MichelleMcKeeRN Member

I am pretty good with making little challenges for myself and sticking to them. I think I am going to start a push-up, plank, sit-up, squat challenge for myself. My bike has lost all of the air in the tires but I will start taking that out 1-2 times a week after the bike pump arrives on Tuesday. Make goals and stick to…

I measure all over, arms, legs, belly button area, narrow part of my stomach, bra line, hips ect. Unfortunately, there are times when the fat seems to come off everywhere and other times just in one area. There is no way to spot reduce fat :( Just keep consistent with the weight loss and eventually the fat will decrease

Can the 6 year old ride a bike? If so, you can put the 1 year old in a stroller and go for a walk early in the morning. Or maybe you have a kiddie cart you can put behind your bike and both the kids can go for a ride. Space your workout throughout the day. For example, 10 squats and 10 sit-ups an hour.

I have lost 10 pounds since the new year. I mostly use mfp to balance my macros and ensure I am eating enough but not too much. I workout too so I don’t want to lose muscle mass while I am cutting calories. I try to have 1-2 cheat days a week. Sometimes I count calories on those days and sometimes I don’t. This week I made…

I have big arms and legs for my body size. Lifting weights makes the muscle bigger but it also burns calories and makes everything more shapely. If you just want skinny arms, lifting weights is probably not for you. If you want firm rounded arms, you probably want to reduce calories and lift.

When I was young, I wish someone would have told me that just losing weight wasn’t the way to look fit and trim. Being fit and lifting weights gives that look. I highly encourage doing body measurements if you are exercising. For example, my waist is an inch smaller even though the scale hasn’t budged. I am going through…

I have two scales. I have an old cheap scale with a dial. It always says the same number. I bought a new expensive fancy scale. I was so excited about the fancy scale especially since it has the decimal point but it has the same problems as you describe. I switched back to my old scale.

Check out “Can Someone Join Me in Losing 10 lbs by June” I weigh in weekly there, on Sunday. The woman who started the thread is very nice and doesn’t mind that anyone missed the first few weeks.

They have a coffee shop in Reno Nevada that serves their coffee like beer. The shop was super cute like a trendy bar. I was so shocked they didn’t have cream, milk or anything like that, I just left 😳 What do you mean you can’t make a latte, lol? Obviously that kind of place is too high brow for my taste buds!

I normally buy a Nitro cold brew with sweet cream or an Unsweetened latte. Espresso, milk and ice blended is pretty good too. I normally have whole milk or 2% milk in my coffee but there are other lighter choices. For a treat, I may have 1-2 pumps of sugar free sweetener added to my beverage. I put a sprinkle of plain…

Dieting is a slippery slope after recovery. I doubt you should be eating less than 1200. An hour of exercise can easily burn 500 calories. Focus on eating nutritious foods but try to avoid extremes. Meal prep is a great option 🌸

I am 5’2” 140lbs. I am naturally pear shaped. If I don’t exercise regularly, my body does not look shapely. I am a huge advocate of having good workouts to shape my body. Ya, I have a big butt, thick thighs and decent guns but I bust it at the gym. Heck, I almost have abs (sometimes I can see the full 6 pack) I meal prep…

Do you work in a prison? What type of workouts do you normally do? Do you normally lift? Do you have any equipment at home? Ankle weights? Lunges High rep squats Donkey kicks Fire hydrants Calf raises Biking (if you are allowed to go outside where you live)

Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8lbs (fancy digital scale that broke) to 132lbs (on old school scale). I’m 5’2” March 1: 146.8 March 8: 144.0 March 15: 143.8 March 22: March 29: 140lbs (tbh, my digital scale seems to be having trouble weighing consistently so I had to switch back to my old school scale. My old school scale is…

That stinks. I am scheduled to have my next DEXA scan in June. I hope life is back to normal by then.

I would ask/let her know the situation. She will probably say it is fine. Or maybe she has a favorite tv show she wants to watch at 10am or visits on the phone with family every Wednesday afternoon. I am sure you can work something out that is agreeable for both of you.

I believe it has to do with the creb cycle and not having enough carbs for your activity.

In the US, it looks like some say to fast for 4 hours before the DEXA and others don’t care. I traveled 90 minutes one way to have my scan completed. I feel like I am a decently muscular woman. I can crush some pushups. I like to lift a few times a week. I am 5’2” and 145lbs. The DEXA scan doesn’t think I am as muscular as…

When I am extra sore, I just work out a different body part. Walking, a light bike ride or a super light mini workout help the soreness in my legs.

I weigh about 145 pounds and that program is hard for me too! Last time I did it, I repeated the day until it felt like it was time to move on to the next day. Also, I still struggle with pacing myself for a jog and not a run.

I think whole food is best for both nutrition and weight loss. I buy optimum nutrition brand protein powder. It is like a treat and helps me get my protein up. I don’t think it is necessary but it helps me.

Challenge Goal Weight: 146.8 down to 132.8. I’m 5’2” March 1: 146.8 actual weight March 8: 144.0 actual weight March 15: 143.8 actual weight March 22: 142.8 goal March 29: 141.8 goal April 5: 140.8 goal April 12: 139.8 goal April 19: 138.8 goal April 26: 137.8 goal May 3: 136.8 goal May 10: 135.8 goal May 17: 134.8 goal…

Wow! You have done such a great job! Those pink shoes are pretty awesome too!!

I am finally not sick any more! I will be starting today! Better late than never! 🏝👙🕶

I have my calories set to 1495. I have about 10 pounds to lose. I won’t adjust my calories until I hit my goal weight in which I will start adjusting up until I am at maintenance. I realize I will lose weight quicker at first and than weight loss will slow due to not reducing calories as I go. Hope that helps!

I do a 125g/125g/55g split and lose weight. I only roughly hit those numbers. I really don’t stress to much about it.

I do foamed milk with a sprinkle of unsweetened Dutch cocoa sometimes. I put the cocoa in a mini salt shaker so I can easily sprinkle it on top.

For a substitute, I like frozen berries with milk blended up. As an alternative, I like to walk or bike ride to distance myself from temptation. Maybe these things will help you too?

I am right there with you! My goals are on point but now I am sick 😷 I am getting back on track with my diet finally but still need to recover more before making my way back to the gym. Diet: 125g protein, 125g carbs, 55g fat 1495 calories Gallon of water Plain Greek yogurt with fresh berries 8 oz ground turkey or diced…

With 1495 calories, a macro split of 33/33/34 breaks down to 125g protein, 125g carbs, 55g fat. I weigh 145 lbs. I did do research and then made adjustments based on my personal trends.