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  • Hi, I am strongly considering going OMAD replacing my present 2 meal 20:4 protocol because I’ve hit a stubborn plateau after losing 50 pounds. I have 40 to go so maybe a shift to OMAD might help? My current weight is 240 down from 290. I didn’t begin 20:4 until I weighed 278. Day 109 on 20:4. My BMR is 1908. TDEE at…
    in Starting OMAD? Introduce Yourself Here! Comment by gtm197 April 2018
  • A 4 mph pace is a pretty aggressive pace to begin IMHO. Have you ever walked 4 miles without stopping before? If your legs are not conditioned you will definitely feel it. I highly suggest you start out walking 30 minutes and clock your time (plenty of gps apps for that) and then progressively work your way to your 4 mile…
    in 8 miles, walk at home Comment by gtm197 March 2018
  • At 65 I lift 3-4x per week. I spin indoors and cycle outdoors 3x a week. Love both.
    in Do you prefer cardio or strength training and why? Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Excellent advice.
    in Getting rid of body fat Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Women's Strength Training Anatomy Workouts https://www.amazon.com/Delaviers-Strength-Training-Anatomy-Workouts/dp/1450466036/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519064610&sr=8-3&keywords=strength+training+anatomy+women&dpID=51cPuK5bbJL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
    in Intimidated by free weights Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Go to Amazon and order this book: Strength Training Anatomy by Frederic Delavier https://www.amazon.com/Delaviers-Strength-Training-Anatomy-Workouts/dp/1450466036/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1519064610&sr=8-3&keywords=strength+training+anatomy+women&dpID=51cPuK5bbJL&preST=_SX218_BO1,204,203,200_QL40_&dpSrc=srch
    in Intimidated by free weights Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Male, age 65, 6'0". Lost 26 pounds since 12/16/2017. Lifting heavy and progressively adding weight to the bar. I lift 3-4x a week and spin for cardio the other days. I stay active 7 days a week. 250 heading to 200.
    in Any Senior’s out there? Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Kommodevaran said it best. Ask yourself how bad do you want it? What’s your WHY? Answer that then you will know what do do.
    in Always halfway there Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • I’m 65 and lift 3-4x a week. 65 is not old my friend. Not sure what point you’re making by saying “but she’s old, the young ones lift....”
    in Those of us who are Obese Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Losing weight is 90% nutrition 10% exercise. Cut back on your carb macros, eat at a deficit, and with no gym buy some dumb bells and walk. Build a body means heavy lifting to me and you really cannot target body areas on weight loss.
    in Working out Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Turned 65 in January and that is my training schedule as well and hope to achieve the same. Congrats! Not sure it will be accomplished in 2018, but hoping.
    in Six pack abs at 50 Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • Walk around in a fitted T-shirt or a compression shirt and see what they say then. I was 290 now 253 on my way to 190-200 which puts me around 12-15% BF. I have long ago stopped concerning myself with other's comments. I have a goal and I'm not stopping until I get there. #ALL IN
    in Don't lose too much Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • At 65 yrs of age I have to give my body rest days, some are active with brisk walking. I lift 3 days a week and try to get in 2 spin days. Lifting is an easy gage for me to determine when I’m getting fatigued and will it will force me to take 2-3 days off. Learning to listen to my body has really helped in preventing…
    in Overtraining Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • My IF schedule has worked very well doing a 19:5. I lift and cardio during my fasting hours and have seen a great improvement in my body comp. Learning the effects of insulin led me to IF. I’ve lost 5” off my belly in the 51 days I’ve been on IF and my lifting strength has increased. Best move I’ve ever made. I do restrict…
    in What IF protocol do you follow? Comment by gtm197 February 2018
  • For salad dressings and peanut butter I put the bottle or jar on the scale and get an initial reading then re-reading them after I poured the dressing or knifed out the peanut butter to get the net grams used.
    in How accurate are you when tracking your meals? Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • [This is what I moved to Motivation and Support Forum] Pumping into my ears through my wireless ear buds each day I strength train come the words of the motivational giant Billy Alsbrooks. If you have never listened to him you owe it to yourselves to do so. Find him on YOUTUBE by searching his name. You will not be…
    in You want motivation? Do you need motivation? Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Click on her name. When a pop up screen appears click on her name again and choose ADD FRIEND.
    in Motivation and support needed! Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Well said!
    in WHEN YOU HIT A WEIGHT LOSS PLATEAU, NEW MEDICAL RESEARCH COULD HELP YOU BREAK THROUGH Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Fasting is an eating plan, not a diet. You still have to cut calories to lose weight. However, there are a lot of non-weight loss benefits to intermittent fasting. (Search YouTube “Benefits of Intermittent Fasting.” For me personally I use a 18:6 plan. It has stopped my cravings and snacking. It has helped with my insulin…
    in Fasting Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Everyone's body reacts differently with macros percentages. Carbs are my downfall. If I eat one glazed donut I could literally eat a dozen in one sitting. So, I keep carbs around 100-150g per day and avoid processed sugar. That has worked well so far with me.
    in Upped my carbs and hunger has increased! Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Could not agree more. I found myself to be insulin resistant/pre-diabetic from all the sugar/starch processed foods I was consuming throughout the day for years. Though I am not on a KETO diet per se, I am restricting the grams of carbs I eat daily and more importantly I Intermittent Fast for at least 16-18 hours a day to…
    in Intermittent Fasting / Keto Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • I hope to reach my goal this year. I reached an all time high weight of 290 in January 2017. Age 65 here.
    in Any Senior’s out there? Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • Turn 65 in 2 weeks and am looking for some encouraging and supporting friends.
    in Any Senior’s out there? Comment by gtm197 January 2018
  • I am (was) an over-eater. I could eat all day if food was readily available. Even being on MFP previously trying to stay in my calorie range was next to impossible, because of my love for food mostly sweet and salty types. No will power you say? Maybe so, but when you are insulin resistant your body sends a signal that…
    in Intermittent Fasting Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • I've been on a 19:5/20:4 Intermittent Fast for 2 weeks. Best move I've ever made. People need to realize that it is NOT a diet, but an eating schedule. At 263 pounds I am consuming 2000-2100 calories at day and losing weight overall and inches from my belly. I am more focused, I strength training during my fasting period…
    in Intermittent fasting Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • Guidelines I’ve read say anywhere from 0.4-0.5 grams of protein per 1 pound of body weight. I track my MFP macros and only add protein powder to reach my goal if I fall short with food. I’m 65 and lift weights so I am not wanting muscle mass loss during my weight loss program. I use Gold Standard Whey blended with a cup of…
    in Protein Questions Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • Very impressive!
    in NON keto transformations, anyone? Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • Welcome. New here also. Add me if you like.
    in New here, saying hello Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • 65 in January. Loving life....
    in Any Senior’s out there? Comment by gtm197 December 2017
  • Just joined myself. Please feel free to add. Everyone needs support.
    in hi, im new :) Comment by gtm197 December 2017
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