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Check out https://www.health.harvard.edu/diet-and-weight-loss/calories-burned-in-30-minutes-of-leisure-and-routine-activities for some reference values for different weights.
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All day typically. At Dr's recommendationI have around 35-40% as I am pre-diabetic, but that keeps me satisfied and helps provide energy for cardio. I try to focus mainly on low glycemic index carbs, but include fruits, vegetables, nuts, grains/legumes in moderation and pizza/pasta/bread occasionally. The latter are all…
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10th round for me. The start will be a challenge as we have one last trip with family to the mountains before school starts! Will take my road bike and hopefully will keep active or use the fitness center if there is a chance! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 125 lbs pre-pregnancy weight MTG: 123.8…
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10th round for me. The start will be a challenge as we have one last trip with family to the mountains before school starts! Will take my road bike and hopefully will keep active or use the fitness center if there is a chance! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 123.8 lbs Leave "Overweight" category…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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^^^^ Yes you can!!! I have tried low calorie diets that included an apple a day, to Atkins, where apples (at least in the early stages) were taboo. In both cases diet combined with exercise (I can't create enough of a deficit through food alone given my height) led to a calorie deficit and I lost weight. Only problem was…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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@sam_2point0 Thanks! Trying to figure out how to exercise those days to balance calories - may try to take my road bike (if the heat & humidity don't give me heat stroke) or see it i can get a temporary pass for the little gym in the town. It will be just me and my daughters while they are are a sailing camp so I will not…
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Did not finish round 84 due to travel, and will miss part of this one, but will try to update! Using last weight from round 84 as starting point... Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 129.9 lbs Get in the 120's MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen…
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I am 57 and have lost 44 pounds since february. I am reduced carb (as was pre-diabetes in Feb and have high LDL-C) but dr did not recommend going with keto for me this time - so probably more like Atkins stage 2? (moderate healthy fats/protein and all low GI fruits and vegetables allowed and low GI grains/legumes - total…
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Starting 8th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie ! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.8 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<=…
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Starting 8th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie ! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.8 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<=…
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Definitely take measurements as with weight training the scale may not be the best gauge of your progress! (or pick a pair of pants/top that are too tight now and try them on each week) Sometimes clothes are better than measurements or the scale! Are you doing a mix of strength training and cardio? I have been doing a mix…
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Starting 8th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie ! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.8 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range (<=…
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I also had a wake up call in February - sky high cholesterol, weight, pre-diabetes. Decided to really kick the weight on my butt in the butt and take control. (I had high HDL and no evidence of heart disease so felt that I really should give diet a serious try before Rx) I have lost almost 43 pounds since then, and…
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Exercise early in the day, make sure carbs are ok, and have the room temp at 71 or lower; real difficulties falling asleep if any of those are not satisfied! I usually read before drifting off or watch stupid TV to turn off brain.
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Starting 7th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.3 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.3 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range -…
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This might be of interest https://www.lifewire.com/apple-watch-vs-fitbit-156684- The last part of the article is not completely correct as there are Apple Watch Challenges if you are interested in the social aspect.
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I have an Apple Watch (4) and love it - it does a lot more than just track so the extra features are worth it for me. I now leave my phone in the locker at the gym as I can play music on my AirPods with it, download workouts to it (gymholic) and use that to update weight training on the fly, in addition to tracking other…
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bike shoes for spin classes!
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In a similar boat - gained back over 50 pounds so that I was at a heavier weight than when my twins were born. Lost weight to where I was pre-pregnancy, but changes in work led me to prioritize work/family over me so gained all weight plus another 10 back over 9 years. Had a wake up call vis-a-vis health that made me…
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Starting 7th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.3 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.3 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range -…
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Starting 7th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.3 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.3 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range -…
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Starting 7th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.3 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.3 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range -…
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Starting 7th round - these daily updates have been so helpful for me to stay on track! Thanks @GrandmaJackie! Female, 57 yy, 4'11'' OSW: 177.1 lbs LTG: 110.0 lbs STG: 133.3 lbs 10 pounds away from MTG of healthy weight category - last seen 6/2011 MTG: 123.3 lbs Leave Overweight category and get into Healthy BMI range -…
