for cable crunches. Whatever equipment you don't have there is a substitution- google is your friend lol. Good luck !

With the additions- you might as well do ICF 5x5 - really great program check it out I've been doing it for a month and feel super strong and weight is melting off https://www.muscleandstrength.com/workouts/jason-blaha-ice-cream-fitness-5x5-novice-workout

I am in exactly the same boat as you I'm 5'8 too started July 6 and have lost just under 7lbs - I read the blogs and see others losing more in less time - honestly I'm learning to not but so much significance on the scale - more on how I feel- my hubby and family say they all have noticed a difference in my body -…

Rolling In the six lol Toronto here ;)

Routine? please ;)

Great work - are you on hormone replacement meds? (Thyroxine, synthroid, etc) you should check your doses if you are and make sure they are right ? I had thyroid cancer 4 years ago with total thyroidectomy , I take .175g of synthroid now and also my started weight loss journey several weeks ago- I don't have any issues…

Helpful thanks - I ve seen this stretch used often will have to give it a try !

Thanks all - may have to try sumo squat stretch holding on to a pole - don't think im mobile enough yet to do it freely. Are butterfly stretches the same as the sumo squat stretch? I mean will they do the same thing ?

Ah yes 2nd position-I'm aware lol I thought it was new lifting term lol - ok will do my best to get a vid up

Thanks

Second position?

Am working on it - your right 5'8 isn't super tall but I have really long femurs - so I get the same angle effect taller ppl have

Hmm interesting no I haven't - I'll research thanks!

Go to http://youtu.be/6dy5eyMDt3c<< my hubby just finished building me one and it cost about 100-120$ solid as metal! Saved us almost 500$

I'm 5'8 with very long femurs compared to rest of my body >>> watch this ....helps clarify why it is more difficult to squat when you are tall......https://youtu.be/UmknaFEFcF0

Scroll down thread for my protein brownie/bar recipe

Thanks this was very helpful

Thanks will give it another read

Thanks again found some interesting info here https://www.t-nation.com/training/dispelling-the-glute-myth And...this was good too http://youtu.be/UmknaFEFcF0